This property in Estepona, Málaga offers a dual-use opportunity: a 3,560 m² residential plot containing two completed villas, a 220 m² main house and a fully refurbished 200 m² guest villa, with a total built area of 495 m², seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. The site can either be retained as a rental asset with two private pools, or redeveloped under an already-designed project for 13 apartments. The property stands 524 m from Playa de Estepona in an established urban setting, with Málaga Airport approximately 34 km away. Listed at €2,300,000. Completed in 1990 (indicative), with the guest villa recently refurbished.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits within Estepona's urban fabric, roughly 500 m from the beachfront and under 800 m from La Rada, the town's principal beach. A supermarket is 104 m away and a pharmacy 237 m, placing daily retail within a two-minute walk. The town centre, marina and health facilities all fall inside a 2 km radius. Orientation is south to south-west across the plot's aspects.
The layout accommodates a large household or two separate living units: the main house offers three ground-floor bedrooms plus a master suite with jacuzzi and balcony, while the guest villa provides three en-suite bedrooms with private terraces. Two swimming pools, a barbecue gazebo, garage and an orange-tree orchard support outdoor living. Climate control includes air conditioning, underfloor heating in bathrooms and fireplaces.
Construction is complete: the main house dates from 1990 (indicative) and the guest villa has been recently refurbished. The alternative development track, a fully designed project for 13 apartments, is documented and ready for implementation, subject to the standard licensing process. No further build phases apply to the existing villas.
The listing does not include an energy performance certificate, communal facilities or 24-hour security. No lift is mentioned in either villa. Redevelopment under the 13-apartment scheme would require separate municipal approval not yet granted. Parking is limited to the existing garage. No staff accommodation, spa or gym facilities are listed.
Ref: VL968597
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A developer seeking an urban infill site with the design work already done will find the 13-apartment scheme removes a year of pre-planning. An investor targeting holiday-let income can operate the two villas independently, the main house suiting larger groups, the guest villa higher-specification short stays. A multi-generational family can occupy one dwelling and let the other, or house relatives with full separation. Buyers wanting a large garden within walking distance of the town centre, rather than a hillside urbanisation requiring a car for every errand, will find the plot size unusual at this proximity to the beach. The property suits those who value a central location over resort-style communal amenities: there is no on-site gym, spa or concierge, but the town's 134 sports facilities and full retail provision are on the doorstep. It is less suited to buyers wanting a contemporary new-build villa with an energy certificate, or those requiring gated-community security. Buyers intending the development route should budget time for licence processing, as approval is not yet in place.
The two buildings represent different construction eras and standards. The main house, completed in 1990 (indicative), carries the period features of that generation: high ceilings, an entrance hall layout, a fireplace in the living room and a further fireplace in the en-suite ground-floor bedroom. The kitchen is described as fully equipped with direct patio access. The master suite includes a jacuzzi and a walk-in wardrobe, indicating a higher specification at that level. The guest villa has been recently refurbished to a modern standard: an open-plan living and kitchen area, three en-suite bedrooms each with private terraces, and a laundry. Climate systems are documented in detail, hot and cold air conditioning, underfloor heating with separate underfloor heating in bathrooms, and fireplaces, providing zoned comfort across both dwellings. Externally, both pools are complemented by dedicated barbecue structures, and the main house adds a gazebo dining area beside its pool. The property's condition is listed as good, with the guest villa specifically noted as recently refurbished. Buyers should commission a structural and systems survey, particularly on the 1990 main house, to establish insulation values and remaining component life, as no energy performance certificate appears in the listing data.
The asking price is €2,300,000 for the complete holding: plot, two villas, pools and the designed 13-apartment project. At roughly €4,646 per m² of built area, the pricing sits between comparables Villas Azahar (from €1,975,000) and The Sapphire (from €2,650,000), though those are single-villa offerings. The valuation logic differs by track: as standing rental assets, value derives from dual income; as a development plot, from the permitted density of 13 units. Availability is immediate as the construction is complete.
Daily life here is organised around two distinct dwellings sharing one walled plot. The main house, with its entrance hall, high ceilings and fireplace, functions as a traditional family residence: ground-floor bedrooms open towards the patio and pool, while the master suite occupies the upper level with sea and mountain views from its balcony. The separate guest villa, refurbished in a modern open-plan style, operates independently, useful when hosting guests or running two rental streams in parallel. Both houses open onto their own pools and barbecue areas, separated for privacy. The plot's orchard and gardens occupy the remainder of the 3,560 m². Because the property sits inside the town rather than on an outlying urbanisation, the rhythm of the day is urban: a supermarket at 104 m, a pharmacy at 237 m, and the beach under ten minutes on foot. The Polideportivo Municipal (0.6 km) and Better Bodies gym (0.3 km) cover routine exercise. With 50 restaurants and 22 cafés within 2 km, eating out requires no car. The nearest EV charger is 1.3 km away, so electric-vehicle owners would charge away from the property unless a private point is installed. Golf is a short drive: Valle Romano at 4.1 km and Azata Golf at 4.4 km. The dual-villa structure means the property can absorb a household of eight to ten people without internal crowding, or host two unrelated parties simultaneously.
