This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom penthouse is located in a gated community in La Quinta, Málaga, on the top floor with views over the lake and the frontline golf course. The property has a living area of 124 square metres, was built in 1990 and has recently been renovated and refurbished. The asking price is fixed at €545,000. The home is key-ready, east-facing, and includes air conditioning for both hot and cold use. Residents have access to a communal pool and a separate children's pool within the urbanisation.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse sits in a gated urbanisation on the eastern edge of Málaga, roughly 2.3 kilometres as the crow flies from Playa de la Misericordia and about 5 kilometres from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport. Marbella lies 10 kilometres straight-line to the south-west. The terrain towards the coast is flat, with a gradient of only 0.7 per cent.
The layout serves households needing three bedrooms and two full bathrooms within 124 square metres. The east-facing orientation places morning light on the main living spaces, while the top-floor position provides open views over the golf course, lake, mountains and countryside. Communal pools cover outdoor swimming without private maintenance.
This is not a new-build project. The property was completed in 1990 and has since undergone renovation and refurbishment, with the current condition reported as excellent. It is key-ready, meaning the buyer can take possession without waiting for construction. Renovation scope details should be confirmed with the seller.
The property does not include a private pool, private garden, or garage listed in the provided data. Parking arrangements within the gated community must be verified. The 1990 construction year means the building predates current energy-efficiency standards. The east orientation limits direct afternoon and evening sun on the terraces.
This property fits buyers who want a move-in-ready home near Málaga city rather than a new-build on the western Costa del Sol. Recognisable situations include: a household that needs three bedrooms for a permanent relocation and values school proximity, the region counts 80 primary and 59 secondary schools; a second-home buyer who wants low maintenance, since the communal pools and gated setting reduce upkeep compared with a detached villa; and golf-oriented buyers who place direct course views high on their list. It also suits buyers who prioritise airport access: at roughly 5 kilometres straight-line from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, weekend flights are practical in both directions. Train stations within 1.4 kilometres and 50 public transport stops support households where not every adult has a car. It fits less well for buyers seeking a private pool, a large private garden, or a brand-new building with modern energy performance, none of these are part of this offer. Buyers wanting a quiet, inland retreat may also find the urban eastern side of Málaga busier than villages further along the coast. The 1990 construction year and east orientation are factual constraints to weigh against the renovated interior and the location.
The interior has been recently renovated and refurbished, and the photographic material indicates the scope: modern bathrooms with marble wall finishes and wooden vanity units, a fitted kitchen with a marble splashback, and a living room opening onto a balcony with exterior views. Air conditioning provides both hot and cold climate control throughout the year. For a 1990 building, the distinction between original structure and renewed fit-out matters. The renovation appears to cover the wet rooms and kitchen, the areas that date fastest. Buyers should nevertheless verify the condition of elements that typically remain from the original construction: windows and glazing, electrical installation, plumbing risers, roof insulation (relevant for a top-floor unit under a potentially heated roof plane), and the building envelope's thermal performance. No energy performance data has been supplied, so buyers should request the available documentation. Practical follow-up questions include the age of the air conditioning units, the warranty terms on the renovation work, and the state of the community's shared elements, façade, pool installation and roof, since community maintenance decisions affect both monthly costs and future value. The condition is reported as excellent; verifying what that covers in writing is a reasonable step before purchase.
The asking price is a fixed €545,000 for this existing penthouse; it is not a from-price within a development. The price corresponds to 124 square metres of living area, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, recently renovated, with communal pool access. For context, new-build projects elsewhere on the coast start lower, for example Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, but those are different locations, typologies and delivery conditions. This property's valuation reflects its top-floor position, golf and lake views, and its position within the Málaga city housing market. Availability is immediate as the home is key-ready.
Daily life here centres on the rhythm of an established residential urbanisation on the outskirts of Málaga city. The penthouse occupies the top floor, which means no neighbours above and open sightlines over the golf course and lake. Mornings begin with eastern light across the living spaces; the communal pool area serves as the outdoor extension of the home during the warmer months, when sea temperatures support roughly five months of comfortable swimming. The surrounding area is urban rather than resort-like. Within a two-kilometre radius, the data records 49 restaurants, 81 pharmacies, 27 banks and 26 cafés, so daily errands, a pharmacy run, a coffee, banking, can be handled on foot or by a short drive. Sports facilities sit close by: a tennis school 0.3 kilometres away and two football pitches within 0.6 kilometres as the crow flies. Public transport covers the area with 8 lines and 50 stops, and three train stations lie between 1.2 and 1.4 kilometres away, which makes car-free living feasible in principle. The beach at Playa de la Misericordia is a flat 2.3-kilometre walk or cycle away, suitable for evening walks along the shoreline. With roughly 3,900 housing transactions per year in the wider area, the neighbourhood shows a normal, functioning property market rather than a transient tourist zone. Out of the summer season, the community retains its residential character.
