This four-bedroom townhouse stands in the centre of Estepona, a short walk from the beach and the town's shops and services. Built in 1984 and offering 90 m² of living space with two bathrooms and a patio, the property is offered at a fixed asking price of €510,000. The house is in fair condition and in need of renovation, which makes it relevant for buyers looking to modernise a home in one of the Costa del Sol's most walkable towns. Furniture is partly included and the kitchen is partially fitted.
Within Estepona, this townhouse competes with a different segment of the market than the new-build developments that dominate advertising. Projects such as Celestia Homes (from €390,000), Sunset Bay (from €359,000) and Sunny Golf (from €370,000) offer modern apartments, typically with communal pools, private parking and contemporary finishes, but generally in locations on the outskirts or near the golf courses, several kilometres from the historic centre. This property inverts that trade-off: it costs more per square metre, roughly €5,667 before renovation, yet places the buyer inside the town itself, with the beach, market, pharmacy and roughly fifty restaurants within a short walk. Against Marbella, 25 km east, central Estepona remains measurably more affordable while retaining a genuine year-round Spanish town life; against Algeciras, 42 km west, it offers a more established international residential market and a more attractive coastline. The municipality's 79,621 inhabitants, nineteen primary schools and two health centres support full-time living, and the annual transaction volume of about 3,163 sales indicates liquid demand should the owner later resell. Buyers comparing options should weigh the renovation budget required here against the higher purchase prices of finished new-builds, and decide whether central walkability or resort-style amenities better match their intended use. For permanent residence, the central location is a practical advantage; for holiday letting, modern developments with pools often command stronger rental rates, although a renovated town-centre house also attracts visitors seeking authentic Andalusian surroundings.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The house sits in a commercial area of Estepona's town centre, within walking distance of the sea. A supermarket lies 104 m away and a pharmacy 237 m, with Playa de Estepona roughly 524 m from the door. The setting is urban rather than residential-quiet: shops, restaurants and daily services are reached on foot, and the flat gradient of about 2.4% towards the coast makes walking and cycling practical.
The property offers four bedrooms across 90 m², two bathrooms and a west-facing patio, which suits households needing several sleeping rooms or space for guests and home working. The condition is fair: a renovation should be budgeted before the home is fully comfortable. Garden views and a balcony provide outdoor space, while parking is on-street, so a car is useful but not essential given the walkable surroundings.
This is not a new-build development. The townhouse was completed in 1984 and is key-ready in the sense that it can be transferred immediately, but the listed condition is fair and the interior requires renovation work. There is no construction phase, no developer payment plan and no indicative delivery window beyond the standard purchase process. Buyers should treat this as an existing home with immediate availability.
The property does not offer private parking, a private pool, a garden of its own beyond the patio, or a modernised interior. The kitchen is only partially fitted and the house is explicitly listed as needing renovation. At 90 m² for four bedrooms, individual rooms are compact. There is no lift, garage or communal leisure facility mentioned in the available data, and orientation is west, limiting morning sun.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a permanent residence in a fully walkable Spanish town, who values proximity to schools, health centres and the beach over modern finishes, will find the location practical. A household that needs four bedrooms, perhaps for children, visiting family or a combination of home office and guest room, gets that count within a modest footprint. Renovation-minded buyers can treat the fair condition and 1984 construction as an opportunity to install their own kitchen, bathrooms and layout, provided the purchase price plus works remain within budget. Second-home buyers who want to arrive, walk to dinner and reach the beach without a car will appreciate the setting; the nearest sand is under 600 m away. Investors may see value in a central Estepona address given roughly 3,163 housing transactions per year in the municipality and steady demand for town-centre rentals. The house is less suitable for buyers wanting a move-in-ready interior, private parking, a pool or a low-maintenance lock-and-leave apartment, since renovation is required and parking is on-street. Those seeking space-hungry living areas should also note that 90 m² across four bedrooms leaves limited room per space.
