Description
Build size: 772m2. Plot size: 2200m2. This is a unique front-line property with breath-taking views that has been masterfully designed with an exterior that is a stunning structural and architectural beauty that lends brilliance to its geometrically balanced shapes and confident, streamlined silhouette.
An architectural tour-de-force that is stylish, sleek with an interior that is functional yet elegant with an open concept floor plan offering a perfect balance of design symmetry and an infinite feeling of space with large glass panes that welcome in plenty of light and allow the interior to come together with the glorious outdoor areas to provide multiple options for entertainment, relaxation and family lifestyle excellence in a paradisiacal environment that can be enjoyed the whole year around.
A property where no details have been overlooked and no expense spared to create a masterpiece of design and craftmanship that features a glass elevator, a huge Master Bedroom suite with a walk-in wardrobe and a Jacuzzi bath from which to bathe whilst enjoying the sea views, a separate one bedroomed Studio apartment for staff or independent family members, a large home office, a home cinema/games room, a gymnasium, a bespoke wine bodega and externally a huge heated infinity pool of 125m2 with a built in Jacuzzi.
This is an incredible property in a rare front-line sought-after location that captures the mood of the natural surroundings providing panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and one that is walking distance to the beach, bars, restaurants and shops.
Destined to impress in every respect this luxury villa offers a distinguished lifestyle investment for savvy connoisseurs of exclusive luxury real estate in one of the most sought-after destinations in the whole of the Costa Blanca, Altea which in addition to being both a historic and cosmopolitan town has established itself as the cultural and artistic capital of the Costa Blanca.
Please note the property is being sold furnished and has an Energy A rating.
The property has been carefully designed and created to maintain privacy and is totally enclosed, with a remote-controlled electric gate at the entrance and fencing around the land.
Presented with chic, high-end furnishings and soft, inviting textures, this is a luxurious property that affords up-close, sand-between-your-toes sea views, and it has a walking access to the beach below. Unusually generous in size, the villa is perfectly suited whether entertaining family or friends socialising in the many common areas both inside and out but then being able to retreat to the bedrooms created to preserve one´s privacy.
The living areas and bedrooms are spread across three levels with a glass elevator for ease of transport from the basement to the two other levels. On the main floor you will find the vast open plan living area, with clever and ambient LED lighting and floor to ceiling insulated tinted glass expanses to maximise the fabulous panoramic views, incorporating a formal dining area, two lounge areas including one with a modern yet cosy fireplace and a designer gourmet kitchen fitted with high-end appliances from Bosch, on the same level there is a guest toilet and a guest bedroom with ensuite, these are areas that have access to the terraces pool and garden areas. On the first floor there are 3 ensuite bedrooms including the Master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with Jacuzzi bath allowing you to bathe enjoying sea views. All rooms have direct access to the large sun terraces. In the lower level you will find the private bespoke wine cellar large enough to entertain guests in plus a home cinema/games room and a gymnasium. There is also a separate one bedroomed studio apartment with lounge and kitchen area ideal for staff quarters or for older family members wanting their own independence, ample storage space, a laundry room and the integrated garage with direct access.
Externally you have open and covered terrace areas, a summer kitchen with built-in BBQ, outside shower and of course the impressive 125m2 heated infinity pool with a built in Jacuzzi that accommodates up to 5 people. The gardens and pool have a sophisticated light system to create the most wonderful magical ambience.
Many extras include Domotic system, automatic roller blinds, automatic garage doors, alarm system, garden irrigation, security windows, solar panels, televisions, satellite and internet and the property has an Energy A rating.
LOCATION Altea is one of the most beautiful and sustainable towns in Spain and its viewing points are renowned. The Old Town is full of charm with cobbled streets to wander through finding fabulous local family-run shops whilst stumbling across some historic buildings. Along the way you will see remains of the ancient walls and gateways which protected the hilltop town from pirates.
The beautiful Plaza de la Iglesia church square with its blue domed church, the Virgen del Consuelo, taking pride of place. Although the church itself was built in the 19th century with work being completed in 1910, there has been a place of worship here for more than 900 years. It also bears the battle scars of the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s when one of the bell towers was destroyed by Franco's men. Plaza de Iglesia is a lovely, traditional Mediterranean square and is considered the heart of Altea. The atmosphere is bohemian and became famous for its artistic tendencies in the 1960s, attracting many musicians, artists and writers from all around Europe. Nowadays, Altea is the centre of cultural life on the Costa Blanca with its new Arts Centre and Concert Hall (Palau Altea Centre d’Arts). Alongside its many antique shops, there is the orthodox church of Saint Michael built according to traditional Russian architecture and consecrated in 2005.
