Finca/Country House for sale in Sax, Alicante

Two house on one plot with separate annex and pool

This is rare opportunity to find two houses on one plot in the wonderful Sax countryside.

The first house has recently been reformed and comprises of......

Entrance via a closed porch area.

Attractive lounge with air-conditioning.

Modern fitted kitchen with separate dining room.

Complete bathroom.

Two double bedrooms.

One office, or single bedroom.

Large utility room with rear door.

Finally we have an unfinished project which is intended to be a master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite bathroom. I imagine that 5000 euros will finish this small project

House two has a spacious open porche overlooking the stunning pool.

An attractive wooden door leads to a hallway with one double bedroom to the left.

Then to the right we have the master bedroom that includes a dressing area , and en-suite bathroom with large shower.

Then there is a communal bathroom which includes wet room.

Finaly, we have a large open plan lounge and kitchen which includes a dining area, and a modern kitchen.

If two houses isn´t enough there is also a fantastic theme bar which has its own bathroom. This was a self-contained 1 bedroom apartment but has since been converted to bar including a patio area that follows the same American diner theme. The memorabilia will not stay but this is a great entertainment area that can be finished to your taste.

Other feature. We have lovely 9x4 pool surrounded by ample terrace and a Jacuzzi

Triple carport.

Garden shed

BBQ area.

Natural shaded area from mature pine trees.

Solarium

Vegetable plot

All fenced, electric gates.

The general condition is very good, however there are some unfinished jobs to do, and would be great for someone who can do cosmetic reform.

What about Sax ? I’ve been here 18 years and, although I’ve built up many friends and contacts, you too can soon do this. It’s a relatively small town so local people soon start recognising you and both Spanish and ex pats embrace newcomers, and offer help in many areas. There are various facebook groups where you will benefit from the experience of others making your new life easy to adapt to.

Most famous for its castle, but also the birthplace of Alberto Sols a famous chemist, successful sport-persons, authors, musicians, and the incredible Moros and Christians festival which celebrates their patron saint…. The beloved San Blas.

I say it’s a relatively small place, but Sax has everything that you really need. A selection of supermarkets including Consum that stocks international foods, as well as a fantastic fresh fish counter, vast range of cheeses, vegetables and cured meats, as well as the typical items that you would hope to find in any major supermarket chain.

I didn’t mention meat or bread etc, wherever possible I like to support the smaller local businesses, and you will find some fantastic butcherers, and bakers within the town where you will get a more personal service, and build up a relationship with the owners, staff and clients.

If you are worried about how you will manage with the Spanish health system, then worry no more. Sax has a 24-hour medical centre with English some speaking doctors and nurses, so does the Elda hospital which is only 5 minute drive away from Sax. There is of course an ambulance service based within the town. The standard of health care here is excellent.

Transport links don’t come much better than in Sax either. There is a regular bus service heading to one town inland (Villena, that then loops back and passes through several towns on the way back to where it started in Alicante). For less than 5 euros you can travel in a comfortable air-conditioned bus to Alicante and be there in less than an hour. We are also just 7km from the high-speed railway station of Santa Eulalia (Villena) where you can catch a train to Madrid or Alicante and arrive incredibly quickly. Perfect for a day out in the Spanish capital.

There is also a train station in Sax, but that is for the traditional line that doesn’t go as quick, and has a few stops, but it’s incredibly handy to get you into the centre of Alicante, and again is low cost.

Do you like culture, history, art, theatre ? Sax has no shortage of these either. The town has a theatre, and a newly built auditorium. The Saxonians celebrate their rich culture on many occasions throughout the year, with the pinnacle being 5 days of the Moors and Christians festival in February, something that really needs to be seen to be believed. From the re-enactment of Conquests and Victory celebrations from many years again with blunderbusses and cannons firing in the streets, with all participants in ancient military costume it really is a spectacular event. Then there are the "Cuartalillos” which a group owned buildings owned by revellers which are filled with food and drinks and offer a base for the days (and nights) of celebrations. There is no greater honour for members to invite guests to eat and drink with them. For sure at some time you will be invited, just don’t make the mistake of offering to pay, as your hosts will be most disappointed. They save all year to have the privilege of inviting people.

Even after 20 years here I don’t know what all of the fiestas are, it just becomes a part of life to walk down the street one day and find a few hundred people in costume or doing activities which their great grandparents and relatives before then also did. The carnival is more recent but things like the burial of the Sardines and the day where almost all of the town walks to the mountain to pick a sprig of fresh Rosemary have been done for many years. Suffice to say although you may not know what is quite happening in some of the fiestas, they are always good fun, and nearly always end up with some alcohol consumption !

Speaking of which there are almost 50 bars within the town, many serving tapas food, menus of the day which area aimed at providing hearty food to the workers for exceptional prices. 10 euros can buy a 3-course meal in many places, and often include, beer, wine of coffee. If you ask for wine and they put a bottle on the table…don’t feel you need to drink it all. Wine here is cheap, and they are happy for you to drink however much you want and charge accordingly. From basic restaurants to more classy places, you have everything here.

If you choose to live or invest here you will find that it is an ever-increasingly popular place, apart from the things already mentioned there is a great climate with over 300 days of sunshine per year. This is without the high humidity of the coast, and the inferno type temperatures suffered by the interior of Spain in summer.