Santa Mónica
A COUNTRY RETREAT IN ALICANTE
Turning up the long private road that leads to this country villa you could be excused for thinking you’re deep inside the country. Indeed, surrounded as you are by 25,000m2 of tall pine trees—some 25 to 30 metres high—orange groves and orchards, it actually takes some reminding that you are a mere 1.5 kilometres from the famous beaches of Alicante.
With large, private estates and a nearby golf and country club as its primary neighbours, this property of 1018 built sqm. does indeed have all the peace, grace and privacy of a country estate, in spite of its proximity to the bustling centre of the Costa Blanca. While this means that a whole range of facilities and diversions are close at hand, the property is delightfully secluded within its own realm, enveloped by 400 pine trees and over 2,000 palms, olive trees and cedars that thrive in the gentle sub climate of the region.
The fenced estate occupies a verdant and well-watered tract of mostly level land at the heart of which stands a large home that combines the mountain architecture of northern Spain and northern Italy with Mediterranean touches from further south. The terracotta-colored walls highlight the latter in attractive contrast with the almost alpine roofline of this spacious property. The surroundings and the spacious private parking area convert this estate, distributed over three floors in a large villa with all the charm and comfort of a true family home.
This is not an easy feat, given the 676m2 it occupies, but built at the beginning of the 20th century with the use of noble materials such as solid wood, Mediterranean tiles and a level of craftsmanship no longer easy to find, this large and imposing property continues to exude a welcoming, homely ambience. Concessions have been made to modern facilities and luxuries, but in such a way that they do not detract from the classical features of the home, thus allowing modern technology to happily cohabitate with rustic elegance.
The ground floor is entered through an entrance hall that provides access to four bedrooms, one of which has its own fireplace.
There are also four bathrooms on this level, while an imposing wooden staircase leads to the first floor with a salon and dining room with fireplace, a private bedroom suite with bathroom and terrace that overlooks the swimming pool, terrace area and gardens beyond.
In the fashion of the times, this is the main living area, with a charming and well-fitted kitchen and larder.
The lower ground floor below forms an ideal entertainment area complete with wood-paneled walls, and an office-bar and a shower room. It communicates directly with the covered terrace that offers an open-air relaxing area and is a focal point in summer. Just above, reached by large winding steps, is an elegant, partly covered, terrace that is just made for sunbathing, entertaining and above all, al fresco dining. From here, the view is across the large terracotta and brick-tiled terrace to the large 100m2 swimming pool.
Set among beautiful, tall trees it offers a myriad of spots in which to relax and enjoy views across the estate to the surrounding greenery. Close by is an independent guest cottage that covers 158m2 and contains a living room with fireplace, kitchen, bathroom and three bedrooms, as well as its own terrace area, and a separate apartment of 90 sqm newly refurbished with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen and a living-dining room.
A tennis court, barbecue area of 25 sqm and the gentle sounds of fountains and water courses are aimed at the enjoyment of life in a privileged setting, yet the existence of systems of irrigation, wells, an old barn of 104,63 sqm that has been reconstructed, and agricultural warehouses of 39 sqm, attest to the fact that this was once a working farm. Although renovated, the façade of this charming building in true Spanish rural style has been retained, adding an authentic note to a highly eclectic home that successfully combines home comforts with the proud air of a country home.
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