This is a fully renovated 184 m² semi-detached house in the Albayalde urbanisation, part of the Costalita area on Estepona's New Golden Mile, approximately one hundred metres from the beach. The property comprises three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a guest toilet, complemented by a separate 55 m² independent apartment suitable for guests or rental use. Built in 1989 and recently refurbished, it includes a garage, storage room, private terrace and access to communal pools, tennis and padel courts. The surrounding neighbourhood offers shops, restaurants and services within walking distance, with Marbella 25 km to the east and Estepona town centre a short drive west.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits in the Villacana-Costalita area between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara, roughly 100 metres from the beach. Playa de Estepona lies 524 m away and La Rada 769 m. A supermarket is 104 m from the door, a pharmacy 237 m, and a health centre 1.1 km. The urban setting means most daily errands are manageable on foot or by bicycle.
The house accommodates a household needing three bedrooms and four bathrooms in total, with the 55 m² independent apartment offering flexible use as guest space, family quarters or rental income. Communal pools, tennis and padel courts and landscaped gardens serve outdoor living without private maintenance obligations. A garage and storage room cover practical parking and stowage needs.
This is not a new-build development. The house was completed in 1989 (indicative) and has since been fully renovated, with smooth paintwork, a modern open-plan kitchen and marble flooring. The build status is complete and the property is ready for immediate occupation. No construction phases or delivery dates apply; the condition is documented as recently refurbished.
The property is a semi-detached house, not a detached villa. The swimming pool, gardens and sports courts are communal facilities shared with other residents of the urbanisation. The listed price of €489,000 applies to the current completed dwelling; no off-plan options, phase choices or customisation of finishes are available. Energy-efficiency documentation is not provided in the available data.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family seeking a permanent coastal residence with three bedrooms, four bathrooms and schools within the 2 km radius would find the layout and the walkable neighbourhood directly relevant. Households that regularly receive guests benefit from the independent apartment, which avoids the compromise of converting a bedroom. Buyers targeting rental income can operate the annex separately from the main dwelling, although local licensing requirements should be verified independently. Retirees or part-year residents who want a lock-up-and-leave base with communal maintenance of pool and gardens, rather than private upkeep, match the urbanisation model here. The flat terrain, pharmacy at 237 m and health centre at 1.1 km also make the location workable for those who prefer not to drive daily. Conversely, buyers wanting a detached villa, a private pool or a rural setting will not find those attributes here; the communal sports and pool facilities and the semi-detached typology define the offer. Similarly, those seeking new-build energy certifications or off-plan payment structures should look at the newer developments listed as comparables. The property is most directly suited to buyers prioritising beach proximity, walkability and flexible accommodation over exclusivity or land ownership.
The house was originally built in 1989 and has been recently refurbished throughout. Documented finishing elements include smooth paintwork on walls and ceilings, marble flooring, and a modern fitted kitchen arranged open-plan with the living room. The bathroom count, three full bathrooms plus a guest toilet, with at least one en-suite, indicates a layout upgraded for contemporary use rather than the original 1989 configuration. Climate control consists of a fireplace; the available data does not specify air conditioning, so buyers should verify the current installation during a viewing. The separate 55 m² apartment adds a second, self-contained unit within the plot, which requires its own assessment of kitchen and bathroom fittings. Practical storage is covered by a dedicated storage room, and parking by an included garage, a meaningful feature in a beachside area where street parking comes under pressure in summer. As with any renovated property of this age, the underlying structure, plumbing, electrical installation and window insulation reflect the original construction period modified by subsequent works. Buyers are advised to request the technical inspection report (informe ITE if applicable), the energy performance certificate and the renovation invoices or declarations to confirm the scope and legality of the refurbishment. Community facilities, pools, tennis and padel courts and gardens, are maintained collectively, and their condition and community fees can be reviewed through the owners' association accounts.
The property is listed at €489,000 for the completed, renovated house including the 55 m² independent apartment, garage and storage room. At 184 m² of built area, this works out at roughly €2,660 per m². Comparable projects in Estepona currently start at lower entry points: Celestia Homes from €390,000, Sunset Bay from €359,000 and Aby Middle from €349,000, though these are new-build or different typologies and the comparison is indicative only. The pricing structure here reflects a single resale dwelling rather than a phased release, so availability is immediate and limited to one unit.
Daily life here revolves around a compact, walkable beachside neighbourhood. The front door stands roughly a hundred metres from the sand, meaning the beach functions as an extension of the living space rather than a destination requiring planning. A supermarket 104 m away and a pharmacy 237 m away cover routine shopping, while the wider 2 km radius contains around 50 restaurants, 22 cafés, 18 pharmacies and several schools, which supports year-round living rather than purely seasonal use. The house itself is organised around a renovated open-plan kitchen and living area with marble flooring, a fireplace for cooler months and a private terrace oriented towards the communal garden and pool areas. With three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a guest toilet, the main dwelling handles a family or visiting guests without queueing for facilities. The separate 55 m² apartment is a distinguishing feature: it has its own entrance logic and can operate independently, whether for extended family, seasonal letting or a home office arrangement. Communal tennis and padel courts add a routine sporting option without membership logistics, and the Polideportivo Municipal and Better Bodies gym are within 300-600 m for further training. Estepona's marina at Puerto Deportivo (1.8 km) and the old town provide weekend and evening destinations. The terrain is flat, with a 2.4% slope towards the beach, so walking and cycling remain practical year-round, including for older residents. Traffic and noise levels reflect an established urbanisation rather than a rural setting; this is a lived-in coastal neighbourhood with the corresponding rhythm of summer busyness and quieter winter months.
