Manilva, Spain Laura Hamilton

Manilva, Spain Laura Hamilton

Lancashire couple Donna and Terry have been working together in their own jewellery business for the past 15 years and have decided now is the time to spend less time at work and more time in the sunshine. Laura Hamilton has been tasked to find them a dream holiday home in stunning Manilva on the Costa del Sol. With a budget of £135k she has lined up 5 spectacular homes, but will any impress the couple enough to start packing their cases?

Manilva

About the area

Manilva lies on the western end of the Costa Del Sol in south western Spain. We’re going to be looking around the coastal towns and urbanisations close to the hillside town of Manilva, where around a fifth of the 15 thousand strong population are Brits. The area’s loved by golfers due to the number of courses round here, and boating types are also big fans because of the lovely La Duquesa marina – there’s loads to do in this part of the Costa del Sol, and with the large number of full time residents here, you can do all those things year round.

Property 1

Two-bed apartment in La Duquesa

Property 1 Two-bed apartment in La Duquesa

This first floor apartment has a good sized private balcony as well as access to five pools and communal gardens. Inside there’s a living and dining room, adjoining kitchen and utility room, the main bedroom with an en suite bathroom, another good sized bedroom and a shower room. 

Valued at £140,625 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Two-bed apartment in Casares

Property 2 Two-bed apartment in Casares

This property has a great outside space and a large terrace. Inside, there’s a living and dining room, separate kitchen with adjoining utility room, one bedroom with an en suite bathroom, a second bedroom and a shower room.

Valued at £133,036 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Two-bed apartment in Estepona Golf

Property 3 Two-bed apartment in Estepona Golf

This apartment has not one but two spacious balconies to guarantee sun all day long, as well as access to the communal gardens and pool. Inside there’s a large light and bright living and dining room, a separate kitchen, a main bedroom with en suite bathroom, plus a second bedroom and another bathroom. It's located in the Los Pintores urbanisation in the Estepona Golf area. It's further inland with amenities such as a bar, restaurant and golf club just a few minutes walking distance from the property. View more from the agent here.

Valued at £129,464 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Two-bed townhouse in Hacienda Guadalupe

Property 4 Two-bed townhouse in Hacienda Guadalupe

The next property is in an established residential area, a 10 minute walk away from the beach and amenities. This house has loads of outside space including a terrace and garden area at the back, a separate courtyard off the kitchen, and an upstairs balcony with sea views. The inside has a large open plan living and dining room, separate kitchen, the main bedroom with the balcony, a second bedroom, a shower room, a bathroom and a separate WC. View the agent's website here.

Valued at £133,923 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Two-bed apartment in Hacienda Guadalupe

Property 5 Two-bed apartment in Hacienda Guadalupe

This first floor apartment has a large covered terrace with views over the pool and the bigger bit of water beyond. Inside there’s a large light and airy living and dining room, separate kitchen, the main bedroom which leads onto the terrace and has an en suite bathroom a second bedroom and another bathroom. View more from the agent here.

Valued at £133,884 at the time of filming.

Hot property

Four-bed villa in Estepona

Hot property Four-bed villa in Estepona

This property is in one of the most luxurious properties in this part of the Costa Del Sol, in this exclusive newly built development right on the coast just outside the town of Estepona. Everything in these ultra modern houses is designed to get those great sea views and there’s no expense spared anywhere. View the property here.

Valued at £3,570,536 at the time of filming.