Altea has a reputation for its famous restaurants located in the Old Town and along the wonderful seafront promenade offering both Mediterranean cooking and international cuisine. In addition to the many restaurants in Altea the area of the Costa Blanca offers an enormous range of restaurants and eating houses from top Michelin star restaurants, trendy upmarket Marinas bars and clubs to beachside snack bars covering all prices and all types of gastronomic styles.
Altea has no less than nine beaches. La Roda, Cap Negret, Cala de la Barra Grande, Cap Blanc, El Soyo, La Olla, Mascarat Norte, Mascarat Sur La Baretta and Solsida. Altea provides an optimal setting for water sports where you can enrol in courses for sailing, rowing, surfing and diving. Golf is another of the many sports that can be practiced all year round because the weather is perfect. The Golf Club Don Cayo is located in the Sierra de Altea, with nine holes and is located in the foothills of Sierra Bernia, the Golf Oliva Nova near Denia is a golf course of 18 holes designed by Severiano Ballesteros, the 5-star La Sella Golf Club Resort in the nearby cosmopolitan city of Denia was designed by Jose Maria Olazabal.
Altea celebrates many “Fiestas” and during the last week of September, the biggest parties of Altea and the Moors and Christians parades take place. The streets are alive with different bands, costumes, fireworks, bands and famous singers who sing and play in verbenas until dawn. In August you can enjoy the magnificent Castell de L'Olla, an unforgettable and spectacular firework display that is launched from platforms at sea an experience not to be missed.
Altea is renowned for its upmarket designer shops and boutiques and due to the cosmopolitan nature of the area of Costa Blanca, the Spanish educational system has been complemented by a large number of prestigious schools, providing a wide range of private academic education from preschool through to high school, with possibilities for multilingual, bilingual and boarding, etc.
The area has excellent communications, with all the Mediterranean coast by the A-7 motorway and the peninsular centre by the A-3 motorway. Altea is almost halfway between the airports of Alicante (61 km.) And Valencia (116 km.). By sea, only 65 miles from Ibiza and Formentera.
Why Costa Blanca North?
There are few places in the world where the northern part of a small coastline contrasts more with the south. The landscape in the south is flat and arid whereas here in the north mountains provide the backdrop to much greenery, orange groves, olive trees, vineyards, almonds, and cherries. An area where you will find many beautiful blue flag Mediterranean beaches, sand dunes, watch towers, natural coves, fishing ports and marinas where luxury yachts are moored. Inland you can still find charming Spanish villages and a part of Europe where life goes on the way it has for decades, with siestas religiously adhered to, and local customs and culture still very much a part of everyday life. It is a unique and very special Region in Spain, a stunning area of natural coastal and inland beauty with breath-taking landscapes offering a taste of “Real Spain”, an area dubbed Spain's “Jewel in the Crown” by the British travel Press.
The Costa Blanca North encompasses a region that includes the desirable towns of Altea, Calpe, Benissa, Teulada-Moraira, Benitachell, Javea and the city of Denia, also for the buyer seeking peace and tranquillity, the enchanting inland villages situated in the Jalon and Orba valleys where the land is never far from the sea and coastal resorts are within a 15-to-30-minute drive. There is a first-class range of real estate for sale in Costa Blanca North, from luxury beachfront penthouses to prestigious country properties, and from spectacular coastal villas to apartments.
The region’s supreme quality of life, attractive beaches, beautiful landscape, well-preserved natural environment, excellent climate, modern infrastructure, plus a traditional and cosmopolitan atmosphere, have transformed Costa Blanca North into a privileged place to live.
Costa Blanca North is one of Spain´s fastest growing golfing destinations with first class golf course and 5-star golf resorts with both Seve Ballesteros and José Maria Olazábal having both played a part in designing some of the Region´s courses. There is a tennis academy, ATF, set up by former world professional tennis played David Ferrer from Javea. The Equestrian Centre Oliva Nova is host to the international show jumping competitions MET with competitors from all over the world. The Region is the area of choice for many pro cycling teams and ten of the eighteen World Tour teams have chosen this area for their training camps. Looking to Ski in the winter you have the ski resorts of Javalambre and Valdinares in Teruel, only 2hr 30 minutes away enabling you to drive up to ski in the morning and still be back home in the afternoon should you want to enjoy winter skiing and the winter sunshine . With its 125 km coastline, the Costa Blanca North offers a wide variety of trendy upmarket marinas and yacht clubs, sailing clubs and an abundance of water sports.
What is unique about the property market in Costa Blanca North, Spain?
The Costa Blanca North is classed a very exclusive area within Spain. The British, Germans and Dutch have a long-running love affair here with a Region that is classed as one of the wealthiest in Spain attracting not only the well-heeled from Madrid, and Valencia, who have second homes here but more and more affluent expats from all across Europe and beyond, including North America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