The penthouse stands in an urban setting with a dense service network. Within two kilometres there are 49 restaurants, 26 cafés, 81 pharmacies, 27 banks and 9 dentists, which covers nearly all daily needs without leaving the neighbourhood. Healthcare is structured at scale: 17 health centres serve the wider area. Educational provision is substantial, with 80 primary schools and 59 secondary schools recorded in the region, making the location workable for families staying year-round. Sports options sit within walking distance, the tennis school at Cortijo Alto is 0.3 kilometres away as the crow flies, and two football pitches lie at 0.6 kilometres. The nearest beaches, Playa de la Misericordia and Playa de San Andrés, are both 2.3 kilometres straight-line from the property, reachable over flat terrain on foot or by bicycle, with actual road distances somewhat longer. Marbella lies 10 kilometres away as the crow flies, and Málaga city centre with its 579,076 inhabitants is the metropolitan anchor of the area. The immediate setting combines a residential gated community with golf-frontage greenery, while the surrounding districts carry the ordinary activity of a large city, buses, schools, commerce, rather than the quiet of a rural enclave.
The map shows the penthouse's position between the frontline golf course and Málaga's western beaches, with the airport barely 5 kilometres as the crow flies to the north-west. Distances shown are straight-line; road routes run somewhat longer. Train stations, schools and the beach cluster within a two-kilometre radius.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, this location represents the urban eastern gateway: close to Málaga airport (5 km straight-line), the city itself, and the coastal rail line, while Marbella and the western resort belt begin 10 kilometres to the south-west. Algeciras, at 58 kilometres, and Gibraltar beyond it define the far end of the region. The position trades the exclusivity of Marbella's hillside estates for metropolitan convenience, flat terrain and shorter transfer times, a different proposition from new-build developments in Estepona or Mijas.
Accessibility is one of this location's strongest factual assets. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies roughly 5 kilometres away as the crow flies, one of the shortest airport distances available on the Costa del Sol; Gibraltar Airport is the alternative at about 101 kilometres straight-line. Rail access is close: the stations Barbarela, El Torcal and Ciudad de la Justicia lie between 1.2 and 1.4 kilometres away, and the area is served by 8 public transport lines with 50 stops in total, so central Málaga is reachable without a car. By road, the flat terrain and the urban road network make driving straightforward. The beach is 2.3 kilometres straight-line (about 2.3 km as the crow flies; road routes run longer). Golf courses require a short drive: Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 6.0 kilometres, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 6.4 kilometres, and the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course at 8.6 kilometres straight-line. Two marinas, Marina Real Club Mediterráneo and IGY Málaga Marina, both sit 4.0 kilometres away. Electric-vehicle charging points start from 1.8 kilometres.
| 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 climate data points to a typical Mediterranean coastal regime: an average annual temperature of 18.8°C, monthly averages ranging from 12°C in the coolest months to 27°C in summer. The sea warms to at least 20°C for roughly five months per year, which defines the practical swimming season for the communal pools and nearby beaches. The elevation is 21 metres above sea level and the gradient towards the coast is 0.7 per cent, effectively flat, so walking and cycling to the beach involve no significant climbing. This low, level position distinguishes the location from hillside developments further west, where access often involves steep roads. Green surroundings are present in the form of the golf course and nearby forest areas listed among the setting features, while mountain views frame the horizon from the top floor. The regional context of 32 local public holidays per year reflects Andalusia's full festive calendar. For buyers used to northern European winters, the combination of mild temperatures and short, flat distances to the shore shapes most of the outdoor living pattern here.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within a short radius: Playa de la Misericordia and Playa de San Andrés at 2.3 kilometres straight-line, and Playa Sacaba at 3.2 kilometres. These are urban Málaga beaches backed by the city's western seafront, meaning chiringuitos, promenades and year-round life rather than seasonal resort strips. Golf is the property's most direct recreational link, with the course bordering the community and providing the frontline views. Three further clubs, Málaga Parador (6.0 km), Guadalhorce (6.4 km) and Miguel Ángel Jiménez (8.6 km), all straight-line, extend the options within a quarter-hour drive. Other recreation includes viewpoints such as Mirador Torre del Atabal (3.2 km) and Mirador de la Alcazaba (4.0 km), plus two marinas at 4.0 kilometres offering mooring and waterfront dining. Tourism infrastructure in the area is significant, 96 hotels with 12,814 beds, which supports restaurants and services year-round. Within the community itself, the communal pool and children's pool cover daily swimming for families.
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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Ref: VL860251
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Set against comparable offerings along the coast, this penthouse occupies a distinct market position. The comparable new-build projects in the data, Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000), all start at lower price points, but they are from-prices for new developments further from Málaga's metropolitan core. This property, at a fixed €545,000, is a completed, renovated home with 124 square metres of living space inside a gated golf-front community on the city's doorstep. That premium buys location rather than novelty. The roughly five-kilometre straight-line distance to Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is shorter than nearly any western Costa del Sol resort; Estepona, for instance, sits around an hour's drive from the airport. Train stations within 1.4 kilometres and 50 bus stops give the location a public-transport density that hillside developments in Marbella or Benahavís cannot match. Flat terrain and 2.3-kilometre beach access add practical daily value. Against Marbella, 10 kilometres away, the trade-off runs the other way: Marbella's premium districts carry higher price levels per square metre and an established international profile, whereas this eastern Málaga setting offers urban services, 17 health centres, 80 primary schools, 59 secondary schools in the region, and year-round city life. With roughly 3,916 housing transactions per year in the area, liquidity appears healthy for eventual resale. Buyers choosing this penthouse over a cheaper new-build inland or west are effectively choosing immediacy, views and connectivity over modern construction standards and deferred entry pricing.
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