Villa in Alhama Springs, Altea

Set on an elevated 3,070 m² private plot in the peaceful residential area of Alhama Springs, this detached villa is surrounded by mountains and greenery. Its raised position brings privacy, plenty of natural light, open mountain views and partial sea views. From the rooftop solarium you can look out over the skyline of Altea's old town, a lovely spot for sunset evenings.

The villa has 282 m² of living space over two levels and a warm Mediterranean character, with clay flooring throughout. The main floor opens from a bright entrance hall into a spacious open-plan living and dining area with a contemporary fitted kitchen finished in clay and traditional hydraulic tiles. This level also has the master bedroom with en suite, two further bedrooms and a second bathroom.

The lower level is a fully independent guest apartment with two bedrooms, a bathroom, its own kitchen and a living room opening directly onto the pool terrace. It suits visiting family, guests or flexible living. All bedrooms have split air conditioning, and there are electric radiators throughout the house. Further features include a fireplace, fitted wardrobes, a store room, covered and various terraces, an alarm system, electric gates and parking for two cars. The energy rating is E for consumption and D for emissions.

Primary features:

• 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, including a self-contained guest apartment
• 3,070 m² private plot with a private pool
• Rooftop solarium with mountain, sea and old town views
• Air conditioning, electric heating and fireplace
• Alarm system, electric gates and parking for two cars

Altea is one of the Costa Blanca's most charming towns. Its whitewashed old town climbs a hill to the blue-domed church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo, and its cobbled lanes are lined with galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Below lie a relaxed seafront promenade, pebble beaches and a marina. Golf, the mountains of the Sierra de Bernia and the amenities of nearby Benidorm and Alicante airport are all within easy reach, making Altea a popular choice for both permanent living and holiday homes.