Incredible luxury home with indoor pool and business potential.Sax - (Map Location)
Description
This incredible property is located on the edge of the town of Sax, just a couple of minutes walk to the town center and all amenities. Ideal for someone who would like the potential to earn money from their property, or perhaps someone who likes the space that you get with a country home whilst having all amenities within walking distance.
Essentially we have a luxurious four bedroom house, that has some very special extras.
The first is a garden terrace area which has been glazed in, and has a heated swimming pool for all year use. This area is climatised and can be used to enjoy the “outside” space comfortably 365 days a year. This has also been used as part of a business hosting special events, and has lots of room for tables and chairs for guests, as well as an industrial kitchen, and barbecue area, and separate bathroom from the main house.
The next unusual feature is an enormous under build which has been turned into a celebration room, again ideal for rent for private events or for large family get togethers. the room has a large bar area, chill out area, dance floor, and again room for lots of tables should you have paying guests for an event.
The next unusual feature is a self contained bar with glass front which was originally run as a functioning bar. hence again it has a bar area, and toilets. this was previously run independently asa cocktail bar, however its is possible to have the bar, the under build celebration room, and the pool area all open to a large party and be completely separate from the main house where the owners stay when they rent out the other area. They have successfully rented and provided catering for events such as christmas parties, communions, baptisms birthday parties, and made substantial income from each event.
Returning to the main house there is a small porch area that leads to a special security door. This leads into a lovely reception area where you see an impressive staircase lined with glass blocks providing natural light, sweeping up to the first floor where there is a balcony overlooking the reception area.
On the ground floor we have a large lounge and dining area with a feature fireplace. Next we have a large kitchen fully equipped, and with a dining area, and independent storage area. It is rustic style with attractive beamed ceilings. Patio doors lead out to a terrace overlooking the pool area where a gymnasium is located.
Of course we also have a family bathroom with wet room on the ground floor as well as on the first floor where the bedrooms are all located.
The bedrooms are all generous sized doubles with large fitted wardrobes, the main bedroom being exceptionally large.
There is a large roof terrace which can be accessed from the first floor hallway and two of the four bedrooms. Plenty of room for sunbathing, good views, and shade from sails.
On the first floor we also have a large utility room with washing machine, dryer, space for ironing, and airing clothes.
Finally we have a two car garage with plenty of storage .
Extra features include air-conditioning.
Underfloor heating. Vast storage areas
Radiators
Alarm system, and security cameras, security glazzing. Main electric connected with a 6kw solar system.
What about Sax ? I’ve been here 18 years and, although I’ve built up many friends and contacts, you too can soon do this. It’s a relatively small town so local people soon start recognising you and both Spanish and ex pats embrace newcomers, and offer help in many areas. There are various facebook groups where you will benefit from the experience of others making your new life easy to adapt to.
Most famous for its castle, but also the birthplace of Alberto Sols a famous chemist, successful sport-persons, authors, musicians, and the incredible Moros and Christians festival which celebrates their patron saint…. The beloved San Blas.
I say it’s a relatively small place, but Sax has everything that you really need. A selection of supermarkets including Consum that stocks international foods, as well as a fantastic fresh fish counter, vast range of cheeses, vegetables and cured meats, as well as the typical items that you would hope to find in any major supermarket chain.
I didn’t mention meat or bread etc, wherever possible I like to support the smaller local businesses, and you will find some fantastic butcherers, and bakers within the town where you will get a more personal service, and build up a relationship with the owners, staff and clients.
If you are worried about how you will manage with the Spanish health system, then worry no more. Sax has a 24-hour medical centre with English some speaking doctors and nurses, so does the Elda hospital which is only 5 minute drive away from Sax. There is of course an ambulance service based within the town. The standard of health care here is excellent.
Transport links don’t come much better than in Sax either. There is a regular bus service heading to one town inland (Villena, that then loops back and passes through several towns on the way back to where it started in Alicante). For less than 5 euros you can travel in a comfortable air-conditioned bus to Alicante and be there in less than an hour. We are also just 7km from the high-speed railway station of Santa Eulalia (Villena) where you can catch a train to Madrid or Alicante and arrive incredibly quickly. Perfect for a day out in the Spanish capital.
There is also a train station in Sax, but that is for the traditional line that doesn’t go as quick, and has a few stops, but it’s incredibly handy to get you into the centre of Alicante, and again is low cost.
Do you like culture, history, art, theatre ? Sax has no shortage of these either. The town has a theatre, and a newly built auditorium. The Saxonians celebrate their rich culture on many occasions throughout the year, with the pinnacle being 5 days of the Moors and Christians festival in February, something that really needs to be seen to be believed. From the re-enactment of Conquests and Victory celebrations from many years again with blunderbusses and cannons firing in the streets, with all participants in ancient military costume it really is a spectacular event. Then there are the “Cuartalillos” which a group owned buildings owned by revellers which are filled with food and drinks and offer a base for the days (and nights) of celebrations. There is no greater honour for members to invite guests to eat and drink with them. For sure at some time you will be invited, just don’t make the mistake of offering to pay, as your hosts will be most disappointed. They save all year to have the privilege of inviting people.
Even after 20 years here I don’t know what all of the fiestas are, it just becomes a part of life to walk down the street one day and find a few hundred people in costume or doing activities which their great grandparents and relatives before then also did. The carnival is more recent but things like the burial of the Sardines and the day where almost all of the town walks to the mountain to pick a sprig of fresh Rosemary have been done for many years. Suffice to say although you may not know what is quite happening in some of the fiestas, they are always good fun, and nearly always end up with some alcohol consumption !
Speaking of which there are almost 50 bars within the town, many serving tapas food, menus of the day which area aimed at providing hearty food to the workers for exceptional prices. 10 euros can buy a 3-course meal in many places, and often include, beer, wine of coffee. If you ask for wine and they put a bottle on the table…don’t feel you need to drink it all. Wine here is cheap, and they are happy for you to drink however much you want and charge accordingly. From basic restaurants to more classy places, you have everything here.
If you choose to live or invest here you will find that it is an ever-increasingly popular place, apart from the things already mentioned there is a great climate with over 300 days of sunshine per year. This is without the high humidity of the coast, and the inferno type temperatures suffered by the interior of Spain in summer.
With 20 years of experience selling property in this area count on a first-class service and lots of local knowledge. I have helped people with problems and still do even with my first ever clients. Much of my business is done on personal recommendations, and I have many happy clients who would be happy to tell you about their buying experience with Mark at findafinca4u