Villa for sale in Aspe, Alicante

Large Detached Villa in Aspe. Detached Villa near Aspe, Alicante, with a size of 380m² and a plot size of 10.000m², fully fenced. The property has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and one toilet, as well as a kitchen – dining room, lounge with a dining area and fireplace, and separate lounge/library area. The garden has mature olive trees and a piece of land ideal for growing other trees or fruits/vegetables. Tarmac road access, mains water and electricity. Located less than 10 minutes drive from Aspe and Hondon de las Nieves. Aspe town is located in the valley of the river Vinalopó. It is a charming town, in a rural area surrounded by mountains, vines, olives and almonds but it is also just a few minutes’ drive from the bustling cities of Elche (12 km) and Alicante (25 km). Alicante airport and Costa Blanca’s beaches are just 22 km away. The economy of Aspe is based on textile and footwear industries, as well as farming. Aspe is also famous for growing a special kind of grape, which is traditionally eaten at the stroke of midnight, every New Year’s Eve, all across Spain. Places to visit include the historical centre (casco antiguo), Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Socorro (founded in 1602), Town Hall (17th century), Castillo del Río, a walled settlements located 4 km outside the town and the Municipal Historical Museum. Fiesta de la Virgen de las Nieves, is celebrated from 3rd August, every other year the fiesta takes place in the neighbouring village of Hondón de las Nieves so that the Virgen de las Nieves patron statue can be shared between the town and the village. The Moros y Cristianos (Moors and Christians) fiesta was introduced in 1978 and is celebrated around the 2nd week in August with daily parades and events.