This detached villa stands on an 876 m² plot in Torremuelle, a quiet residential area of Benalmádena Costa, roughly 0.8 km as the crow flies from Playa Bonita. Built in 1970 and offering 325 m² across three floors, the property is sold in unfinished condition with a fixed asking price of €995,000, which places completion works in the hands of the buyer. The house has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a private pool, a garden, a covered garage for two cars, and partial sea views from its southeast-facing position. The commuter train station of Torremuelle is within 0.3 km straight-line distance.
Within the central Costa del Sol, Torremuelle occupies a specific niche: less touristic than Benalmádena's marina area and less urban than Fuengirola's centre, but better connected by rail than both, thanks to the Cercanías station within 300 metres of this villa. Comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast illustrate the price context. Aquamar in Torre del Mar, on the quieter eastern Axarquía coast, starts from €269,950; Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000; and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,950. These are apartment-based developments, whereas this property is a detached villa on its own plot with a private pool, a product type that new-build supply on the central Costa del Sol rarely offers below the million-euro mark. Buyers comparing this villa with those developments are effectively weighing land, privacy and completion freedom against new-build guarantees, modern energy performance and communal amenities. The local market context supports activity: roughly 2,070 housing transactions per year are recorded in the area, and the presence of 13 primary schools, 11 secondary schools and 2 health centres indicates a permanent, year-round population rather than a purely seasonal one. The villa's proximity to the British College adds an international-school dimension that few comparably priced coastal areas combine with train access to Málaga. Against inland alternatives, the 48-metre elevation and 0.8 km beach distance keep this firmly a coastal location, with the moderate 4.8% gradient as the main topographical consideration for daily walks to the shore.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Torremuelle is a residential urbanisation between Benalmádena Costa and Fuengirola, set on a gentle coastal slope at about 48 metres above sea level. The villa sits on a cul-de-sac, with Playa Bonita 0.8 km away as the crow flies and the Torremuelle train station 0.3 km from the door. Actual road distances are longer than these straight-line figures.
The house is arranged over three floors: a main floor with living room, open kitchen and one bedroom, a middle floor with three bedrooms and two bathrooms sharing a terrace, and a ground floor that is currently unfinished. Practical elements include fitted wardrobes, marble flooring, air conditioning, a private pool, a garden and covered parking for two cars.
This is not a new-build project but an existing villa, completed in 1970 and now key-ready in the sense that it is immediately transferable. Its condition is recorded as requiring renovation, with the ground floor left as an open, unfinished space under roof. Any completion or refurbishment works, timelines and budgets are the buyer's responsibility.
The property does not offer a finished, move-in-ready interior throughout: the ground floor is unfinished and the general condition is listed as requiring renovation. There is no indication of a fitted kitchen beyond the existing open-plan unit, and sea views are partial rather than panoramic. No community facilities such as a gym or communal pool are part of the offer.
This property fits buyers who deliberately choose a house they can shape themselves. The unfinished ground floor and the general renovation requirement mean the eventual layout, kitchen, bathrooms and finishes are largely determined by the future owner rather than by a developer. Households relocating to the coast may value the walking distance to the British College and the commuter train at 0.3 km, which connects to secondary schools and health centres further along the coast. Buyers seeking a turnkey holiday home with no works involved should look elsewhere: the house needs investment before it can be used at full capacity. Those with a medium-term perspective, for example a family planning a permanent move in stages or an owner wanting to complete the works to their own specification, will find the structure and plot dimensions, 325 m² built on 876 m² of land with a private pool, as the starting point. The four bedrooms spread over two floors also suit multigenerational arrangements or regular guests, since the main-floor bedroom with its own terrace can operate somewhat independently of the middle-floor bedrooms.
The existing finishing level reflects the property's 1970 origin combined with later updates. Marble flooring is present, together with fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, air conditioning and a fully fitted open-plan kitchen on the main floor. Photographs show a modern kitchen with a tiled splashback and a contemporary bathroom with walk-in shower, indicating that parts of the house have been renewed. The covered terraces on both living floors extend the usable area for most of the year, given the regional climate. The critical element for any buyer is the ground floor: an open-plan space under roof, structurally enclosed but without internal finishing, intended as a dining area opening onto the garden and pool. Because the house is sold in this state, the technical inspection should pay particular attention to the original 1970 building fabric, plumbing and electrical installations, and the condition of the pool installation. The covered garage with space for two cars is integrated into the main floor. Views are a mix: partial sea views from the upper parts of the house and mountain views towards the interior, a combination typical for this elevated stretch of the Benalmádena coast. In summary, the material quality is a patchwork of dated structure and renewed interiors, and the final standard will be set by the buyer's own completion works.
The villa is on the market with a fixed asking price of €995,000. This is an existing home from 1970, not a new-build development with a price list, so there is no range of unit types or from-prices; the price applies to this single property with its 325 m² of living space and 876 m² plot. Buyers should budget separately for the renovation works, in particular the completion of the ground floor. For context, new-build apartments in comparable coastal towns such as Torre del Mar, Mijas and Estepona are currently offered from roughly €205,000 to €322,000, which illustrates the different segment this detached villa with private pool and garden occupies.
