Buyers Paradise April 24, 2009

If you are in the enviable position of having money to spend on buying a property in Andalucia, the choice is bountiful with prices which will make your heart soar. Despite the pound to euro conversion, there are still great bargains available. I will be posting particularly good finds as and when I hear of them.

Here´s a beautiful andalucian cottage set in a traditional country hamlet just outside of the village of Villanueva del Rosario. It has 3 double bedrooms, a spacious open-plan lounge, dining room with a wood burning stove, kitchen, large utility room, bathroom, small interior patio and patio to the front of house. At the rear, a hop, skip and a jump from the house is a sizeable allotment and garage. Price: in the region of 140,000 euros. Please contact me for photos and details. Now Under Offer 9/9/09

 

  

                   

Natural Living in Andalucia April 24, 2009

 

 

 

I paid a visit to the Soy Natura event held at the Congress Centre in Malaga last week. Whilst it was a wee bit amateur compared to similarly themed events in UK, it was encouraging to see so many locals present keen to learn more about alternative living – the organic food stall was overrun!

I picked up an interesting free magazine called La Chispa http://www.lachispa.net  which is published in both English and Spanish and contains articles and plenty of ads for businesses and individuals offering natural living products and services. I admit it seemed a little light on content verses adverts but it’s a step in the right direction and I look forward to seeing its development.

I visited its website to see if it has any distribution points in or around Antequera but it appears not so i’ve offered to remedy that! I will re-post if any inland pick-up points become available.

Your Own Slice of Andalucia September 5, 2008

 

This is an exciting opportunity to buy a large, traditional, yet fully renovated, Andalucian townhouse.

These houses often remain in the same family for generations rarely becoming available on the open market. It is located in Archidona, in the north of the Malaga province, 45 mins from both Malaga and Granada airports.

Archidona will surrounded you with nature, tradition and history and yet the house offers all the benefits and comforts that go with a modern home.No pollution, no traffic, no crime – this truly is a location to aspire to. 

Archidona also makes a perfect base for exploring the magnificent Andalucian cities – Granada, Malaga, Seville, Cordoba, not to mention the beautiful lake districts of El Chorro, Iznajar and Fuente de Piedra with its migrating flocks of flamingos in their 1000’s. The vast coastline and snow-topped Sierra Nevada mountain range are also within comfortable driving distance.

With the recent introduction of the fast AVE train service to Madrid and the scheduled local airport opening in 2009/2010, prices have escalated in the nearby (10km) governing town of Antequera, making Archidona the nearest affordable alternative.

Here’s an overview of the property;

• Recently renovated to a high standard using quality materials
• Original character and features retained
• 220sqm built with well-manitained, water-tight roof
• 4 double bedrooms – 2 with original beamed ceilings
• 3 reception rooms – 1 with rustic chimney
• 1 kitchen/diner – 25 sq metres – all new, quality appliances
• 1 sleek, modern bathroom
• 1 separate mosaic shower room with hydro massage shower
• 1 study/den with phone point and Broadband connected
• Large terrace with wide steps leading to garden
• Large garden with fruit trees and wooden pergola
• Mains water & electricity and private well
• Full amenities within walking distance
• Amazing views of hilltop monastery – floodlit at night

PRICE: 275,000 EUROS.

 For full details and photos see http://www.andalucianlifestyle.co.uk

Shoemakers Cottage May 9, 2008

              

FOR SALE 

If you are looking to buy a weekend bolt-hole or a character property to generate holiday rental income,  this renovated Shoemakers Cottage delivers on all fronts. It is a totally unique property bursting with original features which has been furnished, fully equipped and is ready-to-go! It is situated 15mins west of Granada airport, overlooking a picturesque church square, in the town of Salar.

Salar is a small sleepy town during the day that seems to come alive at night as locals meet up at one of the many bars or head out to one of the two buzzing restaurants. There is a municipal swimming pool, schools, new medical centre, dentist, chemist, banks, a gym and shops for most necessities. It also has a weekly fruit and veg market.

It is 30 mins from the lake districts of Bermajales and Iznajar, 15 mins to the town of Alhama, famous for its natural spas and moorish baths and under an hour to both the coast and skiing in the Sierra Nevada.

It has 2 bedrooms, shower room, newly fitted kitchen with granite worksurfaces, spacious lounge, dining room and a small roof terrace overlooking the church. Price 100,000 euros.

For photos and further information email kerry.talkthetalk@telefonica.net  Sold Sept 09 – Still looking for a bolt-hole? Email us.