One of the things that we have clearly stated over the years is that Valencia offers great value for money when you are looking to buy a property. This has been true through all price points but we have never really concentrated on what that actually looks like at the higher price points. To be honest it has been a blind spot for our business as we concentrated on getting great deals for people at excellent prices in fantastic locations. 80% of our sales in the last few years have been in Valencia City itself but prices have been rising and the number of sales we have made outside of the city but within touching distance has been increasing slowly, from the obvious places such as top suburbs, L'Eliana, Ribarroja and Godella to more affordable places like La Pobla de Vallbona, Betera and Naquera.
Why is this? Well, one of the major factors is getting a lot more for your money. Recently we have been seeing 1 million Euro apartments in the city that leave us a little cold when you compare that with what the same money (Or less) can buy you just outside Valencia itself. So today we are going to take a look at the more luxury end of the market outside the city and what you can get for your money, you might be surprised! You also might be amazed if you are coming from the more expensive parts of the World like the majority of our clients. Selling a small two bed apartment in New York, London, Amsterdam or California for seven figures and above might mean you can buy a bit of a mansion here, have change in your pocket and a much healthier lifestyle.
Areas to Consider
Outside the city of Valencia itself you can find pockets of luxury property in many places, there are also areas of the city that give you these more expensive prices per square metre. Today we are looking at various areas where you get a good selection of luxury property of all types; manor houses, palaces, cubic new builds and fincas. And all of the prices are around 1 million Euros give or take 2 or 300k because that is what constitutes the luxury home market here. It's true that you can find properties in the 2 million Euro plus market and some extreme properties are well above that but you don't need to spend that much to enter the luxury end of the property market here in Valencia.
Therefore we are going to look at L'Eliana, Ribarroja, Godella, Betera and San Antonio among others. What we won't be doing is looking at where you can maybe find overpriced luxury (Looking at you Monasterios in Puzol)...
Luxury Property Under €1m in Valencia
We'll start by looking at some luxury property in the "well under 1 million Euros" bracket. Some of these are ready to go and some are mansions requiring a bit of TLC and with plenty of potential to restore to their former glories.
Colonial Chic in Godella 749K
All good things come to those who wait and if you’ve been biding your time and sitting tight for a particular type of home with bags of character you may have finally found the one.
Perfectly positioned for village life but with great connections to the city, this huge old townhouse with private garden, the kind of place that really gets me going if only I had the money, time and energy for a project, all good things come to….. oh never-mind.
What I do have on the other hand is a keen eye for a good property, plenty of expertise when it comes to the purchase process and a multitude of contacts for the perfect renovation.
Too many features to list here, so focus on location, potential and loads of space to enjoy your new Valencian lifestyle.
Good looking, stylish and classy with colonial charm, but that's enough about me, come and see the house.
The Art of the Deal in Betera 790K
Everybody loves a deal, don’t they? Maybe a limited time discount on a full-size snooker table (“I live in an 80 square meter apartment, BUT ITS 30% OFF!!”), or the old classic 2X1 offer which is (kind of) what we’re bringing you today with this excellent turn-key property. But first, a bit about the area.
Located in the Cumbres de San Antonio urbanisation and just off the CV-35 that takes you directly into Valencia in 20 minutes, you are just a short spin into Betera for your day to day needs, as well as public transport options, decent restaurants and the gateway to the Sierra Calderona nature reserve. Cyclists will be in their element here and golf enthusiasts have El Escorpión right around the corner. Plenty international schools close by as well for those of you with kids in tow.
In addition to all of this, within the urbanisation you have a swimming pool, tennis court and padel courts (coming soon) so plenty to keep you active.
Yes, yes but what about this offer you ask? Well, this house actually has two separate living spaces within the one property. As you go upstairs you are met with another kitchen, living room and bedroom with en suite bathroom which, while still currently connected to the rest of the living space on the inside, it has a separate entrance up some steps on the outside. So a bit of drywall on the inside and Bob’s your uncle, a granny-flat / guest house / chill space for teenage kids and their friends, or even a rental unit to give you a little bit extra at the end of the month if you were so inclined. Bargain!
As you’ll see from the photos, no work required here. A high-quality renovation just six years ago means you will be moving into a cosy, modern home. A low maintenance garden with plenty fruit trees (apple, lemon, quince, cherry among others) will give you plenty time for all those other outdoor pursuits I mentioned as well.
