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Alison Norton had a dream to move to Spain, and she did it. Now she’s helping others pursue that same dream

NEW real estate agency Alison Norton Properties specialises in property relocation, with the business owner herself moving to Spain from Cape Town in South Africa.

"Moving my family to Spain has been an amazing and eye-opening journey for all of us, yet a worthwhile experience," she said.

"I would be delighted to share with you my successes, and some of the speed bumps that we encountered along the way, but more importantly to share what a wonderful life it truly is here in the Costa del Sol for you and your family.”

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Alison Norton has an excellent track record in listing and selling properties, but also in helping numerous families relocate and start their new lives on the Costa del Sol.

She goes above and beyond just the sale, helping with the Golden Visa, organising renovations and repairs, currency exchange, mortgage broking and even offering English-speaking tax advice.

Operating in brand new and modern offices in La Cala Hills, Alison Norton Properties is passionate about people finding their dream life on the Costa del Sol.

"I have worked really hard to build up a network of trusted business partners throughout my career in real estate so that I can offer my clients a total 360° turnkey solution when it comes to the buying and selling of property on the Costa del Sol," she said.

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We urgently require new properties on the Costa Del Sol due to client demand, specifically in the Estepona, Mijas, and Marbella areas.

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Free more information, contact Alison Norton Properties on +34 654 713 971 or email alison@an-properties.com

By Dilip Kuner

But the architect, who lived from 1852 to 1926, is also responsible for a host of other buildings scattered throughout the city.

Each is a wonderful example of the Catalan Modernisme style of architecture, distinctive for being colourful, eye-catching, and inspired in part by nature.

Some are well-known, including Casa Batllo and La Pedrera.

But also on the tourism map and fast gaining popularity, is the first house he ever built.

Casa Vicens was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2005, but has been open to the public for five years. Carefully restored, the house is close to its original state, providing visitors with a unique insight into the architect’s style.

Gaudi had been qualified only five years when he was hired in 1883 by tile manufacturer Manuel Vicens Montaner to design a summer house in the suberb of Gracia.

Gracia was swallowed up by the city long ago. Now, to any visitor happening upon Casa Vicens in its narrow street among offices and apartment blocks, it comes as a delightful surprise, as if a Moorish palace had arrived on a magic carpet. It is equally delightful and surprising inside where there are stucco walls symbolising reeds and ferns, murals of herons and cranes, and papier-mache cherries and leaves between the ceiling beams. Even the furniture was made to his own design. The influence of Andalucia is appa- rent in the Arabian smoking room: Gaudi has created a pastiche of the stalactite ceilings of the Alhambra in Granada – his version is made from moulded cardboard. With access limited to 500 people a day, it is best to visit the website (casavicens.org) and book a ticket in advance to avoid disappointment.