A key-ready, fully furnished ground floor apartment in the Bel Air area of Estepona's New Golden Mile, offered at a fixed asking price of €615,000. The property provides 115 m² of built space with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, complemented by a 33 m² covered terrace and a 32 m² south-facing private garden. The residential complex includes two outdoor pools, a heated indoor pool, a gym, two padel courts, a coworking space and 24-hour security. Playa del Saladillo lies 0.9 km away as the crow flies, and several golf clubs sit within 1.5 km.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in a residential urbanisation between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona town, in the Cancelada and Bel Air belt of the New Golden Mile. Beaches, golf courses and supermarkets are all within a short drive, while Marbella lies 15 km away in a straight line. The setting is low-rise and predominantly residential, with 25 hotels in the wider area indicating a tourism economy without constant urban density.
With 92 m² of usable interior, two bathrooms and 65 m² of private outdoor space, the home suits couples or small households seeking indoor-outdoor living. South-facing orientation gives the terrace and garden sun through most of the day. Floor-to-ceiling windows connect the living room to the garden, and the complex adds shared facilities such as pools, gym and padel courts that reduce the need for external memberships.
The property is new construction and key-ready, with completion indicated for 2025, dates of this kind are always indicative. It is sold fully furnished with Siemens kitchen appliances, allowing immediate occupation. Underground parking for two vehicles and a private storage room are included. As an existing resale listing rather than an off-plan project, buyers can inspect the finished home before committing.
The apartment has two bedrooms rather than three or more, which limits suitability for larger families. The plot is limited to the 32 m² private garden; there is no private pool. Living space is 115 m² built, smaller than typical detached villa alternatives. A car is realistically necessary, as day-to-day errands extend beyond immediate walking distance despite amenities within 2 km.
Ref: VL693701
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple relocating permanently who want to arrive with nothing to organise, the home is furnished, the kitchen is fitted, and the storage room absorbs the practical overflow of a permanent move. A second-home buyer who values predictability: key-ready construction, 24-hour security and an indoor heated pool mean the property is usable in December as well as July, and the ground floor garden layout works without stairs for older family members. It also suits remote workers spending extended seasons on the coast: the coworking space, the included double parking and the fast road connections towards Marbella and Málaga support a working week combined with weekend leisure. Households with occasional guests rather than permanent children at home will find two bedrooms and two bathrooms sufficient, and the international schools within 1.4 km and 6.8 km keep a later family phase open. It fits less well for buyers needing three or more bedrooms, a private pool, or a walk-everywhere urban location. The immediate surroundings are residential and car-dependent for most errands. Buyers prioritising maximum square metres per euro will find larger units elsewhere in Estepona at similar prices, so the decision here rests on condition, outdoor space and complex amenities rather than raw internal area.
The technical specification is consistent with recent high-standard Costa del Sol construction. The kitchen is fully fitted with Siemens appliances, a mid-to-upper appliance brand that signals a finished, rather than shell-only, delivery. Climate control is zoned: each room has independent Airzone air conditioning (hot and cold), and underfloor heating runs in the bathrooms, powered by an aerothermal heat pump system. Aerothermal technology extracts heat from ambient air and typically reduces energy consumption for heating and hot water compared with direct electric systems. Interior finishes follow a contemporary scheme visible in the photography: floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room, floating console furniture in the hallway, and a covered terrace extending the living space. The apartment is delivered fully furnished, which in practice means the purchase price covers a complete furniture package rather than a further €20,000–€40,000 of furnishing expenditure typical after an unfurnished new-build purchase. The building context matters as much as the unit itself. As a ground floor home, it benefits from direct garden access while remaining within a secure, gated development, a combination that reduces the vulnerability usually associated with ground floors. Practical inclusions are an underground parking space sized for two vehicles and a private storage room. Condition is listed as new construction and excellent. Buyers should still commission an independent technical survey, as with any purchase, to verify installation quality and snagging status, and delivery dates remain indicative until confirmed at notary.