Like what you see? Me too but I blew my wad on a wonky snooker table so this is all yours.
A Stable Investment in Ribarroja 690K
Here at Valencia Property we are given a free rein to list and write whatever we like and a parade of properties of good stock is important to keep the punters coming through the turnstiles.
One Trick Ponies might be advertising the Also Rans but we like to rip up the race card, change tack from time to time and if this Villa with Equestrian Centre doesn’t get you chomping at the bit then it may be time to hang up the saddle.
Investing in a property and project of this scale is not a spur of the moment decision but when you remove the blinkers, go to the races and study the form, the pedigree is clear. Places like this are rarer than rocking horse shit and we ride roughshod over the Neigh-sayers, so why not put our Project Managers and building team through their paces?
You’re on the home straight, clear that final hurdle and gallop to the finish line. Take a punt, send an email, it’s not our first Rodeo.
800K - 1.1m Euros. (So Around a Million)
If you have a million, more or less, you might want to stretch a little or get everything in under seven figures so here are a few properties that give you that bang for your buck whilst at the same time definitely having that touch of luxury property.
Big House, Big Plot, Big Views 820K
How the other half live in those Beverley Hills mansions but here we find the Valencia version in Torrente. It has a palm tree of course, it has three levels, it has a pool and it has a huge plot.
You always suspect that a place is going to be good when it has more bathrooms than bedrooms listed, 5 to 4 in this case but that's because it has other rooms where you do things but they don't have beds. An office, a study, a second kitchen, a barbecue area and the like. We even have dressing rooms for the sports areas.
The gardens are well tended and impressive, the location is excellent and the terraces fringed by the arches overlooking the views give it a little bit something special.
Take a look at the photos, there are plenty of them, and then come and take a look if your budget and requirements allow. The Santa Apollonia estate is well communicated with its own social club and sports facilities for those living there and it's just a few minutes drive from the major town of Torrent and the A7 motorway for access into Valencia and to Barcelona and Alicante.
The White House in Betera 830K
No, not THAT Whitehouse where the man-baby with the easily bruised ego sits, this one. Today we have peace and tranquillity and a slick modern build on the Torre en Conill Urbanisation, close to the CV-35, Betera, L’Eliana, any number of International Schools and even closer to the very exclusive Escorpion Golf Course, if you’re the kind of guy/gal who likes to spoil a good walk or mix business and pleasure on the fairways. Comfort slacks, crosshatch combovers and general crazy talk are optional.
This spacious, bright, and comfortable home is ideal for all comers, the active young family looking for easy living, the retiree looking to relax and unwind, high flying Boomers who like to entertain or anyone who just wants outside space and a modern low maintenance home.
A Three Level Villa home with numerous terraces, Four Bedrooms, Four Bathrooms, a nice Open Plan Living Space with excellent Kitchen, leading to a dining area and private garden with a great swimming pool for all those guests.
Time to escape the madness, wherever you are (psst... the US of A), and join the privileged few who put down some roots in Valencia.
1.1M Euros in L'Eliana
An unassuming place to look at but it's really large and spread over three floors. A large, comfortable home in a tranquil corner of La Eliana, surrounded by peace, quiet, fresh air and nature but close enough for a gentle stroll to discover all the amenities in this great town.
Spread over 3 floors though it doesn't look it, the Reception area leads to a bright Living Room and Independent Kitchen large enough for the keenest of cooks whilst your nearest and dearest can relax on the covered terrace and enjoy the views to the inviting pool and total privacy of the elevated plot.
Continuing on this main floor, a Laundry Room, WC, 4 large Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms with plenty of nooks to spread out.
Up an easy flight of stairs we find a fifth bedroom, bathroom and inviting lounge room to relax away from the family whilst down in the basement, a private garage for several vehicles, multiple storage rooms and an excellent open plan area with bar, seating and dining space designed for parties, sleepovers, home cinema, gym or anything else that comes to mind.
A great property with excellent fixtures and fittings, sensibly priced given its condition and size in a great neighbourhood. Sensible offers will be considered, and maybe some not so sensible) so get in touch for a closer look. Phone, Text, Email or just knock on our virtual door.
