About this property
Orihuela's inland, which means something immediately. The light is different here—sharper, less filtered by sea haze. The town itself carries weight; it's been a proper Murcian centre for centuries, with a Cathedral and a walled old town that still feels lived in. This three-bedroom villa sits on the edge of a new residential development, on a plot of 870 m², with the kind of breathing room that comes from being just far enough from the coast to mean something. The build spreads across two levels and runs to 260 m² of finished space. The main floor opens with a kitchen that flows into the living and dining area—the modern Spanish template, done well—and from there a master suite with an en-suite bathroom and a dressing room separate enough to feel like its own territory. A guest toilet sits discreetly off the entrance. Upstairs, two further bedrooms with their own bathrooms give the house the kind of flexibility that matters: a guest room that doesn't require guests to pass through your bedroom, space for a home office that feels genuinely separate. The finishes run through the expected contemporary palette—large-format porcelain flooring, neutral cabinetry, pre-installation for ducted air-conditioning throughout, underfloor heating in the bathrooms, and a thermal envelope built to manage the heat without drama. The plot itself is the real asset. At 870 m² you have room for a private pool, proper terracing for outdoor living, and genuinely mature gardens rather than the minimal landscaping most developments offer. The orientation favours natural light without the relentless southern exposure that can wear on you year-round. Orihuela itself sits twenty-five minutes inland from the beaches of Playa Flamenca and Punta Prima, close enough for a beach day but far enough that property here hasn't been hollowed out by second-home turnover. The old town has genuine restaurants and bars. The surrounding agricultural land—citrus groves, market gardens—keeps things grounded. Alicante Airport runs roughly forty-five minutes north. This villa suits a buyer looking for more land and more substance than the typical Costa Blanca villa park. The scale, the plot, and the inland setting appeal to someone planning to use the space rather than extract short-term rental income from it.
Why this location?
3 Bedroom Villa For Sale In Orihuela sits in Orihuela, Alicante, one of the most sought-after areas on Spain's Costa Blanca for international buyers from the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and the Nordics. Brand-new construction means modern insulation, low running costs and zero maintenance for the first decade — the opposite of a tired resale.
What's included in the purchase
- Full English-speaking buying support from first viewing to handover
- NIE number and Spanish bank account coordination
- Independent legal review of the developer's contract
- Mortgage broker introductions (up to 70% LTV for non-residents)
- Snagging inspection before key collection
- Optional furniture pack and utilities setup
Buying costs — what to budget
On top of the listed price of € 1,395,000 you should budget approximately 13% in taxes and fees: 10% Spanish VAT (IVA), 1.5% Stamp Duty (AJD), ~1% legal and ~0.5% notary and land registry. We will send you an itemised quote before any reservation.