3-bedroom penthouse in Jávea

A top-floor duplex in the Arenal, the beach district of Jávea, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and two private terraces on the roof: one set for dining with the Montgó straight ahead, one for lounging with a glimpse of the sea over the rooftops. It is offered at €465,000.

The property The entrance opens into a hall with built-in storage and a wooden staircase. The living room is bright and generous, with two sofas, French windows and air conditioning, and runs into a dining area with a wood-burning stove. The kitchen is a long galley with fitted units on both sides, a gas hob, an oven and a door to a small service balcony. Warm hardwood floors run through the whole home. The main bedroom has double doors to a terrace, its own walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom with twin basins and a mosaic walk-in shower. Two further bedrooms share a bathroom with a shower, and a third bathroom has a bath. On top, the two roof terraces catch the sun all day.

The area: Arenal, Jávea The Arenal is Jávea's sandy town beach: a wide bay with a promenade lined with restaurants, cafés and beach bars, open all year. The old town of Jávea is 4 km away and the fishing port 5 km, Dénia 15 km. The Montgó natural park and Cabo de San Antonio frame the bay, with walking routes from the doorstep. Alicante and Valencia airports are both around 100 to 125 km away.

Investment view Arenal is one of the most sought-after rental addresses on the Costa Blanca North: walking distance to the beach, restaurants on the doorstep and year-round demand from northern European visitors. A three-bedroom duplex with two private roof terraces suits families and groups, the strongest segment for holiday lets. Short lets require a tourist licence from the Valencia region; rentals of eleven nights or more do not.