INLAND COSTA BLANCA “We paid €70k less than the original asking price!”
John and Debbie Checkling came a step closer to retiring to the Orba Valley this year, when in June they received the keys to their new home there. The Warwickshire couple, who
have four children and two grandchildren, plan to visit their four- bedroom, two-bathroom villa fi ve times a year, until they are ready to retire there in a few years. “We’d been talking about buying in
Spain and how we’d like to retire there for years,” said Debbie, who works for
the NHS. “So we decided to go for it and in April last year had an off er of €170,000 accepted on our villa, which had an asking price of €240,000. Completion was delayed twice but fortunately our agent kept the deal alive and we’ve now completed. In the meantime, we’ve been able to downsize in the UK, to help fund the purchase in Spain.” The Checklings’ villa, which has a
private pool, is in the El Aspre area of Orba town, just 20-25 minutes from
the coastal resort of Jávea. They bought through local agency HomeEspaña [
homeespana.co.uk], which has an offi ce in nearby Benidoleig. “We’re in a lovely spot – on a
hillside, with a forest behind and mountain views in front of us,” continued Debbie. “On a clear day we can see the Med at Dénia. We got to know the area from numerous holidays and love the scenery and friendly people. I knew it was the right property the fi rst time I walked in!”
value on off er in the Orba Valley today – he paid €145,000 for a three-bedroom villa, which was on the market for €165,000, and he also struck a deal for all the furniture. Over two storeys, the property sits on an 800 m2 plot, and comes with a garage and views that reach as far as the Med. “Prices here are at least 10 per cent
cheaper than the coast,” stressed Andrew Walkerdine of local estate agency
HomeEspaña. “And there is probably a better selection of three-bedroom villas with pools around €200,000, which is our main market. “T e other reason for buying here is the
more stable population with year-round activity, compared to the coast which is more transient and seasonal.” Walkerdine said that his typical clients are
professionals, aged 50 to 60 and of mixed nationalities: “We have just sold a house to
“T e other reason for buying here is the more stable population with year-round activity, compared to the coast which is more transient and seasonal.”
Restored fi nca, Benissa, €649,500 (£515,500) Stunning four-bed fi nca in Benissa, restored to a high level with rustic features. Long driveway, parking, stone paved terraces, pool, olive grove and various fruit trees.
selectvillasofmoraira.co.uk
Orba villa, €235,000 (£186,500) Well presented two-bed, two-bath detached villa on a small development a few minutes’ walk from Orba. Private pool with terraces, BBQ area, landscaped garden, garage and driveway.
homeespana.co.uk
Alcalali villa, €249,000 (£197,600) Pretty three-bed, two-bath villa in Alcalali, on a hillside plot with stunning valley views. Garden, large terrace and private pool. hamiltonsofl
ondon.net
Jalon B&B fi nca, €449,995 (£357,100) Beautifully restored fi nca in Jalon, with lots of features and currently set up as a B&B. Five beds, fi ve baths, courtyard, pool with terraces, set on 10,000m2. hamiltonsofl
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