Property description

Lovely detached Country House with a pool, close to town in Monovar, Alicante. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a lounge, kitchen, and two large terraces with amazing views of the countryside and the town.

The property also has a room downstairs, which could be converted into a 1 bedroom self contained annex, or entertainment room. In the house is also air conditioning and ceiling fans. Recently reformed and key ready to move straight in. The plot size is 500m², all fenced. The access is directly off a tarmac road which leads to a small urbanization and other country houses.

Monovar is a small town in Alicante province, with a population of over 13,000 people. It is about 15 km from Pinoso and famous for its marble quarries, shoe making and wine. It is in a pretty, mountainous area, the town stands at a height of 341m (1,119 ft). Monovar has several traditional fiestas during the year, ranging from “Dwarves and Giants' ' in July to the week-long town fiesta in September in honour of the Virgen de los Remedios.

Like many towns in the area, traditional food includes rice dishes made with rabbit and snail, gazpacho manchego – a hearty rabbit stew, migas – fried breadcrumbs with garlic and usually chorizo and of course the local red wine. There are 4 bodegas close by.

The modern day town has many bars and restaurants, small shops, a large supermarket, bullring, two wineries, a theatre/concert hall and a cultural centre. Monovar is a safe and friendly place to live and makes an interesting day visit. It is located on the CV83, the main road that runs from Elda to Pinoso.