Red brick chimneys dot the landscape of Valencia, both in the city and in the surrounding land. Artifacts of a proud tradition of brick-making. You can even go on walking tours to see these. Aiming at a pretty specific market, I would have thought, but each to their own. But here's one red brick chimney which might be worth a proper look, because there is a beautiful house attached. Its in the urbanisation of Monasterios...

This house is located in a very desirable area, Alfinach is 30 minutes outside Valencia and close to the beach and also to British and American international schools. This urbanisation has 24 hour security, which might seem a bit over the top, Spain, and Valencia in particular being one of the safest places to live in the world. But, you know if security posts and road barriers are your thing...

We like this house. Puzol isn't our favourite town in the area of Valencia but we cannot deny that the estates of Monasterios and Alfinach are excellently presented with high quality property throughout. This particular property built in 2007 was designed to be a minimalist joy. There are four bedrooms, four bathrooms, large living room and huge kitchen all set around a luminous interior patio and terrace areas...