Inland Malaga, Spain - A Place in the Sun

Inland Malaga, Laura Hamilton

Penny from Staffordshire has been a complementary therapist, artist and teacher for over 30 years. Now with both her parents passed away, there’s nothing holding her back from moving to the Spanish sunshine permanently and running her business from her new home in Malaga. She’s bringing along her best friend Claire to help with the search and for some moral support. Laura Hamilton has 5 great options for her budget of £120,000, but will any of the properties be perfect?

About the area

Malaga is a city and region on Spain’s Costa Del Sol and direct flights to its airport take under 3 hours from the UK. Malaga itself is a busy city bursting with life. The birthplace of Pablo Picasso, Malaga is home to an impressive number of museums and monuments, as well as loads of popular sandy beaches.This search focuses around some of the inland villages and towns of the region like Alora and Colmenar. These are filled with whitewashed buildings and are nestled picturesquely in the mountains. Despite being a drive away from the bustling beaches, there’s a great sense of life right here too, albeit more laidback, with cafes, restaurants and bars dotted around charming squares and pretty cobbled streets.

 

Property 1

Four-bed Townhouse in Alora

Property 1 Four-bed Townhouse in Alora

This town house has two good sized split level terraces, one with a shelter and both with castle views. Inside is a traditional living dining room, kitchen, separate dining room and downstairs bedroom and bathroom. Upstairs are the second and third double bedrooms, the fourth is currently set up an office and there’s another bathroom. More information on this property.

Valued at £115, 741 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Four-bed Townhouse in Alora

Property 2 Four-bed Townhouse in Alora

At the front of this townhouse are three balconies and there’s a good sized terrace to the back with mountain views, as well as a garage. Inside is a living dining room, separate kitchen with utility and there are two downstairs single bedrooms and a bathroom. Upstairs the main bedroom has the balcony and there’s another double. The hallway leading to the terrace is currently used as a salon space and there’s the second bathroom. More information on this property.

 

Valued at £136,752 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Three-bed House in Alhaurin el Grande

Property 3 Three-bed House in Alhaurin el Grande

This house has a terrace with amazing rooftop and mountain views. Inside is really spacious with a large living dining room and a separate kitchen. There are three bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room. See more from the agent.

Valued at £128,205 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Two-bed Townhouse in Alhaurin El Grande

Property 4 Two-bed Townhouse in Alhaurin El Grande

The townhouse has a terrace with mountain views and a private tiered garden at the back which includes some extra surprises. Inside is a an entrance room leading through to a good sized living room. There’s a separate dining room and separate kitchen. As well as two downstairs double bedrooms and a shower room, upstairs are the two further bedrooms - in need of a bit of TLC - which leads to the terrace. See more from the agent.

Valued at £123,077 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Two house property in Colmenar

Property 5 Two house property in Colmenar

At the back of the main house is a large split level terrace and garden with dining areas, an outside kitchen area and lovely views of the village. You enter the main two bed house into a dining room which leads through to a kitchen. There’s also a downstairs bathroom. Up some stairs is a double bedroom, there’s a living area slash study with doors out to the terrace. There's a second bedroom, in the separate one bed is a living room with a kitchen-diner, shower room and double bedroom with doors to a private patio.

Valued at £153,846 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Four-bed luxury Villa

Hot Property Four-bed luxury Villa

This four level luxury villa is on the market for over 1 million pounds. Perched high on the hillside, there’s fab sea views and a lovely private pool, as well as outside lounging and dining areas. Inside there's a cool boho vibe across its living rooms and four bedrooms. See more from the agent.

Priced at £1,068,376 at the time of viewing.