This detached villa of 190 m² is situated in Casares Playa, on the western Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga. The property dates from 1970 and forms part of a low-rise Andalusian-style complex designed by architect Aubrey David, arranged around communal gardens and a large communal pool. The house contains three bedrooms and three bathrooms across a split-level layout, with a south orientation and sea views from the upper terraces. Playa de Casares lies approximately 620 metres away, and the nearest supermarket about 1.1 kilometres. The asking price is 680,000 euros and the property is available for immediate occupation.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Casares Playa sits on the coastal strip between Sabinillas and Estepona, roughly 13 metres above sea level on flat terrain. The villa lies within walking distance of Playa de Casares, with the A-7 coast road nearby for connections towards Marbella, Gibraltar and Estepona. Doña Julia golf course is under one kilometre away, and Puerto de la Duquesa marina approximately three kilometres east.
The property suits households seeking a detached house with character in a garden setting rather than an apartment. The split-level layout provides a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom, two upper bedrooms with en-suite facilities, and multiple terraces. A communal pool and gardens reduce private maintenance, while daily amenities, supermarket 1.1 km, pharmacy 1.6 km, are within a short drive or walk.
This is not a new-build development. The villa was completed in 1970 and has been occupied since; the kitchen has been refurbished at an unspecified date. Construction methods and insulation therefore correspond to the period of build, with later updates. The property is offered fully furnished and ready for immediate occupation, subject to the usual legal verification of the installation reports.
The villa does not have a private pool; swimming facilities are communal. There is no private garage listed; parking is on the urbanisation. The property is a 1970s build without stated energy label or modern efficiency certification. Floor areas and renovation dates are indicative and should be verified. EV charging is not available on site; the nearest public charger is approximately 8 km away.
This property fits a buyer seeking an established detached house with architectural character rather than a modern apartment. Recognisable situations include: a household relocating permanently that wants a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom plus two further en-suite bedrooms for family or guests; a retiree couple wanting low-maintenance surroundings where garden and pool upkeep are handled communally while retaining a private garden and terraces; or a second-home buyer who values walkable beach access and a quiet residential setting outside the resort cores. The layout with three full bathrooms also supports shared or rental use. The property is less suitable for buyers wanting a private pool, a modern energy-efficient build with current certification, private garaging, or on-site EV charging, none of these are present. Buyers intending intensive winter residence should note that a 1970 construction typically has thinner insulation than contemporary builds, and the air conditioning listed provides cooling; heating arrangements should be verified during viewing. The location works well for frequent travellers using Gibraltar airport, roughly 28 km away by straight line, and is workable for Málaga airport at approximately 72 km, a drive of about an hour via the A-7 and AP-7.
The villa is a 1970 design by Aubrey David, built in a traditional Andalusian style with split-level interiors, sloped ceilings, inglenooks and character features throughout. The living room has a high ceiling and a copper chimney fireplace; large patio doors connect the principal rooms to the terraces. The kitchen has been recently refurbished, according to the listing, though the exact date and appliance specification should be confirmed during a viewing. Internal finishes include fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and a small storage room on the ground floor. Technical installation details are not documented in the available data: no energy performance certificate figure is stated, and buyers should request the electrical installation certificate (boletín), any plumbing renovation records, and the age of the air conditioning units. The property benefits from a covered terrace, a private terrace, a solarium and a private garden area, with the communal pool centrally located in the complex gardens. As the house is sold furnished in keeping with its traditional character, buyers should assess which items are included in the sale and their condition. In summary, the construction quality is characteristic of its period, solid, characterful, with later partial modernisation, rather than contemporary new-build standards. A technical survey is advisable to establish the condition of roof, damp proofing and windows, particularly given the coastal exposure and the age of the building.
The villa is offered at 680,000 euros as a completed, furnished property. At 190 m² of built area with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, this corresponds to roughly 3,580 euros per m², which is above the regional comparables for new apartments (Aquamar in Torre del Mar from 269,950 euros; Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from 269,000 euros), reflecting the detached format, the plot and garden, and the location within an established low-rise urbanisation near the beach. As a resale property, the price is subject to negotiation. Additional purchase costs, transfer tax (ITP), notary, registry and legal fees, typically add 10 to 13 per cent for a second-hand property in Andalusia and should be budgeted separately.
Daily life at this villa revolves around the indoor-outdoor layout typical of its era and design. The ground floor contains a living room with a copper fireplace, a refurbished kitchen, a lounge area and a ground-floor bedroom with bathroom, with patio doors opening onto terraces and the private garden. The upper level holds two further bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom and balcony, oriented along the coast with views towards the Mediterranean and, on clear days, North Africa. The south orientation combined with the region's roughly 3,845 recorded sunshine hours per year means the terraces receive sun through most of the day, with the covered courtyard terrace offering shade options. The communal pool and gardens form the social centre of the low-rise complex, which was designed in a traditional Andalusian idiom with low building heights. The surrounding neighbourhood is residential and low-density, with 13 restaurants within a two-kilometre radius, a handful of cafés, a pharmacy and a dentist. Sabinillas, with its fuller range of shops and services, is about five minutes by car, while Estepona town centre is roughly ten minutes. A car is convenient but not strictly essential: the area is served by seven public transport lines with some 40 stops in the vicinity, and the beach is a walk of ten minutes or less. Out of season the urbanisation quietens considerably, as is typical of this stretch of coast, with the majority of activity shifting to Sabinillas and La Duquesa.
