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I don't know about your location but it's hot, hot, hot in Valencia so we have a new and closer relationship with the air conditioning, we are hydrating on a regular basis (Not necessarily beer), and we have developed a liking for ice pops. Yes summer has arrived a bit earlier than usual after the unprecendented two months of rain we had in March and April. The beach bars are up and running and we are
fully taking advantage of that.
In terms of what's happening in Valencia we are celebrating the most successful year ever in terms of sales through the company and it's only June (We have been doing this for 20 years now so this is unprecedented)
We have continued to write blog posts weekly even though the podcast is on a hiatus until the end of this month and we have been listing some absolutely lovely properties of which more below. Read on and click through to see more of what we have been doing and we look forward to hearing from you.
Remember you can always contact us on information@valencia-property.com or message us on whatsapp 0034 657994311. Enough for now though, here is the content you were waiting for. Read on.
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I got riled by Facebook this week. I know, I know, I should just avoid it like an increasing number of people are doing but I couldn’t let it lie this time.
Apparently, according to people in Facebook groups at least, you cannot go to see properties in Valencia at the weekend because, and I paraphrase, “all agents are a bunch of workshy cowboys who don’t do anything to justify the commission payments they receive on making sales“. And as you know people in Facebook groups are reasonable people with considered opinions who are not know-alls at all and
know everything about everything despite never having worked in any of the industries they opine on so it must be true right?
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A Necessary Post If a Bit Dry
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We have been asked to provide more information about what utilities are common when you buy Valencia Property and what the costs are typically of those utilities. Typically you will buy a house or apartment in Valencia which is supplied with water, electricity and perhaps gas. You may also include in the list of utilities internet, telephone and even home security so in this post we are going to look at those costs
too because even if they are not supplied you may want to know more about the costs involved in those. Equally we also look into the change of ownership and the council taxes. In other words, yes, this will be a boring but necessary post.
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This Week's Selected Listings
We know from your feedback that you like our property descriptions. Variously described as irreverant, sarcastic and increasingly literary, we take time out to give you a little bit more than your typical property description while not forgetting why you are looking for a property in Valencia. Take a look at some of our latest descriptions and click through for more images. And if
anything takes your fancy then contact us for a viewing.
Stylish Modernisation Near the Beach
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Valencia Property presents a nicely put together property in the Cabanyal.
Sometimes an owner makes a mistake when modernising and sometimes that's a disaster. Not this time! In this case the owner made a mistake but fortunately it's easily solved. The owner bought this for their own personal use and they are a single person, therefore they didn't need a second bedroom. What they did want however was a huge open plan living room with kitchen and dining area so that's what they got.
Then Covid came and plans changed. The owner now wants another place with a shop attached for their business of buying, restoring and selling mid century furniture so they are selling this one to make that dream become a reality.
Now the sharp eyed among you might recognise some rather exquisite furniture pieces in this property. The less cultured among you (Me for example) will state that the furniture collection is at best eclectic. This ecelectic/stunning collection of furniture can be bought with the house (but not the art work) for an extra consideration.
The basics are one bedroom, easily remedied into two with a stud wall and door which the owner has a quote for but would rather somebody else do. Two bathrooms because, well, just because, one en suite and one for the apartment, large open plan living, dining and kitchen area, front and rear balcony terraces and plenty of light and breeze.
It's actually a lovely renovation, well done and recent. The downsides? Previously mentioned one bedroom, fourth floor without lift saving you that gym membership and a couple of damp patches from the terrace above which are being sorted by the insurance at the moment.
Location is great near to the marina and beach and price is keen for the area. You should be looking at this.
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Pull My Finger For A Miracle Villa
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A beautiful house in the urbanisation of Alfinach, close to the beach and to a number of international schools in this area.
It’s actually located on The Miracles of Sant Vicent street. Sant Vicent is the patron saint of Valencia and just what are these miracles? Well at just 9 years of age, he cured a neighbour of a malignant abscess (the worst type of abscess I think you’ll agree). He then became known as Vicent the Finger, because he was known to raise his finger when he felt a miracle coming on. Probably where we get the ‘Pull my finger’ thing from today.
