This detached villa stands in Els Poblets, a coastal village in the north of the Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante, roughly 400 metres from the beach. Built in 1970 and maintained since, the property offers 186 m² of living space on a 580 m² enclosed plot with a south-east orientation. It contains four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two fitted kitchens, a self-contained guest apartment on the first floor, and an 8 x 4 metre heated pool. A 13-panel solar system, air conditioning throughout and double glazing support year-round use. The asking price is fixed at €478,000 and the house is key-ready.
Against its regional comparables, this villa competes on completeness rather than novelty. VILLAS VICTORIA IV in the same municipality of Els Poblets markets new-build villas from €415,000, roughly €63,000 below this asking price at base level, but new-build from-prices typically exclude options, pool specifications and outdoor works that this existing home already has in place. NUEVA DAYA VILLA in Daya Nueva starts at €453,000; Daya Nueva sits inland in the southern Alicante plain, so the trade-off there is a newer structure against a noticeably different setting, farther from the beach and in a hotter inland microclimate. OCEANIC APARTMENTS in Rojales, from €475,000, offers apartments rather than detached villas, in an area dominated by golf urbanisations such as Ciudad Quesada; an apartment there buys newer construction but shares walls and communal outdoor space, whereas this property offers full land ownership of 580 m² with an enclosed garden and private heated pool. Within Els Poblets itself, the northern Costa Blanca market is shaped by proximity to Dénia and by the flat coastal plain that distinguishes it from cliffside Jávea. Existing villas of this type with guest apartments and solar installations appeal to a segment that new-build base configurations do not directly serve: buyers who want separation for guests or rental potential, established gardens with fruit trees, and completed outdoor infrastructure from day one. The counterweight is construction age, 1970 against 2024-plus for the comparables, which places weight on survey outcomes and on the documented upgrades: double glazing, air conditioning, solar panels, recent exterior painting and pool regrouting. Buyers comparing the four options are effectively weighing turnkey completeness and land content against new-build warranties and energy standards.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits in an urban part of Els Poblets with everyday amenities within walking distance: a pharmacy at approximately 100 metres and a supermarket at roughly 570 metres. Platja dels Molins and Platja de l'Amadrava lie 1.6 to 2.0 km away as the crow flies. The nearest hospital is 3.4 km away and golf courses start at about 6.4 km straight-line distance.
The layout suits households that need separation: three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the ground floor, plus an independent guest apartment upstairs with its own living room, bedroom, bathroom and terrace. Two fitted kitchens, an 8 x 4 heated pool, covered bike storage, two sheds, a BBQ area and parking for two vehicles or a motorhome cover practical daily and seasonal needs.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 1970 and is now key-ready as an existing home, with the exterior recently repainted, the pool regrouted, and systems such as double glazing, air conditioning and a 13-panel solar installation in place. The stated completion date is indicative; buyers should verify the exact condition through survey.
The property does not offer sea views, a garage, underfloor heating or a communal facilities package. It is a 1970 construction, so buyers should expect building standards of that era alongside the documented upgrades. No information is available about lifts, home automation or a residents' community. The airport is far away, at approximately 999 km straight-line distance.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating permanently to the Costa Blanca benefits from three ground-floor bedrooms, proximity to everyday amenities on foot, and the hospital at 3.4 km. A couple seeking a holiday home that also works in winter gains from the heated pool, the glazed naya and air conditioning throughout, which extend comfortable use beyond the summer season. Households that regularly host visitors, adult children, friends, or long-stay guests, can use the independent upstairs apartment with its own living room, bathroom and terrace, while retaining privacy on the ground floor. Buyers with a motorhome or two cars will value the generous enclosed driveway behind electric gates. Cyclists and swimmers can reach the beaches at 1.6 to 2.0 km and use the covered bike storage; golfers reach the Gregal and Llebeig courses at roughly 6.4 and 6.7 km straight-line distance. The 13-panel solar system and double glazing reduce running costs, which matters to permanent residents more than to occasional visitors. Conversely, buyers wanting a brand-new build with a warranty, sea views, or an enclosed garage should note that this 1970 villa does not provide those, and anyone sensitive to 1970s construction details should commission a technical survey before committing.
