PROPERTY DETAILS The main living accommodation is distributed over two floors. A light and airy modern detached villa with an impressive pillared portico entrance leading into a double height atrium entrance hall with a statement bespoke modern staircase, a welcoming entrance area with ample windows to let the natural light flood in which includes a view to the golf course, from the entrance hallway you have access to the designer kitchen with a casual dining/breakfasting bar, the kitchen is fitted with high end appliances including a Smeg range cooker as well as a water purification system, from the kitchen you have access to the adjoining formal dining area with a patio doors that leads to the outside elevated terrace, a beautiful large lounge with a Tosca stone fireplace and wood burner as the central focal point, a light spacious room with ample seating areas which also benefits from double patio door access to the outside 100m2 elevated south facing terrace that enjoys open views to the golf course, sea, mountain and pool and which benefits from awnings when shade is required, on the same main level there is also a guest toilet.

On the lower ground floor accessed by the staircase is where you will find the sleeping quarters, an impressive master suite with a wall of fitted wardrobes, a large ensuite with walk-in shower and Mapini double vanity unit, patio doors from the master lead to a glazed 100m2 naya with views to the golf course and the Sierra de Bernia, a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and patio doors to a covered sun terrace, walk-in shower room and an additional storage cupboard, a further double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a 4th bedroom / office with patio doors to a covered naya and utility storage area plus a separate family shower room.

Externally the landscaped gardens are low maintenance with an auto irrigation system, beautifully presented areas that reflect the modern design and interior of the newly refurbished property that includes the new saltwater pool, pool shower, the newly tiled terrace for sunbathing and relaxing, a south facing area where you can enjoy the sun all day long and overlooking the pool there is a covered entertainment area that includes a fully equipped summer kitchen with shutters to close off when needed with an adjacent shaded chill-out relax area. Areas perfect to enjoy the much-desired Mediterranean lifestyle perfect for family gatherings and when hosting parties.

Access to the property is via a large automatic sliding gate with a large driveway for ample open parking there are also two garages with remote control access and there is a private access gate to the golf course from which you can walk to the golf club house.

Many benefits include storage area, security system alarm for both the interior and exterior with CCTV and police connection, gas central heating, air conditioning, water softener for the whole of the house, 9 energy efficient solar panels with batteries to reduce electricity costs (average 60 euros per month), Above average C energy efficient rating for overall lower energy consumption and costs, insect screens on all windows, fireplace, cable TV and fibre internet.

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LOCATION Altea is one of the most beautiful and sustainable towns in Spain and its viewing points are renowned. The Old Town is full of charm with cobbled streets to wander through finding fabulous local family-run shops whilst stumbling across some historic buildings. Along the way you will see remains of the ancient walls and gateways which protected the hilltop town from pirates.

The beautiful Plaza de la Iglesia church square with its blue domed church, the Virgen del Consuelo, taking pride of place. Although the church itself was built in the 19th century with work being completed in 1910, there has been a place of worship here for more than 900 years. It also bears the battle scars of the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s when one of the bell towers was destroyed by Franco's men. Plaza de Iglesia is a lovely, traditional Mediterranean square and is considered the heart of Altea. The atmosphere is bohemian and became famous for its artistic tendencies in the 1960s, attracting many musicians, artists and writers from all around Europe. Nowadays, Altea is the centre of cultural life on the Costa Blanca with its new Arts Centre and Concert Hall (Palau Altea Centre d’Arts). Alongside its many antique shops, there is the orthodox church of Saint Michael built according to traditional Russian architecture and consecrated in 2005.

Altea has a reputation for its famous restaurants located in the Old Town and along the wonderful seafront promenade offering both Mediterranean cooking and international cuisine. In addition to the many restaurants in Altea the area of the Costa Blanca offers an enormous range of restaurants and eating houses from top Michelin star restaurants, trendy upmarket Marinas bars and clubs to beachside snack bars covering all prices and all types of gastronomic styles.

Altea has no less than nine beaches. La Roda, Cap Negret, Cala de la Barra Grande, Cap Blanc, El Soyo, La Olla, Mascarat Norte, Mascarat Sur La Baretta and Solsida. Altea provides an optimal setting for water sports where you can enrol in courses for sailing, rowing, surfing and diving. Golf is another of the many sports that can be practiced all year round because the weather is perfect. The Golf Club Don Cayo is located in the Sierra de Altea, with nine holes and is located in the foothills of Sierra Bernia, the Golf Oliva Nova near Denia is a golf course of 18 holes designed by Severiano Ballesteros, the 5-star La Sella Golf Club Resort in the nearby cosmopolitan city of Denia was designed by Jose Maria Olazabal.

Altea celebrates many “Fiestas” and during the last week of September, the biggest parties of Altea and the Moors and Christians parades take place. The streets are alive with different bands, costumes, fireworks, bands and famous singers who sing and play in verbenas until dawn. In August you can enjoy the magnificent Castell de L'Olla, an unforgettable and spectacular firework display that is launched from platforms at sea an experience not to be missed.

Altea is renowned for its upmarket designer shops and boutiques and due to the cosmopolitan nature of the area of Costa Blanca, the Spanish educational system has been complemented by a large number of prestigious schools, providing a wide range of private academic education from preschool through to high school, with possibilities for multilingual, bilingual and boarding, etc.

The area has excellent communications, with all the Mediterranean coast by the A-7 motorway and the peninsular centre by the A-3 motorway. Altea is almost halfway between the airports of Alicante (61 km.) And Valencia (116 km.). By sea, only 65 miles from Ibiza and Formentera.

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