Getting back to the house, it is over 360m2 over 3 floors. 4 bedrooms, and a large basement games area. Well-tended gardens and a pool of course. The house is on the southern edge of the urbanisation, so there is nothing to block the light and the views towards the sea and the mountains inland.
Today the miracles are celebrated the first Monday after Easter, with parades and altars erected in the streets, and plays of religious events being performed. People travel for miles to get away from it. But fortunately for you if you buy this house you will be far away on Miracle Street, ironically sipping on a gin tonic and taking in the amazing view from your back yard.
So go on, pull my finger and be blown away.
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One of the main teachings of the Arabian Nights is that Scheherazade always leaves the Sultan wanting more. And why not? If she doesn't she stands a good chance of being beheaded the next morning. If there was ever an incentive to make up a story with no end then the Saturday morning cinemas of our youth had nothing on Scheherazade.
Why am I telling you this though? What has that got to do with a villa on the Altury estate in Turis which definitely doesn't leave you wanting more because it has almost 500m2 spread over two floors with huge terraces, easy maintenance gardens and a nearby bar to walk to and stagger back from?
Well, you need to check out the decoration which is very Arabic looking at times and you should take special note of the master bedroom which is either the perfect place to listen to 1001 Nights being softly whispered into your ear in an ASMR monotone or you could call it a bit of a Russian Oligarch's tasteless love nest. We all have our opinions right?
So, 5 bedrooms, three bathrooms, two living rooms, two kitchens, two huge terraces, garage, storage room and a bit of a bunker feel. Secluded easy maintenance gardens and a large pool which needs filling or photoshop to make it look better than what my photo shows you.
You have fast internet and the towns of Turis or Real de Montroy are just 10 minutes away for your supermarket needs and to pick up a copy of Arabian Nights if required.
There's a kids park next door, a bar and sports centre nearby and it lies on an established estate with tarmacced roads and houses with lovely gardens overlooking a dry riverbed full of plants and flowers.
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Avocados, Oranges and Self Sufficiency
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The rising price of Avocados and the dream of self sufficiency that made Richard Briers into an eco tyrant and Felicity Kendall into the muse of many wannabe urban allotment owners might inspire you to take a punt on this neat little house just outside the town of Torres Torres
to the North West of Sagunto. If that doesn't then the price might do.
You have around 2000m2 of plot mostly filled with an array of fruit trees, including 4 of the aforementioned Avocados, and potential to develop more of the grow your own market means that this is not a house for the faint hearted or those, like myself, with the total opposite of green fingers. It's not a place to have as a holiday home, it needs to be lived in and the gardens tended to.
The house itself has four bedrooms, all doubles, a bathroom, toilet, kitchen and living room with plenty of outside terraces and shady seating areas. There is a deep pool which needs filling to enjoy taking the edge off the heat, nice countryside and mountain views and there is good mobile coverage meaning you can tether your Netflix habit to your phone. Off road parking for a few cars if required but make sure to bring the bug spray, that's what you get with a lot of trees.
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Your Own Bullring Perhaps
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Alpha Males, the fellas, the lads. Good times.
Hemingway was the godfather of blokeishness and would have looked on approvingly whilst the latest Stag Do rolled up here to spend a few hours getting sunstroke and alcohol poisoning whilst dodging a baby cow in a bullring, oh you dressed up as a lady, what a hoot. Unfortunately big bad Sherrif Covid rode into town and put paid to a lot of these activities and also the companies who provide fun in the sun.
As you can probably see, this family business has fallen on hard times, but this well constructed 5 bedroom villa with pool, large plot, stables, kennels, chicken run, guest quarters, Matador themed bar with kitchen and bullring, if you fancy your chances, could be exactly what you are looking for. Surprisingly its not miles out like a lot of these places
usually are and if it’s to be a family home you can do a school run down the CV-35 and get back quick to water the horse or whatever you call it.
So if you’ve got the bit between your teeth and want to get back in the saddle, take this one by the horns, milk it for all it’s worth, and ride it until the cash cows come home.
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Finally, Tell Us What You Want
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Remember, you cn tell us what you are looking for and when you will be visiting so we can help you to find it by filling in the form on our site here. The more information you can supply the better chance we have of finding you your ideal Valencia Property. Click through and tell us more. Just fill in the form
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