Spot on 1.2m Euros
This is starting to be the sweet spot for a bit of wow factor around Valencia. Take a look at the following three places nearby and then a bit farther afield.
Valencia Hills 46110
A fantastic home in the pleasant heights of Godella, held in great esteem by Valencians, a Beverly Hills for the locals, positively upscale and exclusive and perfectly located for International Schools, close to the city for commutes, shopping and socialising and a great town to raise your very own Brandons, Brendas and Dylans.
This Greystone* Mansion and Gardens** in a tranquil gated urbanisation on Mullholland Drive*** guarantees privacy and peace in a privileged place. A rock solid construction and elevated plot affords a cooling breeze with views across the countryside to the coastline.
The main part of the house itself is distributed on one level with access from all sides to the beautiful terrace courtyard and fountain which leads us to the manicured gardens and wonderfully inviting pool. Inside we have a large Living Room, huge Independent Kitchen, Four Bedrooms, Three Bathrooms, Terraces, Balconies, a loft style office space, then down to a huge under-build with Garage for several cars, a Wine Cellar, Changing Rooms and bathroom for the Pool Partygoers, Gymnasium, Yoga studio, Peach Pit or whatever your heart desires, plenty of scope here to enlarge and improve on this impressive property.
Hollywood Celebrities and Tik Tok influencers apply within.
*Its not Grey
**Garden, singular
**Not Mulholland Drive, but its a nice road in Godella
Giant's Causeway Villa in L'Eliana
Honeycombs, snowflakes, benzene and certain types of minerals are among the most well-known examples of hexagonal structures in nature.
So I’m wondering which one was the inspiration for the design of this villa in L’Eliana. A large house of nearly 400m2, centred around a six-sided central tower, the top of which contains an office. 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, large living spaces and lots of light. Not at all like a honeycomb, so we can rule that out.
The garden of the property has a hexagonal olive tree feature as well. The house is so big it makes the garden seem a bit smaller than it actually is. Its about one and a half times the size of an average plot in L’Eliana. Large pool with paved area and very well maintained green areas. With over 300 days of a sunshine a year, you will want to make the most of it. In that warmth, scratch snowflakes as a possibility.
The location is very close to the town, less than a kilometre. The metro is at the far end of the town, so a little further but quite walkable. And even closer than all that is a big shopping centre, with large supermarket, restaurants, shops, gym. So I think we can eliminate benzene you won’t be using much petrol or diesel here.
So what is it? Could it be minerals? Like the Giants Causeway? According to legend that was created by Finn McCool the Irish giant. Perhaps you too will feel like a giant, walking tall as the proud owner of this superb property. Am I reaching a bit? Yes. Am I nearly at the end of this listing? Also yes, just go with it.
Get in touch and we’ll check it out.
Castellón Finca
Somewhere out of our usual area for a change, but we think it's worth it.
This prestigious Mediterranean villa, located near Calig and Cervera del Maestre on the Costa Azahar, offers the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and breathtaking surroundings. The property features a large main house and a separate, spacious guest house, elegantly connected by a charming courtyard. Nestled in a tranquil, elevated position, it boasts outstanding views of the coastline and the Sierra d’Irta mountains.
Set on approximately 12,500m² of private, fully fenced grounds, the estate includes a beautifully designed, water-wise Mediterranean garden that flourishes without irrigation and a large 15m x 4.5m saltwater pool, surrounded by terraces ideal for outdoor living. An additional adjoining plot of 4,200m² is also included.
A gated entrance and a cypress- and oleander-lined driveway lead to the main house, guest house, double gate to the courtyard, and a single garage (with potential to extend to a double garage). The main house is designed to impress, with a double-height entrance hall, a split-level living room, a formal dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen with an island and pantry. Both the dining room and kitchen open onto the courtyard, while the living room and kitchen provide direct access to a covered terrace and the pool area, all offering panoramic views. Also on the ground floor is a versatile bedroom, currently used as an office/art studio, and a bathroom.
The first floor features a luxurious master suite with a dressing area, en-suite bathroom, and balcony access. A second double bedroom and a spacious bathroom complete the level, along with a gallery-style seating area that leads to a balcony overlooking the orange groves. Both bedrooms open onto a large south-facing terrace, again with stunning sea and mountain views.
