Villa in Benissa, Alicante

Set in the heart of Benissa, this 19th-century manor house is a fine example of traditional Mediterranean architecture. Original hydraulic tile mosaics, period fireplaces and high ceilings with exposed timber beams give the interiors real character. The house offers 1,400 m² of built space on a private, fenced urban plot of 4,250 m², surrounded by centuries-old trees.

The house is arranged over four levels. A grand entrance hall of more than 50 m² leads to bright reception rooms, and the attic rooms enjoy open views of the Marina Alta mountains. The semi-basement holds an old wine cellar of over 65 m², former stables and a charming interior courtyard with a traditional well. There are six bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus an alarm and a water deposit. The layout suits a grand family home, a boutique hotel or a wellness retreat.

Primary features:

• 19th-century manor house with six bedrooms and two bathrooms
• 1,400 m² built over four levels on a 4,250 m² fenced plot
• Hydraulic tiles, period fireplaces and exposed beams
• Wine cellar, former stables and courtyard with well
• Mature garden with centuries-old trees in the town centre
• Alarm system and water deposit

Benissa is one of the Costa Blanca's most attractive towns. Its well-preserved old quarter is crowned by the striking Purísima Xiqueta church, often called the "Cathedral of the Marina Alta". The town has a coastline of quiet coves, and the popular resorts of Moraira and Calpe are close by. With good road links along the coast, Benissa offers authentic Spanish life with the Mediterranean on its doorstep.