The immediate surroundings function as a fully serviced neighbourhood rather than a resort zone. Within 2 km there are 50 restaurants, 22 cafés, 18 pharmacies, 4 banks, 6 schools and 2 parks, a density that makes the property walkable for nearly all daily needs. Healthcare is covered by 2 health centres, with the nearest hospital at 1.1 km. Education spans 19 primary and 10 secondary schools municipality-wide, relevant for permanent relocation. The municipality of Estepona counts 79,621 inhabitants (INE 2025), giving the town full-year commerce rather than a seasonal economy. Tourism infrastructure, 24 hotels and 6,897 beds, concentrates around the coast, leaving the residential streets quieter outside peak months. Puerto Estepona (1.6 km) and the Puerto Deportivo (1.8 km) provide marina facilities, and viewpoints at Mirador del Carmen (1.2 km) and Mirador Playa del Cristo (2.0 km) mark the coastal walking routes. Public transport comprises 8 lines with 50 stops, connecting the property to the wider municipality without a car.
The map shows the property's position within central Estepona: the coastline is under 600 m to the south, with La Rada and the Paseo Marítimo forming the seafront. Marbella lies 25 km east along the A-7/AP-7 corridor, Málaga Airport 34 km north-east, and the Sierra Bermeja rises directly inland. Golf courses and marinas are marked within the surrounding radius.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Estepona occupies the western Costa del Sol, 25 km from Marbella and 73 km from Málaga city, with Algeciras 42 km to the south-west. The town's 2025 population of 79,621 and its 3,163 recorded property transactions place it among the coast's more active mid-sized markets. Compared with Marbella's 147,958 residents, Estepona retains a lower density and a town-first character, while remaining within commuting reach of the larger employment centres. The property's position inside the town centre, rather than in the peripheral golf urbanisations, places it in the minority of large-plot listings with true walkability.
Distances are favourable across the board. Playa de Estepona lies 524 m away, La Rada 769 m and Playa del Cristo 1.6 km, all walkable on flat terrain (2.4% slope to the beach). Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 34 km by road, typically a 35, 40 minute drive; Gibraltar Airport is a comparable 36 km straight-line to the south. Marbella is 25 km distant, Algeciras 42 km and Málaga city 73 km. Golfers reach Valle Romano at 4.1 km, Azata Golf at 4.4 km and Estepona Golf at 6.1 km, all within a ten-minute drive. The supermarket at 104 m and pharmacy at 237 m eliminate routine car trips, and an EV charging point sits 1.3 km away at the Zunder-GALP station, with a Tesla Supercharger 8.3 km out.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 36 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The site sits at 19 m above sea level on essentially flat ground, a 2.4% gradient to the coast, which distinguishes it from the hillside developments further inland. Estepona records roughly 3,848 sunshine hours per year and a mean annual temperature of 19.2°C within a 15, 25°C band. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, runs approximately five months. Behind the town, the Sierra Bermeja rises to 1,449 m at Los Reales, giving the property its mountain backdrop and, from the upper floors, the documented sea and mountain views. The municipality's 137 km² combine a fertile valley crossed by small streams with this mountainous terrain, placing hiking country within a short drive of an urban, sea-level residence.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Three beaches fall within 2.2 km: Playa de Estepona (524 m), La Rada (769 m), the town's principal Blue Flag-standard beach, and Playa del Cristo (1.6 km), a sheltered westerly-facing cove suited to family swimming. Puerto Estepona and the Puerto Deportivo between 1.6 and 1.8 km offer berths, waterfront dining and water-sport operators. Golf options within a 6 km radius include Valle Romano, Azata Golf, Estepona Golf and the Golf Academy Albayt Resort. For land-based recreation, the municipality counts 134 sports facilities, with Better Bodies gym 300 m away and the Polideportivo Municipal 600 m from the property. The property's own two pools and barbecue areas provide private recreation on site.
134 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Estepona occupies the western Costa del Sol, 25 km from Marbella and 73 km from Málaga city, with Algeciras 42 km to the south-west. The town's 2025 population of 79,621 and its 3,163 recorded property transactions place it among the coast's more active mid-sized markets. Compared with Marbella's 147,958 residents, Estepona retains a lower density and a town-first character, while remaining within commuting reach of the larger employment centres. The property's position inside the town centre, rather than in the peripheral golf urbanisations, places it in the minority of large-plot listings with true walkability.
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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Within Estepona's villa segment, this listing occupies an unusual position. Comparable new-build products, The Sapphire (from €2,650,000), The Sanctuary Villas (from €2,350,000) and Villas Azahar (from €1,975,000), are single-dwelling offerings, typically on smaller plots in managed or semi-managed settings. This property, at €2,300,000 for 3,560 m² of land and 495 m² of standing buildings, prices below The Sapphire while carrying substantially more land and a documented development scheme. The distinction is structural rather than cosmetic: comparables sell a finished product, whereas this asset sells optionality. Held as two rental villas, it can produce dual income streams in a town recording 3,163 property transactions and a 24-hotel tourism base. Redeveloped at 13 units, it becomes a medium-density project on land competitors lack. The trade-offs are equally clear: the main house is a 1990 building rather than a contemporary villa, there is no energy certificate, and communal amenities found in resort-style developments, gated security, shared pools, concierge, are absent. Location-wise, town-centre walkability separates it from the hillside urbanisations around Valle Romano and Azata, where a car is needed for daily errands; here the supermarket is 104 m away. Buyers comparing against Marbella, 25 km east, will find plot sizes of this magnitude considerably scarcer at this price level, though Marbella's resale market carries stronger liquidity. For developers specifically, few central Estepona sites combine a licensed-track design, dual income during the approval period, and a flat, buildable plot within walking distance of La Rada.
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