The house originates from 1970 but carries a documented series of upgrades. The exterior has recently been repainted, and the 8 x 4 pool has been regrouted, indicating attention to the wet areas that age first. Windows are double glazed and fitted with mosquito screens throughout, which combines insulation with practical insect protection for a coastal location. Air conditioning is present across the whole house, and a 13-panel solar photovoltaic system helps lower electricity consumption, relevant given the pool heating and year-round use. Inside, the main kitchen is fully fitted with integrated appliances, and a second fully fitted kitchen upstairs serves the guest apartment, meaning both levels can operate independently. All three bathrooms have jacuzzi-style showers rather than standard units. The finishes observed in the interior images, a living room with fitted storage and television wall, bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and window views, point to a maintained rather than renovated-to-new standard. The glazed naya is a notable quality feature for this region: it creates an insulated transitional space between the pool terrace and the living room, usable in cooler months. Outdoor infrastructure is equally concrete: an outdoor shower, a BBQ area, covered bicycle storage, two garden sheds and electric gates on a private driveway. Buyers should still treat the 1970 build year as a signal to verify plumbing, electrics and roof condition independently; the documented upgrades address energy and comfort, but a full technical survey remains standard practice for a house of this age.
The villa is offered as an existing home at a fixed asking price of €478,000, not a from-price. For that amount the buyer acquires 186 m² of built space on a 580 m² plot with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two kitchens, a guest apartment, a heated 8 x 4 pool and a 13-panel solar system. Within the wider region, comparable new-build projects start lower, VILLAS VICTORIA IV in Els Poblets from €415,000 and NUEVA DAYA VILLA in Daya Nueva from €453,000, but those figures are base prices for new construction rather than turnkey existing homes with the upgrades documented here. Availability is immediate in principle, as the property is key-ready.
Daily life in this villa is organised around its outdoor and indoor spaces working together. The glazed naya at the entrance functions as a year-round room overlooking the pool and gardens, usable in winter as well as summer. From there, an open-plan living and dining area connects to the main fitted kitchen with integrated appliances. The ground floor holds three bedrooms, including a principal suite with en-suite bathroom, and a second family bathroom; all bathrooms have jacuzzi-style showers. A second fully fitted kitchen adds flexibility, for instance for preparing food near the pool area or for the upper level. Stairs from that kitchen lead to a self-contained guest apartment with a living room, one bedroom, a bathroom and a large private terrace above the pool. This arrangement works for extended family visits, longer-stay guests or potential rental use, subject to local regulations. Outside, electric gates open onto a driveway that fits two cars or a large motorhome. The 580 m² plot is fully enclosed and planted with mature avocado, lemon and orange trees, which involve some seasonal maintenance but also provide produce. The 8 x 4 heated pool extends the swimming season beyond the summer months, and the BBQ area, outdoor shower and covered bicycle storage support a routine based on outdoor living. The south-east orientation means the terraces receive morning and midday sun, with shade developing later in the day. The setting is urban rather than rural: neighbours and shops are close, the pharmacy is about 100 metres away, and the supermarket roughly 570 metres, so errands on foot or by bicycle are realistic.
Els Poblets functions as a small coastal municipality where daily errands do not require a car for most residents of this address. The pharmacy lies about 100 metres away and the supermarket roughly 570 metres, both within an easy walk. The beach is close: Platja dels Molins at 1.6 km and Platja de l'Amadrava at 1.7 km straight-line distance, reachable on foot, by bicycle or by a short drive. Medical care beyond the pharmacy is available at a hospital 3.4 km away. An electric-vehicle charging point sits 2.2 km from the property, useful for households running an EV alongside the solar system. The urban character means the area is populated year-round to a greater degree than purely tourist developments, with the rhythm of a residential village rather than a seasonal resort. For outings, the town of Dénia is a short drive and offers the fuller range of shops, restaurants and ferry connections. Golfers have three courses within reach: Gregal at 6.4 km, Llebeig at 6.7 km and Club de Golf Jávea at 16 km, all straight-line distances. The setting combines mountain views from the plot with coastal proximity, which is characteristic of this stretch of the northern Costa Blanca where the plain meets the foothills.
