Property description
Casa de Luz – The House of Light
For Sale: €350,000
Location: Sax, Alicante Province, Spain (40 minutes from Alicante Airpor
Property Overview
Casa de Luz (“The House of Light”) is a unique, self-sufficient Spanish country home that blends traditional finca charm with modern sustainability. Set on 6,000 m² of land, this property offers two independent households, abundant gardens and harvests, panoramic mountain and castle views, and outstanding potential as a family home or retreat centre.
Key Features
Two separate households (main finca + studio in converted garage)
Solar power system with battery banks – connected to the grid but fully self-sufficient if the grid goes down
Solar-heated swimming pool (chlorine) with additional solar heating system installed on the garage roof
Sauna with shaded lounge area
Large pond with fish, lilies, and deck seating
Pellet burner powering central heating
Satellite internet (fiber optic now available in the area)
Extremely low running costs – solar covers most energy, and rural water rates are very inexpensive
Flexible spaces for family, guests, or healing/creative work
Main House – Spanish Country Finca
3 bedrooms
Jacuzzi bath
Heating via pellet burner (also runs central heating)
3 air-conditioning units
Traditional country design with panoramic views of Sax and the mountains
Second Household – Studio (Converted Garage)
Insulated studio space with bathroom
Fittings in place for a kitchen (easy to convert if desired)
Air conditioning and heating
Spectacular night views of Sax castle and town lights
Ground floor: additional kitchen + bathroom (currently used as a kitchen but can be another en-suite bedroom)
Flexible use: guest accommodation or a studio/healing space for clients
Gardens & Permaculture
2 massive outdoor beds with compost-enriched soil
2 large net-covered polytunnels with irrigation taps
Proven harvests: zucchini, tomatoes, herbs, corn, potatoes, onions, lettuce, chili, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries, eggplant, pumpkins, cabbages, and more
Special garden features:
Mother’s Altar with fountain
Deck by the pond with fish and lilies
Eagle’s Nest sunset viewpoint with large eagle sculptures and panoramic vistas
Harvests & Trees
66 mature olive trees (oil and table olives)
3 fig trees (producing two abundant crops per year)
Grape vines (wine + juice made on site)
Almond trees with strong annual yields
Magical rose bush blooming twice yearly in multiple colours
Location – Sax, Alicante Province
Transport: 40 minutes from Alicante Airport. Bus and train links connect Sax to Alicante, Villena (with high-speed trains), and the wider region.
Lifestyle: Weekly Monday market with fresh produce and nuts (enough for 4 people ~€50 per week).
Shops & Services: Family-run shops, supermarkets (excellent vegetarian options), cafés, bars, restaurants.
Healthcare: Local clinic and emergency unit in Sax, plus a hospital in Elda (10 minutes).
Community: ~9,000 residents, Spanish-speaking with a small but friendly expat presence.
Nature: At the foot of Camara Mountain — hiking, biking, caves, stone arches, and sacred natural sites all nearby.