This completed two-bedroom, two-bathroom ground-floor apartment is situated in a beachfront complex in Estepona, on the western Costa del Sol. The property offers 161 m² of built space with a 36 m² private plot including a garden, listed at €799,500. The complex dates from 2005 and includes communal facilities such as indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, spa and 24-hour security. Playa de Estepona lies approximately 524 metres away, with the town centre, supermarkets and health services reachable on foot. Marbella is roughly 25 km east and Málaga airport approximately 64 km by air.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in an established beachfront urbanisation on the eastern side of Estepona, close to the Kempinski Hotel area and the Laguna beach restaurants. The town centre is a short drive or a longer walk, and the immediate surroundings are urban rather than rural. Beach access, supermarkets, pharmacies and schools are all within walking distance, which reduces dependency on a car for daily errands.
The property functions as a ground-floor residence with direct terrace and garden access from both the living area and the master bedroom. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms suit couples, small families or use as a second home. Underfloor heating in the bathrooms, air conditioning and a south to south-west orientation support year-round occupation. A parking space and storage room in the underground garage are included in the price.
This is not a new-build development. The complex was completed in 2005, meaning the construction is around twenty years old. The property is described as being in excellent condition, but buyers should expect the characteristics, layouts and technical standards of an early-2000s build rather than current new-build specifications. Delivery is immediate, as the unit is already completed and habitable.
The property offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms within a 2005 development; it is not a new construction and does not carry a new-build energy certificate or warranty scheme. The private plot is limited to 36 m² of garden space. The pool is communal, not private. No information is available regarding an energy efficiency label, and the stated completion date is indicative. Higher floors and sea views from the interior are not features of a ground-floor unit.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a full-time coastal residence with low maintenance obligations would find the ground-floor format and the on-site facilities aligned with that use: no stairs, garden access without garden-scale upkeep, and security for extended absences. Buyers purchasing a second home with occasional rental use benefit from the beachfront position and the year-round letting season Estepona supports. Those who dislike car dependency will note that the supermarket, pharmacy, beach and several restaurants are within walking range, and the hospital is about 1.1 km away. It is less suited to buyers who want a private pool, a large plot, upper-floor sea views, or a newly constructed building with current technical standards. Families with children are served, six schools within a 2 km radius, but the two-bedroom layout limits household size. Buyers prioritising the newest energy efficiency specifications should note the 2005 construction date and verify the actual energy performance certificate, as no label data is available in the database. Finally, the property suits those who value managed resort-style living over independence; the communal setting, shared pools and concierge model involve community fees and shared decision-making. For owners planning long winter stays, the heated indoor pool and underfloor bathroom heating are relevant practical features. For investors, the position near the Kempinski Hotel and the front-line beach setting are the principal demand drivers, though rental yield should be assessed against community costs and the 2005 build age.
The interior specification reflects the standards of a well-appointed 2005 development rather than current new-build norms. The kitchen is described as fully fitted. Climate control is comparatively comprehensive: hot and cold air conditioning throughout, plus underfloor heating with dedicated underfloor heating in the bathrooms, a combination that supports comfortable occupation in both summer and the cooler winter months. The condition is listed as excellent, indicating that the unit has been maintained or refurbished, but buyers should verify the age and state of the kitchen, bathroom installations, air conditioning units and windows during viewing, as systems of this era may be approaching replacement cycles. The layout places the living and dining area and the master bedroom in direct contact with the terrace and garden, which is a functional strength for daily use and for airflow. As a ground-floor unit in a front-line beach complex, exposure to salt air and humidity is a factor that affects long-term maintenance of exterior joinery, metalwork and outdoor furniture. No energy efficiency certificate data is available in the project records; Spanish law requires a valid certificate for sale, so buyers should request the current label and review it alongside the build age. The included underground parking space protects the vehicle from these conditions and adds practical value in a beachfront zone where surface parking is under pressure in summer. The communal facilities, heated indoor pool, outdoor pool, children's pool, gym, spa, tropical gardens, are managed collectively, so their condition depends on community maintenance rather than individual control. A review of the community's minutes, fee structure and reserve funds is a standard step for a property of this type and age.
