Villa in San Jaime, Benissa

This renovated Mediterranean villa sits in the sought-after San Jaime area of Benissa, within walking distance of the sea, restaurants, boutiques and everyday amenities, and only minutes from the Moraira golf course. Designed and decorated by Belgian designer Bart de Beule, it offers 496 m² of living space on a fenced 1,252 m² plot. Panoramic views take in the Mediterranean and the Peñón de Ifach.

The main kitchen has travertine and Spanish marble worktops and modern appliances. It is supported by a fully equipped second kitchen and a laundry. The first-floor living room opens onto a terrace and private balcony, with access to a solarium. There is also an office with bespoke furniture.

All five double bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with rain showers. The master suite adds a freestanding bath and custom lighting. A ground-floor multi-purpose room could become a gym or wine cellar.

Outside are irrigated mature gardens, a pool, a barbecue area, open and covered terraces and an outdoor shower. The home also has a double garage with storage, solar energy, heat pump heating, air conditioning, double glazing and an alarm.

Primary features:

• 5 double bedrooms, all en suite
• Designer renovation with sea and Peñón de Ifach views
• Main and auxiliary kitchens
• Swimming pool, mature gardens and barbecue area
• Double garage with storage
• Solar energy, air conditioning and heat pumps

Benissa combines a charming historic old town with a quiet stretch of coastline full of coves and clear water. Moraira, Calpe and Altea are close by, the area is popular with British residents, and Alicante and Valencia airports are within easy reach.