This two-bedroom semi-detached house is located in Atalaya, a residential area between Estepona and Marbella on the Costa del Sol. The property offers 80 m² of living space across two floors, with two bathrooms, a private courtyard terrace, and access to a communal swimming pool. Built in 2000 and described as key-ready, the home has a west to north-west orientation and sits within 2 km of golf courses, beaches and an international school. The asking price is fixed at €300,000. The kitchen and bathrooms will require updating, which is reflected in the property's condition and price positioning.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Atalaya lies on the western Costa del Sol, roughly 12 km from Marbella and within short reach of Estepona. The immediate area is suburban, with golf courses such as El Campanario at 1.4 km and El Paraíso at 2.1 km. Playa Isdabe and Playa Atalaya are 0.5 to 0.6 km away as the crow flies. Around 200 restaurants, 28 pharmacies and 23 banks operate within a 2 km radius.
The house suits a household seeking a compact, manageable property near the coast. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a private terrace cover basic year-round or holiday needs, while the communal pool removes the burden of private pool maintenance. A downstairs cloakroom adds practicality, and a storage room provides extra space. Daily shopping and schooling, including an international school at 1.5 km, are within easy reach.
This is not a new-build project. The house was completed in 2000 and is offered as an existing, key-ready home. Recent works include repainting and replacement of several furnishings and appliances. The vendor notes that a new kitchen and bathroom updates are required, so buyers should budget for renovation work after purchase. No further construction phases or delivery schedules apply.
The property does not offer a private pool, private garden, garage or sea view. Furniture is listed as not furnished despite references to furnishing in the listing, so buyers should verify what is included. The kitchen and bathrooms need renovation. With 80 m² of living area and two bedrooms, the house is compact. Beach and town distances are straight-line figures; actual travel by road takes longer.
This property matches several recognisable buyer situations. A couple seeking a low-maintenance second home near the coast will find the compact 80 m² layout, communal pool and private terrace sufficient for holiday use, with beaches within a kilometre. Small families benefit from two proper bedrooms, the nearby international school at 1.5 km and four local schools within 2 km. Buyers relocating permanently who want a foothold on the western Costa del Sol at a moderate price point can use this as a base while the surrounding towns of Estepona and Marbella provide employment, healthcare and services. Investors may recognise the rental potential of a furnished, key-ready two-bedroom house close to golf courses and beaches, though the pending kitchen and bathroom work should be included in any yield calculation. The house is less suitable for buyers needing three or more bedrooms, a private garden or pool, a garage, or expansive views. It also does not suit those seeking brand-new construction with modern energy performance and warranties, since this is a 25-year-old property requiring targeted renovation. Buyers comfortable with coordinating modest building work after purchase, and who value location and outdoor living space over interior polish, are the most natural match for what this house offers at its price level.
The house was completed in 2000 and is reported to be in good general condition, having been recently refreshed and repainted. Interior imagery shows a kitchen with marble-pattern cabinetry and black worktops, and a small fully tiled attic bathroom, consistent with the property's age and price bracket. Several items are new: a washing machine, a sofa, a double bed and two single beds. However, the vendor explicitly states that the property will need a new kitchen and updating of the bathrooms, so buyers should treat these two areas as renovation priorities rather than cosmetic matters. Climate control combines air conditioning with a fireplace, covering both summer cooling and winter heating, though the insulation standards of a 2000-built house will differ from current new-build requirements. The vaulted ceiling in the main bedroom is a structural feature that adds volume and light to the upper floor. The private terrace is paved and established, with a barbecue area, and the communal areas including the pool are described as well maintained. A storage room provides space for seasonal items. In summary, the finishing level is functional and presentable, with clearly identified works required in the kitchen and both bathrooms; buyers should inspect these areas and obtain quotes before completing a purchase.
The property is offered at a fixed asking price of €300,000. As an existing home completed in 2000, there is no price list or range of unit types; this figure applies to the single house described. The price positions the property below typical new-build alternatives nearby, for example Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona where prices start at €321,000. Buyers should factor in the cost of the required kitchen replacement and bathroom updates, as well as standard purchase costs in Spain such as transfer tax and notary fees. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to the vendor's position; completion dates are always indicative until a purchase contract is signed.
Daily life in this house revolves around its two-level layout and the courtyard terrace. The entrance opens onto a private patio with space for outdoor dining and a barbecue, which effectively extends the living area during the warmer months. Given the west-facing orientation, this terrace receives its strongest sun in the afternoon and evening, making it a natural spot for dinner outside. An orange tree on the plot adds a modest garden element without the upkeep of a large plot. Indoors, the ground floor combines an open-plan kitchen and dining area with a sitting room that includes a fireplace, useful for cooler winter evenings. A cloakroom on this level avoids constant use of the stairs. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a family bathroom. The main bedroom has a vaulted ceiling that increases the sense of space and light, and opens onto the private terrace. The second bedroom, currently set up with two single beds, works for children, guests or rental use. The community is described as well maintained and includes a large communal pool, which residents use in place of a private one. The surrounding neighbourhood is suburban in character, with a dense network of amenities within 2 km: supermarkets-scale services such as pharmacies, banks and cafés are all nearby. A car remains the practical choice for most journeys, though seven public transport lines and fifty stops serve the wider area. The rhythm here is quiet and residential rather than resort-like, with golf courses and beaches providing the main leisure anchors within a short drive.
