Description
Built size: 390m2. Plot size: 3436m2. A beautiful Spanish country house villa that radiates class, refinement and style Built in a timeless hacienda style this was the first house built on the Montgo and it still carries with pride the historic name place MG-1.
The property has only had 3 owners, of which the second owner restored and reformed the villa to the highest degree of perfection and sustainability without compromising on the traditional integrity of the original home and the current owner has taken this to another level by creating and adding tasteful and modern enhancements to create what is now a luxurious high-end property that still retains all the beauty of an elegant Spanish country residence, is exceptionally private and one that boasts the most amazing views including a stunning backdrop of the majestic Montgo Mountain.
The grand entrance with Tosca stone makes for a great first impression welcoming its owners and their guests. Outside you have an abundance of al fresco spaces perfect for those who love to entertain in style or simply relax in the magnificently landscaped gardens that surround the villa which have been designed by Estéban and are maintained by one of Javea´s best-known gardeners.
The villa is built on two levels and has guest accommodation with a separate entrance but can also be reached via an internal staircase, ideal for older independent family members or visitors.
There is a grocery store within a 10-minute walk, and restaurants within a 20-minute walk or 2-minute drive and a 7-minute drive to a 5-star golf resort. The port beach of Javea is a 12-minute drive and the Arenal beach and promenade a 15-minute drive.
This is a property that boasts traditional flair combined with a modern and stylish ambience with south facing sun to enjoy all year round and one that will impress the most discerning buyer, where you can move straight into to indulge in Mediterranean living to the fullest in a sought-after region that is consistently evolving offering an understated luxury lifestyle.
The villa has accommodation built over two levels. Access into the main level is via an impressive portico entrance with Tosca stone features, a hallway leads into the large open plan living area with a lounge with a flame effect gas fire perfect for inclement weather and to create a cosy atmosphere in the cooler months, a separate curved dining area with arched windows, spacious living areas with more of the sought-after Levantine charm including Tosca stone arches and beams which have been painted white to create a more modern light bright ambience, from the dining area you are lead to a brand-new high spec fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances including a wine cooler, an external door in the kitchen gives access to the front of the property ideal for when transporting groceries, the lounge area has folding glass doors that open onto an open terrace at the front and a door at the side with opens onto a large naya terrace, perfect for that seamless indoor outdoor living and as an extension of the living area ideal when entertaining family and friends and from which to enjoy the wonderful views of the pool, gardens below and the valley and mountains in the distance. From the main hall a corridor with fitted wardrobes leads to a completely newly refurbished area that includes two double bedrooms which share a bathroom with walk-in shower, the master bedroom suite (27 m2) has ample fitted wardrobes and a newly installed window where the bed is positioned that provides a wonderful picture frame of the garden behind to enjoy, the master ensuite bathroom is a private sanctuary with a new a one-way privacy window allowing you to bathe whilst enjoying the stunning views, from the master bedroom there is also access to a private terrace.
An internal staircase from the hallway with modern glass balustrades leads down to the lower level where you will find a large open plan area with a fitted kitchen, lounge/dining area with a built-in display unit on one side and a cabinet on the other from here there is access to a covered naya which leads to the pool, terracing, gardens and outside areas. A recess room/5th bedroom is set back, stepped up off the open plan area with fitted wardrobes and a hallway leading to another two bedrooms and two bathrooms, on the same level there is storage/mechanical room, wine cellar, utility/laundry room and this level has its own entrance ideal for visitors or older independent family members retaining privacy from the main upstairs accommodation.
The internal staircase also has stairs leading up from the main accommodation to a landing area with fitted wardrobes and a storage area from which a door opens onto a surprise roof terrace with a small open area from which to escape to sit, relax and enjoy the Montgo mountain views.
With 3 bedrooms upstairs the owners can utilise the space on the lower level to create a gymnasium/fitness area, home cinema, children´s playroom or home office whatever their lifestyle requirements are.
This beautiful property is embedded in beautiful Mediterranean gardens that are an absolute delight to wander around and includes an orchard with a variety of fruit trees. A sun drenched 10m x5m pool with open terracing for sunbathing, a fabulous sweeping staircase that leads to a pillared pergola alfresco dining/relax area with retractable shades from which you can sit and enjoy the stunning views, the large upstairs naya offers 60m2 of terracing and areas for alfresco dining, relaxing and sunbathing with Tosca stone arches from which to enjoy open vistas, a large spacious extension of the living accommodation perfect when entertaining and hosting parties and with the benefit of ceiling fans to keep you and your guests cool on balmy summer evenings.
Access to the property is via electric gates leading to a large drive with parking for several vehicles plus a car port.
The property is connected to the Javea municipal water system for its drinking water but also has its own borehole with a storage tank that is being used to irrigate the entire garden.
Next, to being connected to the national grid, the house is very much self-supporting in terms of electricity due to 18 solar panels with 8 back up gel batteries, and a solar hot water system. In recent years the solar panels have generated a massive 15.000 kWh.
The central heating on both levels is by means of a heat pump and the swimming pool uses a solar circulation pump.
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.
