This completed two-bedroom corner penthouse sits in the Valle Romano area of Estepona, a town of roughly 79,600 inhabitants on the western Costa del Sol. The property forms part of the Villa Borghese urbanisation (Phase 3) and offers 74 m² of built space, two bathrooms, a main terrace, a private rooftop solarium, and two private parking spaces. Constructed around 2010, the dwelling includes air conditioning, a lift, fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom. The town centre, the beach at La Rada and everyday amenities are within short reach, with Málaga Airport at approximately 34 km straight-line distance from the municipality's coastal fringe.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Valle Romano lies on the western side of Estepona, an urban residential zone within a short drive of the town centre and coastline. The nearest beach, Playa de Estepona, is roughly 500 metres away, with La Rada under 800 metres. A supermarket sits within about 100 metres, and the Valle Romano golf clubhouse is walkable. Marbella is 25 km away and Málaga city 73 km by road.
The property functions as a full-size two-bedroom, two-bathroom home with ensuite master bathroom, fitted wardrobes, air conditioning and multiple outdoor spaces including a solarium. Corner positioning reduces direct neighbouring walls on one side. Two private parking spaces and lift access address practical daily needs for permanent or seasonal residence.
This is not a new-build project. Construction of the Villa Borghese Phase 3 urbanisation dates to approximately 2010 and the unit is described as in excellent condition. There is no construction risk or waiting period; the property is available in its completed state. Delivery is immediate upon purchase, subject to the standard Spanish transfer process.
The property has no private pool; swimming facilities are communal within the urbanisation. Built space is 74 m², with two bedrooms only. There is no mention of underfloor heating, a fireplace, a private garden or staff accommodation. The block dates from around 2010, so it carries the construction standards of that period rather than current new-build energy specifications.
This property suits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a lock-up-and-leave second home on the Costa del Sol benefits from the compact 74 m² layout, communal pool maintenance and the walking-distance amenities that reduce dependence on a hire car. Retirees relocating permanently may value the two bathrooms, ensuite master, lift access, and a hospital at 1.1 km plus health centres in town. Golf-oriented buyers find Valle Romano Golf, Azata Golf and Estepona Golf all within four to six kilometres. Investors targeting the Estepona rental market obtain a property type, a penthouse with solarium and parking, that carries broad rental appeal, in a municipality that recorded 3,163 property transactions, indicating an active resale market for later exit. Families with one child could function within the space, with six schools in a two-kilometre radius. The property fits less well for buyers needing three or more bedrooms, a private pool, or contemporary new-build energy certification. Buyers wanting immediate occupancy without construction timelines also match this profile, as does anyone prioritising walkability over a hillside or frontline-golf setting. Two parking spaces specifically address households with two cars or owners of a second vehicle or motorbike.
The dwelling was completed around 2010, placing it within the modern construction era of the Costa del Sol: cavity-wall and rendered facades, aluminium-framed glazing typical of that period, and pre-installation for air conditioning, here present as installed hot-and-cold A/C units. Interior specification includes fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and an ensuite bathroom serving the master bedroom, a configuration more common in higher-standard units than in entry-level two-bedroom apartments. Condition is recorded as excellent, indicating no outstanding renovation requirement, though buyers should independently verify the age and service record of the air conditioning units, boiler and any solar water heating. The property includes a lift serving the building, relevant for accessibility and for furniture moving. Two private parking spaces are included, a concrete asset that many newer developments offer only as paid add-ons. The outdoor construction elements, main terrace, kitchen terrace, bedroom terrace and rooftop solarium with stair access, form part of the built structure and should be checked for waterproofing and membrane condition given the age, as solariums of this vintage periodically require re-sealing. No energy certificate value is recorded in the available data; Spanish law requires a certificate for sale, so buyers should request the existing rating as part of due diligence. Communal areas include the pool, the maintenance of which is covered by community fees shared across the urbanisation.
The asking price is €299,000, which for a completed two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse with solarium and two parking spaces positions the property at the accessible end of Estepona's resale market. Within the same municipality, comparable new-build projects start from €269,000 at Etherna Homes 2, €304,000 at Etherna Homes 1 and €349,000 at Aby Middle. The price per square metre works out at roughly €4,040 based on the 74 m² built area, excluding terrace and solarium surfaces which typically add substantial usable outdoor space. As a resale listing, the price is fixed rather than phased as in new-build developments, and no staged payment plan applies.
Daily life here is anchored by the combination of an urban residential setting with unusually direct access to amenities. A supermarket within about 100 metres and a pharmacy under 250 metres mean that routine shopping does not require a car, which is comparatively rare for Estepona residential zones. The municipality records 50 restaurants and 22 cafés within a two-kilometre radius, so evening dining options are extensive without travel. The penthouse itself is oriented around outdoor use: the main terrace faces the view line, the solarium receives open sun for most of the day, and the master bedroom and kitchen each open onto their own terraces catching afternoon and evening light. The east-to-west orientation spread means there is sun at some point of the day on every terrace. The corner position adds natural light on two sides. With 3,848 recorded sunshine hours annually and a mean temperature of 19.2°C, the solarium is usable across most of the calendar year, not only in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, runs approximately five months. Estepona itself is a functioning year-round town of nearly 80,000 people with 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, two health centres and a hospital at 1.1 km from the property, so the area does not empty outside the holiday season. The Polideportivo Municipal sports centre is 600 metres away and Better Bodies gym 300 metres, giving year-round exercise options beyond the communal pool. Puerto Deportivo and Puerto Estepona marinas, both under two kilometres, provide the coastal walking and dining rhythm typical of the Costa del Sol without the intensity of Marbella's Puerto Banús.
