div styletext-align: justifyA totally unique property here located in the Cantoria area just a few minutes from the main town of Albox with all daily amenities needed. This 2 bedroom 1 bathroom reformed cortijo is around 112m2 in build size with a large wooden chalet next door with bathroom also./divdiv styletext-align: justify /divdiv styletext-align: justifyThe property sits on a plot of 16,000m2 with fantastic rural views. The main area of around 2800m2 around the property is securely fenced. Inside this area is an extended terrace around the 10m private pool. A covered BBQ terrace, toilet and storeroom around the pool, rear store area and enclosed battery unit for the full solar panel system. There is also a backup generator for this system. /divdiv styletext-align: justifyThere is no mains electric connected but the owners have never had a problem with the current system. Mains water is connected though. Internally the property also has under floor heating./divdiv styletext-align: justify /divdiv styletext-align: justifyInside the property is a lounge with open fire, fully fitted modern kitchen, 2 bedrooms, family bathroom, office and a Jacuzzi room with a large spa/Jacuzzi included. The property has been rented for the last 3 years with the tenants running a small rural guest house business./divp styletext-align: justifyA charming and very different property on offer and certainly one to view. The owners have agreed a very attractive marketing price of and euro;139,000 which has been set to tempt a quick sale in this difficult market. Albox is nestled between the Sierra de las Estancias and the Sierra de los Filabres mountain ranges, a short distance from the river. It is a typical white-washed town with narrow streets interspersed with small plazas. As a small agricultural town it is surrounded by olive groves and orange and lemon orchards. bbThe origin of Albox is medieval and the remains of an ancient fort can be found o­n a nearby hill. In 1503 it was destroyed by an earthquake and many of its historical buildings were lost. It has been completely reconstructed in its present location.br/br/Albox and the surrounding area offers a number of outdoor pursuits for the visitor. There are a multitude of country areas to walk and explore, horse riding, cycling or off-roading in a 4WD. The area is also home to Europe’s biggest observatory.br/br/Many of the local traditions in Albox remain, including ceramics. Two celebrated ceramicist families, Herminio and the Ends, remain in Albox. Their pottery factories still cook the mud in the old Arab furnaces and produce popular decorative ceramics, mostly earthenware.br/br/There is a flourishing weekly market held o­n Tuesdays that is o­ne of the features of Albox. The market spans through the streets into the Rambla (a dry river bed) and here you can buy everything from clothes to livestock.