A key-ready three-bedroom penthouse of 126 m² in the village of Cancelada, on the New Golden Mile between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara. The apartment forms part of Acqua Gardens, a gated development of 95 homes completed in 2025 by Vía Célere, with landscaped gardens, a communal pool, a gym and a co-working area. The home sits on a single level on the quiet side of the development, with a south-facing private terrace of 53 m², two parking spaces and a storage room in the underground garage. A tourist rental licence is in place. The asking price is €660,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Cancelada is a small village on the New Golden Mile, roughly halfway between Estepona and Marbella (16 km away as the crow flies). Playa del Saladillo lies 0.8 km away in a straight line, and three golf courses sit within 1.7 km. Lidl and Mercadona are both within a five-minute walk, and the ground is level all the way to the shops.
The penthouse offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan living area on one level, with a 53 m² south-facing terrace for outdoor dining and seating. The primary suite includes a dressing room and en-suite bathroom. Two underground parking spaces and a storage room are included, and the building has a lift.
The development was completed in 2025 by Vía Célere and is key-ready, so no waiting period applies. The building carries ten-year structural insurance. Delivery dates in Spain are always indicative; in this case the construction phase has already ended and the home can be occupied immediately after purchase.
The home has no private pool; swimming facilities are communal. There is no private garden; outdoor space is limited to the terrace. It is a second-floor unit within a 95-home development, not a detached villa, and it has no individual garage beyond the two assigned underground spaces. Aircraft noise or mountain views are not part of the offering; the listed views are towards the sea, gardens and pool.
This penthouse fits several recognisable situations. A couple or family relocating permanently to the Costa del Sol will find the walking-distance supermarkets, the level terrain and the 19 primary and 10 secondary schools in the area practical for year-round living, with two international schools within 1.6 to 6.9 km. Buyers seeking a second home benefit from the key-ready condition, the gated setting with communal pool and gym, and the low-maintenance single-level layout, no stairs inside the apartment, and a lift serving the building. Investors should note the tourist rental licence, which permits short-term letting; the location between Estepona and Marbella, the 25 hotels and 6,923 tourist beds in the surrounding area, and the beaches 0.8 km away indicate established holiday demand. Active residents can reach three golf courses and three racket clubs within 1.6 km, including Flamingos Golf at 1.4 km and the Racket Club Villa Paderna at 0.7 km. The home suits buyers who want outdoor space without garden maintenance: the 53 m² terrace provides room for dining and seating without the upkeep of a plot. It does not suit buyers looking for a detached villa, a private pool or substantial private land. Buyers who rely entirely on public transport will find 4 lines and 21 stops in the area, but a car remains the practical choice for regional travel; an electric vehicle can charge at the Supercharger in Estepona, 1.5 km away, and the garage is prepared for private charging.
The specification level is documented in concrete detail. Floors throughout are large-format porcelain, a finish that is standard for this segment and easy to maintain. The kitchen is fitted with matt white cabinetry, a Silestone quartz worktop and a full set of Bosch appliances: oven, ceramic hob, extractor, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The primary suite includes a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom with shower; the two remaining bedrooms share a second bathroom, and all three bedrooms have fitted wardrobes with interior drawer units, which reduces the need for additional furniture purchases. Climate control is ducted air conditioning with heating and cooling in the living room and bedrooms, supported by underfloor heating in the bathrooms. Hot water comes from an individual aerothermal system, an energy-efficient heat-pump technology, and mechanical ventilation renews indoor air without opening windows, a relevant feature during pollen season or hot afternoons. Double glazing with thermal-break frames limits both heat loss and outside noise, which matters given the development's proximity to the coastal road network. The building carries ten-year structural insurance, the standard legal cover for new construction in Spain, and was completed in 2025 by Vía Célere, a national-scale developer. Two parking spaces and a storage room in the underground garage are included, and the garage infrastructure is prepared for electric vehicle charging. A lift serves the building. The overall package, named-brand appliances, aerothermal hot water, mechanical ventilation, thermal-break glazing, is consistent with a contemporary 2025 build rather than an older resale property brought up to standard.