The immediate surroundings of Casares Playa are residential and low-rise, positioned on flat coastal terrain 13 metres above sea level. Daily provisions are available at the supermarket 1.1 km away, with a pharmacy 1.6 km from the property. Within a two-kilometre radius there are 13 restaurants, three cafés, a pharmacy and a dentist, which covers everyday needs without driving to town. For healthcare beyond routine matters, the nearest hospital is 4.0 km away. Families will find two primary schools and one secondary school in the wider area. The beach at Torre de la Sal is a short walk from the urbanisation, while Playa de Manilva lies 1.7 km along the coast and the beaches of La Duquesa roughly 3 km. Public transport is comparatively good for a coastal settlement: seven bus lines serve the corridor with around 40 stops, connecting Sabinillas, Estepona and the intermediate urbanisations, which reduces dependence on a car for local trips. The setting is quiet outside the summer months, and the pace of the neighbourhood is residential rather than touristic.
The map shows the villa's position within the Casares Playa urbanisation, set back a short distance from the coast road. Key reference points, Playa de Casares to the south, Doña Julia golf to the north, Sabinillas to the west and La Duquesa marina to the east, all fall within a five-kilometre radius, illustrating the compact scale of daily life here on the western Costa del Sol.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Casares Playa occupies the coastal strip of the Casares municipality, between Sabinillas (Manilva) to the west and Estepona to the east. It is one of the quieter residential zones of the western Costa del Sol, characterised by low-rise urbanisations rather than tower blocks. Estepona town centre is roughly ten minutes by car; Marbella and Puerto Banús about 30, 40 minutes; Gibraltar and its airport around 30 minutes southwest. The positioning places the property closer to the Sotogrande, Finca Cortesín golf corridor than to the Marbella core, which shapes both the character of the area and its property market.
Distances from the property, in straight-line terms: Playa de Casares 620 m; Playa de Manilva 1.7 km; La Duquesa beach 3.3 km; Doña Julia golf course 852 m; Finca Cortesín Golf Club 2.0 km; Estepona Golf 3.6 km. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina is 3.0 km away, with Puerto Estepona at 6.7 km. Gibraltar Airport is approximately 28 km by straight line, and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport approximately 72 km, roughly one hour by road via the AP-7. The main A-7 coast road is directly accessible from the urbanisation, providing straightforward routes towards Marbella, Estepona and Gibraltar. The nearest public EV charging point (Zunder/GALP, Estepona) is 7.9 km away, so electric-vehicle owners without home charging should factor this in. The sports centre Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas is 3.2 km from the property.
| Beach Distance | 3.3 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 28 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 72 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records approximately 3,845 sunshine hours per year historically, with an average annual temperature of 18.9 °C, figures consistent with the western Costa del Sol's mild winters and warm, dry summers. The sea temperature remains at or above 20 °C for roughly five months of the year, giving a swimming season from late spring into early autumn, extended in practice by the communal pool. The site sits at 13 metres above sea level with a gradient towards the beach of 0.4 per cent, effectively flat, which makes walking and cycling to the coast undemanding. The low elevation and south orientation of the terraces maximise sun exposure across the day, while the covered courtyard terrace offers shade during the hottest hours. The nearby foothills of the Sierra de Casares rise a short distance inland, contributing to the rural backdrop visible from parts of the urbanisation.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The nearest beach, Playa de Casares (Torre de la Sal), is 620 m from the villa, a walk of under ten minutes. Playa de Manilva follows at 1.7 km, and the beaches at La Duquesa at approximately 3.1, 3.3 km. La Duquesa is also home to the nearest marina, Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa (3.0 km), which concentrates a range of waterfront restaurants and chiringuitos. Golf is a defining feature of the immediate area: Doña Julia lies 852 m away, Finca Cortesín Golf Club, host course of professional tour events, at 2.0 km, the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 2.3 km and Estepona Golf at 3.6 km. For organised sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas is 3.2 km away. The nudist beach of Playa Costa Natura is 3.9 km west along the coast. Walking routes in the Sierra de Casares and the village of Casares itself, a white hilltown about fifteen minutes inland by car, provide inland recreation beyond the coastal strip.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Casares Playa occupies the coastal strip of the Casares municipality, between Sabinillas (Manilva) to the west and Estepona to the east. It is one of the quieter residential zones of the western Costa del Sol, characterised by low-rise urbanisations rather than tower blocks. Estepona town centre is roughly ten minutes by car; Marbella and Puerto Banús about 30, 40 minutes; Gibraltar and its airport around 30 minutes southwest. The positioning places the property closer to the Sotogrande, Finca Cortesín golf corridor than to the Marbella core, which shapes both the character of the area and its property market.
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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the western Costa del Sol, Casares Playa occupies a distinct niche between the high-density resort cores and the private-estate enclaves. Compared with Estepona's newer developments, such as Etherna Homes 2 (apartments from 269,000 euros), this villa offers a detached format, a private garden and a plot-based setting at roughly 3,580 euros per m², which is a different product category from the apartment comparables listed (Aquamar in Torre del Mar from 269,950 euros; Lantana Residencial in Mijas from 205,000 euros). What distinguishes the location is the combination of walkable beach access (620 m), proximity to the golf corridor around Doña Julia and Finca Cortesín, and the low-rise character of the Aubrey David urbanisation, which limits further densification. Against Sabinillas and Manilva, Casares Playa is quieter and more residential, with fewer services on the doorstep but a similar coastal climate profile. Against Sotogrande to the west, it is considerably more affordable while remaining within reach of the same marina and golf infrastructure. Trade-offs are part of the picture: the property is a 1970s build without a stated energy label, without a private pool and without private garaging, and the immediate area is quieter out of season. For buyers weighing character and space against modern certification and on-site amenities, the regional comparison comes down to this: newer apartment stock offers efficiency and services, while this type of established villa offers land, orientation and architectural identity within ten minutes of Estepona.
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