There's so much demand for the usual haunts in Valencia at the moment its a case of blink and you’ll miss it and judging by the listings on the portals the demand is seriously depleting the supply chain, (it’s halved in two years) terraces are also rarer than ever and if you’re a cash buyer you really have to be ready to make your move.

This is when we advise that you cast your net a bit wider, Valencia is a really easy city to move around so what looks a bit further out is only 2km away from the Ayuntamiento and obviously you get a lot more for your money in a normal neighbourhood that isn’t overrun with XL beetroot faced tourists on their bicycles, here you can still get change from a fiver for a relaxing cup of Cafe con Leche and a beer, and everyone is speaking in Spanish. This is what you came for.

Here in Patraix and conveniently located for Parque del Oeste, Cabecera and the Turia Gardens this 8th floor Penthouse with large west facing sun-trap terrace, a quiet neighbourhood with plenty on offer and just a short walk and metro hop to the Airport, no work is required but you could easily open the kitchen to the living area and freshen up the colour scheme and bathroom over time.

So if outside space is a non negotiable requirement and your budget is around the 200k mark, its definitely worth a viewing.