Amanda and Alan’s Spanish Renovation Project Hits the Market

Following two successful renovation projects in Italy – one in Sicily and another in Tuscany – TV personalities Amanda Holden and Alan Carr have returned for a third overseas venture, this time turning their attention to southern Spain. Their latest project, Amanda and Alan’s Spanish Job, recently aired on BBC One and iPlayer; it follows the duo as they transform a long-abandoned townhouse in the hilltop village of Moclín in the Granada province.

The property, a double-fronted townhouse located on Moclín’s main square, had remained empty for 35 years before undergoing the extensive three-storey restoration. With 277 sq. m of internal living space, the house features three main bedrooms, with the potential to add two further guest bedrooms in the refurbished rear casita. As part of the renovation, the structure was given a new roof, while many original features, including tiling, were carefully preserved.

Amanda and Alan drew inspiration from the region’s art and Moorish heritage, incorporating details such as hand-moulded ceilings, traditional ironwork and artisan tiles sourced from the Bert & May factory in nearby Cabra. The master suite takes inspiration from Alhambra Palace in Granada, with ornate mouldings framing the bed and Juliet balconies overlooking the village square.

The first floor includes a Jack & Jill bathroom linking the master and guest bedrooms. On the top floor, a lounge-bar styled in the spirit of a private members’ club features a marble-topped bar and views across the Sierra Nevada. A third bedroom on this level includes an open-plan bathroom with a built-in Arabic-style bath and dressing area.

At the rear, the refurbished casita offers additional flexibility, with two ground floor rooms and a first-floor terrace that estate agents suggest could accommodate a plunge pool. The patio garden is fully enclosed and its centrepiece is a handcrafted pebble mosaic inspired by Granada’s historic streetscapes.

The project was delivered with support from a team of local tradespeople, coordinated by an architect based in the region.

The programme’s airing has generated significant interest in the location. Interest in the village has surged following the series’ broadcast. Rightmove reports that property searches for Moclín have increased more than 800-fold year-on-year. The wider Granada region has also seen a 277 per cent increase in searches. Enjoy the video tour here:

The finished property is listed for sale at offers in excess of €245,000, with all proceeds set to go to charity.