Oliva, Spain Ben Hillman

Oliva, Spain Ben Hillman

Retired NHS workers Rachel and John cannot wait to buy their very own holiday home in the town of Oliva on the stunning Valencian coastline. Being keen cyclists and bee keepers, they want a home with a garden that works for them all year around, plus can accommodate their five adult children regularly visiting. With a budget of £100,000 Ben Hillman lines up five stunning houses, but will any impress enough to get them buzzing?

Oliva

About the area

Just over a two hour flight from the UK brings you to the Costa del Azahar in Valencia, and the traditional town of Oliva. Surrounded by orange blossom groves, Oliva is framed by the Safor mountain range, ideal for cycling and sits alongside a beautiful four mile stretch of golden coastline. Behind the sand dunes, the sea-front gives way to the old, historic quarter, a myriad of cobbled streets, peppered with picturesque churches and full of authentic charm

Property 1

Three-bed townhouse in Oliva Old Town

This property is situated in a narrow street among other townhouses near the popular centre of Oliva Old Town. This has always been one the most desirable areas in Oliva. This traditional town house comes with a lovely terrace and views over the roof tops and out towards the mountains and sea. Inside it has a quirky layout- on the ground floor there is a bedroom, followed by a spacious central stairwell, a cosy living room, a bathroom, bright atrium leading to a kitchen at the rear. Here, a small staircase leads to a second lounge, and access to the roof. Back up the central staircase - there are two further bedrooms a good-size double, a single and a refurbished bathroom. View more from the estate agent here.

Valued at £80,909 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Three-bed house in Oliva

This three-bed house has a traditional style lounge and dining area, and a cosy kitchen with a utility area, lit by a rooflight. On the first floor you'll find the family bathroom, two double bedrooms , one single and a shower-room, and on the second floor is a another living area leading out onto the rooftop. Visit the estate agent's website here

Valued at £80,909 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Three-bed country house in Villalonga

The next property is a 40 minute drive away from the coast in the countryside just north of Villalonga. This is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom country house with parking and rural views. It's all on one level, with a bright open plan kitchen lounge area, two light double bedrooms, a single room, a good-size bathroom and a separate shower room. Visit the agent's website here.

Valued at £99,091 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Two-bed apartment in Oliva Playa

Property four is situated on a road leading to the coast, along Terranova Beach. This two-bed bungalow sits on a 1⁄4 acre plot with plenty of scope to create the ideal garden, as well as a pool ripe for renovation, and a spacious terrace ideal for outdoor dining. Inside it has an open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area, two good size double bedrooms and a shower-room. Find out more from the estate agent here.

Valued at £109,091 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Two-bed apartment in Oliva Old Town

This property is situated in the historic Old Town, on the edge of El Raval, which is the heart of the old Moorish quarter. It's a five-bed house witha large garage on the ground floor, and a pretty courtyard which leads into a large hallway. Off this is a spacious lounge and dining room, a downstairs bedroom, a fitted kitchen, a handy pantry and a shower- room. Whilst upstairs you find the family bathroom, two double bedrooms and two singles. View more from the agent here.

Valued at £100,000 at the time of filming.

Hot property

Five-bed villa in Oliva

This property is rammed with antiques and designer furniture, its sweeping marble floor flows throughout the property leading to a massive lounge, a dining area, some fabulous bright bedrooms and bathrooms. It also features a private pool. View the estate agent's website here.

Valued at £1,363,636 at the time of filming.