PROPERTY DETAILS Built over 3 levels on solid rock foundations that keeps out moisture and insulates against the cold the property was built with first class construction and equipment. The original owners kept documented photographic evidence of the build so you can see first-hand which together with the interior design sketches provide an insight into the history of the property.
There have only been 3 owners of this property and the current owners have maintained the provenance whilst adding the 100m2 cinema room that easily be adapted into a fitness room/gymnasium, entertainment/games room or home office.
Whilst in a sought-after residential area the design of the property and landscaped gardens ensure that once you enter through the electric gates you have a very private and impressive property.
Access to the property is through wonderful double oak entrance doors that lead into an impressive reception hall with a double height atrium and the marble staircase with hand carved oak balustrades, an impressive and welcoming area, with steps that lead up to the main living area with imported pale grey Marble column features as you walk into the exceptionally spacious open plan area with a formal lounge with a marble fireplace and open fire for cosy winter evenings, a formal dining area, an a recess area used as an office where you can work whilst enjoying the sea views, the lounge opens onto a wonderful glazed lounge perfect when entertaining and hosting parties, an area that was once completely open and perhaps the new owners may decide to replace with bi-folding glass doors, a door from this area leads to a balcony terrace and around to the summer kitchen area, so again when entertaining you have a flow from inside to outside, the kitchen area is accessed from the dining area and has a large built in pantry and casual breakfasting area, fully fitted and with sea views, a patio door leads to the summer kitchen and covered summer dining area with open views down to the pool and across to the sea and Denia castle, the new owner may want to merge these two areas into one huge kitchen and casual dining/relax area with bi-folding glass doors. There is also a guest toilet in the entrance hallway and a cloakroom cupboard.
The upper level accessed by the marble staircase leads to a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom and to the vast Master bedroom suite with dressing area, a decadent marble ensuite with whirlpool jacuzzi bath and separate walk-in shower, the master bedroom also opens onto a 100m2 private roof terrace from which to enjoy far reaching views along the coastline and to Denia castle.
The lower level accessed from the staircase contains a further two large guest bedrooms with two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge/office area, this area can be closed off from the main house as it also has its own external entrance therefore perfect for older/independent family members wishing for own privacy and perhaps for a buyer looking for a holiday rental opportunity being able to separate the main house from the lower level. On the lower level there is also ample storage and a utility room. This spacious lower level subject to planning permission could also be reconfigured to create extra bedrooms.
With marble flooring throughout internally the exception being the glazed lounge, the craftmanship is impeccable.
Externally a long drive leads to a double carport, verdant landscaped gardens on different levels that include lawned areas, the large 12m x 6m pool with automatic MKT roller cover and heating, open and shaded terrace areas for sunbathing, alfresco dining and relaxing and to host the most amazing parties, the 100m2 home cinema room which can be a multi-use room depending on the new buyer's lifestyle requirements, a storage room/workshop and the garden has an automatic computer-controlled watering system and a water deposit with approx. 25,000 litres with filter and pump system.
All window elements are from the German manufacturer Rehau with thermal insulation and safety roller shutters. The roller shutters can be operated individually, but also with a central switch. The house has a newly fitted alarm system both inside and out that is connected to the security company. The entire building has underfloor heating, satellite tv and split air conditioning in all bedrooms, so that the temperature in each bedroom can be adjusted individually by remote control.
High natural stone walls enclose the property. The driveway to the villa was also designed with extremely thick walls made of natural stone. The gate to the driveway opens by remote control.
Viewing is highly recommended as this is an impeccable property, a much-loved family home that has only had 3 owners including the present owners and one where the views are simply breath-taking stretching along the coastline where you can enjoy sun rises, sun sets and winter sun.
LOCATION Denia is a historical coastal city in the province of Alicante, Costa Blanca North that was dedicated to the goddess Diana by the Romans. It is the capital of the Marina Alta region and considered to be one of the most beautiful and culturally rich cities in Spain.
