4 Bed Mill for sale in Alicante, Spain

The old olive oil mill built circa 1820, was one of 20 in the village of Polop, near Alicante Spain, and last refined olive oil in 1964. The conversion to a home has been ongoing to this day.The house together with the land has a footprint of 450 sq, mts. on a plot facing north west below the castle in the old part of the village and just down the hill from the church, with wonderful views of the mountains. The property comprises of house and three sun terraraces. Private parking for three cars is in front of the house. The mill has approximately 300 sq.mts on two floors. Together there are 4 bedrooms, one used as a study, all with adjoining bathrooms. One bathroom has laundry facilities.The master bedroom has an outside balcony and staircase to the roof sun terrace. A large lounge downstairs with tv/dvd and sterio. Open plan entry, dining , chimney and reading areas. A fully equipped kitchen. A large garden terrace with turtle pond, with splendid views of the mountains and sun most of the day there is also a gas barbecue. A large house with small intimate areas, even for two people. It is all inclusive of traditional rustic style furniture. The house has gas fired central heating, new electric boiler for water, recently rewired, and new plumbing throughout, and its own well.A little bit of real Spain and a very historical area.This part of Spain is renowned for its great food and restaurants, beaches and mountain walks.The village itself although small has a weekly market with fresh local produce and other small shops, all within walking distance.An all Spanish village/neighbours but you can get by with english.The village is peaceful but lots of nightlife nearby and the fiestas season. Polop with its castle on the hill top being of strategic importance over the centuries. It used to control the entrance route of the Mediterranean coastline. Its natural surroundings home to more than 600 plant species and is surrounded by mountains to one side and sea the other. Its mountain Puig Campana has an altitude of more than 1000 metres . Aitana its fellow mountain is even higher and is crowned with snow most winters. Together with Serrella and Bernia they form an awe inspiring mountainous massif divided by small valleys that water numerous terraces and vegetable gardens, orchards of orange and lemon trees. The area has a micro climate , so is warm most of the year and green throughout. You can enjoy walking, mountaineering , mountain biking, learn to dive, sail, surf The beaches 15/20 mins away. There are also interesting car routes,historical places to visit ,Valencia spains 3rd largest city 1 to 2 hrs away, Ibiza 1-hr road/2hrs boat , alicante 1 hr, Madrid 3 hrs, Barcelona 5/6 hrs, Granada and the Alhambra 5 hrs and numerous small local village.