The immediate surroundings form part of the Costalita-Villacana strip on Estepona's western side, an established residential area between the town centre and San Pedro de Alcántara. Services cluster tightly: supermarket at 104 m, pharmacy at 237 m, a gym at 300 m and the municipal sports centre at 600 m. The beach is effectively on the doorstep, with La Rada, Estepona's principal urban beach, under 800 m away and Playa del Cristo, a sheltered family beach, at 1.6-2.2 km. Healthcare sits within 1.1 km, and the area counts six schools and numerous cafés and restaurants in a 2 km radius, which sustains a year-round population rather than a purely tourist economy. For electric vehicle owners, charging points are available from 1.3 km. Public transport covers the area through 8 lines and 50 stops, connecting towards Estepona town and Marbella, though a car remains practical for regional travel. The environment is urban-coastal: flat terrain, low buildings in the urbanisation and a mix of permanent residents and seasonal visitors. Summer months bring increased beach traffic and fuller restaurants; the winter period is noticeably quieter but services remain open given the local population base.
The map shows the property in the Costalita-Villacana beachside strip, west of Estepona town and roughly midway between the town centre and San Pedro de Alcántara. Markers indicate the nearest beaches, the supermarket at 104 m, healthcare at 1.1 km and the golf courses within a short drive. The terrain is flat throughout the immediate area.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
The property occupies a position on Estepona's New Golden Mile, the coastal stretch between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona town that has developed into one of the Costa del Sol's established residential corridors. Estepona municipality itself counts 79,621 inhabitants (2025) across 137 km². Marbella, at 25 km, provides the nearest large urban centre; Algeciras lies 42 km west and Málaga 73 km east. Within Estepona, 3,163 property transactions were recorded, indicating an active resale and new-build market along this stretch.
Beaches are the closest amenity: Playa de Estepona at 524 m and La Rada at 769 m, both walkable in under ten minutes. Estepona town centre and its marina lie roughly 1.6-1.8 km away. Golf courses require a short drive: Valle Romano Golf at 4.1 km, Azata Golf at 4.4 km and Estepona Golf at 6.1 km. Marbella is 25 km east and Málaga city 73 km; Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 64 km by straight line, with driving distances typically around 75-80 km via the A-7. Gibraltar Airport is an alternative at roughly 36 km straight-line. Healthcare access is strong at neighbourhood level, with a hospital 1.1 km away, and daily shopping requires no vehicle at all.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 36 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at 19 m above sea level on flat coastal terrain, the 2.4% slope towards the beach means no meaningful climbing on foot anywhere in the neighbourhood. The regional climate averages 15-25°C, with an annual mean of 19.2°C, and the area records approximately 3,848 sunshine hours per year. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, extends to roughly five months, though sea bathing outside this window remains feasible for those tolerant of cooler water. The Sierra Bermeja mountain range, peaking at 1,449 m at Los Reales, forms the inland backdrop and offers hiking and cooler-air escapes during the hottest weeks. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year, with long dry summers, the fireplace listed among the features serves the mild but occasionally cool Andalusian winter evenings rather than deep cold.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The nearest coastline includes Playa de Estepona (524 m), La Rada (769 m) and the sheltered Playa del Cristo (1.6 km), the latter known for calm water suitable for families. Playa del Angel sits at 1.7 km. Recreational infrastructure beyond the beach is dense: 134 sports facilities are registered in the municipality, including the communal tennis and padel courts within the urbanisation itself, Better Bodies gym at 300 m and the Polideportivo Municipal at 600 m. Two marinas, Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo, lie within 1.8 km and offer mooring, dining and water-sport options. Golfers can reach Valle Romano (4.1 km), Azata Golf (4.4 km), Estepona Golf (6.1 km) and the Golf Academy at Albayt Resort (6.2 km) within a ten-minute drive. viewpoints such as Mirador del Carmen (1.2 km) provide walking destinations with coastal panoramas.
134 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
The property occupies a position on Estepona's New Golden Mile, the coastal stretch between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona town that has developed into one of the Costa del Sol's established residential corridors. Estepona municipality itself counts 79,621 inhabitants (2025) across 137 km². Marbella, at 25 km, provides the nearest large urban centre; Algeciras lies 42 km west and Málaga 73 km east. Within Estepona, 3,163 property transactions were recorded, indicating an active resale and new-build market along this stretch.
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 |
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| 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: VL366827
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Estepona's current offering, this property occupies a distinct niche compared with the newer developments nearby. Celestia Homes (from €390,000), Sunset Bay (from €359,000) and Aby Middle (from €349,000) represent new or recent construction with lower entry prices, but their typologies, plot positions and inclusion of independent annexes differ materially. This property's distinguishing feature is the combined 184 m² main house plus 55 m² apartment under a single title at €489,000, which places it above the entry-level comparables but delivers roughly 240 m² of usable built area including garage and storage, a volume that new-build apartments at similar prices rarely match. Locationally, the Costalita-Villacana strip is more established than the eastern and inland new-build zones: the urbanisation fabric, mature gardens and immediate beach access at 100 m contrast with developments that may sit 1-2 km inland. Buyers comparing options should weigh the trade-off directly: newer buildings generally carry better energy ratings, modern insulation and community structures with defined phase costs, while this property offers immediacy (completed, ready to occupy), character typical of the late-1980s coastal stock upgraded through renovation, and the flexible annex. Market context supports liquidity on this stretch: Estepona recorded 3,163 property transactions, the municipality is growing (79,621 inhabitants in 2025), and the New Golden Mile corridor benefits from Marbella's pull 25 km east. Community fees, renovation documentation and energy certification are the practical verification points where this property differs most from off-plan alternatives, and buyers should request these documents as part of due diligence alongside a standard structural survey appropriate for a 1989 building.
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