Villa in Benissa, Alicante

This contemporary villa sits on a south-facing hillside in a sought-after residential area of Benissa, a few minutes from the beaches of Calpe and Moraira. It has views over the Mediterranean and the Peñón de Ifach. The 818 m² home is spread over four levels on a 1,787 m² plot. All floors are linked by a lift, and the terraces bring natural light and outdoor living into every level.

The main living floor is open plan. It has a luxury fitted kitchen with a central island, a spacious dining area and a lounge, all opening onto a large terrace with an infinity pool facing the sea. The whole top floor is a private master suite with a dressing room, a freestanding bath placed to take in the coastal views and a secluded panoramic terrace. On the level below are five en suite bedrooms, four of them with terrace access. The ground floor has three more en suite bedrooms, a laundry room and a garage for three to four cars behind a striking glass wall.

The villa is built to high standards and has an A energy rating. It has 21 solar panels, an advanced climate control system with underfloor heating throughout, an alarm and electric gates.

Primary features:

• 9 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms over four levels with lift
• Infinity pool and terraces with sea views
• Top-floor master suite with private panoramic terrace
• Garage for 3–4 cars behind a glass wall
• A energy rating with 21 solar panels and underfloor heating

Benissa is one of the Costa Blanca's most appealing towns. It has a well-kept historic centre, a Gothic-style "cathedral of the Marina Alta", and a quiet stretch of coves along its coastline. Calpe and Moraira are close by, with marinas, restaurants and sandy beaches. Alicante and Valencia airports are within easy reach for flights to the UK.