
Villa Terrazas (our home) is a spacious private villa which we
recently lovingly refurbished to a very high standard of interior design
with virtually no expense spared! It is set high on a hill at the end of a
private lane and surrounded by wild nature reserves, with uninterrupted 180°
outstanding views that are truly spectacular. From the many extremely well
equipped terraces you can see to the north the beaches of Denia and across
the bay of Valencia and eastwards across the valley of orange and almond
groves to the wonderful mountain of Montgo and the sea at Javea. With the
mountains behind us to the south and west this really is an idyllic setting.
This traditional Spanish villa was originally purpose-built to
benefit from the many hours of glorious sunshine but there is also a
fully-covered terrace (a Naya) on the lower level and covered,
partially-covered, and fully-covered terraces on the upper level. The
magnificent raised BBQ terrace overlooks the 5m x 12m swimming pool and has
hardwood dining furniture for 10 under an attractive pergola, providing
dappled shade. The cooling afternoon hillside breeze ensures that ‘al
fresco’ dining at Villa Terrazas, where ever you choose to sit, is always
just perfect!
We are situated about half way between Valencia and Alicante on
Spain’s beautiful ‘white coast’ or Costa Blanca. This area near Javea and
Denia has been officially classified by the World Health Organisation as
“environmentally near perfect” with an ideal climate. The area is also ideal
for golfers, walkers and naturalists in winter and the cooler months. There
are 3 fine golf courses, tennis, horse riding, water sports, a few discos,
and fine restaurants in the vicinity. Being just 1 hour from Valencia, those
visitors interested in Formula 1 Motor Racing at the Valencia European Grand
Prix or the Americas Cup Sailing can take advantage of these events being so
close by.
The sandy beaches at Javea Arenal are 20 minutes away and only a
little further on are the rugged and more tranquil coves and beaches which
adorn the spectacular coastline between Cap de Sant Marti and Cap de la Nao
and beyond to the beach and cove of Granadella, and on to Moraira. Wonderful
sailing and diving area! Even closer, all the way up the coast for the whole
20 miles from Denia to Gandia there are long wild sweeping natural beaches
- often deserted other than for a few locals who try to keep them secret!
With, of course, the occasional perfectly positioned beach bar to cater for
your needs.
Our very Spanish pueblo (village) of Pedreguer is one of the ‘gateway
towns’ into the Jalon Valley. A beautiful, fertile area of land where vines,
olives, almonds, oranges and lemons grow in abundance. You can be deep into
this stunning mountain scenery within five minutes drive from the villa - or
simply walk out of the villa and on up over the hill!
Each summer we choose to continue our extensive global travels and
during this time have pleasure in offering our home and all it's comforts to
discerning visitors who we are sure would love it all as much as we do!
John & Michelle Taylor (Villa Owners)