2 Bed Penthouse in Atalaya

2-bedroom Penthouse in Atalaya · Sea view

This penthouse is situated in the Las Lomas del Conde Luque gated community in Atalaya, west of Estepona on the Costa del Sol. The 88 m² apartment, completed in 2006 and recently renovated throughout, offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms and an approximately 30 m² terrace with views over the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and La Concha mountain. East and south-east orientation places the main outdoor space in the morning sun. Community facilities include an outdoor pool, heated indoor pool, spa, gym and landscaped gardens. The property is offered fully furnished and is priced at €895,000.

€895,000
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
88 m²
Living Area
€895,000
Price
Key Ready
Build Status

Project Analysis

Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.

Location

Atalaya sits between Estepona and Benahavís, within reach of several golf courses including El Campanario (1.4 km) and El Paraíso (2.1 km). The nearest beaches, Playa Isdabe and Playa Atalaya, are roughly 0.5–0.6 km away. Málaga airport lies approximately 60 km to the east; Gibraltar airport is around 89 km west. Daily errands generally require a car.

Layout

The property functions as a turnkey two-bedroom residence with a fully renovated kitchen (Nobilia, Siemens appliances), underfloor heating in both bathrooms, individual climate control per room and new thermal-acoustic glazing. The ~30 m² terrace and communal pools, spa and gym support both permanent residence and seasonal use. Furnishings are included in the purchase.

Project Status

This is not a new-build project. The building dates from 2006 and the apartment has since undergone a complete renovation covering electrics, plumbing, air conditioning, windows, doors, ceilings and flooring. Delivery status is completed; no construction-phase risk applies. The indicated completion date is 2006, with the renovation recent.

Points of Attention

The property has two bedrooms and 88 m² of living space, which limits suitability for households requiring more rooms. There is no private pool; swimming facilities are communal. No private garden belongs to the unit. A car is necessary for most daily trips, as the nearest supermarket is approximately 11 km by the stated route data and public transport, while present, is limited.

Project Details

Project Name 2 Bed Penthouse in Atalaya
City Atalaya
Region Costa del Sol
Price €895,000
Living Area 88 m²
Avg. price per m² €10,170 / m²
Terrace 30 m²
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Parking Yes
Pool Yes
Garden Yes
Build Status key_ready
Completion Completed 2006
IBI/yr €397
Basura/yr €18
Published 2026-08-18

Ref: VL947764

Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía

Lifestyle & Surroundings

The property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a low-maintenance coastal residence with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and turnkey condition will find the renovation scope and included furnishings reduce the work required after purchase. Buyers planning seasonal use benefit from the communal facilities, heated indoor pool, spa, gym, that remain usable outside the four-month warm-water swimming season. Golf players value the concentration of courses: El Campanario at 1.4 km, El Paraíso at 2.1 km, plus La Quinta and the German Golf Academy driving range within the wider area. Purchasers prioritising views and orientation over interior floor area will note the 88 m² is modest relative to the price, offset by the terrace and the panorama. The property suits a household able to operate a car daily; it does not suit buyers dependent on public transport or walking-distance urban services, given the supermarket distance of approximately 11 km and hospital at 24 km. It is less appropriate for larger families needing three or more bedrooms or a private garden. Investors considering rental use should verify community rules on holiday letting independently, as this document does not confirm licence status.

Build Quality & Finishing

The renovation replaced the principal technical systems: new electrical installation throughout, new plumbing and sanitary installations, and a new energy-efficient air-conditioning system with individual climate control in every room. Windows were renewed with improved thermal and acoustic performance, and interior doors were replaced. Ceilings were redesigned with integrated indirect LED lighting, and wall finishes and decoration were renewed. The kitchen is a Nobilia unit with a Bora induction hob, Siemens appliances and a Neolith 'Taj Mahal' ceramic worktop, with integrated lighting and storage. Both bathrooms were redesigned with underfloor heating, walk-in showers, AXOR and Hansgrohe fittings in brushed bronze, Geberit sanitary ware and lit designer mirrors. Flooring is large-format porcelain (120 x 90 cm) across the apartment, with 60 x 60 cm premium flooring on the terrace. These are documented, verifiable specifications rather than generic claims; the buyer should confirm the exact condition and warranties during the technical due-diligence phase, including the age of the building envelope itself, which dates from 2006. Energy-efficiency labelling for the unit was not supplied in the source data. Overall, the specification level is consistent with the upper resale segment: branded sanitary and kitchen fittings, zoned climate control and thermal glazing are the measurable elements that distinguish this renovation from a cosmetic refurbishment.

