Mijas Pueblo, Spain - A Place in the Sun

Mijas Pueblo, Spain, Laura Hamilton

After rekindling a romance started 38 years ago, horse lovers Mel and James have decided not to waste a second more in enjoying the next stage of their lives by buying a holiday home in Mijas Pueblo in Southern Spain’s Malaga province. Mel, a horse trainer, and James, a former jockey, currently live in Gloucestershire but they’re looking for a holiday home to enjoy whenever they choose. Laura Hamilton shows them the best of what their £180,000 budget can get them with five impressive properties but will any of these be the perfect place for Mel and James?

About the area

Around a 3 hour flight from the UK into Malaga and a half hour drive takes you to Mijas Pueblo, a traditional, white washed hillside village on the Costa Del Sol. 430 metres above sea level, Mijas Pueblo is a maze of charming cobbled streets, and boasts stunning views out over the countryside and down towards the sea. With 15 nearby beaches to choose from, miles of countryside to explore and large towns nearby such as Fuengirola, with everything on hand, Mijas Peublo is now one of the top tourist destinations on the Costa Del Sol.

Property 1

Townhouse in Mijas la Nueva

This property has access to a communal pool and grounds, and some private outside space too. There’s a lovely terrace on the ground floor and a balcony upstairs, both with stunning views. Inside is a cosy open plan living room with a lounge, kitchen and dining area to the side. The main bedroom is a great size, with access to the balcony, and a second bedroom is just as large. There’s a bathroom and a shower room too. See more from agent.

Valued at £207,983 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Two-bed Andalusian Townhouse in Calahonda

This property comes with a large open living area with a lounge, dining table and modern kitchen at the back. There’s a shower room downstairs. Upstairs there’s a main bedroom that is light and bright, with its own balcony and small en suite, and another good sized bedroom and modern bathroom. To top it all of there’s also a respectable roof terrace. See more from this agent.

Valued at £193,227 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Four-bed Townhouse in Mijas Costa

This property has a pool and private patio area, with another patio at the back. Inside is an open plan living and dining room with a modern kitchen. Upstairs is a good sized double bedroom with a Juliet balcony and lovely views, as well as another very spacious double, a single room and a family bathroom. Up another flight is a fabulous, bright 4th bedroom, set up currently as an office and for storage. For more information on this property.

 

Valued at £205,882 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Three-bed Rural Home in Mijas Pueblo

From the front door are a few steps down into a large open plan living area with a dining table and a snug sofa and fireplace at one end. It’s also open to a good sized kitchen. Double doors lead out to a lovely private terrace and while there isn’t a view here, it does have lots of character. The main bedroom is a great size, and there’s another single bedroom. The third has been converted into a walk-in wardrobe, and there’s also a shower room. See more from the agent.

Valued at £151,261 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Two Storey Townhouse

This charming complex has a communal pool and the traditional style continues with the property itself. There’s a private walled garden, and the inside of the house is laid out upside down with the bedrooms on the ground floor. There’s a spacious double room with an en suite, a second equally large double, and a bathroom. Upstairs there’s a huge bright lounge with windows on both sides and a balcony with far reaching sea views, and there’s also a separate eat-in kitchen. See more from the agent. 

Valued at £197,479 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Six-bed Villa in Mijas Pueblo

This is one of the most distinctive properties on the market in this area at the moment. This 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom villa is right in the heart of Mijas Pueblo and has some fabulous views from the beautifully curved rooms inside, and the gardens, balconies and pool outside. See more from this agent.

 

Valued at £1,260,000 at the time of filming.