This key-ready townhouse stands in the town centre of Alhaurín el Grande, an inland Andalusian town in the province of Málaga. The property offers 184 m² of living space across four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with a garage, off-road parking, three terraces and an enclosed patio garden. Built in 1996 and maintained continuously since, it combines double glazing, air conditioning throughout and a log-burning fireplace. The asking price is €395,000 as a fixed amount for the existing home. Daily amenities, including a supermarket and pharmacy, are within walking distance, while the coast and Málaga Airport lie roughly 11 and 17 km away as the crow flies.
Compared with the new-build alternatives currently marketed along the Costa del Sol, this property represents a different product category. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000, all entry prices for apartments in coastal or near-coastal developments. At €395,000 fixed, this townhouse costs more than those starting prices, but it delivers what those units typically do not: 184 m² across multiple floors, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two living rooms, abundant storage, a garage with off-road parking, and three terraces plus a patio garden. A comparable new-build townhouse of this size on the coast would generally sit well above this price level. The trade-off is location and age. The coastal developments place the beach within walking distance; here the nearest sand is 11 km away as the crow flies, and the house dates from 1996 rather than from the current construction cycle. Against that stand the advantages of an inland pueblo: a fully year-round town with schools, health facilities and 26 sports facilities, a walkable centre with the supermarket 386 metres away, lower everyday costs, and housing stock that has already absorbed its depreciation. Alhaurín el Grande's 312 annual transactions indicate a liquid local market. Within the wider region, the town is 23 km from Marbella and 25 km from Málaga city in a straight line, close enough for employment, shopping and cultural trips while remaining outside the coastal price band. For buyers weighing space, parking and year-round practicality against sea views and new-build finishes, this property and the coastal apartments represent two distinct answers, neither strictly better, but answering different requirements.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The house is situated in the urban core of Alhaurín el Grande, a town of some 27,500 inhabitants set inland at 238 metres above sea level. A supermarket sits 386 metres away and a pharmacy 145 metres, placing daily shopping within a short walk. The setting combines town, country and mountain-pueblo characteristics, with forest nearby and golf courses within 5 to 11 kilometres in a straight line.
Functionally, the property suits a household needing generous interior space: four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two living rooms, two dining areas, two fitted kitchens and a kitchenette serving the patio and its barbecue zone. Storage space is extensive for a townhouse. The lower floor can be closed off as an independent zone, and the top floor currently serves as a master suite with dressing room and terrace.
This is not a new-build project. The house was completed in 1996 and is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. The property has been maintained throughout its life, with attention to blinds, screens, awnings and high-quality double glazing. Dual hot-and-cold air conditioning runs throughout the house, supplemented by a log-burning fireplace in the living area.
The property is a townhouse rather than a detached villa, and it is nearly thirty years old rather than newly constructed. It does not offer a private swimming pool or sea views; views are of the mountains, countryside, courtyard and street. It is not located on the coast itself; the nearest beaches are around 11 km away in a straight line. Residents should expect an urban street setting rather than a secluded rural one.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A household that has outgrown an apartment, needing four bedrooms, two living rooms and genuine storage, will find the space distribution unusual for a townhouse of this type. Families with children benefit from seven primary schools and three secondary schools in the town, plus the walkable town centre. Buyers seeking a multigenerational or guest-friendly layout can use the independently closable lower floor as a separate zone, effectively operating part of the house as self-contained accommodation. Professional couples or home workers gain from the quiet interior created by the double and internal glazing, along with the garage and off-road parking for multiple vehicles. Buyers prioritising year-round living over holiday use are better served here than on the coast: the town functions fully in every season, with 26 sports facilities, a health centre and regular local life rather than a seasonal resort rhythm. It is less obviously suited to buyers whose primary requirement is a sea view, a private pool or front-line beach living, since the nearest beaches sit around 11 km away as the crow flies. Those wanting new construction with modern energy performance should also note the 1996 build date, despite the property's maintained condition and updated glazing and climate systems.