The asking price is €799,500 for a completed two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment of 161 m² built area, including a private underground parking space and a storage room. This equates to approximately €4,965 per m² of built surface. Within Estepona, comparable new-build projects start lower, One Estepona from €685,000, Asperia Estepona from €625,000 and Capri from €575,000, though those figures typically refer to smaller or differently positioned units. The price here reflects the beachfront position, the ground-floor garden format and the included parking and storage. Prices should be treated as indicative and subject to negotiation.
Daily life here is structured around ground-floor indoor-outdoor living. The living and dining area opens onto a terrace that connects to a private garden, and the master bedroom shares the same access, so morning and evening use of the outdoor space is a natural part of the routine. The south to south-west orientation means the outdoor areas receive afternoon and evening sun. Because the complex sits directly on the beachfront, the sea is effectively part of the immediate environment rather than a destination. The surrounding neighbourhood is urban and well-served: a supermarket is roughly 100 metres away, a pharmacy about 240 metres, and the beach under 600 metres on foot. This makes the location practical for full-time residence as well as holiday use, since daily shopping and services do not require driving. The complex itself operates with hotel-like infrastructure, 24-hour security, concierge, gym, spa, heated indoor pool and a seasonal pool bar, which reduces the maintenance burden typically associated with a private garden property. At the same time, ground-floor living in a resort-style complex means shared outdoor space and some proximity to seasonal activity around the pools in summer. Outside the high season, Estepona functions as a year-round town of roughly 80,000 inhabitants with schools, health centres and 134 sports facilities in the wider area, so the location does not shut down in winter. For buyers who want beach proximity without managing a standalone villa, and urban convenience without being in the town centre itself, this configuration covers a specific and fairly narrow set of requirements well.
The immediate environment is an established beachfront urbanisation on Estepona's eastern side. Daily infrastructure is dense: 50 restaurants, 22 cafés, 18 pharmacies, 6 schools, 4 banks and 2 parks within a 2 km radius, plus a supermarket roughly 100 metres from the complex. This density means most routine activities, shopping, dining, pharmacy visits, school runs, are feasible on foot or by bicycle, and the area is served by 8 public transport lines with around 50 stops, giving car-free access to the town centre and along the coast. The health centre and hospital are within about 1.1 km. Two marinas, Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo, lie 1.6, 1.8 km away, adding dining and leisure options. The tone of the area shifts with the season: summer brings tourist activity around the beach and pools, while the off-season reverts to a residential rhythm typical of a working Andalusian town of nearly 80,000 inhabitants. The flat terrain, a 2.4% slope towards the beach at 19 m elevation, makes walking and cycling genuinely practical rather than nominal. For residents, the practical consequence is a location where a car is useful for golf, Marbella or the airport but not required for daily life.
The map shows the property's position on Estepona's seafront, with Playa de Estepona a few hundred metres south, the town centre a short distance west and the Sierra Bermeja rising inland. Markers indicate nearby beaches, golf courses, the marinas and transport connections towards Marbella and Málaga airport.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Estepona occupies the western Costa del Sol between Marbella (25 km) and the Gibraltar/Algeciras corridor (36, 42 km), positioning the property at the quieter, more traditionally Spanish end of the region while remaining within an hour of Málaga's airport and cultural offer. Within Estepona itself, the eastern beachfront near the Kempinski corridor is a distinct micro-market: hotel-grade services and front-line complexes, a short drive from the old town. Compared with inland Estepona developments, this location trades mountain views and larger plots for direct sea proximity and walkable urban services.
