Stunning architecture, good food and plenty of sunshine – this country has it all says Amanda Shiel
It’s little wonder that three quarters of a million Brits own a property in Spain. The country enjoys excellent weather, long sandy beaches, fabulous weather and beautiful scenery and with more airports in the UK running frequent and competitively priced flights, this country’s popularity is only set to grow.
Los Cortijos in Mijas is a residential development of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments set within the Costa del Sol’s true ‘golf valley’. The properties are superbly equipped with first class laminate wooden flooring in living rooms and bedrooms, heating and comfort cooling, fully fitted kitchens, disabled-adapted lift access to some apartments per floor, allocated parking and storage. On-site facilities include a gymnasium, spa, sauna, three swimming pools and manicured gardens.
Prices start from just €195,000 for a one-bedroom apartment with 25m² of terracing rising to €440,000 for a three-bedroom three bathroom duplex penthouse with 40m² of terracing.
For further information contact Lautier on 00 34 916 502 802 or visit lautier.com.
Tucked into the pine-clad hills framing the town of Marbella,
Meisho Hills comprises two-, three- and four-bedroom homes. All are en-suite and range from an ample 350m² to a considerable 850m² in floor space. Homes also include private swimming pools, lifts, garaging for two to three cars, wine cellars and individual rooftop Zen Gardens. Every convenience is afforded with underfloor heating, air-conditioning, Italian designed kitchens with Miele appliances and Jacuzzi tubs in each bathroom.
Prices start from €1,556,000 and completion is scheduled for March 2008. Contact Duchy Estates on UK freephone 0800 849 8089 or call the Spanish office on 00 34 952 906 944. Alternatively, visit duchyestates.co.uk.
Comprising one- and two-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom executive penthouses,
Hoyo 19, the latest release at Nuevo Portil, boasts spacious private terraces and balconies, underground parking and stunning landscaped gardens with a feature swimming pool. Located on the western Costa de la Luz, Nuevo Portil Golf Resort is set in an idyllic location interspersed with natural umbrella pine forests and overlooking golden sandy beaches.
Off-plan prices start from as little as €156,000 (approx £108,000). Completion is expected for May 2009.
Self-build is a cost-effective and satisfying way of acquiring a villa in southern Spain. A bespoke villa can be built for up to half the cost of an equivalent resale property, with all the advantages of choosing your own views, layout and style. Carrington Estates have various plots available at
Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club, starting from £250,000 for approximately 2,000m² and at
La Zagaleta starting from £400,000 for approx 4,000m².
Contact Carrington Estates on 00 34 952 810 868, UK Local Rate 0845 094 1168, or visit carrington-estates.com.
Spanish Algarve Properties is now marketing
Colinas Da Boavista in Tavira, on the Eastern Algarve. Colinas Da Boavista is a private complex built alongside the River Gilao offering lovely city views and boasting traditional winding streets, beautiful churches and a peaceful atmosphere. There will be a selection of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments available, set in landscaped grounds with a communal swimming pool and all finished to a superior standard incorporating Italian designed kitchens, wood flooring, electric shutters, double glazing, fireplaces, fitted kitchens and jacuzzis.
Prices start from just £140,000. Call 0870 004 6041 or go to spanishalgarveproperties.com.