A single-storey detached villa set on a plot of 10,599 m² roughly 4 km from the village of Colmenar, in the hills north of Málaga. The house offers 161 m² of living space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including an en-suite main bedroom. Built in 1999 and completed to key-ready standard, it includes a private pool, several terraces, mountain views reaching towards the sea, mains water and electricity, central heating and air conditioning. The asking price is fixed at €329,000. Colmenar's shops and everyday amenities are a few minutes away by car.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property stands in a rural position about 4 km from Colmenar, an inland village at 674 m elevation in the Montes de Málaga region. Straight-line distances include 20 km to the nearest Málaga beaches, 29 km to Málaga-Costa del Sol airport and 17 km to a hospital. Access is by a driveway that reinforces the sense of privacy, and a car is practical for most daily trips.
The house is arranged entirely on one level, with an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area connecting directly to the terraces. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms suit a small household or guests, while the pool, covered terrace and gardens support outdoor living across the seasons. Central heating, air conditioning and a fireplace give year-round climate control.
This is an existing home, completed in 1999 and currently key-ready. The property is fully registered and available for immediate occupancy. No construction phases or delivery dates apply; the buyer purchases a finished house in good condition, sold fully furnished with a fitted kitchen included.
The property does not offer seafront proximity, with beaches 20 km away as the crow flies. It has no sea view in the direct sense, only distant visibility towards the coast. Public transport access at the house itself is absent, so a car is needed for most errands. The plot is largely natural land rather than formal landscaped gardens, and no urban facilities exist within walking distance of the gate.
This property fits a buyer seeking space, privacy and a rural setting without giving up modern services. It suits several recognisable situations. A household planning permanent residence in Andalusia will value the mains utilities, central heating, air conditioning and single-level layout. A buyer wanting a low-maintenance country retreat benefits from the manageable house size, the furnished condition and the straightforward drive to Colmenar for shopping. Someone relocating from the coast who finds prices or density unattractive may find that inland Colmenar offers a larger plot and detached living at a comparable price to a coastal apartment. The house also works for a buyer with visiting family or guests, thanks to three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is less suited to buyers who want to walk to the beach, live within a gated community, or rely entirely on public transport. The nearest beaches are 20 km away as the crow flies, and while the Colmenar area is served by twelve public transport lines with 21 stops, the property itself is 4 km from the village, so a car is part of daily life. Buyers intending to keep horses, grow produce or simply enjoy undeveloped land will find the plot size generous for this price bracket.
Built in 1999 and described as in good condition, the house is a traditional Andalusian country villa with practical rather than luxurious finishes. The layout is entirely on one level, which simplifies maintenance and accessibility. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area is fitted with a complete kitchen, and the property is sold fully furnished, allowing immediate use without further investment in appliances or furniture. Climate systems are a strong point for a rural property of this age: central heating covers winter, complemented by a fireplace, while air conditioning manages summer temperatures at this inland altitude, where summer averages reach 24°C but winter nights fall to around 8°C. WiFi is installed, supporting remote work. Services run on mains electricity and drinkable mains water, a meaningful distinction from many fincas that depend on wells and water deliveries. Outside, several terraces include a covered area and a pergola over the dining space, extending usable hours through midday heat and shoulder seasons. The pool is private, set within a generous sun terrace. Storage is provided by tool sheds in the grounds, and parking is private, reached via the driveway. Buyers should note that a 1999 building will reflect the standards of its construction period; a technical survey is the standard step to assess insulation, wiring and pool installation condition before purchase.
The property is offered at a fixed asking price of €329,000. This is an existing, completed home rather than a new-build development, so there is no price list or unit variation: one house, one price. What the amount buys is substantial land, a 10,599 m² plot, together with 161 m² of living space, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private pool and full furnishings including a fitted kitchen. Comparable new-build coastal apartments in the region start between €205,000 and €270,000, typically with far less space and no private land. Availability is immediate, as the house is key-ready and fully registered.
Daily life here revolves around the outdoor space. The swimming pool sits at the centre of the grounds, surrounded by a sun terrace and several seating areas, including a covered terrace and a pergola-shaded dining spot. Mornings can begin on the patio with mountain views; the elevated position at 674 m means the panorama stretches across countryside and, on clear days, towards the distant sea. Indoors, the single-level layout keeps circulation simple: the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area acts as the social heart, with archways and direct openings onto the terraces. The main bedroom has its own bathroom, and two further bedrooms share the second one. Practically, the house runs on mains water and electricity, which reduces the maintenance burden common to more remote rural properties. Tool and storage sheds within the grounds house garden equipment. Colmenar, a few minutes by car, covers daily needs: a supermarket, pharmacy, banks, cafés, bars and restaurants. Six restaurants and three cafés sit within 2 km of the village centre, and the wider area counts eight sports facilities. The climate supports outdoor use for most of the year, with average monthly temperatures ranging from 8°C in winter to 24°C in summer, although the swimming season, when water reaches 20°C or more, runs about four months. Winters are cooler than on the coast, which is typical of inland Andalusia at this altitude.
