Inland Andalucia, Spain - A Place in the Sun

2022 / Inland Andalucia, Spain Danni Menzies on 12 December 2022

Inland Andalucia, Spain Danni Menzies

Danni Menzies is coming to the help of Poppy and her dad Philip to realise their dream of finding a holiday home that all the family can use to enjoy the Spanish sunshine. With a budget of £50,000 Danni has lined up 5 fantastic options to show them, but will they love any of them enough to put in an offer?

About the area

Heading half an hour inland, away from the bustle of the coast, is the peaceful Lake Iznajar. Created in the 1960s, its actually man-made and drops down more than forty-five meters deep in places! Life here is well suited to those who fancy a more laid-back break spent exploring the many white washed villages or wondering through the local olive groves. Andalucía is the world’s number one producer of olive oil, with the ‘liquid gold’ harvested from these small fruits, known to earn the area almost 1.7 billion pounds in a year.

With the peace and serenity of the rolling hillsides, it’s no wonder Andalucía continues to attract holiday makers in search of a place to call their own.

Property 1

One-bed apartment in Villanueva de Algaidas

This first floor apartment comes with a sunny outside terrace, enjoying views over the Andalusian hills! Inside, the living area is large and open plan. With plenty of room to add that missing kitchen... And a staircase even leads to a mezzanine level – that could be perfect as a place for visitors to sleep. The bedroom is a double, and there’s a shower room.

Valued at £53,879 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Three-bed townhouse in Archidona

This great house has a sunny terrace at the back with stunning views over Archidona and beyond! Stepping inside from the terrace, the lower ground floor does need some updating. Up on the first floor is the living room and the kitchen, both in need of some updating and one of the three bedrooms. A stone staircase leads up to the second floor, where you find the other two bedrooms - one even with its own balcony. Find more from agent.

Valued at £45,690 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Three-bedroom townhouse in Rute

There’s so much on offer in this townhouse. There’s a front facing balcony plus, a very large roof terrace, with great mountain views! You enter into a large entrance hall. Also, on the ground floor is the living room, and there’s a separate kitchen. Spread over three floors, a light well down the middle allows extra rays to reach the centre of the home. All three bedrooms are a good size and there’s even more of those great vistas on show upstairs. Plus, there’s a family bathroom and a separate shower room. See more.

Valued at £68,103 at the time of filming.

Property 4

One-bed house in Rute

This pretty little townhouse, enjoys a stone terrace, shaded from the sun by grape vines and citrus fruit trees. A set of steps lead up to a higher terrace where you can soak up the rays... And there’s even a plunge pool! Plus, there’s a handy outside toilet and utility room. Inside a traditional looking living room, is next to a separate kitchen. Upstairs, there’s one double bedroom... And a large family bathroom. Find out more.

Valued at £59,052 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Three-bed townhouse in Archidona

The final property enjoys views from the roof terrace across this great town and out to mountains beyond. And although some of the outside space may need a little tidy up, there’s extra potential in the form of an outbuilding, that even has its own toilet. In the main house, on the lower ground floor is the kitchen, with steps up to a traditional looking living room, spread over multiple floors. A staircase from here leads to a further living space, off which is the home’s bathroom. Up another level is the main bedroom and another room that could be set up for guests. Finally, on the top floor is a third bedroom. View more from the agent.

Valued at £40,948 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Five-bed house in Archidona

This amazing five bedroom farmhouse – or ‘cortijo’ as it’s known locally – was beautifully restored in 2009. Set within the rural Andalusian countryside, this traditional Spanish house immediately transports you back in time. View more from agent.

Valued at £948,276 at the time of filming.