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    Superb villa Casa Andrago and three Casitas for groups of 2 to 20 people - Finca La Asmoladora

    Parcent, Alicante, Spain
    • Chateau / Country House3928 sq. ft.
    • Bedrooms9
    • Sleeps20
    • Bathrooms5
    • Half Baths1
    • Minimum Stay7 nights

    Large traditional country estate set in stunning mountains near to the sea.

    In its normal configuration, the finca is set up to sleep up to 16 people/children. But, with the provision of extra single beds, the finca can sleep up to 20 adults/children. Casa Andrago and the three Casitas are all superbly and fully equipped separate properties with a kitchen or kitchenette, bath or shower room and spacious living/dining rooms. They are attractively and colourfully furnished and decorated with part of the owners’ extensive collection of art and old farm antiques and implements.

    Owner

    Derek Cornthwaite

    Member Since 2001
    Response rate:
    60%
    Response time:
    within a few days
    Speaks:
    English, French, Spanish
    Calendar last updated:
    May 21, 2018
    About Derek Cornthwaite

    Derek and his fiancee, Penny de B Cookson, are British. Derek lived internationally for many years in the UK, Hong Kong, the USA and Canada - during which time he also became a Canadian citizen. For ten years he was Chairman of a company involved in agriculture in Spain - so is familar with all parts of Spain. Penny is a linguist. She speaks Spanish and French as well as Portuguese, German and Japanese. She taught languages until she retired as an Oxford Fellow and college administrator a couple of years ago. Both are interested in Opera, Ballet and Theatre and in international travel. Penny is also interested in archaeology particularly of the Roman period. They love Spain and its fascinating history and make it their main home. They also have small homes in Oxford and the Peak National Park in the UK and an apartment on Lake Como in Italy. They run Finca La Asmoladora together as a hobby - life style business. Derek Cornthwaite purchased this chateau / country house in 1999

    Derek Cornthwaite purchased this Chateau / Country House in 1999

    Why Derek Cornthwaite chose Parcent

    About 17 years ago, Derek and his late wife, Pam, searched for a large old finca estate to use as their Spanish home for part of the year. They found Finca La Asmoladora at the mountain end of the beautiful Jalon valley. It was Valentine’s Day and all its hundreds of almond trees were covered in incredible pink and white blossom - the finca looked idyllic. They fell in love with its charm, its history which dates back to Roman times, its terraces of almonds, oranges, vines and olives, its spectacular location with mountains on three sides and its perfect peace and tranquility They recognised that the finca, which had been neglected for a number of years, could be gradually converted into the spectacular and lovely country estate for themselves and their guests that it is today. Sadly Pam died some time ago. But their project of careful and sympathetic restoration and improvement which started that February day long ago, continues today as an active and ongoing project of love for Derek and Penny.

    What makes this Chateau / Country House unique

    The finca is an excellent and unique base for groups large and small to combine sea, beach and sporting activities with riding (horses or mountain bikes), walking, biking, climbing, driving or just roaming the surrounding mountains. The finca has its own excellent hard surface tennis court, basketball and outdoor table tennis facilities - racquets/bats/balls all provided. There are also rentable mountain bikes. The valleys lined with fruit and almond trees - an endless sea of pink/ white blossom in spring - and the unspoiled mountain pueblos are a delight to explore. There are two safari parks a short drive from the finca and 45 mins away, a wide variety of theme parks in Benidorm. The family resorts of Javea and Denia - 30 mins away - both have a wide variety of beaches, coves and caves to explore and fascinating historic centers.

    $470avg/night
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    For booking assistance, call 888-640-7927

    Property # 2208ha 4444

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