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Colorful home with great views to the sea in Estepona (Málaga) 2

SpainHouses.netFebruary 1, 2013February 1, 20132 Comments

6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, Built area 399m2, Swimming-pool, Resale

Originally listed at €925,000 and recently reduced to €830,000 to achieve a quick sale.

This elegant end-of-terrace townhouse is located in Estepona (Málaga), frontline on a small development, directly overlooking the port and marina, and with views across the sea to the Rock of Gibraltar and the coast of North Africa. Particularly spacious, the 4-storey property extends over 400m2 with a separate apartment. Stylishly decorated by Kensington Interiors and featured in Casa Vogue, it is the perfect family home and is ideal for all age groups.

Nearest beach: 2 minutes on foot. Nearest restaurant: 1 minute on foot.

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La Llotja theatre and conference centre Lleida, Spain

SpainHouses.netJanuary 30, 2013March 31, 2020Leave a comment

The mountain with its historic cathedral Seu Vella and the Segre River marks the high point and low point of Lleida (Lerida), the second city of Catolonia, following Barcelona. La Llotja theatre and conference center sits on the banks of the Segre, somewhat outside the centre of the city. Mecanoo’s design interprets the landscape of Lleida as the exciting scenery before which the building has been placed, somewhat further from the river. The mise-en-scène is elaborated on three levels of scale. Regarded from the large scale of the region, the building forms a link between the river and the mountain. Viewed from the urban scale, La Llotja and the river form a balanced composition. At street level the cantilevers of La Llotja de Lleida provide protection from sun and rain.

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Ibiza and Mallorca bucking the trend in Spanish property market

SpainHouses.netJanuary 28, 2013March 31, 2020Leave a comment

The worst appears to be over for the top end of the property market in Spain’s Balearic islands with demand increasing especially from wealthy overseas buyers.

Americans, Russians and Chinese buyers are increasingly attracted to the lifestyle offered on Mallorca and Ibiza.

Throughout the property downturn demand for holiday homes in Mallorca has remained high, largely due to the mix of nationalities involved. The island is two hours flying time from most northern European cities and more than 80% of buyers in Mallorca are not Spanish. Properties on the island are also popular with Germans, Austrians, Swiss and buyers from Scandinavia.

Overseas buyers are attracted by the pretty inland villages, beautiful coves, marinas and beaches, imposing mountain ranges and 24 golf courses. Upmarket design is also helping to attract buyers. The Philippe Starck designed superyacht marina Port Adriano, Nikki Beach and Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel and Spa all opened in 2012.
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Ideal Duplex for sale in Barcelona City Centre 4

SpainHouses.netJanuary 25, 2013January 25, 20134 Comments

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Resale

Amazing duplex with terrace in Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona.
This property is an upscale penthouse with a splendid terrace. Recently refurbished has great detail and excellent finishes. The location is unbeatable. An investment forever. The terrace overlooking Plaza Catalunya is a luxury available to very few.

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Architecture: Tenerife Auditorium, Canary Islands 1

SpainHouses.netJanuary 23, 2013March 31, 20201 Comment

The Tenerife Auditorium, in Canary Islands, is the creation of architect Santiago Calatrava. This impressive piece of architecture has a huge sculptural impact and it is well known as a unique landmark.

It offers its visitors the opportunity to admire the architecture as well as being able to enjoy the other natural attractions, such as the sea and mountain ranges that form part of the ancient Anaga Mountains.

The auditorium has tiered platforms that overspill onto the stunning curved area of the Symphonic Hall. This is surrounded by an impressive wing, suspended at 50 metres giving the sensation of movement and flexibility as though it were animated.

In addition to being an architectural masterpiece the Tenerife Auditorium also offers a wide variety of programmes that can be viewed on their official website.

The variety of contemporary programmes, such as Tenerife Dance Music, Atlantic Jazz and World Music complement the more classical style of the Tenerife Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera and the Festival of Canarian Music.

The Tenerife Auditorium is finished in stunning white, which gives huge visual impact. The interior is equally impressive with its unusual open spaces and modern curved architecture that attract the eye in particular due to its wealth of silhouettes and complex structures.

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Decree to make properties legal still has no effect in La Axarquía

SpainHouses.netJanuary 21, 2013March 31, 2020Leave a comment

Decree 2/2012 of the Junta de Andalucía, which aims to regulate buildings which exist on land which is not classified for construction, is failing to convince the owners of illegal properties in the countryside of La Axarquía region. In fact, ten months after the new regulations came into force, their effect has been practically non-existent as the majority of owners of illegal houses have not applied for them to be made legal. Nor are the local councils playing their part. Very few of them have drawn up the report on illegal settlements which will help in making the properties legal.

This is a document which is required by the decree, which stipulates that in the absence of an Urban Plan the Town Halls should supply details of their future planning, to identify the places which have a high concentration of buildings on land not zoned for construction. Nor have most of the councils drawn up the regulations about minimum conditions of habitation and sanitation with which all illegal properties will have to comply.
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Luxury Minimalist Villa for Sale in Ibiza (Baleares) 4

SpainHouses.netJanuary 18, 2013January 18, 20134 Comments

7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, Area Lot 22,500m2, Built area 700m2, Swimming-pool, Brand New, Luxury property

Villa in Ibiza ( Baleares) with wall cladding and fences -Minimalist-Style -Video surveillance system and security approach to the house with laser -Automatic irrigation, lighting trees and gardens zen -2 swimming pools, 1 large 18-meter -Advanced home automation system last generation -Two units, 4 bedroom and 3 bedroom -Large, light full rooms -Bedroom in suite -Double glazing -Huge windows -Air conditioning -Very private and peaceful location -Garage for 2 cars -Many extras.

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Architecture: W Barcelona Hotel

SpainHouses.netJanuary 16, 2013January 16, 2013Leave a comment

An icon of avant-garde architecture, the new W Barcelona Hotel rises high above the Mediterranean, in one of Spain’s most appealing cities: Barcelona (Cataluña).

The massive building was envisioned by modern architect Ricardo Bofill and decorated by Charles Farruggio. A unique display of color and comfort, the 473 guest rooms invite tourists worldwide to have a taste of opulent contemporary Spanish living.

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Russians Love Spain

SpainHouses.netJanuary 14, 2013January 15, 2013Leave a comment

Tourism is one of the few sectors that have become a source of optimism for the Spanish economy. The number of foreign visitors to Spain increased throughout the whole of 2012, with fourth quarter figures the highest, while the average spending by these visitors has also risen.

But there is one group of foreign visitors to Spain that has broken all the tourism records: Russians.

Between January and November last year, the number of Russian visitors increased by 42 percent in comparison to that same period in 2011. For the first time, over one million Russians visited here last year. What Russians spent in Spain also surpassed the cash forked out by other foreign tourists.

Nevertheless, for every Russian tourist, there are 13 who come from Great Britain.

From January to November, 1.17 million Russians came to Spain, according to data from the Industry, Energy and Tourism Ministry. In 2010, some 605,276 people from the former Soviet Union arrived in Spain.

Britain continues to lead the Spanish tourism sector, with 13 million visitors last year, followed by Germany, with nine million; France, with 8.5 million; and 3.4 million coming from Italy.
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Modern and Stylish Vacational Home in Madrid City Centre 2

SpainHouses.netJanuary 11, 2013January 11, 20132 Comments

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Built area 160m2, Area useful 150m2, Luxury property, Capacity for 6 people, Central Heating

Elegant and bright apartment, impeccably decorated in a modern style, simple lines and high qualities. The home is Located in the very centre of Madrid, in Goya, close to Alcalá Street and the well known park of El Retiro.

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