The asking price is fixed at €615,000 for the completed, furnished apartment including two underground parking spaces and a storage room. This is an existing key-ready home, not a price-list development, so no unit selection or staged payments apply. Within the local market, the price sits above comparable new-build projects in Estepona such as Acqua Gardens (from €524,600) and Aby Upper (from €320,000), and above Los Miradores del Sol in Bel Air (from €540,000), the premium reflects the finished, furnished condition, the 65 m² of private outdoor space and the resort-style communal facilities. Annual housing transactions in the area number around 3,466, indicating an active resale market.
Daily life here follows a quiet residential rhythm typical of the New Golden Mile. The ground floor position means the 33 m² terrace and 32 m² south-facing garden function as true extensions of the living area: morning sun on the terrace, al fresco meals, and direct access to landscaped communal grounds. Inside, the layout is compact but complete, 92 m² of usable interior across two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with underfloor heating in the bathrooms and independent Airzone climate control in each room. The aerothermal system supports year-round comfort without gas combustion on site. The complex operates on a resort model: two outdoor pools, a children's pool, a heated indoor pool, a gym, two padel courts and a coworking space are all within the gated grounds, with 24-hour security. For households that spend long periods in Spain, this removes several practical dependencies, no separate gym membership, no seasonal pool closure, and a workable space for remote work. Beyond the gates, the immediate area supplies 24 restaurants, four pharmacies, two banks and a park within 2 km, alongside 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools. Estepona town and San Pedro de Alcántara are both a short drive away for wider shopping and services. The area is calm outside the summer months, with tourism concentrated in the hotel stock rather than in the residential streets themselves.
The surrounding area is defined by the strip between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara known as the New Golden Mile. Within a 2 km radius, daily needs are well covered: 24 restaurants, four pharmacies, two banks, two cafés, one dentist and a park. Healthcare is represented by two health centres in the area, and education options include 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, plus The International School of Estepona 1.4 km away as the crow flies and Creators International School at 6.8 km. Sports infrastructure is unusually dense. Club de Tenis lies 0.6 km away, Racket Club Villa Paderna at 0.8 km and RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 1.3 km, all within easy reach for regular play. Golfers have three courses within 1.5 km: Flamingos Golf, Tramores Golf and El Paraiso Golf Clubhouse. Public transport exists, six lines and 32 stops serve the area, but frequency and coverage are geared towards the coastal corridor, so a car remains the practical default for shopping, schools and evening outings. The complex's own facilities reduce the need to travel for exercise or swimming. For electric vehicle owners, a Tesla Supercharger station sits 1.7 km away. The area is busier in July and August and noticeably quieter from November to March, when many holiday properties stand empty.
The map shows the apartment's position on the flat coastal plain of the New Golden Mile, with the beach 0.9 km to the south as the crow flies and the golf valleys of Flamingos, Tramores and El Paraiso clustered to the north within 1.5 km. Marbella and Estepona anchor the corridor on either side, with Puerto Banús in between at 8.7 km.
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Bel Air and Cancelada occupy the middle of the New Golden Mile, the coastal corridor between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona that developed as a lower-density alternative to central Marbella. Marbella lies 15 km away in a straight line, Estepona town is nearer, and Málaga city, at 62 km, functions as the provincial capital rather than a daily destination. Algeciras, 52 km away, connects towards Cádiz and Gibraltar. The immediate environment is residential and tourist infrastructure sits nearby: 25 hotels with 6,923 beds, indicating a seasonal influx contained largely within hotel zones. Median provincial income of €16,450 contextualises the local economy, which blends tourism, services and expatriate residency.
The nearest beach, Playa del Saladillo, lies 0.9 km away in a straight line, with Playa del Sol Villacana at 1.2 km and Playa de Guadalmansa at 1.7 km, all reachable on foot or by a short drive, with a flat gradient of 2.3% and no significant hill between the apartment and the coast. Marbella sits 15 km away in a straight line, Estepona town is closer still, and Puerto Deportivo José Banús, the region's main marina for dining and boating, lies 8.7 km away. Airport access involves a choice of gateways. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 44 km away in a straight line and Malaga-Costa del Sol approximately 54 km; both typically mean 45 minutes to an hour by road depending on traffic, and Málaga offers the wider route network. All distances quoted are as the crow flies, so actual road distances are longer. Parking is fully resolved on site: the underground space accommodates two vehicles. Alicante-Elche, at 445 km, is not a practical option for this location. For arrivals and departures, the balance between Gibraltar's proximity and Málaga's flight availability is a factor worth weighing.