Price & Context

Price & Availability

The asking price is €895,000 for a completed, fully renovated and furnished two-bedroom penthouse of 88 m² with an approximately 30 m² terrace. This equates to roughly €10,170 per m² of interior space, with the terrace and communal facilities additional. The price positions the property in the upper segment of the western Costa del Sol resale market, consistent with recent comprehensive renovation, gated-community amenities and panoramic views. Availability is immediate given the completed status. Comparable new-build projects in the wider region start from €205,000–€269,950, but differ in type, location and specification.

€895,000
Price
2
Bedrooms
88 m²
Living Area
2
Bathrooms
€397
IBI/yr
€18
Basura/yr

Context & Surroundings

Daily life at this property centres on the terrace and the communal grounds. The east and south-east orientation means the terrace receives morning and midday sun, with views stretching across the coastline towards Gibraltar and back to La Concha. The living area opens onto this outdoor space, so the boundary between inside and outside is practical rather than nominal. Within the community, residents use the outdoor pool, the heated indoor pool, the spa and the gym; these facilities extend usable leisure time beyond the summer months. The immediate area is a residential urbanisation between Estepona and the Benahavís road corridor: quiet, low-density and organised around golf courses and country clubs. El Campanario Golf Course lies 1.4 km away and El Paraíso Golf Club 2.1 km, making golf a routine activity rather than a day trip. Beaches at Isdabe and Atalaya are within walking distance at 0.5–0.6 km. Practical errands, supermarket, larger shops, hospital at approximately 24 km, require a car. The village-scale population of the immediate locality (around 258 registered inhabitants) means the area is quiet year-round, with services concentrated in Estepona, San Pedro de Alcántara and Marbella. Puerto Banús marina is roughly 5.9 km away for dining and mooring facilities. The rhythm of the area suits residents who value calm surroundings, golf and coastal access, and who accept that liveliness is something to drive to rather than live beside.

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Location: Atalaya

Living & Surroundings

The surrounding urbanisation provides a high density of amenities within a 2 km radius: 201 restaurants, 49 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 23 banks and 7 dentists, alongside 4 schools. Wider educational provision includes 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the area, with The International School of Estepona 1.5 km away. Healthcare is covered by 2 health centres locally, with the hospital approximately 24 km distant. Sports facilities include the RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 1.6 km and the community's own pool complex. Transport infrastructure consists of 7 public transport lines with 50 stops, though the dispersion of services means a car remains the practical mode for daily life. An electric-vehicle Supercharger is located in Estepona 4.4 km away, with a second in Marbella at 9 km, and the nearest standard EV charging point is 13 km. Tourism infrastructure in the area, 24 hotels with 6,897 beds, supports restaurant and service provision year-round without the immediate vicinity being hotel-dominated. The registered population of the locality itself is small, so the lived experience is residential calm with services reachable by short drives.

Map & Location

The map shows the property's position between Estepona and Marbella, with the golf courses of El Campanario and El Paraíso immediately surrounding, the beaches of Isdabe and Atalaya on the coastal edge, and Puerto Banús a short distance east along the A-7 corridor towards Málaga airport.

Outdoor pool area with wooden deck, surrounded by shrubs and trees, clear blue sky.

Approximate area · exact address shared on request

Location in the Region

Atalaya occupies the coastal strip between Estepona to the west and San Pedro de Alcántara/Marbella to the east, with Benahavís inland. This places the property west of the Marbella price peak but within its service radius: Puerto Banús at 5.9 km, Marbella centre roughly 15 minutes further. Estepona town centre lies about 10 km west. The position combines golf-course density comparable to Nueva Andalucía with lower building intensity, at a distance from both the A-7 congestion of Marbella and the quieter, less-serviced far-west coast towards Manilva.

