Inland Valencia, Spain - A Place in the Sun

Inland Valencia, Spain Jean Johansson

Joe and Kirsty fell in love after meeting at work three years ago. Now they want to swap their house in Hampshire for their perfect forever home in the warmer climes of Inland Valencia in Spain. With a maximum budget of £280,000 can Jean Johansson deliver their dream with any of the 5 fantastic properties she’s found?

About the area

With the airports in Valencia and Alicante both an hour or so drive away this area is very accessible, and within reach of some of Spain’s most popular holiday hotspots like Benidorm and Denia - but stepping away from the busy coastline into the countryside you would never know. The rolling hills and fertile farmland here are home to some beautifully traditional towns and villages, nestled amongst the orange groves and protected natural parks.

Property 1

Three-bed villa in Benigembla

Three bedroom villa with pool, numerous terraces and courtyards perfect for relaxing and making the most of the property's views. It also comes with impressive the gardens filled with fruit and olive trees. Inside is a dual aspect living and dining room, a separate kitchen, three good size bedrooms, one en-suite and a main bathroom. Find out more.

Valued at £258,578 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Four-bed house in Alcalali

The main house is on the first floor with a good size living and dining room open to the kitchen. Two bedrooms, the larger of them has an en suite and there’s another shower room. Connected by a spiral staircase, is the ground floor apartment with an open plan living, dining and kitchen space, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The gardens and terrace wrap around that pool and make the best of this stunning location, there’s also a raised terrace, small balcony and plenty of room for parking. Find out more.

Valued at £256,190 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Five-bed villa in L’Olleria

As well as the grand entrance with space for parking at the front, the gravelled garden wraps around the property and leads to a fantastic heated pool area, outbuildings with space for storage and a summer kitchen, an olive grove and a covered and first floor terrace. Inside on the ground floor is an entrance hall, living room, dining room, a great kitchen, a bedroom and another room that could potentially become a bedroom and a shower room. Upstairs on the first floor is another good living room, a main bathroom and then the four very spacious bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms. Find out more.

Valued at £340,517 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Two-bed villa in Belgida

This villa has a pretty roof terrace with impressive views, a couple of other terraces and seating areas, outdoor kitchen and of course the pool with a toilet and shower. Inside this finca is open plan with a living and dinner room open to a modern kitchen. There are two bedrooms, the main with en suite and a bathroom. The separate guess accommodation is in the converted garage with solar power, one bedroom with en-suite, and a living room, currently being used as a second bedroom. Find out more.

Valued at £271,552 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Three-bed villa in Jalon

Sitting in a quiet and private spot this villa has a walled garden wrapping around the property leading to the pool area. Inside the main house, is a huge open plan living and dining area, with a kitchen, and a mezzanine office space. The main bedroom has an en-suite, there are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Across the pool, the separate accommodation is also open plan, with a living and kitchen space, two double bedrooms and a shower room. Finally there is a garage used for storage. View more from the agent.

Valued at £343,966 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Eight-bed villa in Javea

Eight bedroom villa with stunning views down to, and along the coast, in the luxury holiday hot spot of Javea. It’s on the market for nearly one and three quarters of a million pounds and has a lot of the features my house hunters are looking for in their dream home. From the tranquility and views of the pool area, to its separate guest accommodation with three bedrooms. View more from the agent.

Valued at £1,724,138 at the time of filming.