Hugh and Bruce can’t wait to escape the rat race and are selling up in order to relocate from Scotland to Southern Alicante in Spain. They are looking for a new forever home where they can relax and spend quality time together with their two dogs, so they’ve called on the help of Jasmine Harman. They’ve given her a budget of £135,000 and she’s lined up 5 great properties to show them, but will the couple love any enough to put in an offer?
Today's search focusses on the Southern Alicante region and just over the border into Murcia - flights to the area from the UK take around 2 and a half hours. This area is very popular with hundreds of thousands of visitors every year drawn to the sandy beaches of the Costa Blanca and its famous salt lakes. Another attraction of this region is the Mar Menor which is just over the border in Murcia. It’s Europe’s largest coastal lagoon and is separated from the Mediterranean Sea by a 13 mile long strip of land.
The first property is a two-bed, two-bath new build ground floor apartment with a front garden and rear courtyard, with use of a communal pool. It's a 15 minute walk from the beach and has an open plan living and kitchen area. San Pedro Del Pinatar is located at the northern end of the Mar Menor. Traditionally known for its fishing and salt production, its name comes from a small church the fishermen dedicated to San Pedro. It’s a very popular location as it has access to both the Lagoon as well as the Mediterranean beaches. This property is no longer available see more from the agent here.
The second property is a 10-minute drive inland to Pinar de Campoverde. The village has two supermarkets, a new garden centre and is a 5-minute drive from Rino Seco National Park. This property is a semi-detached house with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private pool and a patio. As well as a private pool, it also benefits from a glazed terrace and a solarium. View the property here.
Property 3 is on the Oriheula Costa where there are some of the best beaches on the Costa Blanca - miles of beautiful stretches of sand with small coves which are perfect for fishing, swimming and diving. Here too are the salt lakes of Torrevieja and also La Zenia Boulevard, one of the biggest open air shopping centres in Europe, packed with bars and restaurants. This property is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse with a balcony and garden, and use of a communal pool. No longer on the market, see more from the agent here.
The fourth property is located in San Pedro del Pinatar. This duplex has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large private terrace and a communal pool. It's also just 700m from the beach. No longer available visit the agent's website here.
This three bedroom penthouse apartment is on the third floor and has access to a communal pool. It has a large roof terrace and a balcony. Inside is an open plan living and dining area, a kitchen, a master bedroom leading onto the balcony with an ensuite bathroom, two further bedrooms, and a shower room. No longer available.
This luxurious property is known as the 'Hidden House'. It was built in the 1950s and is situated right on the coast, boasting its own private access down to the beach. It has stunning views of the sea and a spa! No longer available.