The surroundings are rural and quiet, defined by the Montes de Málaga landscape of hills and olive countryside. Colmenar village, 4 km away by road, provides the daily infrastructure: a supermarket at 266 m from the village centre, a pharmacy 129 m away, banks, cafés and restaurants. Within 2 km of the village, counts include six restaurants, three cafés, two banks, one pharmacy and a dentist, enough for routine needs without driving into Málaga. For larger services, the regional hospital lies 17 km away as the crow flies. The area registers twelve public transport lines and 21 stops serving the wider municipality, useful for occasional trips, though the house itself requires a car for nearly every errand. An electric vehicle charging point, IONITY Casabermeja, sits 8.3 km away, relevant for EV owners. The setting is noticeably quieter than the coast: no tourist crowds, and the daily rhythm follows village life, with 32 local public holidays a year marking the traditional calendar of inland Andalusian towns. Mornings and evenings outdoors are comfortable for much of the year; summer afternoons favour shade under the pergola, and winter evenings suit the fireplace.
The map shows the property's rural position north-east of Málaga, with Colmenar village 4 km to the south, the A-45 corridor connecting towards the coast visible in the distance, and Málaga city and its bay roughly 20 km south. The mountainous Montes de Málaga terrain explains both the views and the winding access roads.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Colmenar occupies the transitional zone between the Montes de Málaga natural park and the Axarquía region, roughly half an hour north of Málaga city. The position is inland but not remote: the Costa del Sol capital, its airport and its beaches sit within a 20–30 km radius as the crow flies. This places the property in a different market segment from coastal Mijas, Estepona or Torre del Mar, detached villas on large plots rather than apartment developments, while keeping city and coast access realistic for day trips.
Straight-line distances frame the position clearly. Málaga's beaches, Playa de Pedregalejo, Playa de las Acacias and Playa de los Baños del Carmen, all lie 20 km away; road distances will be longer. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is 29 km as the crow flies, a manageable transfer for international arrivals, while Gibraltar airport sits 123 km away and Alicante 366 km. Golfers face a drive: Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 28 km, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 30 km and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 33 km. Healthcare access splits into two tiers: pharmacy and GP-level services in Colmenar itself, with the hospital 17 km distant. Daily shopping is the strongest point, supermarket 266 m and pharmacy 129 m from the village centre, a few minutes by car from the gate. A car is described as convenient but not strictly necessary for everything; in practice, living 4 km outside the village, most residents drive. No rail station is listed nearby, so Málaga city visits run by road.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 29 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 123 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
At 674 m above sea level, the property sits well above coastal temperature bands. The average annual temperature is 15.7°C, with monthly averages spanning 8°C to 24°C. Practically, this means winters are genuinely cool, frost is possible on clear nights, while summers stay warm but less extreme than the Málaga coastline, and the elevated position often brings evening relief after hot days. The swimming season, defined by water at 20°C or above, lasts roughly four months, shorter than the coast, though the pool itself is private and unheated, so use follows the weather. Rainfall follows the Mediterranean pattern, concentrated between autumn and spring, when the surrounding hills turn green. The natural setting is the principal asset: uninterrupted mountain views, open countryside on all sides and no immediate neighbours, giving the plot its privacy. For residents, the climate supports outdoor living for perhaps eight to nine months of the year, with the fireplace and central heating covering the remainder.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Coastal trips are feasible but deliberate: three Málaga beaches lie 20 km away as the crow flies, roughly a 30-minute drive by road. Pedregalejo and Baños del Carmen are traditional chiringuito beaches on Málaga's eastern side, more local in character than the resort strips further west. Golf requires a similar commitment, with three courses between 28 and 33 km distant, all clustered around Málaga and the Guadalhorce valley. Recreation closer to home is land-based: eight sports facilities serve the wider area, and the terrain itself invites walking and cycling directly from the property. The pool and terraces function as the primary leisure space, no driving, no crowds, open from breakfast to sunset. For owners who swim daily in summer and visit the coast occasionally, the balance works; for those who want beach life every day, the distance is a genuine consideration.
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Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7.7°C | 75 mm |
| February | 8.1°C | 78 mm |
| March | 10.7°C | 80 mm |
| April | 12.9°C | 62 mm |
| May | 15.3°C | 53 mm |
| June | 20.1°C | 18 mm |
| July | 24.2°C | 1 mm |
| August | 24.5°C | 2 mm |
| September | 20.5°C | 19 mm |
| October | 15.9°C | 58 mm |
| November | 11.3°C | 95 mm |
| December | 8.3°C | 76 mm |
Ref: VL249290
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Set against current Costa del Sol offerings, this villa occupies a different category from the comparable new-build projects. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €269,000, all coastal or near-coastal apartment developments. At €329,000 fixed, the Colmenar property costs €60,000–€124,000 more than those entry prices, but delivers something those projects cannot: a fully detached house, a private pool without community rules, a 10,599 m² plot and complete privacy. The trade-off is geographic. Torre del Mar, Mijas and Estepona buyers walk or drive minutes to the beach; here the nearest sand is 20 km as the crow flies, and golf 28–33 km. The inland position also changes the climate, cooler winters around 8°C average, warmer relief on summer evenings, and a swimming season of about four months rather than the six-plus common on the shore. Colmenar itself is a working Andalusian village rather than a resort, which reflects in the price per square metre of land: few coastal developments offer any private ground at all, let alone a hectare. For buyers weighing the decision, the comparison is essentially coastal convenience against space and autonomy. Daily amenities remain close, supermarket and pharmacy a few minutes' drive in the village, hospital 17 km away, airport 29 km, so the property is not isolated, simply positioned on the rural side of the region's offer. Málaga city remains within realistic reach for work, culture and flights, which distinguishes Colmenar from more remote inland areas such as the Alpujarras or inland Cádiz, where airport access typically exceeds an hour.
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