The Valle Romano neighbourhood functions as a residential district in transformation, with new development phases surrounding the original urbanisations. Estepona town centre, with its murals-route old town, is a few minutes by car or a longer walk. The immediate radius contains 50 restaurants, 22 cafés, 18 pharmacies, four banks, two parks and six schools, indicating a settled year-round community rather than a seasonal resort zone. Sports infrastructure is dense: 134 sport facilities across the municipality, with the municipal sports centre at 600 metres and a private gym at 300 metres. Public transport runs on eight lines with 50 stops, covering town and coastal routes, though a car remains practical for regional travel. The terrain is essentially flat, the slope toward the beach measures 2.4%, which makes walking and cycling realistic for daily errands. The EV charging point at 1.3 km and a Tesla Supercharger at 8.3 km serve electric vehicle owners. Gibraltar Airport sits 36 km away as a secondary flight option, while Málaga-Costa del Sol is 64 km straight-line, roughly an hour by road via the A-7 or AP-7.
The map shows the property's position on Estepona's western residential fringe, with the coastline, La Rada beach and the town centre to the east and the Valle Romano golf course immediately southwest. Straight-line distances to beaches, golf courses, the supermarket and hospital provide a factual picture of daily reach.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Estepona occupies the western Costa del Sol between Marbella (25 km northeast) and Algeciras (42 km southwest), positioning Valle Romano closer to Marbella's amenity belt than to the Campo de Gibraltar. Málaga city and its airport lie 73 km and about one hour by road. The town has grown substantially as a residential destination, with 3,163 recorded property transactions reflecting an active market. Compared with Marbella's pricing and density, Estepona remains measurably more accessible, while retaining full urban services, hospital care and 24 hotels worth of tourism infrastructure.
Beaches: Playa de Estepona 524 m, La Rada 769 m, Playa del Cristo 1.6 km. Airports: Málaga-Costa del Sol approximately 64 km straight-line (about one hour by road); Gibraltar 36 km straight-line (about 45 minutes). Golf: Valle Romano Golf 4.1 km, Azata Golf 4.4 km, Estepona Golf 6.1 km. Marbella is 25 km northeast and Algeciras 42 km southwest. Healthcare: hospital at 1.1 km, two health centres in the municipality. Supermarket at 104 m and pharmacy at 237 m from the property. Marina facilities at Puerto Estepona, 1.6 km.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 36 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Estepona records approximately 3,848 sunshine hours per year, a figure near the top of the European range, and a mean annual temperature of 19.2°C with seasonal averages between 15°C and 25°C. The swimming season, when sea temperature holds at 20°C or above, spans roughly five months, typically May through October. The town sits at 19 metres elevation with the 2.4% slope to the beach meaning no meaningful climbing on the coastal route. Inland, the Sierra Bermeja rises to 1,449 metres at Los Reales, visible from the solarium and offering forest roads and hiking at under an hour's drive. The municipality's 137 km² include fertile valleys crossed by small streams, giving the area a green backdrop unusual for the coastal strip. Frost is rare at this elevation and distance from the sea is negligible.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The nearest beaches are Playa de Estepona at just over 500 metres and La Rada, the town's main Blue Flag-listed sandy beach, at under 800 metres. Playa del Cristo, a sheltered westerly-facing cove popular with families, is 1.6 km away. Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo, both within two kilometres, provide marina-side dining and water activities. Golf options cluster within a short drive: Valle Romano Golf at 4.1 km, Azata Golf at 4.4 km and Estepona Golf at 6.1 km, with a golf academy at 6.2 km. Fitness facilities include Better Bodies gym at 300 metres and the Polideportivo Municipal at 600 metres. The municipal tally of 134 sports facilities covers padel, tennis and indoor sports.
134 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Estepona occupies the western Costa del Sol between Marbella (25 km northeast) and Algeciras (42 km southwest), positioning Valle Romano closer to Marbella's amenity belt than to the Campo de Gibraltar. Málaga city and its airport lie 73 km and about one hour by road. The town has grown substantially as a residential destination, with 3,163 recorded property transactions reflecting an active market. Compared with Marbella's pricing and density, Estepona remains measurably more accessible, while retaining full urban services, hospital care and 24 hotels worth of tourism infrastructure.
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: VL799373
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Estepona, this resale penthouse competes directly with the town's new-build pipeline. Etherna Homes 2 opens at €269,000, Etherna Homes 1 at €304,000 and Aby Middle at €349,000, all new or off-plan stock. Against these, the Villa Borghese unit offers immediate availability, a completed urbanisation with established communal pool and gardens, and two included parking spaces, whereas new-build pricing typically adds parking and storage as separate costs. What the new-builds offer in return is current energy certification and phased payment structures. Spatially, Valle Romano sits on Estepona's western edge, closer to the Valle Romano and Azata golf courses than town-centre schemes, yet the recorded amenity distances here, supermarket 104 m, pharmacy 237 m, hospital 1.1 km, are stronger than most golf-side locations, which usually require a car for every errand. Regionally, Estepona as a whole prices below Marbella 25 km northeast while offering hospital care, 19 primary schools and a functioning year-round economy of nearly 80,000 residents; 3,163 annual property transactions indicate liquidity uncommon in smaller resort villages. The €299,000 level for a two-bathroom penthouse with solarium has no direct equivalent in central Marbella at present pricing. To the southwest, Algeciras at 42 km is an industrial and port economy with a different buyer profile. For buyers weighing Costa del Sol options, this property's specific combination, walkable urban amenities, flat beach access under 800 metres, and golf within four kilometres, narrows the realistic alternatives to a small band of western Estepona locations.
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