The map shows the villa's position within the urban fabric of Els Poblets, minutes from the coast. Note the clustering of the pharmacy and supermarket within a few hundred metres, the beaches just over a kilometre away, and the golf courses and hospital slightly further out. All distances shown are straight-line.
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Els Poblets occupies a position between Dénia and Oliva on the northern Costa Blanca, in the province of Alicante. It is smaller and quieter than its larger neighbours, with a village scale that keeps shops and services walkable. Dénia, a short drive away, provides the regional infrastructure: a working port, ferry connections to the Balearics, a hospital network, and a full calendar of restaurants and markets. Jávea and its golf club lie roughly 16 km away. Within the Costa Blanca as a whole, this stretch is known for flatter terrain, agricultural heritage and long sandy beaches, in contrast to the rockier cliffs further north around Jávea and the intense resort development further south.
On the scale of this location, most amenities cluster within two kilometres. Beaches: Platja dels Molins at 1.6 km and Platja de l'Amadrava at 1.7 km as the crow flies, so the advertised 400-metre walk to the shore should be read against these straight-line figures depending on which access point is used. Daily shopping: supermarket at 572 metres and pharmacy at 102 metres, both walkable. Healthcare: hospital at 3.4 km. Sport: EV charging at 2.2 km and golf at 6.4 to 16 km. Because the environment is flat and urban, cycling covers most of these distances comfortably, and the house includes covered bicycle storage for that purpose. By car, Dénia and the surrounding towns are easily reached. The one significant distance is the airport: at approximately 999 km straight-line, the data indicates the nearest major airport is not close, so travel planning involving flights requires a long drive; buyers relying on frequent air travel should verify actual connections independently, as this figure is unusually large and may reflect a data limitation.
Els Poblets lies on the coastal plain of the northern Costa Blanca, at low elevation and on essentially flat terrain, which distinguishes it from the hillside villages further south. The plot faces south-east, so the house and pool terraces receive morning and early afternoon sun, with the mountain backdrop to the northwest framing the views noted in the listing. The Costa Blanca North climate is one of the mildest in Spain, with short winters and long dry summers; a heated pool here is a practical addition because it extends swimming from late spring into autumn rather than limiting it to July and August. The presence of mature avocado, lemon and orange trees on the plot reflects the local growing conditions, subtropical fruit cultivation is well established in this part of Alicante province. The flat terrain and short distances mean outdoor activity, walking to the beach, cycling to Dénia, is practical for most of the year. Double glazing with mosquito screens indicates the dual seasonal reality of the region: cool winter evenings inland and insects near the irrigated coastal plain in summer.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches are Platja dels Molins (1.6 km) and Platja de l'Amadrava (1.7 km), both sandy stretches of the Els Poblets and El Verger coast, quiet, family-oriented beaches rather than large resort strands, backed by low-density housing and dunes. At 2.0 km a second access point to Platja dels Molins extends the options. The beach walk or cycle ride is part of the daily routine this location supports. For recreation beyond the shore, three golf courses sit within driving range: Gregal at 6.4 km, Llebeig at 6.7 km and Club de Golf Jávea at 16 km straight-line. The property itself functions as a leisure hub: an 8 x 4 heated pool with sun terraces, a BBQ area, an outdoor shower, and covered storage for bicycles that can be used for coastal rides toward Dénia or Oliva. Mountain views from the plot point toward the inland walking and cycling routes of the Marina Alta, whose valleys and peaks are a defining recreational asset of this part of the Costa Blanca.
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