Daily life at this address is shaped by its position on a quiet cul-de-sac in a residential urbanisation, combined with short distances to both the coast and rail transport. The morning sun falls on the southeast-facing plot, and the terraces connected to the living room and the three bedrooms on the middle floor receive light through the first part of the day. The gradient towards Playa Bonita, 0.8 km away in a straight line, is moderate at 4.8%, which in practice means a walkable but not entirely flat route back from the beach. The unfinished ground floor, with direct access to the garden and pool, is the most flexible part of the house: it can function as a dining room, a family room or additional accommodation once completed. Everyday errands are covered within a 2 km radius, which contains 27 restaurants, 5 cafés, 3 pharmacies, 2 banks and a school. The commuter train at Torremuelle station, 0.3 km away, runs along the coast towards Fuengirola and Málaga, so a car is useful but not strictly necessary for local trips. The neighbourhood sits within a tourism zone with 24 hotels and over 11,000 beds, meaning the immediate street remains residential while the wider coastal strip gets busier in summer. Outside the holiday season, the area returns to a quieter rhythm dominated by permanent residents and the international school community nearby.
Torremuelle occupies the coastal slope between Benalmádena Costa and the western edge towards Fuengirola. The immediate surroundings are residential, with the villa on a cul-de-sac that keeps through traffic away. Within 2 km there are 27 restaurants, 5 cafés, 3 pharmacies, 2 banks and a school, which covers daily needs without driving into the larger towns. Education is well represented in the wider area, with 13 primary schools and 11 secondary schools, and healthcare is available at 2 health centres nearby. The British College is within walking distance according to the property description. Public transport consists of 5 bus lines with around 50 stops in the area, supplemented by the Cercanías commuter train from Torremuelle station at 0.3 km straight-line distance, with further stations at Carvajal (2.4 km) and Benalmádena - Arroyo de la Miel (3.6 km). The local housing market records around 2,070 transactions per year, indicating an active but not overheated market. For daily shopping and services, Benalmádena town centre and Fuengirola are both short trips by car or train.
The map shows the villa's position in Torremuelle, on the coastal slope between Benalmádena Costa and Fuengirola. Note the short straight-line distances to the train station (0.3 km) and Playa Bonita (0.8 km); road routes are longer due to the terrain.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Torremuelle sits in the Benalmádena Costa belt, roughly midway between the town centres of Benalmádena and Fuengirola, about 12 km direct from Málaga airport. This position combines the residential calm of a hillside urbanisation with access to two full-service towns within ten minutes by car or train. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, the area is part of the densely developed central coastal strip west of Málaga, characterised by international residents, coastal trains and a year-round service economy rather than the seasonal feel of more eastern resorts.
The nearest beach, Playa Bonita, lies 0.8 km away as the crow flies, with a moderate 4.8% gradient between house and shore; the walking route is longer than the direct distance. Two further beaches, Playa de Arroyo Hondo (1.1 km) and Playa Las Viborillas (1.3 km), are close by in straight-line terms. Golf options range from the Benalmádena Pitch & Putt at 2.6 km to the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course (9.0 km) and Los Lagos (9.1 km). The marina of Fuengirola is 6.1 km away. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 12 km in a direct line, one of the shorter airport distances on the Costa del Sol, while Gibraltar is about 85 km. Sports facilities include Club Hockey Benalmádena (1.3 km), a racket club (3.3 km) and an ice rink (3.8 km). An electric-vehicle Supercharger in Fuengirola sits 2.3 km away, relevant for EV owners.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 12 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 85 km |
| Torremuelle | 0.3 km |
| Carvajal | 2.4 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for this location shows average monthly temperatures between 14°C and 26°C, with an annual average of 17.9°C, a moderate coastal regime without extreme heat or cold. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or more, lasts about four months, typically June through September. The villa stands at approximately 48 metres above sea level, low enough to keep walking distances manageable but high enough to open views over the coastline towards the sea and inland towards the mountains. The southeast orientation of the 876 m² plot means the terraces and pool area receive sun from the morning into the early afternoon, while the slope provides natural drainage and ventilation. The Mediterranean vegetation of the coastal hillside frames the residential streets, and the steeply rising terrain behind Torremuelle offers walking routes directly from the urbanisation.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within about 1.3 km of the villa: Playa Bonita (0.8 km), Playa de Arroyo Hondo (1.1 km) and Playa Las Viborillas (1.3 km), all measured in a straight line. These are the everyday beaches of the neighbourhood rather than large resort strands, in keeping with the residential character of Torremuelle. For sports, the racket club mentioned in the property description is a few minutes' walk away, Club Hockey Benalmádena is at 1.3 km and the municipal ice rink at 3.8 km. Golfers can use the Benalmádena Pitch & Putt (2.6 km) for short games or the full courses of Miguel Ángel Jiménez (9.0 km) and Los Lagos (9.1 km) in Torrequebrada's vicinity. The marina at Fuengirola, 6.1 km away, offers berths, boat trips and waterfront dining. Benalmádena's own marina and the Tivoli area lie a few kilometres east along the coast.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.3°C | 48 mm |
| February | 14.4°C | 49 mm |
| March | 15.7°C | 86 mm |
| April | 17.5°C | 49 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 14 mm |
| June | 22.6°C | 0 mm |
| July | 24.8°C | 0 mm |
| August | 25.8°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.5°C | 21 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 64 mm |
| November | 16.9°C | 106 mm |
| December | 14.8°C | 77 mm |
Moderate
Ref: VL455789
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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