Villa in Altea Hills, Altea

Designed to evoke a large yacht, this modern villa in Altea Hills has sails, stainless steel handrails on its terraces and balconies, and a "captain's bridge" housing the lift at entrance level. It is set on a 988 m² plot with 403 m² built. Three levels are linked by a six-person lift and a wide wooden staircase. A 300 m² terrace with a 16 m pool faces panoramic sea and valley views.

Inside, ceilings rise from 2.85 m to 6.5 m. There are two sitting rooms with home cinemas: a 70 m² room with a wood-burning fireplace, and a room of over 100 m² on the lower floor. The lower floor also has a Turkish sauna, a jacuzzi and a children's games room. All five bedrooms exceed 20 m² and have fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathrooms, with two further bathrooms. Joinery is bespoke Canadian oak, and fittings come from Villeroy & Boch, Duravit and Rolf Benz.

Primary features:

• A energy rating, with aerothermal underfloor heating and hot water
• Ducted air conditioning throughout
• 16 m pool with electric cover
• Sauna, jacuzzi and two home cinemas
• Alarm with CCTV, electric blinds and automatic gates

Altea Hills is one of the Costa Blanca's most prestigious residential areas, overlooking the Mediterranean. Altea's whitewashed old town, crowned by its blue-domed church, is known for artisan shops, restaurants and a relaxed seafront promenade. Alicante airport offers easy connections to the UK.