The long sandy beaches, quaint towns, stunning scenery and fine food have ensured that Spain has remained a popular choice. Amanda Shiel takes a look at what’s available
The Balearic Islands, an autonomous division of Spain, are one of the most popular destinations in the Europe and it is this popularity that has sent property prices in this area soaring by a staggering 15.26 per cent in the last 12 months. Demand for properties on Mallorca in particular has resulted in a limit to the new land available, pushing prices up.
For those keen to purchase a home on the stunning island before prices rise further, Taylor Woodrow de España has a selection of fantastic developments to suit a range of budgets and lifestyles.
For sun worshippers, the east coast of Mallorca is famous for its beaches and offers more than fifty secluded coves of enormous beauty. Cala Millor is an ideal base from which to discover this region. Just 3km from the resort is
Port Verd, a collection of 33 spacious two- and three-bedroom apartments, priced from €239,000. This stunning development is just 200 metres from the beach and also benefits from a swimming pool, making it the ideal place to relax and soak up the Spanish sun.
Another development on the east coast is
El Puerto II at Cala D’or, a stunning collection of just 31 two-bedroom apartments, priced from €238,000. Many apartments have views over the marina and the development is surrounded by generous gardens and three communal swimming pools. The Vall D’or golf course is just ten minutes away for those wishing to perfect their game in a beautiful climate.
Cala Magrana 2 at Porto Cristo is a more established development where Taylor Woodrow de España has a selection of two-bedroom apartments, priced from € 250,000 and three-bedroom townhouses priced from €285,000. The development is just two minutes away from the sea and very close to golf courses, as well as the marina of Porto Cristo.
Situated adjacent to the popular and well-established Cala Magrana 1 development, properties here benefit from communal gardens and swimming pool, and would be ideal for families or those looking to relocate to Mallorca.
For further information telephone the sales office on 08000 121020 or visit taylorwoodrow.es.
Malibu, at Puerto Banus on the Costa del Sol, is a tranquil retreat from the glitz and glamour that epitomises the exciting Mediterranean coastline of five star hotels, gourmet restaurants, exciting bars and the famous marina that draws some of the finest privately owned craft, in the world. Home of the stars, Puerto Banus oozes sophisticated charm and a certain cutting edge chic.
The four-bedroom ground floor apartment is located in one of the most luxurious front line beach complexes along this golden mile of coastline and is within walking distance of the Andalusian style marina and exclusive resort that is Puerto Banus.
Owners will benefit from 24 hour security, access to the beach, two sweeping free form communal swimming pools and private and spacious terrace.
Puerto Banus is within a short drive of Marbella and there is easy access from Malaga International Airport via the new motorway.
For more details contact Unique Living on 0845 430 0185 or visit uniqueliving.com.
Spain has long been a prime destination for those seeking to combine great weather and beautiful surroundings with their love of golf. For investors, buy-to-let golf properties tend to result in more rental weeks annually, and those who purchase near major golf courses can expect good occupancy rates throughout the year.
Taylor Woodrow de España’s
Las Encinas de los Arqueros development on the beautiful Costa del Sol is a collection of just 30 two- and three-bedroom apartments that have been traditionally designed in the style of a Mediterranean village and built to only three storeys high.
The apartments, which are priced from €240,000, feature private gardens or balconies with stunning views overlooking the golf course and sea, a communal swimming pool, landscaped gardens and allocated parking.
Situated only a short distance by car from Marbella and Puerto Banus, Las Encinas de los Arqueros is ideally located and just under an hour away from Malaga airport.
For more information on this development contact the sales office on 08000 12 10 20 or go to taylorwoodrow.es.
Residents of the luxurious apartment development
Los Cortijos in Mijas will gain a bird’s eye view of Marina Mijas. With an initial investment of 50 million euros, Marina Mijas will comprise 800-1,000 berths of all sizes up to 100 metres (328 ft) as well as two docks designed to accommodate transatlantic cruisers. In addition there will be two hotels, a commercial area with shops, restaurants, cafés, leisure zones, a congress centre, yacht club and full service dry dock. The new facility will comfortably create up to 1,000 new jobs and the avant-garde design will ensure that it becomes a worldwide reference point.
