Author: thewordbird

I'm a PR consultant, copywriter, social media manager and blog editor. I grew up in South East England, but have lived in France, Italy, Australia and in the beautiful Lecrin Valley near Granada in Spain. Now I work from home in the pretty village of #Limpsfield, Surrey, surrounded by the rolling hills of the North Downs and the hum of the delightfully picturesque M25!
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El Molino de Plata: How a 19th century flour mill in Albuñuelas became boutique accommodation with international appeal

In our work, it is always amazing to see the results of a complete renovation of a property, although it has to be said that they are not all as spectacular as this one!

A labour of love of interior designer Adela Maldonado Plata and her husband David, this beautiful and historic flour mill has been transformed into an extraordinarily luxurious villa, now available for holiday rental and events.

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6 great opportunities to earn a living while living the dream in the Lecrín Valley

If you have aspirations of settling in Spain with the added advantage of an income, we have an incredible selection of six exceptionally interesting properties that could offer you the opportunity of a perfect work-life balance here in our beautiful Lecrin Valley, otherwise known as the “Valley of Happiness”.

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Looking forward to another year of making property dreams come true!

The last deeds have been signed at the notary and several other Lecrin Valley properties are all set to complete in the new year.

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Filming with El Comarcal de Lecrin in Restabal

We recently had great opportunity to film a short video and interview with local media, El Comarcal de Lecrin. Here’s me, Danielle, presenting this beautiful “edge of village” property in Restabal, right in the heart of our wonderful Lecrin Valley.

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A magical hilltop hideaway in the Lecrin Valley

If you’ve been dreaming of living in an enchanting hilltop hideaway in the heart of the Lecrin Valley, then we can make your wishes come true, because this magical Andalusian villa with domed ceilings and its own fairytale tower has just come on to the market.

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Ready to go? This sweet little village house is waiting to welcome you

If you’re looking for the perfect opportunity to buy a gorgeous village house in the heart of the Lecrin Valley with nothing to do but pack your bags, pick up the keys and move in, then you’ve found it!

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