A country house situated on the edge of the village of El Canton. Just 5mins drive from the more well known towns of Hondon de los Frailes or Algueña - both towns which offer additional services including shops, medical centre etc. This property offer many special features ......Location: the house is set on a 2900m2 fenced plot on the edge of the town. It has superb views of the surrounding countryside ensuring you feel like you are in the heart of the countryside, but at the same time in this location you can take advantage of urban amenities such as mains electric and water, fibre optic internet, mains sewage and neighbours closeby. Plot: An area of approx 1000m2 surround the house/pool and is fenced with perfect landscaped (and low maintenance) garden, gated entrance, large private swimming pool with pump/filter, storage room, BBQ area and covered terrace. The other part of the plot (approx 1900m2) is covered in 50+ mature almond and olive trees (plus a few other fruits) from which you can collect the fruit or convert the olives into oil. Although the property has mains water, the plot also has irrigation water connection. Property: This villa is very well presented and in excellent condition throughout - it has been used regularly in the Summer and at weekends but never used full time. The main house offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with shower, a small open plan kitchen and living area with lounge/dining area. Fitted with ceiling fans, air conditioning and alarm / smoke detector it has main extra features. At the front of the house is a large covered terrace where you can sit and enjoy the views. Then, there is a separate building of approx 40m2 that has a 2nd (larger) kitchen and dining area. Fitted with air conditioning, this room is used for family dinner end entertaining with friends, but could easily be converted into a guest annex if preferred as it is large enough to be a 1 bedroom apartment - electric and water are already connected. In addition, there is a useful store room and concrete BBQ area. Swimming pool: The large 10 x 5m swimming pool is completely fenced (for child safety) with full filtration / pump system. Next to the pool is a wooden pergola providing much need shade for outside dining. The views from the the pool and terrace is of the surrounding countryside and mountains and has to be seen to be appreciated. The village of El Canton has a small shop plus bar/ restaurant within walking distance (5 mins walk). The nearest supermarket is 5 minutes drive away in Alguena, however the house is just 7-8mins drive from Hondón de los Frailes with its many international residents and many more bars and restaurants plus shops and medical centre.The property is approx 45 minutes drive from Alicante airport / city centre and the Costa Blanca beaches.