Villa for rent in Los Montesinos, Alicante

In the heart of Los Montesinos town centre, on Calle Manuel de Falla, this detached family home is available for rent. Built in 2004, it stands on a 375 m2 corner plot. According to the land registry, it has 332 m2 built: 142 m2 of living space, 26 m2 of porch and a 164 m2 basement with garage. It is a home with plenty of space, designed for families who want to live comfortably just a short walk from all the town's amenities.

A flight of steps leads up to a large covered porch with a terrace, perfect for dining outdoors for much of the year. On the ground floor, the entrance hall opens onto a very bright living-dining room. It has a wood-burning fireplace, air conditioning and direct access to the terrace. The separate kitchen is fully fitted, with wooden units, granite worktops, oven, hob and dishwasher. From the kitchen you step out to a partly covered utility patio with a sink and clothes lines. This floor also has four bedrooms and a guest toilet.

The upper floor has two more bedrooms and a balustraded terrace with open views over the trees. In total, the house has six bedrooms, all with fitted wooden wardrobes. One of them stands out for its size, its air conditioning and a full wall of built-in wardrobes and shelving. Two full bathrooms, one with a bathtub and one with a shower tray, serve the whole house.

One of the home's main attractions is its 164 m2 basement, connected to the house by an internal staircase. It is set up as a gathering space, with a wood-fired oven, a sink area and room for a table seating more than 15 people. It also includes the garage, with a ramp and a door to the street. Its windows onto the garden let in natural light. It is ideal for family gatherings, as a play or leisure area, or for storing bicycles and everything that does not fit in the house.

Outside, a paved garden surrounds the house, with orange, mandarin and olive trees giving shade to the stone table and benches. There is also a storage room.

Features include radiator heating in every room, with a bottled-gas boiler, and air conditioning in the living room and master bedroom. There are also shutters on all windows, solid wood interior doors and joinery, ceramic floors and an alarm system. It is a solid, spacious and well laid-out home.

Los Montesinos is a quiet town in the Vega Baja with all amenities. It is a few minutes' drive from the beaches of Torrevieja and Guardamar del Segura and from several golf courses in the area.

Rental terms: €1,600 per month. Long-term rental (one year or more). One month's deposit is required as security. No pets are allowed inside the property. Proof of income (payslip or tax return) must be provided before the contract is signed. Electricity, gas, water, internet and cable TV are not included in the price.