This two-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex penthouse is located in the La Quinta area of Málaga and is offered as a key-ready resale property with a fixed asking price of €529,000. Built in 1996 and recently refitted, the 118 m² home offers a south-west orientation with open golf, countryside and partial sea views. The layout spans two levels, with an open-plan living area and west-facing terrace on the entrance floor, two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs, and a private roof terrace with water and electricity connections. The property sits within a gated community with communal pools, gardens and covered parking.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property is positioned in an urbanisation close to golf facilities, shops, schools and forest areas, at an elevation of 21 metres above sea level. The terrain towards the coast is flat, with a gradient of approximately 0.7 per cent. Marbella lies 10 km away in a straight line and Málaga city 56 km, meaning daily amenities and regional connections are distributed between nearby local facilities and larger centres.
The home suits a household seeking two bedrooms across two levels, each with full bathrooms nearby. Functional features include a recently refitted kitchen with Bosch appliances, air conditioning for hot and cold use, a storage room under the staircase, a west-facing terrace of roughly 13 m², a private terrace off the main bedroom, and a roof terrace prepared with water and electric connections for outdoor use.
This is not a new-build development. The property was completed in 1996 and is available immediately as a key-ready resale home. The kitchen has been recently refitted and the current owners report consistent maintenance. The gated community has existed for decades, with established pools, gardens and covered parking arrangements throughout the development.
The property offers two bedrooms and 118 m² of living area, which limits capacity for larger households. There is no private pool; swimming facilities are communal, shared among four pools within the community. Parking is covered communal parking rather than a private garage. Built in 1996, the construction predates current new-build standards, and completion dates or renovations referenced are indicative.
Ref: VL121559
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a manageable two-bedroom home with outdoor space may find the two-level layout and three terraces proportionate to their needs, with the roof terrace offering room for entertaining without the upkeep of a private garden. A buyer relocating to the Málaga area year-round can rely on the established community, nearby shops, schools and the flat 2.3 km distance to the nearest beach, Playa de la Misericordia. An investor considering rental income can note the community's explicit permission for short-term rentals and tourist licences, combined with proximity to golf facilities and transport links. A second-home buyer who values afternoon and evening sun will find the south-west and west orientation relevant, as the main terraces receive light later in the day. The property is less suited to households needing three or more bedrooms, a private pool, or a private garage, since the home offers two bedrooms, communal pools and covered communal parking. Buyers preferring new construction should also note the 1996 build year, balanced against the recently refitted kitchen and reported maintenance standards.
The property was completed in 1996 and has been maintained by its current owners, with a recently refitted kitchen that includes high-end Bosch appliances. The open-plan ground floor combines kitchen, living and dining functions in one space, connected to the west-facing terrace. Interior climate is managed through air conditioning units providing both hot and cold functions, which covers heating and cooling needs across the seasons. The bathroom configuration places one on each level, reducing the practical limitations of a two-storey layout. The main bedroom includes a private terrace, and the roof terrace is prepared with water and electricity connections, which supports installation of outdoor kitchen facilities such as a sink, refrigerator or barbecue. Finishes throughout are reported to be in good condition following recent refurbishment work. As a 1996 construction, the building predates contemporary energy-performance standards applied to current new-build projects on the Costa del Sol, and buyers assessing long-term running costs may wish to review insulation, glazing and appliance efficiency during a viewing. The communal infrastructure is established: gated access, four pools, landscaped gardens and covered parking throughout the development, with additional guest parking. Overall, the finishing level reflects a maintained resale property with targeted recent upgrades rather than a full contemporary redevelopment.
The asking price is fixed at €529,000 for this existing duplex penthouse. This is not a price-list project with variable starting prices; the figure applies to the specific 118 m² home with its two bedrooms, two bathrooms, three terrace areas and position within the gated community. For context within the wider region, new-build comparables currently start from roughly €205,000 in Mijas, €269,950 in Torre del Mar and €321,000 in Estepona, though those figures concern different property types and locations. The community permits short-term rentals and tourist licences, which affects potential usage scenarios. Availability is immediate, as the property is key-ready.
Daily life in this duplex penthouse is organised across two levels, entered through a private front door rather than a shared entrance, which gives the home the character of a townhouse. The entrance floor contains an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area that flows onto a west-facing double-width terrace of approximately 13 m² with elevated views over golf course and countryside. A bathroom on this level serves the ground floor and is practical when returning from the communal pool or the beach. A small storage room under the staircase adds utility space. Upstairs are two full bedrooms and a shared bathroom. The main bedroom opens onto its own private terrace with sea and golf views. From this level, stairs lead to a large roof terrace equipped with water and electric connections, allowing space for patio furniture, a barbecue, a sink and an outdoor fridge, depending on intended use. On clear days the view extends towards the North African coast. The south-west and west orientation shapes the daily rhythm: afternoon and evening sun on the terraces, with morning light reaching the upper bedrooms. The community itself is gated and secure, with one of four communal pools a short walk from the property, and covered parking throughout the development plus guest spaces.
The surroundings combine residential calm with practical density. Within a 2 km radius, the area counts 49 restaurants, 26 cafés, 81 pharmacies, 27 banks and 9 dental practices, which covers routine daily needs without travelling to a larger centre. Healthcare access includes 17 health centres in the broader area, and education is served by 80 primary schools and 59 secondary schools, relevant for permanent residents. The nearest beach, Playa de la Misericordia, lies 2.3 km away in a straight line across flat terrain, with Playa de San Andrés also at 2.3 km and Playa Sacaba at 3.2 km. Golf facilities include Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 6.0 km, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 6.4 km and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 8.6 km, in addition to the golf setting directly around the community. Sports amenities nearby include a tennis school at 0.3 km and two football grounds within 0.6 km. Public transport consists of 8 lines with 50 stops, and three train stations, Barbarela at 1.2 km, El Torcal at 1.3 km and Ciudad de la Justicia at 1.4 km, provide rail connections, reducing dependence on a car for some journeys. Electric vehicle charging points are available within 1.8 to 4.4 km. The climate supports an annual average temperature of 18.8°C and a swimming season of approximately five months with water at or above 20°C.