The house was completed in 1996 and has been maintained continuously since, according to the seller's documentation, with every detail addressed from blinds to screens to awnings. The most significant technical investment is the glazing: high-quality double glazing throughout, combined with internal glazing that allows zones to be closed off between floors as well as between rooms. This serves two functions, thermal insulation and acoustic separation. The insulation quality is such that street noise is largely eliminated indoors, and the lower floor can be heated or cooled, and used, independently of the rest of the house. Climate control is twofold: dual hot-and-cold air conditioning in every part of the property, plus a log-burning fireplace for the colder months. Given the area's average annual temperature of 17.9°C, with monthly averages ranging from 13°C in winter to 28°C in summer, this combination covers the full year's demands. Kitchens are fully fitted, with two complete kitchens, the second functioning mainly as a utility area, and a third kitchenette with sitting area supporting the patio and barbecue zone. Storage is described as abundant, which for a townhouse is a distinguishing practical feature. The property is described as being in excellent condition; as with any resale purchase of this age, an independent technical survey remains a standard step in the Spanish purchase process to verify structural condition, installations and any community obligations.
The asking price is a fixed €395,000 for the existing home; it is not a from-price, and there is no price list of units to choose from. What is bought is a single, completed property: 184 m² of living space, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a garage, off-road parking and three terraces. For context within the regional market, new-build apartments at comparable price points start from around €205,000 in Mijas and €269,000 in Estepona and Torre del Mar, though those are different product types without this house's space, parking and town-centre position. As an existing home built in 1996, purchase costs follow the standard Spanish resale regime rather than new-build VAT. Availability is immediate upon completion of the standard purchase process.
Daily life at this address is organised around the rhythm of a working Andalusian town rather than a resort. The supermarket lies roughly 386 metres from the door, the pharmacy 145 metres, and the town's restaurants, cafés, schools and health centre are all within easy reach on foot. That walkability is the defining feature of the location: a car is convenient for the coast and the airport but is not required for errands. The house itself supports several distinct living zones. The top floor works as a master suite with dressing room and terrace; the lower level, thanks to internal glazing that allows zones to be closed off between floors and rooms, can function as an independent space, relevant for households with guests, older children or a home-based profession. Outside, the three terraces and enclosed patio garden have been arranged with shade in mind, with awnings and planting adapted so the outdoor areas remain usable across the seasons. The patio's kitchenette and barbecue zone extend the practical living area outwards. Parking is solved on site, with an ample garage and off-road parking, an unusual feature for a central townhouse and a practical one for multi-car households. Evenings tend toward the street and terrace: the south-west orientation brings afternoon and evening sun, and the surrounding streets carry ordinary town noise, though the double and internal glazing markedly reduces it indoors. Weekend options include the municipal sports centre 1.1 km away, golf at Lauro Golf 5.4 km away, and walks toward the Sierra, with the Mirador de Sierra Gorda viewpoint 4.2 km from the house.
The immediate surroundings are urban and complete. Within two kilometres there are restaurants, cafés and eleven pharmacies, alongside the supermarket at 386 metres. The health centre and hospital are 8.9 km away in a straight line. Education is well covered locally: seven primary schools and three secondary schools serve the town, making daily school runs feasible on foot or by short car trips. The municipal sports centre, Ciudad Deportiva de Alhaurín el Grande, lies 1.1 km away, and the town counts 26 sports facilities in total. Public transport exists, eight lines and 55 stops, which supports car-free living for local trips, though a car remains convenient for the coast, the airport and the surrounding villages. The elevation of 238 metres and the proximity of forest and the Sierra give the area a green, mountain-pueblo character within an urban setting. For outdoor recreation, the Mirador de Sierra Gorda viewpoint is 4.2 km away. The nearest beach, Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal, is 11 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de los Boliches at 12 km, close enough for a spontaneous evening swim in the four-month season when sea temperatures exceed 20°C, yet far enough that the town keeps its inland character and generally lower cost of living.
