Ipswich Vs Perpingnan - Episode 2 on September 4th 2018 - A Place in the Sun

Ipswich Vs Perpingnan - Episode 2 on September 4th 2018 - A Place in the Sun

Recently retired couple Elizabeth and Phillip want to make the most of their hard-earned downtime by doing more of their favourite sports; skiing in winter and sailing in the summer. They’ve decided to sell up the family home and buy 2 new properties, one near Ipswich Marina – perfect for sailing, and the other in Perpignan, France with world-class skiing just an hour away. Help is on hand for this sporty couple with Laura Hamilton delivering three fantastic homes in Ipswich for their budget of £200,000 and Jasmine Harman finding 3 characterful properties for their £120,000 French budget.

HOME Property 1:

Two-bedroom apartment in Neptune Marina

This property is a two-bedroom apartment situated on the 4th floor in Neptune Marina on the vibrant waterfront. The apartment has a balcony which offers fantastic views of the sea, and also a rooftop garden offering views of the same kind. It also has electric under floor heating, double glazing and an open plan living/kitchen area. More information can be found at https://www.nicholasestates.co.uk/

This property was on the market for £195,000 at the time of filming.

AWAY Property 2:

Two-bedroom village house in Eus

This property is a charming two-bedroom village house situated in the sought after village of Eus. It benefits from having its own terrace with spectacular mountain views, and the market town of Prades is just 5km away with its supermarkets, restaurants, cafes and train station. It's also 42km away from the Spanish border too. More information can be found at http://www.frenchestateagents.com/

This property was on the market for €129,600 at the time of filming.

HOME Property 3:

Two-bedroom apartment on Queen Street

This property is a two-bedroom apartment offering fantastic views of the picturesque streets of Ipswich. It comes with many benefits including secure CCTV in the main entrance, lift access and a large lockable basement storage facility. The master bedroom also has its own en-suite shower room. More information on this property can be found at https://www.williamhbrown.co.uk/

This property was on the market for £200,000 at the time of filming.

AWAY Property 4:

Four-bedroom village house in Vinca

This property is a charming four-bedroom house situated in the town of Vinca. It benefits from having its own garage and is within walking distance of village amenities. The village has a train station and good bus links to the ski resorts, the sea and city of Perpignan. For more information on this property please visit http://www.frenchestateagents.com/

This property was on the market for €160,000 at the time of filming.

HOME Property 5:

Two-bedroom apartment on Anchor Street

This property is a two-bedroom 6th-floor apartment facing the south side of the marina. It has been recently decorated and new flooring giving it a fresh modern feel. There is Electric heating, Bathroom and En Suite. Secure parking is situated under the block. More information on this property can be found at https://www.nicholasestates.co.uk/

This property was on the market for £230,000 at the time of filming.

AWAY Property 6:

Four-bedroom house in Fitou

This property is a spacious four-bedroom village house situated in the centre of Fitou. It benefits from having a large garage (big enough for two cars), a south-facing terrace, a balcony and a brand new bathroom. The property is close to Perpignan and Narbonne, with excellent transport links. For more information on this property please visit https://www.artaxa.com/uk/agence.htm

This property was on the market for €167,500 at the time of filming.

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