The map shows the property's position in La Quinta relative to the Málaga coastline. Markers indicate the nearest beaches at 2.3 km, the airport at roughly 5 km, golf clubs, train stations within 1.4 km and Marbella 10 km to the west. All distances are straight-line measurements.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, this location sits on the Málaga side of the region rather than the Marbella-centred western corridor. Marbella, 10 km away in a straight line, is the nearest major town; Málaga city at 56 km and Algeciras at 58 km complete the regional triangle. The position combines a golf-oriented residential setting with unusually close airport access at approximately 5 km from Malaga-Costa del Sol. Annual housing transactions in the area number around 3,916, indicating an active resale market, while the provincial median income of €15,750 provides general economic context for the surrounding region.
Distances in this section are straight-line; actual road distances may be longer. The nearest beaches are 2.3 km away, reachable over flat terrain with a gradient of roughly 0.7 per cent. Marbella lies 10 km away in a straight line, offering a larger urban centre with roughly 148,000 inhabitants. Málaga city, at 56 km, and Algeciras, at 58 km, frame the wider regional options. Air travel is well served: Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 5 km away in a straight line, one of the shortest airport distances conceivable for a coastal property, while Gibraltar Airport is roughly 101 km distant. Rail access includes three stations within 1.4 km, and the area is covered by 8 public transport lines with 50 stops. By car, the coastal and inland road network connects the urbanisation to shops, schools and healthcare facilities, with 17 health centres in the surrounding area. Tourism infrastructure, 96 hotels and over 12,800 beds, reflects the area's visitor economy, which sustains year-round services outside the summer season.
| Beach Distance | 2.3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 5 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 101 km |
| Barbarela | 1.2 km |
| El Torcal | 1.3 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at 21 metres above sea level with essentially flat terrain towards the coast, meaning no significant walking or cycling climbs between the property and the sea. Monthly average temperatures range from 12°C in the coolest months to 27°C in summer, with an annual average of 18.8°C, a profile typical of the Málaga coastline, where winters remain mild enough for outdoor use of terraces. The swimming season lasts around five months, during which sea temperatures hold at 20°C or above. The south-west and west orientation of the penthouse places its main outdoor spaces in afternoon and evening sun, which pairs well with the regional climate: warm evenings extend outdoor use later into the day during summer, while the mild winter months keep the roof terrace usable for much of the year. The community's setting close to forest areas and overlooking golf course and countryside adds green surroundings to the coastal climate, and on clear days the views extend across the sea towards the North African coast.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Coastal recreation is anchored by three beaches within roughly 3 km: Playa de la Misericordia and Playa de San Andrés at 2.3 km each, and Playa Sacaba at 3.2 km, all measured in a straight line over flat ground. These are urban Málaga beaches with the services that accompany a residential coastal strip. Golf is the defining recreational feature of the immediate setting, with the property positioned frontline to a golf course and three further clubs, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 6.0 km, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 6.4 km and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 8.6 km, within easy driving distance. For other sports, a tennis school sits 0.3 km away and two football grounds within 0.6 km. Scenic viewpoints including Mirador Torre del Atabal at 3.2 km and Mirador de la Alcazaba at 4.0 km offer walking destinations with elevated perspectives. Two marinas, Marina Real Club Mediterráneo and IGY Málaga Marina, both at 4.0 km, provide berths and waterfront dining. Within the gated community, four communal pools and landscaped gardens supply daily leisure options close to the front door.
Source: OpenStreetMap
La Quinta is a desert resort city in Riverside County, California, United States. Located between Indian Wells and Indio, it is one of the nine cities of the Coachella Valley. The population was 37,558 at the 2020 census, up from 37,467 at the 2010 census.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 62 mm |
| February | 13.2°C | 56 mm |
| March | 14.9°C | 66 mm |
| April | 16.9°C | 41 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 23 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 4 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.7°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 25 mm |
| October | 19.9°C | 61 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 77 mm |
| December | 13.4°C | 88 mm |
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Placed against current new-build offerings on the Costa del Sol, this duplex penthouse occupies a distinct segment. Comparable new projects start from €205,000 at Lantana Residencial in Mijas, €269,950 at Aquamar in Torre del Mar and €321,000 at Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona. Those figures concern entry-level units in new developments, whereas the €529,000 asked here buys a completed, key-ready resale home of 118 m² with three terrace areas, a recently refitted Bosch kitchen and an established gated community. The trade-off is structural. A new-build buyer receives contemporary construction standards and developer warranties; a buyer here receives immediate availability, mature community infrastructure and a location whose practical attributes are already verifiable, flat 2.3 km access to the beach, rail stations within 1.4 km and Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport roughly 5 km away. The 1996 build year means the property predates current insulation and glazing norms, though hot and cold air conditioning covers climate control. Geographically, the position differs from the Estepona and Mijas comparables. Those lie in the western Costa del Sol's resort corridor; this property sits nearer Málaga city, with Marbella 10 km west and urban beaches of Málaga within 3 km. The setting is frontline golf rather than frontline beach, which shapes both the views and the daily environment. For rental-focused buyers, the community's explicit permission of short-term rentals and tourist licences is a concrete advantage, supported by the area's tourism infrastructure of 96 hotels and a five-month swimming season. For owner-occupiers, the deciding factors will be the two-bedroom scale, the communal rather than private pool, and the orientation of the terraces towards afternoon and evening sun.
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