| Beach Distance | 0.9 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 44 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 54 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a classic Mediterranean coastal profile. The average annual temperature is 19.3°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, warm summers tempered by the sea, and winters mild enough that the underfloor heating and indoor heated pool keep the property comfortable year-round. The swimming season extends to six months with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, roughly May through October. Elevation is 25 m above sea level with a flat 2.3% gradient to the beach, so walking and cycling to the coast involve no significant climb, a practical detail that matters for older residents and for daily beach routines. The coastal plain rises inland towards the Sierra Bermeja foothills behind Estepona, giving the region its layered landscape of beach, golf valleys and mountain backdrops. For residents, the practical consequences are simple: outdoor living on the terrace and garden is realistic for most of the year, air conditioning handles the July, August peak, and the indoor pool covers the cooler months. Rainfall concentrates in short winter periods, leaving long dry stretches in between.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within 1.7 km of the apartment. Playa del Saladillo, at 0.9 km in a straight line, is the nearest, a broad, sandy stretch characteristic of this part of Estepona, with chiringuito beach bars along the shore. Playa del Sol Villacana (1.2 km) and Playa de Guadalmansa (1.7 km) extend the choice, and the flat terrain makes all three accessible on foot or bicycle. Recreation beyond the beach is dominated by racket sports and golf. Three tennis and padel clubs operate within 1.3 km, and three golf courses within 1.5 km, Flamingos and Tramores both at 1.4 km, and El Paraiso at 1.5 km. The complex itself adds two padel courts, a gym and three pools, including a heated indoor pool and a children's pool, so swimming continues outside the six-month sea season. Parque Antena, a public swimming pool facility, lies 2.0 km away. For sailing and marina life, Puerto Deportivo José Banús is 8.7 km away, about a ten-minute drive, offering berths, dining and water sports. The combination of beach, golf, padel and marina within a narrow radius is the defining recreational pattern of the New Golden Mile, and this address sits centrally within it.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.7°C | 88 mm |
| February | 13.6°C | 55 mm |
| March | 14.7°C | 181 mm |
| April | 16.7°C | 79 mm |
| May | 20.0°C | 35 mm |
| June | 24.2°C | 8 mm |
| July | 27.5°C | 1 mm |
| August | 27.6°C | 7 mm |
| September | 24.1°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 73 mm |
| November | 16.1°C | 97 mm |
| December | 13.9°C | 88 mm |
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Within its immediate market, this apartment competes with new-build developments along the Estepona, Bel Air corridor. Los Miradores del Sol in Bel Air starts at €540,000, Acqua Gardens in Estepona at €524,600 and Aby Upper in Estepona at €320,000. At a fixed €615,000, this property sits at the upper end of that range, and the difference is explained by three concrete factors: it is completed and furnished rather than off-plan, it carries 65 m² of private outdoor space on the ground floor, and the complex includes a full resort facility set, indoor heated pool, gym, padel courts, coworking and security, that many competing developments do not match at entry level. Buyers comparing options should weigh what the alternatives offer at their from-prices. Aby Upper's €320,000 entry point likely reflects smaller units with less outdoor space; Acqua Gardens and Los Miradores del Sol are closer in positioning but typically sell units that still require furnishing, climate-control decisions and off-plan patience. Against central Marbella, 15 km away in a straight line, this address trades urban density and walkability for lower-density surroundings, golf proximity and a lower price per square metre than comparable Marbella stock. Against Estepona town centre, it trades walkable services for resort amenities and quiet. Transaction volumes of roughly 3,466 per year in the area indicate liquid resale conditions, which matters for buyers who want exit flexibility. The tourism base of 25 hotels and nearly 7,000 beds also supports a rental market for owners considering seasonal letting, subject to community rules and licensing. In short, the regional comparison places this property as a finished, amenity-rich product in the mid-to-upper bracket of the New Golden Mile, priced above entry-level new-build but below villa alternatives with private pools.
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