The asking price for this penthouse is fixed at €660,000. This is an existing, completed home rather than a new-build release with a price list, so no "from" pricing applies. The price includes two underground parking spaces and a storage room, which are permanent features of the sale rather than optional extras. The property holds a tourist rental licence, which is relevant for buyers considering short-term letting. Within the wider region, comparable new-build projects such as Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona start from €321,000 for smaller units, so this price reflects the penthouse typology, the terrace size, the parking allocation and the key-ready status. Availability is immediate, as construction finished in 2025.
Daily life in this penthouse revolves around a single-level layout that connects the living room, dining area and kitchen directly to the south-facing terrace. With 126 m² built and a 53 m² terrace, the effective living space is roughly evenly split between indoors and outdoors, which suits the Mediterranean pattern of eating and relaxing outside for much of the year. The terrace faces south, so it receives sun through the middle of the day and into the afternoon. Mornings on the quiet side of the development mean little through-traffic noise, an advantage for residents who work from home or rest during the day. The co-working area in the development offers an alternative workspace when a change of scenery is needed. Cancelada itself functions as a working village rather than a resort: shops, cafés, restaurants and banks are within walking distance, and Lidl and Mercadona are both about a five-minute walk away on level ground, which makes grocery shopping feasible without a car. The beach at Playa del Saladillo is 0.8 km away as the crow flies; on foot this takes longer, and the 3.2% gradient towards the coast is moderate. For residents who play golf or tennis, three golf courses and three racket clubs lie within 1.6 km, so a round or a match can fit into a normal weekday. The area records an average annual temperature of 19.3°C with monthly averages between 12 and 26°C, so terrace use extends well beyond the summer months. The swimming season, with sea temperatures of 20°C or more, lasts about six months, and the communal pool covers the rest of the year for those who want to swim. Puerto Banús and Marbella lie to the east, Estepona's old town and marina to the west, giving two distinct options for evening outings.
The immediate surroundings combine village-scale services with coastal recreation. Within 2 km there are 24 restaurants, 4 pharmacies, 2 banks, 2 cafés, a park and a dentist, so daily errands do not require a car. Healthcare is covered by 2 health centres in the area. For leisure, Playa del Saladillo lies 0.8 km away in a straight line, with Playa del Sol Villacana at 1.0 km and Playa de Guadalmansa at 1.5 km, giving three beach options within a short drive. Golfers can choose between Flamingos Golf (1.4 km), Tramores Golf (1.6 km) and El Paraiso Golf Clubhouse (1.7 km). The Racket Club Villa Paderna is 0.7 km away, Club de Tenis 0.8 km and RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club 1.5 km. Puerto Deportivo José Banús, the nearest marina, is 8.8 km away. The surroundings are noticeably quiet outside the summer months: the 3,466 housing transactions per year indicate an active but not overheated local market, and Cancelada retains a residential character year-round rather than emptying after August. The elevation of 30 m above sea level and the moderate 3.2% gradient to the beach make the area walkable for most people, though the straight-line distances translate into longer routes on foot.
The map shows the penthouse's position in Cancelada, on the New Golden Mile between Estepona and Marbella. The beach at Playa del Saladillo, the golf courses of Los Flamingos and the village's shops and supermarkets all sit within a short radius. Distances shown are straight-line; road distances are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Cancelada sits on the New Golden Mile, the coastal corridor between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara that functions as the quieter residential counterpart to central Marbella. Marbella, 16 km away as the crow flies, is the nearest large city with 147,958 inhabitants. Málaga, the regional capital with 579,076 inhabitants, lies 63 km to the east, and Algeciras 51 km to the west. The position roughly halfway between Estepona's old town and Puerto Banús gives residents two distinct leisure poles at comparable distances, and Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport at about 54 km keeps the location within a manageable transfer of roughly an hour by road.
