annedwithane

We have fallen in love with a house that is slightly too small for us, which means we would have to install a temporary structure outside in the garden to use as our office (a permanent structure is out of the question as we're unlikely to get permission). Max space available is only 3 x 3 metres but we reckon we could work with that. However we are struggling to find suppliers of suitable structures in our area.

We're actually living near Xativa (50km south of Valencia) at the moment and looking around the Jalon Valley, so any suppliers between Valencia and Alicante would be of interest to us, as we'd really like to see some assembled structures before we decide. We're looking at modular structures similar to garden sheds but ideally something more substantial and with double glazed window/door as it is to be used as an office and we'll be working in it several hours every day.

Thanks a lot for any suggestions.

Mitzyboy

N332 towards El Verger on the right about 3 kms outise Oliva

Or

Heading on N332 towards Gandia from Oliva keep going until you get to the roundabout where you turn right to Carrefour and theres a place on that roundabout, opposite the car showrooms

Mitzyboy

Or even Leroy Merlin Gandia , I seem to remember they had some small garden houses

valenciatim

As it is to be used as an office, it is likely to need the same permissions as a permanent structure anyway. You will need to check with the town hall before you do it, otherwise you will risk being fined.

annedwithane

Wow! Thanks for the super quick replies. Will look into this.

whitelinen

It appears that you have not yet bought the house so would it not be better to look around to find a larger house? it is a buyers market so you should be spoilt for choice.

Working several hours in what to me is a very small space/shed 10ft x 10ft
in that area of Spain with its hot summers and cold winter may not be ideal.

spain

you could try Leroy merlin in Gandia, also there is Ardy's on the poligon

mind you like whitelinen says, I wouldnt fancy being sat in a shed in 40 degree heat

have you been to Massanasa ? there is a big selection of places there you might get something

annedwithane

Thanks whitelinen and spain - appreciate your comments that it might not be the best solution, but we've looked at so many houses, mostly bigger ones, and this is the first one we've fallen in love with - typical! Anyway, before we write off the idea we'd just like to look whether this is a feasible option.

We hadn't heard of Massanasa but I've done a quick Google search and see there's a Leroy Merlin tehre - anyone know how it compares in size to the one in Gandia? Is it a big shopping area?

Thanks again for all the very helpful replies - this is a great forum!

spain

Massanassa has lots of shops cant remember if the Leroy merlin is any bigger but least you could check out the one in Gandia first perhaps

its like a big trading estate with electrical places, toys r us, corte ingles and lots of others mediamrkt is particulary good

spain

for shoping youve also got Bonaire http://www.bonaire.es/directorio/directorio.asp

and La Vital in Gandia to if you havent already been

snikpoh

The rules are that if it is a temporary structure - no permit needed. To be defined as temporary, anything build on top of the ground and in wood classifies. A shed is fine I'm told.

I have seen locals building structures simply laying concrete blocks on top of each other with no mortar and no concrete but I think that's pushing it too far

valenciatim

Up here, they changed the rules to stop all the "Log Cabins" being built and declared that if it needed a concrete base, it is a permanent building!

spain

yes think they stopped that all over...too many people trying to flout the law....always best to check with the local town hall...they are quite helpful in Xativa although very busy when we went there and permissions took a long time to be approved