Los Cortijos will comprise one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments are set within the Costa del Sol’s true ‘golf valley’ with 12 courses within literally minutes of the resort. The properties themselves all boast golf, sea and mountain views with no sub-standard views on offer and 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 just two apartments per floor, allocated parking and storage. On-site facilities include a gymnasium, spa, sauna, three swimming pools and manicured gardens whilst the Calanova Golf Clubhouse is within comfortable walking distance.
Prices start from just €195,000 euros for a one bedroom apartment with 25m² of terracing rising to €440,000 euros for a three-bedroom three bathroom duplex penthouse with a mammoth 40m² of terracing.
For further information on Los Cortijos 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.
Spread over two valleys in the foothills of the Sierra Bermeja on the cosmopolitan Costa del Sol is the 900 acre paradise of
Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club, La Perla International Living’s flagship resort development in Spain. Here, residents enjoy not only the best weather in Europe, but also the unspoilt beauty of the Andalusian countryside.
Purchasers will have the secluded, rural refuge of their dreams, yet remain within minutes of the bustle and excitement of the coast. Whether buyers prefer the natural beauty of the golf course designed by Jose Gancedo, the rugged hills or shimmering water panorama stretching all the way to Africa, the views at Monte Mayor are incomparable.
Buyers have the option of superb plots, which are carefully situated throughout the landscape of Monte Mayor, or for those who prefer living in a more intimate, interconnected community, luxury townhouses are also available in the private mountainside village of La Heredia de Monte Mayor. Homes here offer wonderful views sweeping out over the Mediterranean to the African coast.
La Heredia will be comprised of 135 two-, three- and four-bedroom luxury townhouses. Each has a unique design and includes fireplace, double glazing, under floor heating throughout with individual climate control in each room, garage space and a storage unit.
Townhouses start at €695,000 (two-bed/two bath) and range to €995,000 (four-bed/four bath). Villas start at €930,000 (four-bed/four bath) and range to €1,050,000 (four-bed/four bath).
For more information contact La Perla International Living on 0031 205894070 or visit laperlainternationalliving.com.
Family snap up a bargainTracy and Richard have lived on the Costa del Sol for five years but always in rented accommodation. With demanding jobs they never had the time or the inclination to house-hunt but as the market cooled towards the end of 2007 and daughter Lylla settled into school, Tracy and Richard decided that they’d take the plunge and go bargain-hunting.
Tracy says, ‘Our criteria started off rather vague, a townhouse or a villa maybe with a budget of €500,000 to €700,000. The only definites were that we needed a big garden, so apartments were out, and wanted to stay to the west of Marbella close to Lylla’s school. We made an online enquiry with Duchy Estates and were emailed a selection of properties, many of which were exclusive to the agent rather than pulled off a multiple listing system. And as they understood what we were after we agreed to conduct some viewings.’
The couple had a stroke of good luck when a property that had originally been out of reach suddenly became an option after the vendor dropped the price from €890,000 to €790,000 euros. The four-bedroom villa in Cancelada was on a 940m² plot, had an immaculately maintained garden with swimming pool and partial sea views.
Tracy says, ‘Richard was immediately impressed with how well the property was built. The French architect had opted for 600mm thick walls and at nine-years-old the property had had plenty of time to settle so anything structural that was going to fail would have already done so. The current owners had lovingly looked after the villa and no major works on the kitchen or bathrooms was needed. In short we loved it, but not for €790,000, which was too much. After some negotiations our initial offer of €660,000 was nudged a little higher to €690,000, but for that we also got most of the furniture and cupboards full of bed linen and crockery.’
Tracy, Richard and daughter Lylla cannot envisage moving from their villa for many years to come and with all that space they might even extend the family!
Contact Duchy Estates on UK freephone 0800 849 8089, the Spanish office on 00 34 952 906 944 or visit duchyestates.co.uk.