Amanda Holden and Alan Carr's Spanish house from BBC show now under offer after 'overwhelming' demand
The beautifully restored property was listed on Rightmove for €245,000 and received more than 128,000 views
The derelict home that Amanda Holden and Alan Carr restored as part of their BBC One show Amanda and Alan’s Spanish Job is now under offer after receiving an 'overwhelming' amount of demand.
With cameras following every step of the way, the Britain's Got Talent judge and comedian completely transformed the abandoned property in the historic village of Moclín in Granada, Spain, which was bought for just 1 euro.
The 100-year-old house, which had been unoccupied for 35 years, went up for sale at the end of the final episode of the programme which aired on March 14, and was listed on Rightmove with Granada Village & Country with an asking price of €245,000.
The duo cleverly renovated the building whilst retaining some of its original features and integrity.
The restored house named 'Casa Alamanda' now features a stylish kitchen with a large central island, dining room, three large bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a stylish bar and living area on the top floor which resembles a London private members' club.
Outdoors there is a private patio garden with a roof terrace and the option of creating more accommodation on the ground floor in the former stable. The property was listed for sale with all furniture included.
After being put up for sale, the house attracted an 'overwhelming' amount of attention on Rightmove.
More than 128,000 people viewed it on the property portal, whilst Granada Village & County recorded more than 40,000 views of the property on their own website.
A total of 35 offers were made for the property from buyers all over the world.
Ian Rutter, director of Granada Village & Country, said: “We invited offers over €245,000 for the property, allowing demand to settle the final value of the house.
"We always knew that the purchase price would be above market value, and it was clear that many of the potential buyers were very keen to support the two charities that will benefit from the proceeds of the sale.
“Some of the offers were very generous, but we looked at a number of factors when putting together a shortlist for the vendors."
Ian continued: “We became involved in the programme in February of 2023, and we have always been keen for the entire project to benefit the village of Moclín. One of our considerations has been the proposed use of the property following its sale.
"For example, we received an offer from a buyer who could only realistically use the house for holidays, but for the rest of the year the house would remain empty.
"Before the BBC bought the house, the property had been empty for 35 years, so it doesn’t make sense for it to continue being vacant and unloved.
"At the other end of the scale, several offers have included ongoing financial contributions to local associations, ensuring that the house becomes integral to the future of the village.”
Ian added: “It has been fascinating to see how much the viewers have loved the programme, the restoration of the property, Moclín and Andalucia. We have seen some incredible proposals including one from a client who offered US$100,000 and a vintage Ferrari California 250 convertible Evocation."
Casa Alamanda is under offer for an undisclosed sum. The buyers are from Wales.
“The new owner of Casa Alamanda loved the house from the moment they saw it on the programme and intend using it themselves as well as renting it out for holidays," Ian said.
Proceeds from the sale of the property will be split equally and donated to the charities, Comic Relief and BBC Children in Need.
In December, Alan and Amanda will be sharing their Spanish Christmas in Casa Alamanda for a BBC Christmas Special. A fourth series of the restoration programme has just been commissioned and will be filmed in Corfu this summer, with Alan and Amanda taking on yet another challenging build.