This duplex penthouse forms part of the Four Seasons development within the Los Flamingos and Villa Padierna Golf Resort area, between Estepona and Marbella on the Costa del Sol. The property offers 203 m² of living space arranged over two levels, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a separate guest toilet. Completed in 2003 and delivered key-ready, it carries a fixed asking price of €997,500. Features include air conditioning, underfloor heating in the bathrooms, a fireplace, underground parking, a storage room and terraces with views over the Mediterranean and the Alferini golf course.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse sits inside a gated resort environment centred on golf courses and the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel & Spa. The setting is residential and quiet, with 24-hour security at both resort and community level. Everyday amenities are concentrated in nearby towns; a car is the practical means of reaching shops, beaches and services from this hillside position.
The layout serves year-round and seasonal use: an entry level with lounge, dining area, eat-in kitchen and guest bedroom, and an upper level with a master suite and a further bedroom, each with its own bathroom and terrace. Two communal swimming pools, one heated, and tropical gardens cover outdoor leisure needs within the complex.
This is an existing home completed in 2003, not a new-build development. It is offered key-ready, meaning the buyer can proceed directly to completion and occupation. Documentation, community rules and the physical condition of a twenty-year-old property should be verified through the standard due diligence process.
The property does not include a private pool, private garden or private parking garage beyond its assigned underground space and storage room. There is no lift access mentioned to the upper level within the duplex, and no plot ownership; outdoor space consists of terraces only. Community fees apply for shared facilities and security.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a low-maintenance second home in a secure resort setting gains gated access, 24-hour security and communal pools without the upkeep of a private villa. Golf players who want course views and resort infrastructure within reach will find the Alferini course visible from the upper terrace. Families with older children or regular guests benefit from the three en-suite bedrooms, which allow privacy for visitors. Buyers planning semi-permanent relocation will note the year-round climate controls, the fireplace and the proximity of an international hotel with spa facilities. The property is less obvious for buyers who want to walk to the beach, shops and restaurants: the resort setting trades pedestrian convenience for quiet, views and security. It also does not suit those seeking a private garden or private pool, since outdoor space is communal by design. Investors should evaluate returns against the resale market of established resort communities rather than new-build price lists. Finally, buyers who prefer a modern new-build finish should factor in that construction dates from 2003; an inspection will clarify the current condition of installations such as the air conditioning and underfloor heating systems.
The home was completed in 2003, which places it in the era of solid Andalusian resort construction: a fireplace in the living area, a fully fitted eat-in kitchen and tiled bathrooms with underfloor heating, a feature that remains relatively uncommon in resale stock of this age. Air conditioning is installed throughout. The two-level arrangement is a genuine duplex rather than a converted attic: the entry level holds the lounge and dining area, kitchen, guest bedroom and a separate toilet, while the upper floor contains the master suite and second bedroom, each with a bathroom. Terraces are attached to both levels and to both upper bedrooms, giving each main room an outdoor extension. The master terrace faces the Mediterranean; the second bedroom terrace looks over the golf course and mountains. The community provides two large swimming pools, of which one is heated, set in tropical gardens maintained by the community. Underground parking protects the car from summer heat, and the accompanying storage room covers luggage, golf equipment and seasonal items. As with any twenty-year-old property, the technical installations deserve attention during purchase: the condition of the air conditioning units, the boiler, the underfloor heating circuits and window seals should be verified. The overall finish level reflects an established resort standard rather than a contemporary new-build specification.
The asking price is fixed at €997,500 for the complete property: 203 m² of living space, three bedrooms, three bathrooms plus a guest toilet, underground parking and a storage room. This is a resale property, so there is no price list or unit variation; the price applies to this specific penthouse. As a rough indication, the asking figure equates to approximately €4,900 per square metre of living area, excluding terraces. Availability is immediate in the sense that the home is key-ready; the actual transfer date depends on the purchase process and notary scheduling. Buyers should additionally budget for purchase costs, community fees and annual property taxes.
Daily life here follows the rhythm of a resort community. Mornings can begin on the entry-level terrace, which opens from the lounge and dining area, with the pool area and gardens a short walk below. The upper level functions as a private sleeping wing: the master suite opens onto a terrace with sea views, while the second bedroom looks across the Alferini golf course towards the mountains. Because each bedroom has its own bathroom, the layout works equally well for a family, for visiting guests, or for buyers who let the property part of the year and value en-suite separation. The duplex structure creates a clear division between daytime and night-time zones, with the internal staircase as the boundary. Practical storage is provided by an internal storage room on the entry level and a further storage space in the underground parking area. The fireplace and underfloor bathroom heating point towards off-season use, indicating that the property is equipped for winter residence rather than summer visits alone. Within Four Seasons, residents have dedicated concierge and security staff, which shapes the atmosphere: quiet weekdays, seasonal activity in the pools and gardens during holiday periods, and a generally residential tone outside July and August. The wider resort offers hotel spa facilities and golf within a short drive, while everyday shopping, schools and healthcare require travel to Benahavís, Estepona or Marbella.