Distances below are straight-line; actual road distances are longer. The nearest beach, Playa del Saladillo, is 0.8 km away. Marbella lies 16 km away as the crow flies, with its 147,958 inhabitants providing full urban services. Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara bracket the location to the west and east respectively. Gibraltar Airport (GIB) is roughly 44 km away and Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) roughly 54 km, giving two flight options. Public transport consists of 4 lines with 21 stops in the area, sufficient for local connections but not for replacing a car entirely. By car, the coastal A-7 and AP-7 corridor connects the area to the whole Costa del Sol. For electric vehicles, a Supercharger in Estepona sits 1.5 km away, and the underground garage is prepared for private charging points. The swimming pool facility Parque Antena is 1.8 km away, and two international schools, The International School of Estepona (1.6 km) and Creators International School (6.9 km), serve families. For buyers comparing locations, the airport distance of about 54 km to Málaga is moderate for the region and shorter than for most of Estepona or Sotogrande.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 44 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 54 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical west-Costa del Sol pattern. The average annual temperature is 19.3°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in the coldest months to 26°C in summer. The swimming season, when sea temperatures reach 20°C or more, lasts approximately six months, which is longer than on the Atlantic coast but shorter than in subtropical destinations. The elevation of 30 m above sea level keeps the home above the immediate coastal strip while avoiding significant climbs. The gradient to the beach is 3.2%, categorised as moderate, so walking to the coast involves a gentle incline rather than a steep hill. This elevation and orientation combination means the south-facing terrace receives direct sun for most of the day in winter as well as summer, extending the usable outdoor season. The immediate area includes a park within 2 km, and the golf courses at 1.4 to 1.7 km add green space, though the setting is residential rather than rural. The 32 local public holidays per year reflect Andalusia's full festive calendar, with many events taking place outdoors.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 1.5 km in a straight line: Playa del Saladillo (0.8 km), Playa del Sol Villacana (1.0 km) and Playa de Guadalmansa (1.5 km). These are the sandy beaches of the New Golden Mile, a stretch of coast known for its chiringuitos and generally lower density than the central Marbella waterfront. Golf is the second recreational pillar: Flamingos Golf (1.4 km), Tramores Golf (1.6 km) and El Paraiso Golf Clubhouse (1.7 km) provide three courses within a two-minute drive, an unusually concentrated cluster even by Costa del Sol standards. Racquet sports are equally well served, with the Racket Club Villa Paderna at 0.7 km, Club de Tenis at 0.8 km and the RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 1.5 km. The communal pool and gym within the development cover daily exercise without leaving the site, and the barbecue feature on the terrace extends outdoor entertaining options. Puerto Deportivo José Banús, 8.8 km away, offers mooring, dining and nightlife. The area's tourism infrastructure, 25 hotels and 6,923 beds, supports restaurant quality and year-round opening hours without the location itself being a hotel zone.
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
Ref: VL661916
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Málaga coastal market, this penthouse occupies a specific position that comparable new-build projects illustrate well. Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts from €321,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000. Those are "from" prices for new-build releases, typically for smaller apartments with fewer included extras; this property's fixed €660,000 asking price covers a completed 126 m² penthouse, a 53 m² terrace, two parking spaces and a storage room, items that in many new-build projects are purchased separately and can add tens of thousands of euros to the headline price. Location also differentiates the offering. Torre del Mar and Mijas sit east of Málaga city, which means longer airport transfers for western-Costa del Sol destinations but lower entry prices. Estepona, where Etherna Homes 2 is located, is the nearest direct competitor: same municipality, similar coastal character, and a similar distance to Marbella and the beaches. The New Golden Mile segment specifically trades on its position between Estepona and Marbella, Puerto Banús at 8.8 km from the marina, three golf courses within 1.7 km, and a village centre with walking-distance supermarkets. The market context is active: 3,466 housing transactions per year in the area, median provincial income of €16,450, and a tourism base of 25 hotels and 6,923 beds that supports rental demand. For a buyer weighing this property against a new-build release further east, the practical trade-off is between a lower entry price with a waiting period for construction, and a key-ready home with the licence, parking and storage already settled. Buyers comparing within the immediate area will find few completed 2025 penthouses with this combination of terrace size, orientation and included parking.
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