Distances are favourable across the board. Playa de Estepona is approximately 524 m away, La Rada 769 m and Playa del Cristo 1.6 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is roughly 64 km straight-line (approximately 34 km is the stated driving-referenced figure in the dataset; both should be treated as indicative), typically under an hour by car. Gibraltar airport is about 36 km straight-line, an alternative for UK flights. Marbella lies 25 km east and Algeciras 42 km west. Golf options cluster 4, 6 km away: Valle Romano at 4.1 km, Azata Golf at 4.4, 4.9 km and Estepona Golf at 6.1 km. An EV charging point sits 1.3 km from the complex, with a Tesla Supercharger 8.3 km away. Supermarket 104 m, pharmacy 237 m and hospital 1.1 km complete the local picture.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 36 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Estepona's climate data supports year-round residential use: an annual average temperature of 19.2°C within a 15, 25°C band, and approximately 3,848 recorded sunshine hours per year, one of the higher figures on the Iberian peninsula. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, runs around five months, which is relevant for a beachfront property. The site sits at 19 m elevation with a gentle 2.4% slope to the sea, so no stair-climbing or steep access routes affect daily movement. Inland, the Sierra Bermeja rises to 1,449 m at Los Reales within the municipality's 137 km², providing a mountain backdrop and cooler escape in summer within a short drive. The microclimate between the sea and the Sierra is a recognised feature of this stretch of coast. The main climate consideration for a 2005 building is humidity management rather than temperature extremes, which the air conditioning and underfloor heating combination addresses in principle.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Beach access is the defining recreational asset: Playa de Estepona at 524 m, La Rada, the town's principal Blue Flag-classified beach, at under 800 m, and the sheltered Playa del Cristo at 1.6 km, the latter known for calm water suitable for swimming much of the year. The coastline continues with Playa del Angel at 1.7 km. Two marinas, Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo, sit within 2 km for dining, strolls and water-based activity. Golfers have four courses within roughly 6 km: Valle Romano, Azata, Estepona Golf and the Golf Academy at Albayt Resort. On-site, the complex provides a large outdoor pool, a heated indoor pool, a children's pool, gym and spa. The wider municipality records 134 sports facilities, including the Polideportivo Municipal and Centro Deportivo José Ramón de la Morena at 600 m. viewpoints such as Mirador del Carmen (1.2 km) add walking options along the coastal path.
134 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Estepona occupies the western Costa del Sol between Marbella (25 km) and the Gibraltar/Algeciras corridor (36, 42 km), positioning the property at the quieter, more traditionally Spanish end of the region while remaining within an hour of Málaga's airport and cultural offer. Within Estepona itself, the eastern beachfront near the Kempinski corridor is a distinct micro-market: hotel-grade services and front-line complexes, a short drive from the old town. Compared with inland Estepona developments, this location trades mountain views and larger plots for direct sea proximity and walkable urban services.
Estepona is a town and municipality in the comarca of the Costa del Sol, southern Spain. It is located in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. Its district covers an area of 137 square kilometers in a fertile valley crossed by small streams and a mountainous areas dominated by the Sierra Bermeja, which reaches an elevation of 1,449 m at the peak of Los Reales.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | °C | 82 mm |
| February | °C | 72 mm |
| March | °C | mm |
| April | °C | mm |
| May | °C | mm |
| June | °C | 3 mm |
| July | 25.4°C | 0 mm |
| August | °C | 1 mm |
| September | 23.9°C | 13 mm |
| October | °C | mm |
| November | °C | mm |
| December | 14.9°C | 132 mm |
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Ref: VL621405
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Estepona, this property competes with both new-build projects and established beachfront resales. Among current new developments, One Estepona starts from €685,000, Asperia Estepona from €625,000 and Capri from €575,000. Those projects typically offer newer construction, current energy standards and modern communal areas, but generally sit further from the sea and, at entry price points, in smaller formats. At €799,500 for 161 m², this unit's pricing reflects three specific factors: a genuine front-line beach position, a ground-floor layout with private garden access, and included parking and storage. Buyers comparing options should weigh build age against location: a 2005 development will not match a 2024 building's insulation values or specification, but few new projects on this stretch deliver the same combination of sea proximity and hotel-grade on-site facilities. Along the coast, Marbella 25 km east carries higher entry prices in comparable beachfront formats, while Sotogrande and the Gibraltar corridor to the west offer marina-orientated alternatives at greater distance from Málaga airport. Estepona's market has recorded 3,163 property transactions in the referenced period, indicating an active resale market with reasonable liquidity. For buyers whose priority is walkable daily infrastructure, supermarket at 104 m, six schools within 2 km, hospital at 1.1 km, the eastern beachfront zone scores better than inland or hillside new-builds in the same municipality. The trade-off is exposure to seasonal tourist activity in summer months and community fees associated with the extensive shared facilities. Ultimately, the choice between this unit and a new-build competitor comes down to whether immediate beachfront living in an established resort setting outweighs the technical advantages and warranties of newly constructed stock set slightly back from the shore.
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