Manilva, Spain - A Place in the Sun

2024 / Manilva, Spain, Jean Johansson on 11 September 2024

Manilva, Spain, Jean Johansson

Brother and Sister Michael and Catherine live many miles apart, but they are planning on seeing a lot more of each other as they are pooling their resources to buy a joint holiday home. They want to share the space with their immediate families and the wider family circle also.

They’ve chosen Manilva on the Costa del Sol and with a budget of £175,000 Jean Johansson lines up 5 exciting options – but will she find them their perfect holiday home in the sun?

About the area

The best way to get to Manilva in southern Spain is to fly into Malaga which takes around three hours from the UK – then it’s just over an hour’s drive. This part of the Costa Del Sol is a great mix of lively seaside resort towns and traditional villages in the hills – there’s all the sun sea and sand you’d expect, as well as a number of great golf courses. Manilva, where around a fifth of the 15 thousand strong population are Brits, is also known for its wine, and there are plenty of places to enjoy it here along with a bite to eat!

Property 1

2 Bedroom Newly Refurbished Apartment in Aldea Hills

This recently refurbished and unfurnished apartment has a balcony with stunning views, a light filled open plan living dining and kitchen space, two good sized bedrooms, a bathroom and a WC.

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Valued at £176,724 at the time of filming.

Property 2

3 Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment in El Castillo

This ground floor apartment has a covered terrace with sea views and a garden that could do with some green fingers working on it – inside there’s a spacious living and dining room, a separate light and bright kitchen, the main bedroom with an en suite bathroom along with two more bedrooms, one of which opens onto the courtyard, and another bathroom.

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Valued at £168,103 at the time of filming.

Property 3

3 Bedroom Duplex Apartment in Casares Costa

As well as access to two communal pools, this duplex apartment has a big terrace at the front, and another one at the back. Inside on the lower floor there’s a light and bright living and dining room, a separate kitchen, as well as two good sized bedrooms and a bathroom. Upstairs there’s the main bedroom which has its own balcony, an en suite shower room and a walk in wardrobe.

Valued at £193,103 at the time of filming.

Property 4

3 Bedroom Townhouse in Manilva

This recently refurbished townhouse has a covered terrace at the back as well as access to a communal pool. Inside there’s a stylish light and airy living and dining room, a separate modern kitchen and a WC downstairs. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, one of which is currently used as an office, and a shower room, and on the top floor there’s the main bedroom which has an en suite shower room and its own private terracotta terrace.

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Valued at £168,103 at the time of filming.

Property 5

3 Bedroom Apartment with Roof Terrace in Puerto La Duquesa

As well as access to the communal pools and gardens, this duplex apartment has a balcony on the lower level as well as a big roof terrace with great views. Inside on the lower level there’s a large light filled open plan living dining and kitchen space with a utility room, along with two bedrooms and a shower room. On the upper level there’s the main bedroom and a bathroom.

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Valued at £193,966 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Luxury Villa in Benahavis

In the hills not far from Marbella check out this stunning light filled luxury villa with a lovely infinity pool. Plus there's a gym, sauna and a games room!

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Valued at £3,448,276 at the time of filming.