When Ginny Lunn’s partner of 20 years passed away she decided to find a holiday home where she could create new memories. She’s torn between buying a place in Dorset, within easy reach of her London home for a budget of £250,000, and the Costa Tropical in Spain for a budget of £150,000. Jasmine Harman shows her 3 fantastic options in Dorset and Laura Hamilton tries to impress her with 3 properties in Spain – but with the help of sister Sara, which one will she choose?
A two-bed, two-bath top floor apartment with secure parking and panoramic views of the sandbanks and Corfe Castle. On the market with Connells (www.connells.co.uk) for £250,000.
A beautiful top floor Georgian apartment located on the seafront in the sought after Greenhill area. This apartment includes access to the communal gardens and terrace. With an asking price of £235,000 with Domvs (www.domvs.co.uk).
Villa in Salobrena on the market for 200,000€ with Pargo Villas (www.pargovillas.com).
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This three-bed villa with balcony, terrace and communal pool has direct access to the beach and is just a short stroll to the marina and amenities. It has an asking price of 195,000€ and is on the market with Cumbre Villas (www.cumbrevillas.com).
A lovely two-bed semi-detached house surrounded by tropical gardens and bay views. This property includes two bathrooms, a terrace, a balcony, communal gardens and pool. Being marketed by Inmobiliaria Select for 218,000€.