It has an ancient castle that rises majestically, overlooking the city and harbour, and located inside the castle is a wonderful Archaeological Museum. The museum shows the past through exhibitions and history of a city linked to the sea by the great civilisations that have passed there. The different rooms show you the story of Denia from its beginnings to the eighteenth century, dividing it into 4 areas: Iberian, Roman, Muslim and Christian Periods.
Dénia is viewed as one of the municipalities with the most holidays in all of Spain. Every season of the year there are holiday festivities, amongst those are the "Festa Major" in July, with the celebration of "els Bous a la mar" (declared as being a Festival of National Tourist Interest), and the "Desfile de Carrozas" (declared as being a Festival of Provincial Tourist Interest), as well as the " Fallas "in March and" Moros y Cristianos "in August.
It is a cosmopolitan and modern city. The main shopping street, Calle Marques de Campo is a wide, tree-lined boulevard with pavement cafes, restaurants, bars and a variety of shops and boutiques. The delights of Denia have also inspired dozens of writers and it is here where you will find a bust to Miguel de Cervantes, probably Spain’s best-known author for his intriguing work about Don Quixote. It is a tribute to the time when the author landed in Denia in 1580 following his imprisonment in Algiers. In Plaza de la Creu you will also find a rather comical little character which looks like a Playmobil figure but actually commemorates the making of the Hollywood movie John Paul Jones in Denia in the 1950s. There is also a beautiful old fishermen neighbourhood, Baix la Mar, which is a gorgeous, historic maze of narrow streets and little squares with cosy cafes, bars and restaurants.
In Dénia, the best seafood and the Valencian fruit and vegetable products merge, resulting in a clear example of the rich variety and deliciousness of the Mediterranean diet. The famous red prawn of Dénia, or the exceptional “arròs a banda” (seafood paella), are among other culinary specialties which blend tradition and quality, dishes than can be tasted in more than 400 restaurants in the city, which produce the most varied local, national and international recipes. Denia also boasts Quique Dacosta, one of only nine 3 Michelin-starred restaurants in Spain and ranked 68 of the best restaurants in the world. Without a doubt, Denia stands as a true gastronomic environment in which emerge with force new trends of the cuisine. Dénia was awarded the "Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO" in 2015 putting this Mediterranean city of Costa Blanca North on the world map of gastronomic culture. In 2019 Denia has been selected, along with five other European cities, to draw up a map of its cultural and gastronomic heritage that will be part of a project of shared identification of the values of the European Union.
Dénia has a wonderful climate and has an extensive 20 kilometers of coastline providing blue flag sandy beaches, caves with diving opportunities, and natural sea reserves teeming with marine life. El Montgó (the Montgo Mountain) is a major landmark of the area, a nature reserve rising up, as Blasco Ibáñez said, like “a giant hand”, has served as a watchtower for this diverse and cultural place which has been inhabited for over 4.000 years. If you are looking for Golf then Spanish world class golfer Jose Maria Olazabal designed Club de Golf La Sella Denia in 1990 which offers a challenging 18 hole golf course and a driving range with over 20 bays.
It is a city very involved with its sea, due to the important fishing activity, whose main product is the famous Denia red shrimp; to its marinas, the largest in the province. With a strong international flavour deriving from its history as a Mediterranean port Denia is the closest mainland point to the Balearic Islands and you can make a ferry trip to one of the nearby islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera in around 2 hours 30 minutes. As well as being the main ferry port for the Balearics, Denia has easy access to both Alicante Airport (one hour drive) and Valencia Airport (one hour 20 minute).
Denia combines the old and new with its lavish nightlife, monuments, cosmopolitan shops, a plethora of diverse and award winning restaurants, tapas bars, bars with live music and trendy marinas with outdoor cocktail bars overlooking the sea. It has something for all tastes to enjoy and the climate is recognised as one of the best in world by the World Health Organisation.
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