The house dates from 1984 and is documented in fair condition, which sets realistic expectations about materials and installations. The kitchen is partially fitted, meaning cabinets and some appliances may be present but a full refit is likely during renovation. Furniture is part-furnished, with photographs showing a dining room with mirror cabinet, a living room with fireplace, a bedroom with desk and a bedroom with balcony access. The presence of a fireplace suggests original features that many buyers in Andalusian town centres choose to restore rather than remove, as they suit the character of older housing stock. The patio has an awning and a tiled floor, indicating usable outdoor space that may need maintenance after four decades. Two bathrooms serve four bedrooms, an adequate ratio for the typology, though the age of the plumbing and wiring should be verified through a technical survey before purchase, as is standard for Spanish properties of this vintage. No energy performance details, lift or integrated air-conditioning are documented in the available data, so buyers should confirm heating and cooling arrangements during viewing. In summary, the construction quality is typical of mid-1980s Spanish townhouse building: solid traditional structure, period finishes, and systems that have likely been partially updated over the years. The renovation requirement is stated openly by the seller, and the purchase decision should rest on the combined budget for acquisition and works rather than on the asking price alone.
The asking price is fixed at €510,000 for the whole property; this is an existing home, not a development with a price list. At that price the house measures 90 m² built, equating to roughly €5,667 per square metre before renovation costs. Buyers should add a renovation budget, as the condition is listed as fair and modernisation is required. For comparison, new-build projects elsewhere in Estepona currently start from €359,000 to €390,000, though those are typically apartments or different typologies on the outskirts rather than a four-bedroom house in the historic centre. Availability is immediate upon completion of the standard Spanish purchase process.
Daily life around this townhouse is defined by its central position within Estepona. The front door opens onto a commercial neighbourhood where a supermarket sits about a hundred metres away, a pharmacy is within 250 m, and roughly fifty restaurants and twenty-two cafés lie within two kilometres. The rhythm of the day can therefore be organised on foot: shopping in the morning, a walk to La Rada beach at 769 m in the afternoon, and evenings spent in the town's bars and restaurants without needing to drive. The beach is reached over flat terrain, with a gradient of only 2.4%, which matters for older residents or anyone who cycles. The house itself functions as a traditional Spanish townhouse: rooms arranged over the floors, a west-facing patio behind an awning for outdoor meals, and a balcony off one bedroom overlooking the garden view. With four bedrooms and two bathrooms in 90 m², the layout favours households that prioritise bedroom count over generous living space. The centre of Estepona stays active year-round, unlike purely tourist districts, so the neighbourhood does not empty in winter. The nearest hospital is 1.1 km away, two health centres serve the town, and nineteen primary schools and ten secondary schools are spread across the municipality, which supports full-time residence as well as holiday use. Street parking means some searching at peak times, a common feature of Andalusian town centres. A sports centre lies 300 m from the house and the municipal sports complex 600 m further on, giving quick access to exercise facilities.
The surroundings support a largely car-free daily routine. The supermarket at 104 m and pharmacy at 237 m cover basic needs within a two-minute walk. Estepona's beaches begin at Playa de Estepona, 524 m away as the crow flies, followed by La Rada at 769 m and Playa del Cristo at 1.6 km, so the coast is reachable on foot in under fifteen minutes over flat ground. Healthcare is close: the hospital lies 1.1 km away and two municipal health centres operate in the town. For exercise, Better Bodies gym is 300 m from the house and the Polideportivo Municipal 600 m, with 134 sports facilities registered across the municipality. The marina at Puerto Estepona, 1.6 km away, adds dining and strolls. Eight public transport lines with fifty stops connect the centre to outlying districts, reducing dependence on a car. Drivers can charge an electric vehicle at a point 1.3 km away, and the A-7 coast motorway links the town to Marbella, 25 km away, and to Málaga, 73 km away. For culture, the Mirador del Carmen viewpoint sits 1.2 km from the house. The town hosts 24 hotels and close to 7,000 tourist beds, confirming a year-round service economy; restaurants and cafés stay open outside the summer months.
