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Kate Lally

Channel 4 A Place in the Sun fans divided over 'housing estate' villa

A Place in the Sun host Scarlette Douglas was in sunny Malaga during Wednesday's episode as she helped Hazel in her quest to find the perfect holiday home.

Joined by her friend Paula, Hazel was looking for somewhere she could bring her grown up children and three grandchildren. She said she'd been thinking of buying in the area for more than 10 years.

With a budget of £250,000, she wanted a minimum of three bedrooms and more than one bathroom. She also wanted some outdoor space and for the home to be in walking distance of a beach.

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Paula said she was hoping to visit often, and said she would be the "voice of reason" during the property search. The three began in Rincon de la Victoria, with a four-bedroom home that was a seven-minute walk from the coast.

On the market at £290,000, the semi-detached townhouse had a wraparound garden with a paved area, a terrace with panoramic views and a balcony. Hazel immediately said it was a contender, and found a few others she liked, too.

But when it came to property number four, she was significantly less impressed. A three-bedroom detached townhouse, it was on the market for just over £307,000. It had its own garden, private pool and an outdoor kitchen.

Hazel was clearly not taken with the home, and described it as "just another house on a housing estate". Many of those watching at home were equally unimpressed.

Taking to Twitter, Beckie Miller said: "This isn't grabbing me at all". Kelly Swann said: "The pool needs a good clean!" while Kath said: "No way would I be parting with £300k for that".

However, others were more keen on the property. Tom said: "It looks like the front of a ship. I love it", while Barbara said: "Yes, this would be the one for me".

A Place in the Sun airs weekdays at 3pm on Channel 4 and All 4

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