Historic Sea View Home in the Old Town, Altea

Situated in the heart of Altea’s Old Town, a short walk from the iconic church, this exceptional historic house is among the most characterful properties in the town. Built on a 62 m² plot, it offers 232.7 m² of constructed area over four floors plus a 62 m² rooftop terrace. Its elevated position provides stunning panoramic views of the Mediterranean coastline from Calpe to Benidorm, the Old Town church, Port of Altea, downtown Altea, Altea Hills, and the Peñón de Ifach. Restaurants and cafés are nearby, the beach is a 5-minute walk down, and Alicante Airport is 60 km away with good road access. The layout includes a garage level, ground, first floor, an upper living level with master suite and studio, and a rooftop terrace. A private garage—extremely rare in Altea’s Old Town—adds significant value. The infrastructure includes an elevator which connects all five floors, a solar panel for constant warm water, an alarm system and underfloor heating throughout, beneath microcement floors and authentic antique tiles. Thick stone walls and three façades formed part of the defensive fortifications of the Castle of Altea (13th century). During renovations in 1977, original stone hinges from the ancient castle gate were discovered and preserved. Historically, the hill church’s Catholic priest lived here and maintained a Moorish-era rainwater cistern in the cellar—now the garage—which remains intact. The townhouse was fully renovated between 2008 and 2014. The west-facing entrance opens to a hall, a ocean-facing living room. A historic window, known locally as the “angel’s place,” was where villagers sought blessings. The property offers 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms plus a guest toilet, 2 kitchens, a studio, a fireplace, 6 balconies facing east, south, and west. Marble sinks are found throughout, while the master bedroom features a striking marble bathtub. Antique tiles, wrought iron, and traditional architectural details are carefully preserved, making this a rare historic residence in one of Costa Blanca’s most sought-after locations.