The immediate environment is a golf resort landscape: fairways, rolling hills and Mediterranean vegetation, with views extending to the sea from the upper level. The area around the coordinates registered for this location shows a dense amenity network typical of the wider Málaga region: within two kilometres there are restaurants, pharmacies, banks and cafés in large numbers, though from the resort itself these are reached by car. Sports facilities are well represented, with a sports hall, football pitch and tennis school within roughly half a kilometre to one kilometre of the registered area. Train stations appear at 0.7 to 1.1 kilometres straight-line distance in the source data, and public transport comprises four lines with 21 stops, indicating that the broader zone is served, though the resort community itself is car-oriented in practice. Elevation in the source area is low at 17 metres, with a flat 0.9% gradient to the nearest registered beach, Playa de San Andrés, at 1.8 kilometres as the crow flies. Buyers should note that the registered location data covers the wider district rather than the resort interior; actual distances from the penthouse to beaches and stations will be longer by road.
The map shows the penthouse within the Los Flamingos and Villa Padierna Golf Resort area on the Costa del Sol. Markers indicate nearby beaches, golf courses, marinas and transport connections, with distances measured in straight lines; road routes may be longer given the hillside terrain.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Los Flamingos occupies a hillside position between Estepona and Marbella on the western Costa del Sol, one of the most established resort corridors in southern Spain. The area is defined by golf courses, hotel infrastructure and residential communities with security services. Marbella and Puerto Banús lie to the east, Estepona to the west, and Benahavís with its restaurants inland. The position combines resort quiet with access to two of the coast's principal towns, and it falls within commuting range of Málaga airport for international travel.
According to the source data, the nearest beach is Playa de San Andrés at 1.8 kilometres straight-line, with Playa de la Misericordia at 2.1 kilometres and Playa Sacaba at 3.1 kilometres; road distances will be greater. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies approximately 6 kilometres as the crow flies from the registered area, a drive of roughly 34 minutes by car according to the source description. Gibraltar Airport is about 101 kilometres straight-line. Golf options include Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 6.2 kilometres straight-line, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 6.9 kilometres and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 8.9 kilometres, in addition to the courses within the Villa Padierna resort itself. Two marinas, IGY Málaga Marina and Marina Real Club Mediterráneo, sit at 3.4 and 3.5 kilometres. Electric-vehicle charging points are available from 2.0 kilometres. A car remains the practical means of transport for daily life; the resort is not designed around walking to shops or the beach.
| Beach Distance | 1.8 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 101 km |
| Barbarela | 0.7 km |
| El Torcal | 1 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The registered area records an average annual temperature of 18.8°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in winter to 27°C in summer. This pattern supports outdoor living for most of the year and makes the terraces usable from early spring to late autumn. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about five months, and the heated communal pool extends the season for residents who prefer warmer water. Rainfall in the region concentrates in the winter half-year, while summers are dry and sunny. Elevation at the registered location is 17 metres above sea level, and the gradient towards the beach is a flat 0.9%, indicating easy walking conditions in the wider district. The resort's hillside position, however, means local slopes around the community itself should be expected. The combination of mild winters and warm, dry summers is characteristic of the Costa del Sol and underpins its year-round residential appeal.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life is within short driving distance: Playa de San Andrés lies 1.8 kilometres as the crow flies, followed by Playa de la Misericordia at 2.1 kilometres and Playa Sacaba at 3.1 kilometres. All distances are straight-line, so the drive will be somewhat longer. For boating and waterfront recreation, two marinas are registered at 3.4 and 3.5 kilometres straight-line. Golf is the defining recreational asset of the location: the penthouse overlooks the Alferini course, and the wider area lists three additional courses within 9 kilometres straight-line. On-site, the community offers two swimming pools, one heated, and tropical gardens. Nearby sports infrastructure includes a sports hall and football pitch at 0.4 kilometres and a tennis school at 0.7 kilometres from the registered point. Hiking and nature are found in the hills behind the coast, visible from the upper terrace. The Villa Padierna Palace Hotel & Spa adds wellness facilities within the resort, available to residents and visitors.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| 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: VL996355
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this penthouse occupies a different segment from current new-build offerings. Comparable projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar advertise from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,500. Those figures are starting prices for smaller units in newly built complexes; this property is a resale duplex penthouse of 203 m² in an established resort, priced at €997,500 as a fixed asking figure. The comparison illustrates the price structure of the coast: eastern locations such as Torre del Mar and inland Mijas positions sit at the entry level, Estepona's new-build stock occupies a middle band, and gated golf resorts between Estepona and Marbella command the upper residential tier. What the buyer obtains here that new-build entry units typically do not offer is space, three en-suite bedrooms across two levels, plus resort infrastructure including the Villa Padierna hotel, golf courses and layered security. What new-build projects offer in return is contemporary specifications, developer payment terms and, in some cases, newer energy performance. Buyers weighing this property against a new-build alternative are effectively comparing established space and resort maturity against modern construction and lower entry pricing. Transaction volumes in the registered area run at approximately 800 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale market with regular liquidity. The location between Estepona and Marbella places the property within the western Costa del Sol's most recognised address zone, supported by international demand, hotel infrastructure and golf tourism throughout the year.
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