Accessibility & Amenities

Beaches: Playa Isdabe 0.5 km and Playa Atalaya 0.6 km, with Salduna at 0.7 km. Golf: El Campanario 1.4 km, El Paraíso Golf Club 2.1 km and its clubhouse 2.3 km; La Quinta Golf approximately 47 km by the stated route data, with La Zagaleta Country Club 45 km. Marinas: Puerto Deportivo José Banús 5.9 km. Airports: Málaga-Costa del Sol approximately 60 km straight-line and Gibraltar approximately 89 km straight-line, Alicante-Elche far outside practical range at 427 km. Daily services: pharmacy 6.2 km, supermarket 11 km, hospital 24 km. Driving times to Málaga airport typically run 50–70 minutes depending on traffic on the A-7/AP-7 corridor. Gibraltar airport offers an alternative for UK-linked travel at roughly an hour's drive.

Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) 60 km
Gibraltar (GIB) 89 km

Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps

Outdoor sign featuring a historical figure with text and a scenic background.

Nature & Climate

Informational sign about Parque de Antonete Galvez, featuring a portrait and text in Spanish.

The location records approximately 3,822 sunshine hours per year and a mean annual temperature of 16.5 °C, with sea temperatures at or above 20 °C for roughly four months, defining the comfortable swimming season from late spring to early autumn. The elevated position at approximately 652 m above sea level, reflecting the terrain rising from the coast towards the Sierra de las Nieves foothills, contributes to the panoramic sightlines towards Gibraltar and La Concha. Slope is a practical factor: access roads in the area climb from the coastal strip, so some walks involve gradient. Winters are mild by northern European standards, and the heated indoor pool extends swimming beyond the natural season. The orientation of the terrace (east/south-east) favours morning and midday sun with afternoon shade, relevant for outdoor use in peak summer months.

4 Swim Season Months
16.5°C Avg. Annual Temperature
652m Elevation

Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)

Beaches & Recreation

The nearest beaches, Playa Isdabe (0.5 km), Playa Atalaya (0.6 km) and Salduna (0.7 km), provide coastal access within a short drive or a longer walk depending on the exact route and gradient. Blue Flag status of individual beaches should be verified with current municipal listings, as designations change annually. Golf is the dominant recreation in the immediate area: El Campanario at 1.4 km, El Paraíso at 2.1 km, with further courses including La Quinta and a driving range at the German Golf Academy within reach. Racquet sports are served by the RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 1.6 km. Water-based recreation is available at Puerto Deportivo José Banús, 5.9 km away, which also functions as a dining and strolling destination. Hiking in the Sierra Blanca and La Concha area is accessible inland via Benahavís.

Beaches

  • Playa Isdabe 0.5 km
  • Playa Atalaya 0.6 km
  • Salduna 0.7 km
  • Playa del Saladillo 2.7 km
  • Playa de San Pedro 2.9 km
  • Playa del Sol Villacana 3.3 km

Golf

  • El Campanario Golf Course 1.4 km
  • El Paraíso Golf Club 2.1 km
  • El Paraiso Golf Clubhouse 2.3 km
  • Tramores Golf 3.2 km

Source: OpenStreetMap

Tower with scenic lake and forest view, featuring a clock and ornate design.

Area Guide: Atalaya

Key Facts

Climate

Month Avg. Temperature Rainfall
January 8.4°C 50 mm
February 9.9°C 41 mm
March 11.1°C 119 mm
April 13.7°C 55 mm
May 17.8°C 33 mm
June 22.4°C 13 mm
July 26.4°C 2 mm
August 26.5°C 5 mm
September 21.7°C 20 mm
October 17.9°C 52 mm
November 12.1°C 71 mm
December 9.7°C 64 mm

Nearby Amenities

201 Restaurants
4 Schools
28 Pharmacies
23 Banks
49 Cafés
7 Dentists

Elevation & Terrain

652m Elevation

Nearby Highlights

Sports Centres

Golf Courses

Beaches

EV Charging

Marinas

International Schools

Transport & Access

60 km Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP)
89 km Gibraltar (GIB)
427 km Alicante-Elche (ALC)

