This renovated two-bedroom apartment is situated in Cancelada, a residential district within the municipality of Estepona on the western Costa del Sol. The property measures 132 m² and includes two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite to the main bedroom. A covered, south- and west-facing terrace offers open views over the surrounding countryside and mountains. The building, completed in 2009, forms part of a residential complex with a communal swimming pool. An underground parking space and a storage room in the garage level are included. The asking price is fixed at €449,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Cancelada lies between Estepona and Marbella, roughly 0.8 km as the crow flies from Playa del Saladillo. The immediate area combines residential calm with practical amenities: within 2 km there are restaurants, pharmacies, banks and a park. Three golf clubs and several tennis and padel facilities sit within 1.7 km of the apartment.
The layout serves daily living: a living and dining area opening onto the terrace, an independent kitchen with separate laundry room, two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Air conditioning provides hot and cold climate control. Fitted wardrobes, a lift in the building and a storage room add practical storage and convenience for year-round or seasonal use.
This is an existing home, completed in 2009, not a new-build project. The apartment has been renovated and is described as being in good condition. It is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. The property is sold without furniture, allowing the buyer to furnish it to their own preference.
The property offers two bedrooms and 132 m² of living area; buyers seeking larger layouts or a private pool will not find them here. There is no private garden. Parking is limited to one underground space. Furnishings are not included. These constraints follow directly from the listed property data.
Ref: VL220805
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a manageable second home on the Costa del Sol will find two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a terrace-oriented layout that works for holidays and extended stays alike. Retirees or part-year residents wanting to avoid renovation work benefit from the completed 2009 construction and the recent renovation; the property is key-ready. Buyers who prioritise outdoor living will value the covered terrace with open mountain views and a south-west orientation that captures afternoon and evening sun. Households that play golf or tennis are within 1.5 km of three golf clubs and multiple racket sports facilities, making the location practical for an active routine. Families with children have access to The International School of Estepona, 1.6 km away, alongside 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the broader area. Buyers requiring more than two bedrooms, a private pool or a private garden should look elsewhere, as those features are not part of this property. A car is realistically necessary: although 21 public transport stops across four lines serve the area, daily life in Cancelada is organised around driving, with the beach, schools and sports facilities all reached most easily by car. Investors may note that the area records around 3,466 housing transactions per year, indicating an active local market, and 25 hotels with nearly 7,000 beds point to established rental demand in the tourist season.
The apartment was completed in 2009 and has since been renovated; its current condition is recorded as good. The renovation covers the interior finishes visible in the property's documentation, including a modern bathroom with a bathtub and dual sinks, and an open living area that combines a lounge with a workspace near the balcony. The independent kitchen is a separate room rather than an open-plan installation, and it is complemented by a dedicated utility room, a practical arrangement for a property of this type, keeping laundry and storage out of the main living spaces. Climate control consists of air conditioning units capable of both hot and cold operation, covering heating in the mild Andalusian winter and cooling in summer. Fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms provide storage without additional furniture. The building includes a lift, which matters both for daily convenience and for long-term accessibility. Outside, the covered terrace is an integral structural feature rather than a later addition, sheltered from direct sun and rain while keeping the open views. The communal areas include the swimming pool, photographed with mountain views, indicating the complex sits on elevated or open ground relative to its surroundings. Storage is a strong point: alongside the fitted wardrobes and utility room, the property includes a separate storage room on the garage level, described as tall and spacious. Parking is underground, protecting the vehicle from sun and heat. No furniture is included, which allows inspection of the finishes without decorative distraction and lets the buyer furnish to their own taste. Buyers wishing to verify the exact scope and quality of the renovation should request the technical documentation and arrange a viewing.
The apartment has a fixed asking price of €449,000. This is an existing, key-ready home rather than a new-build development with a price list, so there is one price for this specific property. The price reflects a renovated interior of 132 m² with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, an underground parking space and a storage room included, within a complex that has a communal pool. Comparable new-build projects in the wider region start lower, for example Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, but those figures apply to smaller or different units at an earlier construction stage. Availability is immediate given the completed status of the property.
Daily life in this apartment centres on the connection between indoors and the covered terrace. Because the terrace faces south and west, it receives sun through the middle of the day and into the evening, which in a climate averaging 19.3°C annually means the outdoor space is usable for much of the year. Morning coffee, an afternoon read and evening meals can all take place outside without leaving home. Inside, the renovated interior provides a bright living and dining area that opens directly onto the terrace, so the open views over fields and mountains form part of the everyday experience of the home. The separate laundry room next to the independent kitchen handles the practical side of household routines. The complex's communal pool functions as an extension of the living space during the warm months; the swimming season here runs roughly six months, with sea temperatures at or above 20°C. The district itself is residential and comparatively quiet, with 24 restaurants, four pharmacies and two banks within a 2 km radius, so groceries, coffee and errands are within a short drive or walk. Cancelada sits at about 30 m above sea level, which means the walk or drive to Playa del Saladillo, 0.8 km as the crow flies, involves a moderate gradient of around 3.2% rather than steep coastal hills. For sport, the Racket Club Villa Paderna is 0.7 km away and Flamingos Golf 1.4 km, making an early tennis match or a round of golf realistic parts of a weekly routine. Marbella lies 16 km to the east and Estepona centre slightly to the west, giving access to larger shops and services when needed.