The guest house adds exceptional flexibility, featuring a private entrance, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en-suite), a kitchen-dining room, and a living area, as well as covered and open terraces, and courtyard access.
The property also includes a basement housing technical equipment, pool systems, storage, and utility facilities. Modern conveniences include independent oil central heating for both houses, air conditioning in key areas, high-speed broadband Wi-Fi, SAT TV (UK/German), a double-sided Rüegg fireplace, and high-quality hardwood double-glazed windows. The villa is connected to town (drinking) water and mains electricity.
The property was built by the current owners in 2009 and comes with all the required documentation and building licences, including Licencia de segunda Occupation.
Stretch a Little More
If your budget is essentially "I can buy what I want" then you'll have an issue in Valencia as you won't be able to spend enough. However, you can spend a little more than 1.2m and get some rather splendid properties as you would expect at these price points. Let's take a look.
A Letter to America Penthouse €1.39m
A city pad for a change! 2025 is under way, Genocide Joe has packed up his bags, and stumbled off into the sunset. And what came in is worse, much worse. (although 60.000 Palestinians might beg to differ, if they weren’t dead already). And you’re there still, scrolling through properties on the other side of the Atlantic. Will I go live in Spain, won’t I.
“Oh no, the golden visa is coming to an end, why didn’t I act sooner….”
“Argh! The Spanish government is putting a new non-resident tax on buying property. I’ll never get the home I want now.”
“A wealth tax? I thought the commies lost the civil war”
Well, if you are talking like that you definitely won’t get here, because that’s loser talk, you’re weak and to be honest we don’t want you here. Stay over there with the techbros and the vaccine denial and the chlorinated chicken (And the betrayal of allies, a recent one to add to this list).
However, if you are ready, pull on those big boy pants and get over here. There is still a little bit of time to get the GV if you move fast (3rd April is the cut off date), and any extra tax for foreigners buying here is a good while off still, if it ever happens. (And if the wealth tax applies to you, well congratulations, that puts you in the wealthiest 0.003% of the world’s population, cry me a river).
Like moving fast enough to buy this excellent apartment with pool near the riverbed. 6 bedrooms – and no, none of them are very big by US standards. What are you going to do, run away home to tell Uncle Donny? Built with top materials, including actual concrete and steel, not straw (Never read the Three Little Pigs guys?). Great terrace and a fully equipped kitchen. No home inspections here by the way. Washing machine goes wallop the day after you sign? Tough luck. Blink back those tears and buy yourself a new one. Well done, you are now an adult.
As the old saying goes :- If you can’t handle Spain’s redistributive tax system, then you don’t deserve our functioning public health system, almost free mass transit system and mixed-use urban planning. Catchy, isn’t it? I’m getting some bumper stickers made up. I hope they’ll fit on our dinky little European cars.
Country Manor on An Urbanisation €1.48m
A huge plot and a huge house In San Antonio de Benegeber, but on the border with l’Eliana. Very easy access to the city by car (15 mins) or bus, and the town centre of L’Eliana is about 1.5 kms away. Although you should allow a minute or just to get out of the property. It is nearly 5000m2. A colleague of mine said “I’d knock it down and build ten houses”, and while that’s obviously a terribly cold and capitalist way to think, you know what, you could skim enough for 2 or 3 plots off and not notice, and that would recoup half the cost.
The garden contains a beautiful swimming pool, a solarium, stables and a barbecue/paella room. Adjoining the house is a function room with capacity for 100 people and an industrial kitchen, ideal for events and large meetings. There is potential for some type of hotel/guesthouse business here too.
The house is also massive. 744m2. Its actually more a masia than a chalet/villa. It has six double bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes and terraces, an attic with space for three additional bedrooms, three full bathrooms in the house and three more in the party room area. It also includes a library, office, a separate Valencian-style kitchen with fireplace, pantries, storage area, ironing room with a laundry reception system from any floor, and a cosy breakfast area next to the wine cellar. The living rooms, with fireplaces and terracotta floors, are decorated with Valencian ceramics.
Its just an outstanding property, and while the price isn’t within everyone’s budget, it actually is a bit of a bargain. Country manor meets urbanisation convenience. Not your run of the mill place, come and have a look.
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I Wanna Be Adored in Serra 200K Project
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