Finca/Country House for sale in Sax, Alicante

I think this is an outstanding opportunity to get a foothold in Spain, inland Spain, but only 35 minutes from Alicante Airport and the beaches, at a truly great price.

The location of the property is fabulous and that is not cheap talk as I was a neighbour for almost 18 years. This property is a little higher than mine and has even more breathtaking views and perfect tranquillity.

A 4 Bed 2 Bath modernised Finca in Sax at 239,995€ is a rare find. There is work to do: the second bathroom, en-suite to the Master Bedroom, needs finishing off as it is only halfway done. The Walk-In Wardrobe, also to the Master Bedroom, needs a little love, but the house can be lived in straight away and the improvements can be made bit by bit.

The house is bright and airy and has been modernised really well with some lovely touches. The Master Bedroom will be excellent when completed and the other three bedrooms are all well sized.

The lounge/diner is a great space, lots of light, and it is air conditioned. There is also a pellet fire, the most economical and clean way to heat a house.

There is a super new kitchen off the lounge/diner with lots of cupboard space and worktops, and a brand new, spacious, family bathroom as well.

Opposite the kitchen is a passageway through to the three bedrooms so none of the four bedrooms are directly off the lounge/diner, so sleeping and living areas are separated.

The property also benefits from oil-fired central heating for the winter months, a rare feature indeed for a property under 300,000€.

Walking past the entrance to the main house, there is a BBQ area with storage rooms and then the biggest outbuildings, a workshop and a garage. These are the areas that require the most work, but they also have the potential for change of use and could be changed to a Guest House if required.

To the front of the property is a relaxation area with a huge tree that provides shade for the hot summer months and space for al fresco dining, and of course, the views, which are really very special.

The entrance gates to the property can be adapted to open via remote control and there is a side entrance for people who are not coming by car.

The driveway is long and there is plenty of parking space available.

Running costs are incredibly low. The rates are less than 500€ per year and there is mains water and electricity. Water bills are around 200€ per annum. Electricity is described as the third cheapest in Europe, but many people install solar these days.

Why Sax?

There are no traffic lights. Sax has a 13th-century castle and feels welcoming and safe. Sax is popular because it is far enough inland to be in land, yet it is only around 30 minutes to Alicante Airport and around 35 minutes to the beach. Access is by the A31 dual carriageway Alicante to Madrid Autovia, which runs just outside of the town, by rail and coach from Alicante, and the AVE station at Villena is about eight minutes’ drive away.

Sax is dominated by its 13th-century castle known as the Headlight and Guardian of the Border.

Commercially, it is the home of three major international businesses selling persianas y toldos, window blinds and sun canopies, and a shoe industry.

Sax and Salinas are served well with employment, schools and healthcare facilities, and there are many shops, restaurants and leisure options in the area.

The biggest challenge these days is finding properties as Sax and Salinas have become increasingly popular due to the limited number of building permits left in the towns while they continue to grow. So, come look around and enjoy.