The Immediate Area:
The gently sloping mountainside above Rafalet has recently been replanted
with thousands of trees
and other local flora as part of a biodiversity program. These are
just starting to establish themselves and
in a few years we can imagine the whole hillside being much greener.
There are many good walks that can
be taken with various levels of difficulty and duration. A good number
of these are quite well way marked,
others will need a map.There are a few private villas nestled in the
surrounding area which are owned by a
variety of european nationalities as well as some Spanish locals.
If you are looking for a buzzing night life and
busy bars on your doorstep then you will be sadly disappointed. There
are however some great local
restaurants and bars within easy striking distance so there really
is no reason to cook every day. There
are good shops in the nearest town, Benissa catering for all of one's
day to day need
together with a thriving weekly market.
Access:
The villa is situated a couple of hundred metres up a small road,
flanked to the side with almond
trees and vines. The Villa is accessed along an impressive driveway
turning left off this road.
All accommodation is on one level. With a south
facing aspect and all day sun, there are
spectacular panoramic views extending from the 40km horizon over the
sea through the valleys to
the awesome grandeur of the Bernia mountain range.
The villa covers 220 m2 and is within a plot of 1760m2.
It has an integral garage with an electric over door plus ample parking
for several cars.
Outside 'Naya' (Covered Front Porch)
This is the perfect spot for eating outside at breakfast and lunch
times. There is an awning that
can be extended, increasing the shade available during the heat of
midday. Leading to a doorway to...
Glazed 'Naya' (Covered Front Porch)
4.30m(14' 1")x4.20m(13' 9")
A sun filled room, single glazed with commanding views of the Peñón
de Ifach in Calpe 9 kilometers away
and over to the swimming pool. Lovely and warm in the cooler months
of winter and another useful place
just to sit, enjoy a glass of wine or to eat all the year round. With
double sliding doors leading to...
Dining Room (Open Plan)
3.60m(11' 10")x3.50m(11' 6")
Currently occupied with a fine dining table and chairs. Open through
a wide archway on one side
to the Lounge, with the internal hall and kitchen directly ahead.
The kitchen is open to the dining room
thanks to a wide serving window which has shutters if the kitchen
needs to be closed off from view.
Sitting Room
6.20m(20' 4")x4.80m(15' 9")
Double glazed throughout with a large wood burner central on the far
wall, wall lights and inset bookshelves.
The windows all face the sea and french doors leading to the gardens
on one side and double
doors back to the Naya on the other.
Bedroom 4 / Office
3.50m(11' 6")x2.80m(9' 2")
Accessed through a door from the lounge, this room is currently being
used as an study/library but
would also be suitable for use as a fourth bedroom. It has a window
looking all the way up the driveway,
and a door opening onto a terrace above the swimming pool.
Kitchen
5.20m(17' 1")x2.40m(7' 10")
This large Kitchen is currently fitted with Granite Stone Work surfaces,
Gas Hob with Extractor Fan,
Fan Assisted Oven, Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher and Washing Machine.
The large windows look
out onto the Upper Terraced Garden to the rear of the Villa. At the
far end of the Kitchen
there is a secure door leading to the Garage.
Garage
Large Single
This Garage, fitted with an electric garage door is more than adequate
for one large family car.
It also houses the gas boilers for the Solar Assisted Hot Water System
and the Central Heating.
There is a generous storage area to the rear as well as a mezzanine
roof space
suitable for long-term storage of bulky items.
Hallway
Wide Hall with doors to
Accessing a walk-in pantry; linen cupboard; family bathroom and the
bedrooms.
Family Bathroom
2.60m(8' 6")x2.20m(7' 3")
The main Family bathroom, consisting of wc, hand basin and bath is
accessed from a central corridor.
Nicely tiled with a white suite. The bath is fitted with a 'hydro
bath' for a truly relaxing soak.
Master Bedroom
6.20m(20' 4")x4.30m(14' 1")
The Master Bedroom has windows looking in two directions; both over
a side terrace and towards the
sea with French doors accessing the gardens. It has air conditioning;
a ceiling fan; 2 wooden fitted
wardrobes together with extensive storage and drawer space .
En suite
The en suite off the Master Bedroom is nicely tiled with a wc, bidet,
hand basin and shower with glazed doors.
Bedroom 2
3.70m(12' 2")x3.40m(11' 2")
This room currently has two singe beds with French doors leading out
into the garden
a ceiling fan and has 2 fitted wardrobes together with extensive storage
and drawer space.
Separate Apartment
Bedroom 4.20m(13' 9")x3.50m(11' 6")
This double bedroom has a ceiling fan; a range of fitted wardrobes
and drawers leading to...
Apartment Sitting Room 2.80m(9' 2")x2.60m(8'
6")
This living area could be used as another bedroom space or kept as
an independent living space.
It has dual aspect views of the garden and to the sea, together with
its own external
entrance from the garden through a glazed door.
En suite
The Bathroom for this apartment is found off the Living Area and consists
of a tiled shower, wc and hand basin.
Gardens
Externally the mature garden is well laid out with terracing, some
paving and secluded seating areas
It is easy maintenance with raised beds and very private.
The gardens are planted with plum, almond, olive, lemon, orange and
palm trees as well as a
variety of other flowering shrubs and plants. There is a fountain
in the middle of the
main terrace and garden seats, including a swing seat, are situated
at
strategic points around the pool and in the garden.
Swimming Pool
12.5m x 4.4m
The pool is located down a few stone steps in front of the house in
a secluded and sunny position.
Easily long enough to allow a proper swim, the water is treated by
a salt water system
that avoids the need to use chemicals. This is supported throughout
the summer by rain water
collected during the winter and conserved in two large underground
depositos.
Other features
Services
There is a tanked gas supply for the property therefore bottled gas
is not required.
Mains Electricity.
A telephone connection with ADSL is available.
Mains water entering the villa is filtered and
then processed through a water softening system.
Solar Water heating
The water is heated by roof mounted solar panels, this is supplemented
by a thermostatically controlled gas boiler.
Gas Central Heating
A separate gas boiler provides heating for the radiators throughout
the property.
Rain water Storage
There are 2 large depositos (underground rain water storage tanks)
on the property, allowing
the pool to be maintained and the gardens irrigated without using
the mains drinking water.
Satellite Dish
A 2.4m TV dish is hidden behind a plantation of bamboo and provides
a signal capability
allowing for reception of BBC, ITV, and Sky channels.
Double Glazing
All windows and doors of the house (except the Naya) have been
recently double glazed using Climate Glass .
There is a private mail box for incoming mail
close to the house.
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