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Set in the beautiful seaside resort of Santiago de la Ribera, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom property was built in 2003 on a 148m2 plot overlooking parkland planted with pine trees. Santiago de la Ribera has all the charm of ‘real’ Spain yet is within driving distance of more commercialised areas on the Costa Blanca where activities and English foods are easily obtainable. It is 3kms from the delightful San Javier/Murcia airport but can also be reached by the bigger airport at Alicante, and is served by British Airways, Monarch and Iberian flights as well as the low cost airlines of RyanAir, FlyBe, Easyjet, and Jet2.com. The Costa Calida (translated means the Warm Coast) starts at San Pedro del Pinatar on the journey south, and is a safe area favoured by the Spanish; it enjoys 320 days of sunshine every year, however even in the height of summer the beaches are not crowded. Its climate is recommended by the World Health Organisation. It is 7minutes walking distance from the tranquil shores of the Mar Menor, reputed to be the largest and most beautiful natural swimming pool in the world, and also, in the opposite direction, the Dos Mares Centro Comercial on the N332, which sells everything! Shops include a hypermarket, DIY store, pet shop, 8 cinemas, bowling alley, Burger King, a myriad of eating places, superdrug type store, electrical retailer, stationers selling English newspapers, an English book and card shop and clothes and shoe outlets; petrol is also available at discounted prices from the filling station. The property, double-glazed throughout, has been enhanced by a wire-free alarm system; wrought iron security gates and grilles cover all windows (except en-suite) and kitchen door. The rear patio has had the addition of a polycarbonate roof making a galleria providing dry, clean storage for wood, and garden furniture. The front door is armoured. The plot is large enough to accommodate a Jacuzzi, an infinity pool or more living space at ground level with a solarium above. The finish of this property is EXCELLENT! Its idyllic location would suit anyone who appreciates, and wishes to integrate with, real Spain but wants to be in touch with other English-speaking people.