The immediate surroundings of Cancelada are residential and low-rise, positioned between the coastal road and the hills that rise behind Estepona. Within 2 km, daily amenities are well covered: 24 restaurants, four pharmacies, two banks, two cafés, a dentist and a park. Healthcare access includes two health centres in the area, and the local education offering spans 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, with The International School of Estepona 1.6 km away and Creators International School 6.9 km away. Sports facilities cluster close to the property: Racket Club Villa Paderna at 0.7 km, Club de Tenis at 0.8 km and RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 1.5 km. Three golf courses, Flamingos Golf (1.4 km), Tramores Golf (1.6 km) and El Paraiso Golf Clubhouse (1.7 km), sit within a short drive. Beaches are equally close: Playa del Saladillo at 0.8 km, Playa del Sol Villacana at 1.0 km and Playa de Guadalmansa at 1.5 km, all measured in a straight line. Public transport exists, four lines with 21 stops, but the rhythm of daily life here assumes a car, which the included underground parking space supports. For electric vehicle owners, a Tesla Supercharger is located 1.5 km away in Estepona.
The map shows the apartment's position in Cancelada, between Estepona and Marbella on the western Costa del Sol. Note the cluster of golf and racket sports facilities within 1.5 km and the three beaches along the coast to the south. Marbella lies to the east and Gibraltar and Málaga airports are both within practical range.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Cancelada occupies a middle position on the western Costa del Sol, 16 km from Marbella and within Estepona's municipality, with Algeciras 51 km and Málaga city 63 km away in a straight line. This places the property in the quieter, golf-oriented stretch of coast between Estepona and Marbella rather than in the dense urban corridor east of Marbella. The setting combines proximity to beaches and golf courses with a residential character that is noticeably calmer than the area around Puerto Banús, which remains close enough at 8.8 km for visits.
The nearest beach, Playa del Saladillo, lies 0.8 km as the crow flies from the apartment, with a moderate gradient of about 3.2% on the route down, walkable for most people, though the return trip is uphill. Marbella is 16 km away in a straight line and Estepona's centre lies just to the west, both easily reached by car via the A-7 coastal corridor. Puerto Deportivo José Banús, the marina at Puerto Banús, is 8.8 km away for boat trips and waterfront dining. Two airports serve the location: Gibraltar (GIB) at approximately 44 km and Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at approximately 54 km straight-line distance, meaning both are practical options for international travel. Public transport is available through four bus lines and 21 stops, suitable for occasional trips, though a car remains the practical mode for daily errands. All distances given are direct, straight-line measurements; actual road distances are longer.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 44 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 54 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Cancelada sits at roughly 30 m above sea level, low enough to keep beach access easy but high enough to enjoy open views across the countryside toward the mountains that frame the property's terrace. The climate is characteristic of the western Costa del Sol: average monthly temperatures range from 12°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 19.3°C. This pattern means terrace use is not confined to summer; spring and autumn months are typically warm enough for outdoor living. The swimming season lasts about six months, during which sea temperatures reach or exceed 20°C. Rainfall is concentrated in the cooler part of the year, leaving long dry stretches in summer. The nearby hills and golf courses provide green surroundings, and the mountain views from the apartment are a permanent feature of the setting rather than a seasonal one. The 3.2% gradient toward the coast is gentle by Costa del Sol standards, where many hillside developments face steeper walks.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 1.5 km of the apartment: Playa del Saladillo (0.8 km), Playa del Sol Villacana (1.0 km) and Playa de Guadalmansa (1.5 km), all straight-line distances. These are the quieter, western-Estepona beaches rather than the busy stretches of central Marbella. Golf is a defining feature of the area, with Flamingos Golf 1.4 km away, Tramores Golf 1.6 km and El Paraiso Golf Clubhouse 1.7 km from the property. Racket sports are unusually well represented: Racket Club Villa Paderna (0.7 km), Club de Tenis (0.8 km) and RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club (1.5 km) all sit within easy reach, giving residents year-round options given the climate. A public swimming pool at Parque Antena is 1.8 km away, supplementing the communal pool in the complex. For maritime recreation, Puerto Deportivo José Banús is 8.8 km away. The area's tourism infrastructure, 25 hotels and around 6,900 beds, supports restaurants and services that remain active beyond the summer peak.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6°C | 90 mm |
| February | 13.5°C | 57 mm |
| March | 14.7°C | 182 mm |
| April | 16.7°C | 80 mm |
| May | 20.0°C | 36 mm |
| June | 24.2°C | 8 mm |
| July | 27.4°C | 1 mm |
| August | 27.5°C | 7 mm |
| September | 24.1°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 73 mm |
| November | 16.0°C | 97 mm |
| December | 13.8°C | 83 mm |
Moderate
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this apartment occupies a specific segment: renovated, key-ready homes in established residential districts between Estepona and Marbella. Comparing it with current new-build projects clarifies the difference. Aquamar in Torre del Mar, on the eastern side of Málaga province, starts from €269,950; Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000; and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. These from-prices apply to new developments, typically with smaller units, staged payments and delivery at a future date. This Cancelada apartment instead offers immediate availability, a completed renovation and 132 m² of living space at a fixed price of €449,000, a per-square-metre figure of roughly €3,400. Location also distinguishes the property. Torre del Mar and Mijas sit in the eastern and central Costa del Sol respectively, closer to Málaga airport but further from the golf-dense western corridor around Estepona. Cancelada's position between Estepona and Marbella places it within 1.7 km of three golf clubs and several racket sports facilities, and 16 km from Marbella, a combination that defines the western coast's appeal. The local market context matters as well: with roughly 3,466 housing transactions per year in the area and a substantial hotel infrastructure of 25 hotels and about 6,900 beds, both resale liquidity and seasonal rental demand are supported. For buyers comparing a new-build purchase against an existing, renovated home, the practical trade-off is straightforward: new-build offers modern specifications and a lower entry price at smaller sizes and later delivery, while this property offers space, immediate occupancy and a mature setting with established communal facilities. Neither option is inherently better; the choice depends on timing, size requirements and preference for a finished home versus a development purchase.
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