Alella, Catalonia, Address available on request

Built in the year 2000, this villa offers occupies a privileged position on a hillside above the wine-growing village of Alella. The house was designed to make the most of the wonderful views down the valley to the Mediterranean. The exposed-brick house is distributed over various levels. On the ground floor, the entrance hall leads through to the main living-dining room with a log fireplace, the kitchen, a secondary living room and a guest Wc. Behind and up a half level is the spacious master bedroom suite with a bathroom with bathtub, an office area and a door to the back garden. On the second floor there are 2 further double bedrooms, a bathroom with bathtub and an additional room which could either be a bedroom or another living room with doors to the rear garden. In the basement level there is a 2-car garage, a bathroom with shower and access to a covered outdoor barbecue area. Outside, the garden features various terraces, a swimming pool and an area of fruit trees. The south orientation means the property receives sun all day. There is a possibility to extend the house or even convert the upper floor to a self-contained apartment. The Can Comulada residential area offers quick access to the centre of the village and there is a local bus service from the end of the road. The property would make a great family home or second residence in a peaceful area just 20 minutes by car from Barcelona.