Marbella, Spain - A Place in the Sun

Marbella, Spain Jean Johansson

Croydon based Clement and Tracy-Anne want to escape South London’s weather for the sunshine and glamour of Marbella in Southern Spain. With a budget of £250,000 they’ve asked Jean Johansson to find them perfect family holiday home. But will any of her properties impress the couple enough to put in an offer?

Marbella

What's the appeal?

Glamorous Marbella, which is just a thirty-minute drive from Malaga airport, is a favourite holiday destination for those in the UK. In fact, over three million Brits flock to this coastline in a given year, perhaps hoping to rub shoulders with the many celebrities who are rumoured to live here. And who can blame them? Protected by the Sierra Blanca mountain range, which gives the area its own very mild micro climate. The perfect conditions for enjoying the more than sixteen miles of golden sandy beaches, eight of which have blue flag status.

Property 1

Three-bed apartment in Altos de Elvira

Property 1 Three-bed apartment in Altos de Elvira

Our first property is a half-hour drive east of Marbella, in Altos de Elviria. This ground floor apartment has a sunny outside terrace that overlooks a communal pool. It's a brand new property with marble floors throughout and is bright and modern. See more from the agent here.

Valued at £272,694 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Three-bed apartment in Nueva Andalucia

Property 2 Three-bed apartment in Nueva Andalucia

Property two is situated in the Nueva Andalucía area that lies to the west of Marbella and north of Puerto Banús. This three-bed, ground-floor apartment has a communal pool and a private terrace. Find out more here.

Valued at £256,409 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Three-bed apartment in Nueva Andalucia

Property 3 Three-bed apartment in Nueva Andalucia

For the third property we are staying in Nueve Andalucia - still close to the town of San Pedro and a 10 minute drive into central Marbella and the beach. This three-bed apartment is on the ground floor and has its own garden with direct access to the main communal areas. It's recently refurbished, has a large open plan kitchen and good size bedrooms. Find out more here.

Valued at £252,137 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Three-bed duplex apartment in San Pedro de Alcantara

Property 4 Three-bed duplex apartment in San Pedro de Alcantara

This duplex apartment is set on a gated complex, with a communal pool and has its own outside terrace. Spread over two floors, it has a large living and dining area, three bedrooms, one with an en suite, plus a family bathroom. Find out more here.

Valued at £226,496 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Three-bed apartment in Cancelada

Property 5 Three-bed apartment in Cancelada

This three-bed, two-bath apartment is on the first floor with a front-facing balcony with plenty of room for alfresco dining. See more from the agent here.

Valued at £247,008 at the time of filming.

Hot property

Three-bed villa in Al Cuz Cuz

Hot property Three-bed villa in Al Cuz Cuz

In the exclusive resort of Al Cuz Cuz, this grand villa is the home of a British entrepreneur. Spread across multiple levels, the living room is sunken, creating an intimate space, perfect for entertaining – and the television directly connects to the garden and pool area – for the ultimate party house! With a total of six bedrooms, the master occupies the entire upper West Wing and even boasts its own huge walk-in wardrobe. The stylish design was inspired by Australian architecture, but the premier feature has got to be the stunning views – on a clear day you can even see all the way to North Africa! Find out more here.

Valued at £4,914,530 at the time of filming.