Gandia, Spain Jean Johansson

Gandia, Spain Jean Johansson

North Wales couple Rebecca and Carl want to find their very own bolt hole in Gandia that will start as a holiday home but one day become a permanent home. With their children now grown up it’s the right time to make the move. Ideally they want enough land to grow their own fruit and veg and also to be near the beach so Rebecca can collect shells and stones that inspire her craft jewellery business. Jean Johansson has lined up 5 impressive options for their £80,000 budget but has she found the perfect one for them?

Gandia

What's the appeal?

Gandia is the second largest city in Valencia, and is a 45 minute drive south of the airport, which has direct flights from the UK taking 2 and a half hours.It’s one of the largest coastal resorts in Spain, with a population of over 200,000 people, and is becoming increasingly popular with tourists. It’s separated into the thriving city, with shops and restaurants aplenty. And the beach, a tourist favourite - with 4 miles of golden sands and softly lapping waters. Gandia’s well known for being the birthplace of the Borgias; a prominent noble family during the Renaissance, and their spectacular Ducal Palace is in the city centre.

Property 1

Three-bed townhouse in Palma de Gandia

Property 1 Three-bed townhouse in Palma de Gandia

This townhouse has a first floor terrace to the back of the property, and more outside space on the ground floor. It has several rooms that could be converted into fantastic workshop areas for Carl’s wood burner business. On the first floor it has an entrance reception room, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Plus three double bedrooms, and a bathroom. Visit the estate agent's website here

Valued at £71,428 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Two-bed chalet in Barx

Property 2 Two-bed chalet in Barx

Barx is a mountain village about 25 minutes inland. Although it’s more rural, it also has everything you'll need on hand with a good selection of bars, a pharmacy and bakery. There’s also some great restaurants in this area. This house sits in a good sized plot, with a covered dining area, and outside BBQ and shower. There’s also a front porch and wraparound veranda. Visit the estate agent's website here

Valued at £79,464 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Three-bed house in La Reprimala

Property 3 Three-bed house in La Reprimala

La Reprimala is a little village just outside the town of Villalonga. It’s a popular holiday destination during the summer months, with many Spanish residents who own second homes in the area. Nearby is the town of Villalonga, with amenities such as shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants and an open air swimming pool. This house is arranged across three levels, with the garage on the ground floor. On the first floor are two double bedrooms and a shower room, with a patio to the back, and on the second floor is an open plan living dining room, semi separate kitchen, and double bedroom, with a bathroom. There’s also a good sized terrace looking out across mountains. Visit the agent's website here.

Valued at £86,607 at the time of filming.

Property 4

One-bed villa in Oliva

Property 4 One-bed villa in Oliva

Oliva is a tourist resort and town. It has over 300 days of sunshine each year. Oliva is at the southernmost tip of the Costa Azahar coast (also known as the Orange Blossom coast) where it meets the Costa Blanca coast of Spain. This villa sits in almost 1,700 square metres of land, filled with fruit trees and that swimming pool. At the front is a large terrace, adn inside there's an open plan kitchen diner, bedroom, shower room. Find out more from the estate agent here.

Valued at £97,321 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Three-bed villa in Benicolet

Property 5 Three-bed villa in Benicolet

This villa with its own well and three bedrooms is on the market for just under 79 and a half thousand pounds. As well as an above ground pool there are also two large terraces, and a garage slash outside kitchen. Inside is an open plan living dining room and kitchen, a double bedroom, with the potential for an en suite, two more doubles, and a bathroom. Visit the estate agent's website here.

Valued at £79,464 at the time of filming.

Hot property

Six-bed villa in Gandia

Hot property Six-bed villa in Gandia

This six-bed, seven-bathroom villa has a gym, private pool and a large garage. It's got a luxury feel throughout. Even the windows even are high end – made from Tiffany crystal glass! Visit the estate agent's website here.

Valued at £891,964 at the time of filming.