Villa Catalina has an elevated secluded south facing position, away from the main road and in its own 850 sq. metres of private gardens. It provides both privacy and tranquility whilst being within easy distance of all the town’s banks, shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants and other amenities. There are views overlooking rooftops and of the mountains & hills.
Generally very well equipped, bright and airy, well maintained and sympathetically furnished with care and attention to make the villa comfortable. It is security alarmed, fully double glazed, with thermostatic electric oil wall radiators, so it is warm and comfortable in winter.
There are 2 steps up to the front security door and 4 steps down to the swimming pool; otherwise it is suitable for the elderly or disabled.
There is a private kidney-shaped pool (approx. 8x5m), with Roman steps and a handrail surrounded by a tiled patio area & outside tiled shower. The pool is maintained twice weekly in the peak period and weekly at other times. There are 6 fully adjustable sun loungers.
The villa has three double bedrooms, one en-suite. All the bedrooms have mirrors, bedside lamps and chests of drawers &/or bedside tables. There are security roller blinds & roller mosquito net blinds to each bedroom. Each of the bedrooms have fitted double wardrobes (some with shelves), with ample hanging space and hangers to satisfy all holidaymakers' requirements. The master bedroom has a double bed with an en-suite shower room, fully tiled with bidet & vanity unit and overlooks the patio & swimming pool. Two bedrooms have twin single beds.
The fully tiled family shower room with toilet & vanity unit is centrally situated between the two bedrooms for easy access.
The lounge is spacious and comfortable, with seating for 6. The fireplace is the focal point. Two upholstered settees, bookcase, small tables and a coffee table complete the furnishing. A Satellite television with VCR, DVD Players and a CD/Tape/Radio system provide the entertainment. There also some DVDs, including some for children and a variety of CDs.
The dining area is between the Lounge and Kitchen and has a six place table (extending to 10 places) and 8 chairs. Tastefully decorated with matching curtains to doors and windows. There are also some books, maps, boules, board games, other games & cards held, which are available for guests' use. The dining area leads onto the covered terrace (naya), ideal for eating “al fresco” and enjoying the views or relaxing under, with an octagonal table for 8 & matching chairs overlooking the swimming pool.
Spacious & modern kitchen with granite tops, comprises all the items one needs to prepare a simple English breakfast or full gourmet meal if required. The integrated electric cooker has an oven and a grill unit with a ceramic hob. The essential items of a large fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, blender, iron, sandwich maker and the usual pots and pans make up the inventory that completes the kitchen.
The garage houses the washing machine & portable BBQ. The garden has a lemon and almond tree, cacti, bougainvilleas, bushes & shrubs in a typical Spanish setting with a wall surrounding the property with secure gates. The paved BBQ area is adjacent to the pool patio, has a built in BBQ and a stone round table with matching benches, seating 6, ideal for “al fresco” dining.
Children can play safely in various areas of the gardens. A gardener comes once or twice a month to maintain the gardens. There is parking for 5/6 cars. Outside lights complete the ambience.
The Costa Blanca offers virtually year-round sunshine making it one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe. Despite this, the Costa Blanca remains one of the most scenic areas of Spain, where unspoilt fishing villages and historic towns lie between miles of beautiful rock coves and white sandy beaches, most of which have received the prestigious European “Blue Flag” award for safety and cleanliness.
The nearest beaches are about 5 minutes drive into Calpe with its fishing port, fish restaurants, marina and long promenades. They are long white sandy beaches with lots of restaurants, bars and children's play areas. Here you can find the famous spectacular Calpe Rock rising 332m high which dramatically divides the two beaches. There are many other bars and restaurants in Calpe and nearby offering varied top quality local and international cuisine that cater for every taste (Greek, Dutch, German, Belgian, Chinese, Japanese, French etc). The old town has narrow streets and is very picturesque with its museums, colourful paintings on the walls, traditional tapas bars and quaint park areas. There are well preserved Roman & Moorish remains which are evidence of Calpe’s rich history. The salt lake on the edge of the town is home to flamingos and numerous other aquatic birds. In Calpe you can enjoy all the hustle and bustle and variety of activities that it has to offer.
The property is only 15-20 mins drive from the popular coastal resort of Moraira and only a further 20-30 mins drive to the beautiful Jalon Valley with its terraced citrus and almond groves and wonderful scenery, Oliva, Denia & Javea. Benidorm is 30 mins drive away offering more attractions such as discos, nightclubs, shows, bars, Aqualanda Water Park and the theme park of ‘Terra Mitica’. Alicante airport is less than an hour’s drive away.
In this region as you drive around the winding roads there is spectacular mountain scenery and many charming traditional towns and villages, such as Benissa, Gata and the magnificent fortress town of Guadalest built on a precipice.
There are also many other activities such as Mundomar Marine Park, safari parks, kiddies fair, tennis, golf, go-kart racing, climbing, walking, various water sports, sailing, swimming, diving, boat hire and trips nearby.
The local green countryside is dotted with beautiful individual white-washed villas. Shady pine woods, citrus groves and vine terracing make a pretty and relaxing setting for those wanting to unwind on a peaceful holiday away from the package tour crowds. This is a fantastic area with no shortage of things to do, or places to visit and catering for all tastes. Caring families will appreciate the villa and its environment. We are confident that you will thoroughly enjoy your holiday in this beautiful villa.