Villa in La Cometa, Calpe

Set on a quiet cul-de-sac in La Cometa, this Mediterranean-style villa enjoys sea views including the iconic Peñón de Ifach and lies just 270 metres from the beach. Bars, restaurants and shops are within walking distance, and Les Bassetes beach, known for its diving school and water sports, is less than a kilometre away.

The 403 m² home sits on a fenced 987 m² plot with three spacious terraces, open and covered. The garden is planted with palms and orange, lemon and pomegranate trees around a heated private pool. The ground floor has a large double living room opening onto the pool terrace, an open-plan kitchen, two en-suite bedrooms, a guest toilet, a laundry room and a storage room. Upstairs, a second living room with a fireplace leads to a dining area and a second fully equipped kitchen, alongside two further bedrooms, two bathrooms, a guest toilet and another storage room. Recent updates include a new boiler, air conditioning units, pool heating and solar panels for hot water. There is a garage, a carport, satellite TV and internet. Built in 1989, the villa has an energy rating of E.

Primary features:

• 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms over two floors
• Sea views including the Peñón de Ifach
• Heated private pool and mature garden
• Three terraces and two kitchens
• Garage and carport
• 270 metres from the beach

Calpe is one of the Costa Blanca's best-loved towns, dominated by the dramatic Peñón de Ifach nature reserve. It offers sandy beaches, a working fishing port with excellent seafood restaurants, a charming old town and a mild climate all year. Alicante and Valencia airports are both within easy reach, which makes it a popular choice with British buyers.