Properties of the week: fabulous Spanish villas for less than £1m
Featuring swimming pools, mature gardens and a salt-water infinity pool
1. Valencia: €899,000
Javea
In a buzzing coastal town, just a five-minute drive from the trendy and upmarket Arenal beach, this property boasts fabulous sea views. Main suite, 3 further beds (1 en suite), shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, terrace, pool.
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2. Cádiz: €950,000
Puerto de Santa Maria
A newly renovated town house built in 1870 and full of period details. Main suite, 5 further beds (3 en suite), family bath, shower room, kitchen/dining room, 2 receps, roof terrace, courtyard.
€950,000; Sotheby’s International
3. Málaga: €950,000
La Heredia, Benahavís
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Set in an elevated position with glorious views of the sea and the Serranía de Ronda mountain range. 3 beds, 2 shower rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, recep, terrace, communal pool and gardens, parking.
4. Valencia: €1.195m
Javea Villa, Javea
Perched on the side of a hill, the property enjoys breathtaking views over the Javea Valley to the mountains beyond. Main suite, 3 further beds, 3 baths, kitchen, gym, salt-water infinity pool, parking.
€1.195m; Ultimate Property Javea
5. Barcelona: €765,000
Arenys de Munt
Cleverly designed by the architect Emilio Bofill, each room enjoys views of the sea and/or the surrounding pine forest. 5 beds, 3 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, recep, pool, gardens.
€765,000; Sotheby’s International
6. Mallorca: €1.167m
Sóller
Located in one of the Balearic Island’s most beautiful and bustling little seaside towns, this art nouveau property dates back to 1918 and is full of period features. 6 beds, 3 baths, kitchen, dining room, recep, terrace, garden.
7. Huelva: €680,000
Hinojos
A delightful Andalusian villa in a secluded location about 30 minutes from Seville and 40 minutes from the beaches of Huelva. 9 beds, 6 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, large cellar, terrace, pool, garden, garage.
€680,000; Sotheby’s International
8. Málaga: €1.17m
Nueva Vida, Alhaurín el Grande
This property, which is divided into two self-contained houses, is set in mature gardens close to the local beaches. 5 beds, 5 baths, kitchen, wine cellar, pool, garden, stables.
9. Girona: €1.05m
El Gironés
Charming house in a peaceful setting, surrounded by fields and forest, with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. 6 beds, 3 baths, kitchen/dining room, recep, gardens, garage.
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