Property This superbly reformed 2 bedroom villa occupies a truly stunning south facing end of road location which is peaceful, private, sunny and boasts idyllic views of the countryside and nearby hillside. It is an older property approx. 15 years old which was very small and has been thoughtfully transformed and extended over the last few years to a very high standard by the current owners (with local reputable builders). Now providing a lovely and homely villa that is completely un recognizable from before. 

The villa offers 100m2 of accommodation and is on a flat 2980m2 garden plot located at the end of a country lane, therefore being very peaceful and private. Half of the plot surrounding the villa is fenced and mainly lawn with some tall pine trees for shade and the remaining land is a well maintained olive grove. There are two sets of double gates providing separate entrances into the grounds, there is lots of parking space plus 2 garages and a galvanized shed. The swimming pool is 10ft x 8ft with full filtration system and steps fitted plus there is an outside shower with tray. To the rear of the villa is the small store room housing the gas boiler and gas bottles and there is a large 2.4m sky dish providing satellite TV and the sky box is included. 

A large crazy paved sun terrace is to the front of the villa which is very private houses the BBQ / summer kitchen and enjoys superbly peaceful views. The accommodation is conveniently spread over one level and is immaculate throughout. Having the benefit of pine effect aluminum double glazing with fly screens and rejas fitted, quality mains drinking water, new septic tank fitted, state of the art solar system with 10 solar panels, 12 batteries and 2 back up generators (no worry for electricity bills every month). The property is fully paid to the program to have mains electricity connected which will be coming to the area very soon, electric poles are in as are cables, all necessary upgrades have been made to the supply to the villa by the current owners and the area is now waiting to be authorized for switch on by the local town hall.

There is a superb large covered terrace providing entrance into the villa with high beamed ceilings and feature arches.  The terrace is ideal for year round living providing shade in the summer months and the winters here being very mild also make it an ideal warm area for sitting, dining and relaxing. Entry is into the lounge with wood burning stove, the extended kitchen / dining is now a large room and is fitted with a good range of modern wood base and wall units. The work tops are granite, there is a free standing gas cooker with electric hood over, single stainless steel sink, fridge freezer, washing machine and microwave. The solar system provides enough power for all these household items. The large master bedroom could easily be converted to 2 bedrooms and electricity cables and lighting is prepared for this also there are 2 windows to the bedroom to allow each bedroom to have natural light, bedroom 2 is smaller but fits 2 single beds and there is a new complete bathroom fitted with a shower over the bath.

Location The area of La Llacuna is undiscovered by many but very well known, visited and loved by the locals it remains un spoilt. This hill side region  is a stunning 3 mile / 10 minute drive up the hillside on a very good if rather bendy road behind the busy town of Villalonga. Once at the top the area is flat and the feeling experienced is like being a long way from the modern world and civilization, and once discovered this becomes an area which the peace and tranquility and friendly locals just draws you back on many occasions. Here you will find a large selection of villas some being large and very grand and others being in need of a little / or allot of TLC giving the are its own unique individuality. All of these properties are scattered throughout the vast and fertile greenery which fills La Llacuna. It is quite hard to believe that there are so many properties here unless an in depth drive around of the area is undertaken. There are also a few very popular bar / restaurants the best of which is moments stroll and enjoys a constant stream of locals throughout the year coming to dine the traditonal dishes both lunch time and in the evenings. 

From Llacuna itself the road continues into the virgin mountainside and there are off road tracks to the inland town of L'Orcha and a fork off along this route leads down to the beautiful "Valle de Las Gallinas" towards Pego. Both routes offer absolutely breath taking scenery (a 4x4 vehicle or off road motor cycle are recommended). However the country lane to L'Orcha has undergone an amazing transformation having a new road laid which stretches for 5 kms over the mountain tops and the journey is now suitable for normal cars is much quicker and more comfortable.

The drive down from La Llacuna to Villalonga offers magnificent scenery for miles and miles over the vast orange groves below of La Safor, the historic castle at Forna that you feel almost able to touch is very visible, as is the distant sea (approx. 6 miles as the crow flies) and the long coast line. The elevated location ensures breezy days and the summer is pleasantly cooler therefore in the summer months this whole area is buzzing with locals enjoying their long awaited holidays. The area has recently had new roads laid after the insertion of electricity cables which have been brought to the area. Mains drinking water is supplied from the town of Villalonga below and this water is noted to be the best in the whole area. Locals from neighboring villages travel to Villalonga to collect their drinking water from one of the many fountains in the town. 

Nearby towns Many amenities can be found in the thriving small town of Villalonga which is a 3 mile / 5km drive. These include large supermarket, many small shops, banks, new large health clinic, chemist, primary and secondary schools, twice weekly street market selling locally grown produce and hardware, numerous bar / restaurants, sports ground with football, fronton, tennis courts and an open air swimming pool etc. There is also a Hotel (Casa Rural) now located in the town center with super restaurant. Villalonga is also an area popular with outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, walkers, rock climbers, off roaders, etc. located at the foot of the magnificent Safor mountain range and on the edge of the vast national park which houses the river Serpis.

Amenities and facilities which can not be found in the town of Villalonga are just a short drive away at either of the two main towns of Gandia or Oliva which are both on the coast and boast Club Nauticos and Marinas. There is a regular local bus service from the town to Gandia passing through many small villages en route. Gandia is the main town of La Safor and offers numerous new shopping centers, historical buildings, schools, colleges, university, general hospital, hypermarkets, supermarkets and an array of designer and chain store shops., there is also a weekly street market. The port of Gandia is also filled with amenities and the colorful fishing boats are a sight to be seen with their daily catch which will be later served in one of the sea side restaurants. 

Beaches There is a fantastic choice of beaches located approx. 10 - 15 min drive from Villalonga. All being sandy beaches and ranging from small seaside sleepy Spanish resorts such as Guardamar, Piles, Daimus, Miramar, Bellreguard to the larger un spoilt sandy dune beach of Oliva and finally the large cosmopolitan seaside resort of Gandia Playa which is a hive of activity in the summer months with lots of shops, medieval markets, bar / restaurants and discotecas. The wide sandy beach of Gandia is an award winning blue flag beach and is the no. 1 resort for Spanish tourism. 

Golf  Approx. 15kms from Villalonga town is the Oliva Nova Golf Complex with ***** Hotel resort and 18 hole course designed by Seve Ballesteros. This also boasts a beautiful virgin sand dune beach setting, the club house overlooks the course and is open to the general public and there is a popular restaurant with swimming pools and health spa also located there. 

€uros: 116.000