And now for a slight departure from our usual kind of listings in these parts, the majority of our clients come looking for some typical Spanish features and character when looking for a family villa, so we tend to ignore the modern builds and have probably made the usual comments about them being soulless and sterile, but I guess life is not all about arches, mosaic floors, and high ceilings...

When you have a gym in your property you probably want to think of something to do with weights, a bit of cardio and some resistance machines. What you don't normally think about is some competitive ironing. Not ironman but ironing, extreme ironing! If you have never seen Extreme ironing then just search it out on YouTube, it's fun (=Mental)...

You know who loved kidneys? Leopold Bloom. James Joyce wrote in Ulysses that they gave his palate "a fine tang of faintly scented urine". (no complaints to the editor please, it can't be disgusting, its literature, innit?) But someone else who loves a kidney are Denia pool designers...

Another day another house in Sot de Chera. Like we´ve said in previous listings, this area is among the most beautiful parts of the Valencian community. Located inland so sometimes it gets overlooked in favour if the more coastal villages and towns, but it is paradise for those who love to be literally on natures doorstep. Situated in a small plaza in the town centre...

If we were to rank small Valencian towns in order of prettiness, Sot de Chera would be right there near the top. It´s located inland in the mountains not far from wine country, about an hours drive from Valencia. A nature lovers dream, there are walking and hiking routes aplenty. The town itself has a river running through it that forms a natural swimming pool called “El gruñidor” (The growler)...

The day we went out to take photos of this property was the same day Storm Eunice was probably helping herself to a few of your roof tiles. No such problems here though, a balmy 26° and the sun high in the sky. Situated in the Monte Horquera area of Villamarchante , 5km from the town centre and 30 mins from Valencia this two-storey rustic villa has tonnes of charm, loads of space both inside and out and plenty of peace and quiet...

You might be forgiven looking at the photos here and thinking this property is in the middle of the forest. Trees and bushes everywhere, no sign of neighbours, I know, you're thinking rustic land and septic tanks. But no! throw all the paper and other objects down the toilet that your heart desires*, this villa is in Naquera town, look at the map. There is a restaurant across the road...

Coming to Spain dreaming of flamenco dancers, bullfighters and medieval castles, but then disappointed when you get here to discover that Valencia is actually a shiny, super-modern 21st century city? Well listen up, because although we'll leave the flamenco and the toreros to the tourist trap, we have found you a castle. In Betera town, this townhouse has spectacular views of the castle from the large terrace...

An eye-catching property here, just a couple of minutes walk from the centre of Benaguasil, which is just past L’Eliana, about 30 minutes from Valencia City. As you look through the photos you’ll see what I mean. A few different styles going on. Rustic, rococo, minimalist, classical, something for everyone here. Parts remind me of a pueblo restaurant, plates on the walls alongside the bullfighting memorabilia, and erm.....