Inland Valencia, Spain - A Place in the Sun

Inland Valencia, Spain Scarlette Douglas

Jill and Chris are dreaming of relocating to the stunning countryside of inland Valencia in Southern Spain. They’re looking for their perfect new forever home to share with their two much-loved dogs, so they’ve asked Scarlette Douglas to come to their aid. The couple have an ideal budget of £140,000 to find a villa with lots of outside space, and a private pool, and Scarlette has five terrific options to show them, but will any impress them enough to make an offer?

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About the area

Lying halfway along Spain’s Mediterranean Coast, the Valencia region has a wonderful mix of mountainous landscape and almost 400 miles of coastline. Its year-long warm climate can be enjoyed in under a two and a half hour flight from the UK. The jewel in the region’s crown is the historic city of Valencia itself, with over 1 and a half million residents it’s the third largest city in Spain. Situated on the coast, there’s a fantastic beach here as well as some beautiful architecture and of course, its famous City of Arts and Sciences. The design of the main structure is reminiscent of the exterior of the Sydney Opera House and it is home to some of the best museums in Europe – including Europe's largest oceanographic park, with aquariums containing over 500 species of fish and sea creatures. With a metropolitan area of 1.5 million inhabitants, the city of Valencia is the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona – and it has a very cosmopolitan feel.

Property 1

Four-bed villa in Lliria

There’s outside space wrapping all around this villa, as well as a private swimming pool at the back. Inside is a covered porch area, leading into a living room. There’s also a kitchen, a dining room, four good sized double bedrooms, and a bathroom. It's sold partly furnished and is on a flat, manageable plot. Visit the estate agent's website.

Valued at £147,222 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Three-bed villa in Pedralba

The next option is close to the town of Pedralba. It’s a traditionally Spanish spot, smaller than Lliria but with its own selection of bars, cafes and shops. This property has outside space at the front, as well as land extending all the way down the side. There’s a back terrace with eating area, and a good sized private pool. The separate casita has its own terrace. Inside is a living room currently used as a bedroom - and upstairs there’s a double bedroom and shower room. The main villa has a garage to the front - and up some stairs is a covered terrace. Inside is a semi open plan kitchen diner, a separate living room, three double bedrooms- and a shower room. See more from the agent here.  

Valued at £147,222 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Four-bed villa in Real de Montroi

At the front of this villa is a large patioed terrace with covered entrance that extends round to the side. It has four and a half thousand square metres of land, and a rooftop swimming pool with stunning countryside views. Inside is a living room, a kitchen, double bedroom with en suite shower, another double with WC, two more doubles - and a shower room. View the estate agent's website here.

Valued at £154,630 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Two-bed villa in Pedralba

This villa is around 30 years old and sits in nearly an acre of land - with a large terrace to the back, and a swimming pool with great countryside views. The separate casita has its own front terrace. There’s a double bedroom, a kitchen and shower room. Then up some stairs the main villa has a front terrace, leading through into an open plan living dining room. Although the kitchen is separate it could be knocked through. There are also two double bedrooms and a bathroom. Visit the estate agent's website here.

Valued at £129,625 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Four-bed villa in Buñol

This two storey villa sits surrounded in land, which includes a garden, outdoor kitchen, patio and pool area with mountain views. There are two downstairs terraces – one off the living room and one off a bedroom. Inside is a bright living room, a separate kitchen diner, a downstairs room – currently used as a study, a double bedroom - and a shower room. Upstairs is an area currently used as a bedroom, two further doubles, and a shower room. See more from the estate agent here.

Valued at £155,556 at the time of filming.

Hot property

Four-bed villa in La Herradura

This luxury villa is modern in design, with an amazing infinity pool that has staggering views over the Mediterranean Sea. Inside it has a sleek finish with a contemporary living room, kitchen, three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Visit the estate agent's website here.

Valued at £2,870,370 at the time of filming.