Summary

  • Renovated two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse of 88 m² with ~30 m² terrace in the gated Las Lomas del Conde Luque community
  • Complete renovation: new electrics, plumbing, air conditioning, thermal-acoustic glazing, Nobilia/Siemens kitchen, underfloor-heated bathrooms
  • East/south-east orientation with views over the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and La Concha
  • Communal facilities include outdoor pool, heated indoor pool, spa and gym; property sold fully furnished
  • Golf-focused setting: El Campanario 1.4 km, El Paraíso 2.1 km; beaches within 0.6 km; car required for daily services

Regional Comparison

Within the western Costa del Sol, this property competes on renovation quality and view rather than floor area. At €895,000 for 88 m², it sits well above the regional new-build entry level represented by comparables such as Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000), Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000), but those projects offer off-plan or newly built apartments in different locations with standard specifications and, in the cases of Torre del Mar and Mijas, positions east of Málaga or in the central coast rather than the established Estepona, Banús golf belt. The relevant comparison set for this penthouse is instead the resale market in Atalaya, El Paraíso and Benahavís, where renovated two-bedroom apartments with panoramic views in gated communities typically ask between €600,000 and €1,000,000 depending on terrace size, orientation and specification. The included designer kitchen (Nobilia, Bora, Siemens, Neolith), dual bathrooms with underfloor heating and full furnishing package place the property at the specification-driven end of that band. Buyers comparing options should weigh the trade-off explicitly: at this price point, unrenovated three-bedroom units in the same area are often available, so the premium here purchases condition, fittings and immediate usability rather than space. Locationally, Atalaya offers a middle position, quieter than Nueva Andalucía, better served than the far-west coast, with El Campanario and El Paraíso golf courses within 2 km and the beaches at under 1 km. Market liquidity in the wider zone is supported by 3,163 recorded property transactions in the reference area, indicating an active resale market for eventual exit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does an 88 m² two-bedroom apartment cost €895,000?
The price reflects the completed renovation, included designer furniture, terrace with panoramic views and gated-community facilities. Per interior square metre this is approximately €10,170. Buyers needing more space can find larger unrenovated units nearby at similar prices.
Is a car necessary?
Yes. The supermarket is approximately 11 km away and the hospital 24 km. Public transport exists (7 lines, 50 stops) but does not cover daily needs. Beaches and golf courses are within 0.5–2.3 km.
What was replaced during the renovation?
Electrical installation, plumbing, air conditioning, windows, interior doors, ceilings, wall finishes and flooring. Both bathrooms were rebuilt with underfloor heating. The building itself dates from 2006.
Can the property be rented out commercially?
Holiday-letting permissions depend on Andalusian tourism regulations and community statutes, which were not supplied in the source data. Verification with the community and a lawyer is required before assuming rental use.
Which facilities are communal rather than private?
The outdoor pool, heated indoor pool, spa, gym and gardens are communal. The property has no private pool or private garden. The terrace of approximately 30 m² is private.
What additional purchase costs apply?
Standard Spanish purchase costs: transfer tax or VAT as applicable, notary and land registry fees, and legal fees, typically 10–14% above the purchase price. Annual community fees and IBI property tax apply; amounts were not supplied.
What does buying a completed resale property involve?
Reservation deposit, purchase contract, NIE number for foreign buyers, notary completion and registry inscription. A lawyer should verify title, community debts and the building's ITE (technical inspection) status, as the building dates from 2006.
How far are the airport and major towns?
Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 60 km straight-line (typically 50–70 minutes by road). Gibraltar airport is approximately 89 km. Estepona centre is about 10 km west; Puerto Banús is 5.9 km away.
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Technical Facts
The building dates from 2006; the renovation covered electrical, plumbing and climate systems in full
The site records approximately 3,822 sunshine hours annually and a four-month season with sea temperatures at or above 20 °C
Bathroom fittings are AXOR/Hansgrohe in brushed bronze with Geberit sanitary ware; flooring is 120 x 90 cm format porcelain
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