Atalaya functions as a residential node between Estepona and Marbella, and daily infrastructure reflects that position. Within 2 km, the area counts around 201 restaurants, 49 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 23 banks and 7 dentists, meaning routine errands rarely require a long journey. Healthcare is covered by two health centres in the wider area, and education ranges from 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools to The International School of Estepona at 1.5 km straight-line distance. The neighbourhood itself is small, INE figures record roughly 258 inhabitants in the settlement, but the surrounding belt of golf communities and coastal developments gives it a much wider service network. Tourism infrastructure is substantial, with 24 hotels and nearly 6,900 beds nearby, which supports year-round opening of restaurants and shops rather than a seasonal shutdown. Housing turnover in the area is active, with around 3,163 transactions per year recorded locally, indicating a liquid resale market. Public transport exists, seven lines and 50 stops, but frequency and coverage are limited compared with the cities, so most residents rely on a car. The A-7 coastal road connects the area to Estepona in one direction and Marbella in the other.
The map shows the property's position between Estepona and Marbella on the western Costa del Sol. Markers indicate the nearest beaches under a kilometre away, the surrounding golf courses, and the connecting towns along the coast. All distances shown are straight-line measurements; actual driving distances are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Atalaya occupies a strategic middle position on the western Costa del Sol, 12 km from Marbella and a short drive from Estepona, with Málaga city roughly 60 km to the east and Algeciras 54 km to the west. This places the property in the established golf-and-beach corridor between the two towns, an area that combines residential calm with dense amenity provision. Compared with Marbella's urban intensity, Atalaya is quieter and lower-rise; compared with inland villages, it is far better connected to coastal services. The location suits buyers who want to alternate between small-neighbourhood quiet and access to two substantial towns.
Distances below are straight-line figures; road travel is longer. The nearest beaches, Playa Isdabe at 0.5 km, Playa Atalaya at 0.6 km and Salduna at 0.7 km, are walkable in principle. Golf is a defining feature of the location: El Campanario Golf Course lies 1.4 km away and El Paraíso Golf Club 2.1 km. Puerto Deportivo José Banús marina is 5.9 km away. Marbella, with around 148,000 inhabitants, lies 12 km away, while Estepona is reachable by car in roughly 10 minutes according to the listing. Málaga city and its airport at approximately 60 km, and Gibraltar Airport at roughly 89 km, provide the two main flight options. Electric-vehicle drivers can use the Supercharger Estepona at 4.4 km or the Marbella Supercharger at 9.0 km. For day-to-day mobility, a car is effectively necessary; public transport lines exist but do not replace private transport for most journeys.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 60 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 89 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The regional climate data shows an average annual temperature of 16.5°C and a swimming season of about four months with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, spanning roughly June to September. This is a temperate Mediterranean profile: warm, dry summers and mild winters, with the fireplace and air conditioning in the house covering both extremes. The location sits at an elevation of 652 metres according to the dataset, a figure buyers may wish to verify on site given the property's coastal proximity, as terrain in this part of the Costa del Sol rises quickly inland and affects temperatures and views. Rainfall is concentrated in the cooler months, leaving long dry stretches for outdoor use of the terrace. The west-facing orientation means afternoon and evening sun on the patio, favouring al-fresco dinners and sunset use, while mornings indoors stay cooler. The garden views and the orange tree on the plot add a modest green element to the immediate setting.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access is one of the property's strongest practical assets. Three beaches lie within 0.7 km as the crow flies: Playa Isdabe, Playa Atalaya and Salduna. This stretch of coast between Estepona and Marbella offers a mix of sandy coves and chiringuito-backed beaches typical of the western Costa del Sol. Golf is equally close: El Campanario Golf Course at 1.4 km and El Paraíso Golf Club at 2.1 km, with its clubhouse at 2.3 km, make this a workable base for regular golfers without clubhouse fees or estate membership being obligatory. For racket sports, RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club is 1.6 km away. Swimming options extend beyond the sea, with the communal pool in the residential community and additional public pool facilities at around 2 km. The marina at Puerto Deportivo José Banús, 5.9 km away, adds berths, waterfront dining and people-watching. Together these facilities support an outdoor-oriented routine across most of the year.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| 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 |
Ref: VL275356
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
At €300,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom house of 80 m², this property sits in a specific segment of the western Costa del Sol market. Comparable new-build projects in the wider region illustrate the price gap: Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts at €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar at €269,950, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €321,000. Those figures are starting prices for new construction, whereas this Atalaya house is a fixed asking price for a completed 2000-built resale home. The trade-off is clear. New-build buyers receive modern insulation, current energy standards, warranties and a new kitchen and bathrooms, but typically at a higher price per square metre and sometimes in locations further from the coast or in earlier construction phases. This property, by contrast, offers an established setting with mature community grounds, an immediate position within walking distance of beaches and golf courses, and no waiting time for delivery, balanced against renovation costs for the kitchen and bathrooms and the technical standards of a 25-year-old building. Location strengthens the comparison: Torre del Mar and Mijas lie further from the Marbella, Estepona corridor, while this house sits directly between the two, roughly 12 km from Marbella and about 10 minutes by car from Estepona. Local market activity, around 3,163 housing transactions per year in the area, suggests reasonable resale liquidity. For buyers weighing this property against new-build alternatives, the calculation comes down to whether the established coastal location and immediate availability outweigh the renovation budget and absence of new-build guarantees.
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