About this property
Orihuela, on the southern reach of the Costa Blanca, has always moved at its own pace. Inland enough to feel removed from the ribbon developments that line the coast, close enough to the beaches and marinas to matter, it's become a quietly favoured address for buyers seeking a more grounded Mediterranean experience. This new villa sits within a small collection of single-storey homes set among established tree cover, each built to a restrained interpretation of traditional Mediterranean architecture. The house itself spans 172 m² across three bedrooms and three bathrooms, arranged on a single level around a central living and kitchen space. The plot extends to 669 m², offering the kind of privacy and room for outdoor living that defines the best of Spanish villa life. Finishes follow the contemporary Spanish build standard: large-format porcelain tiling, minimalist kitchen cabinetry, a thermal envelope designed for sustained cooling, ducted air-conditioning pre-installation, and underfloor heating in the wet rooms. Full-height glazing on the principal rooms opens the home to the garden and the treeline beyond. There is scope within the plot for a swimming pool and an outdoor dining terrace. Orihuela itself has depth that many of the coastal towns lack. The old quarter, centred on the Cathedral and the Plaza Mayor, holds genuine architectural character. The weekly market, the local restaurants serving straightforward regional food, and the proximity to El Palmeral golf course and the beaches of Playa Flamenca give the location a working sense of place rather than a resort atmosphere. Alicante Airport sits roughly forty-five minutes north; Corvera Airport, the Murcia alternative, is under an hour away. The villa suits a buyer seeking single-level living with land, in a location that feels lived-in rather than built for tourism. The architectural restraint, the setting among trees, and the build specification command the premium, but the combination of plot size, privacy, and authentic local context is increasingly rare at this price point on the Costa Blanca.
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 € 1,150,000 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.