Renovated Andalusian Villa in Huércal-Overa with Pool and 1Ha of Land
Address:
Paraje Pedro Garcia 7,
Huercal-Overa,
Huercal-Overa
Property description
Some houses you buy, and some houses you fall in love with. This is one of the latter.
Set within one hectare of private land planted with olive and almond trees, and bathed in the Almería sunshine, this Andalusian-style villa has been renovated from top to bottom with real care and no compromise on materials. Every corner shows it: skilled building specialists worked with high-quality materials throughout, with several expert inspections along the way, leaving a home that is completely move-in ready. Solar panels were also installed in June, so the new owners can enjoy real energy savings from day one.
Then there's the pool. Simply gorgeous, and unusual both in its design and in how little it asks of you: it has a concrete-built plant room and a brand-new, completely silent in-ground pump, which means minimal and infrequent maintenance. A place to enjoy, not to worry about.
Water is never a concern here: the property has a mains water connection alongside a private 15,000-litre water tank. The one hectare of land surrounding the villa comes with irrigation water and is planted with olive and almond trees in full production — a real asset for whoever takes it on, whether that means farming it personally and producing your own olive oil and almonds, leasing it to local farmers in exchange for a share of the proceeds, or selling it on to farmers in the area who will make good use of it. Every option is open.
The location speaks for itself. Huércal-Overa is ranked among the ten most sought-after towns in the province of Almería, and within just 10 minutes — along with Albox at 20 minutes — you'll find everything you need: schools, supermarkets, healthcare, and a hospital. The beaches are only 45 minutes away by car. It's a setting that suits Spanish families looking for good schools and amenities close to home just as much as it appeals to buyers from Northern Europe — German, British, Dutch, Belgian, Luxembourgish — drawn to the Andalusian charm combined with every modern comfort, whether for a retirement filled with visits from children and grandchildren, or as a high-end family home.
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Address:
Paraje Pedro Garcia 7, Huercal-Overa, Huercal-Overa
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Useful information about Huercal-Overa
Huércal-Overa is the largest and most important municipality in the Levante Almeriense, a comarca (district) located in the northeast of the province of Almería, right on the border with the Region of Murcia. With just over 20,000 residents, it combines the dynamism of a small town — shops, services, well-regarded schools, and good road connections via the A-7 motorway — with the relaxed charm of an Andalusian village set in the fertile Almanzora Valley. For those looking to buy a home in Almería with excellent value for money, Huércal-Overa has become one of the most attractive areas of the coastal hinterland.
A privileged location, close to Almería's best beaches
One of Huércal-Overa's biggest draws is its strategic location: in just 20–25 minutes by car you can reach some of the most beautiful beaches on the Mediterranean, such as Vera Playa, Garrucha, San Juan de los Terreros, or Mojácar. This lets residents enjoy an inland lifestyle — quieter and more affordable — without giving up the sea at weekends. Its proximity to the A-7 motorway also makes it easy to reach both Almería Airport and Región de Murcia Airport, two of the main gateways for those arriving from abroad.
History and heritage with Andalusi roots
Huércal-Overa's origins date back to the Al-Andalus period, and it still preserves traces of that past, including two Arab castles and the well-known Arab Tower. After the Christian conquest in 1488, the town was historically linked to Lorca before establishing itself as an independent municipality. Strolling through its old town reveals landmark buildings such as the Parish Church of the Assumption, El Pósito, the Palace of the Four Towers, and the Town Hall, formerly the Palace of Justice. This heritage, combined with a lively calendar of festivals — such as the annual fair held on the third weekend of October — gives Huércal-Overa its own distinct identity within the province of Almería.
Mild climate and agriculture as an economic driverHuércal-Overa enjoys the typical climate of southeastern Spain: mild, gentle winters, hot and dry summers, and very few days of rain per year. This climate, together with the fertility of the market gardens along the ramblas (seasonal riverbeds), has made agriculture — olives, fruit trees, and vegetables — one of the traditional pillars of the local economy, alongside a very active local trade scene, including a weekly Monday market that draws visitors from across the district.
Amenities, leisure, and quality of lifeLiving in Huércal-Overa means having everything you need for daily life close at hand: well-regarded public and semi-private schools, an indoor pool and sports centre, an outdoor municipal pool in summer, a cinema and theatre, and the Adolfo Suárez public gardens — a 19,000 m² park with a children's play area, sports zone, and small zoo, which has even featured on British television programmes about life in Spain. The town is also home to a well-established foreign community, with families who have found in Huércal-Overa an accessible, peaceful, and well-connected place to settle down.
Why invest in a property in Huércal-Overa
For both domestic and international buyers, Huércal-Overa offers a combination that's hard to match on the Almería coast: more affordable housing prices than beachfront areas, a strong network of services, a privileged climate, and beaches less than half an hour away. Whether it's a country property (cortijo) with land, a home in the town centre, or a charming renovation project, Huércal-Overa's property market remains one of the best-valued opportunities in the Levante Almeriense.