The map shows the house within Estepona's town centre, with the beach line a few hundred metres to the south. Markers indicate the nearest supermarket, pharmacy, health facilities and the golf courses to the west. All distances shown are straight-line; actual road routes may be slightly longer.
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 Gibraltar 36 km to the south-west. This position places the town between the established glamour of Marbella and the more affordable Atlantic-facing area around Algeciras. With 79,621 inhabitants and a full service economy, Estepona functions as a genuine Spanish town rather than a resort enclave, which distinguishes central addresses from the golf-urbanisation developments on its outskirts. The town's market records around 3,163 housing transactions per year, reflecting steady demand.
Beaches are the strongest accessibility feature: Playa de Estepona at 524 m, La Rada at 769 m and Playa del Cristo at 1.6 km, all in straight-line distance over flat terrain. Golfers reach Valle Romano Golf at 4.1 km and Azata Golf at 4.4 km, with Estepona Golf at 6.1 km, making the courses a short drive rather than a walk. Malaga-Costa del Sol airport lies about 64 km away by air line, roughly an hour's drive along the coast road, while Gibraltar airport is 36 km away and often quicker to reach from Estepona. Within the town, eight bus lines and fifty stops provide public transport, and most amenities are walkable or reachable by bicycle. Parking is on-street only, which in a commercial centre means allowing time to find a space, particularly in summer. An EV charging point 1.3 km away supports electric mobility. Marbella (25 km) and Algeciras (42 km) frame the town regionally, with Málaga and its metropolitan services at 73 km.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 36 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Estepona records an average annual temperature of 19.2°C with monthly averages between 15 and 25°C, giving mild winters and warm but moderated summers. The swimming season lasts about five months, with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, typically from late spring into early autumn. The town lies at 19 m elevation, so the house sits on essentially flat ground with a 2.4% gradient towards the shore, an advantage for walking and cycling at any age. Behind the coast, the municipality extends across 137 km² of fertile valley and the Sierra Bermeja mountains, which rise to 1,449 m at Los Reales; this backdrop provides hiking terrain within a short drive and explains the sheltered, mild climate of the town itself. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, keeping the summer dry and sunny. The west orientation of the house means afternoon and evening sun on the patio and balcony, pleasant for outdoor dining in the warmer months, though buyers should note the absence of morning light at the rear.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within walking range: Playa de Estepona at 524 m, La Rada at 769 m and Playa del Cristo at 1.6 km, the last known for its sheltered, family-friendly water. Playa del Angel extends the choice at 1.7 km. Beyond swimming, the coastline supports the usual southern Spanish range of chiringuitos, paddle sports and seasonal water activities. Golf is a regional draw, with Valle Romano at 4.1 km, Azata Golf at 4.4 km, Estepona Golf at 6.1 km and the Golf Academy at Albayt Resort at 6.2 km, all reachable in ten minutes by car. On foot, Better Bodies gym (300 m), the Polideportivo Municipal (600 m) and the Centro Deportivo José Ramón de la Morena (600 m) provide year-round training options, part of 134 sports facilities in the municipality. The two marinas, Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo at 1.6-1.8 km, offer berths, restaurants and evening walks, while viewpoints such as Mirador del Carmen (1.2 km) and Mirador Playa del Cristo (2.0 km) give panoramic stops on the coastal path.
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Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
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 | 12.8°C | 86 mm |
| February | 13.7°C | 55 mm |
| March | 14.8°C | 172 mm |
| April | 16.7°C | 73 mm |
| May | 19.9°C | 33 mm |
| June | 23.7°C | 11 mm |
| July | 26.7°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.9°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.9°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 76 mm |
| November | 16.2°C | 96 mm |
| December | 14.0°C | 84 mm |
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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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