The map shows the property within the town centre of Alhaurín el Grande, with Málaga Airport 17 km and the nearest beaches 11 km away in a straight line, actual road distances are longer. The surrounding markers indicate supermarkets, health facilities, golf courses and the coastal towns of the western Costa del Sol.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Alhaurín el Grande occupies a middle position on the Costa del Sol map: inland of Fuengirola and Mijas, west of Málaga city (25 km straight-line), and north-east of Marbella (23 km straight-line). This gives residents access to the coastal economy and leisure infrastructure while living at Spanish town prices and pace. The town's population of about 27,500 and its 312 annual housing transactions indicate an active but not overheated local market. It functions as a genuine working pueblo, agriculture, local commerce and an increasing share of international residents, rather than a resort, which distinguishes it from the coastal strip between Fuengirola and Estepona.
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) lies 17 km away in a straight line, the source description states roughly 25 minutes by car, though actual road distance is longer than the direct figure. Gibraltar's airport is 81 km away in a straight line as a secondary option. Beaches sit between 11 and 12 km as the crow flies: Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal and Playa de Torreblanca at 11 km, Playa de los Boliches at 12 km. Golfers have three courses within range, Lauro Golf at 5.4 km, Mijas Golf at 9.8 km and Campo Los Olivos at 10 km, all measured in a straight line. Daily needs barely require a car: the supermarket is 386 metres and the pharmacy 145 metres from the door. An electric-vehicle charging point is available 10 km away. Regional cities are within practical reach: Marbella at 23 km and Málaga city at 25 km straight-line, both roughly a 30-minute drive according to the source description, providing access to larger hospitals, shopping and cultural amenities.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 17 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 81 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Alhaurín el Grande sits at 238 metres above sea level on the inland side of the coastal range, which moderates summer heat slightly compared with the shoreline while keeping winters mild. Average monthly temperatures run from 13°C in the coldest months to 28°C in summer, with an annual average of 17.9°C. The swimming season at the nearby coast lasts about four months, when sea temperatures hold above 20°C. The municipality covers 73.1 km² and combines cultivated valley with mountain slopes; the house's orientation is south-west, giving the terraces afternoon and evening sun, favourable for outdoor dining in the warmer half of the year, while the awnings and shade-adapted planting extend usability of the patio through the height of summer. Views from the property take in the mountains, the countryside, the courtyard and the street, reflecting the position between urban centre and open landscape. Forest areas close by offer walking options, and the Mirador de Sierra Gorda viewpoint at 4.2 km provides a nearby destination for weekend walks.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coast is reachable but not on the doorstep: the closest beaches, Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal and Playa Torreblanca, are 11 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de los Boliches at 12 km. The four-month swimming season, with water above 20°C, runs roughly from June into early autumn. Golf is the strongest recreational asset in the immediate region: Lauro Golf lies 5.4 km away, with Mijas Golf at 9.8 km and Campo Los Olivos at 10 km, plus Campo Los Lagos at 10.7 km, four courses within a quarter-hour drive. In town, the Ciudad Deportiva municipal sports centre is 1.1 km from the house, and the municipality provides 26 sports facilities in total. Hiking and viewpoints are inland: Mirador de Sierra Gorda at 4.2 km, with forest access nearby. The town itself hosts 34 local public holidays per year, giving the calendar a steady rhythm of ferias and processions that mark local life across the seasons.
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Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Alhaurín el Grande is a town located in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6°C | 68 mm |
| February | 13.1°C | 71 mm |
| March | 15.0°C | 83 mm |
| April | 17.1°C | 56 mm |
| May | 20.5°C | 30 mm |
| June | 24.8°C | 2 mm |
| July | 27.7°C | 0 mm |
| August | 27.7°C | 1 mm |
| September | 24.3°C | 39 mm |
| October | 20.5°C | 80 mm |
| November | 15.6°C | 85 mm |
| December | 13.3°C | 91 mm |
Ref: VL375034
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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