This key-ready penthouse is situated in Cancelada, a residential village on Estepona's New Golden Mile, roughly 0.8 km as the crow flies from Playa del Saladillo. Completed in 2025, the property offers 133 m² of built space with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two private terraces on the same level as the living accommodation. The asking price is fixed at €725,000 and includes two underground parking spaces and two storage rooms. The complex is gated and provides a communal pool, gym and lift. Sea and panoramic views are present, and the surrounding area combines beach access, golf courses and everyday amenities within a short radius.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Cancelada sits between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara on the New Golden Mile. The beach at Playa del Saladillo lies 0.8 km away in a straight line, with a moderate gradient of 3.2% from the property. Three golf courses fall within 1.7 km, and Puerto Banús marina is 8.8 km away. Marbella is 16 km distant as the crow flies.
The layout serves three bedrooms and two bathrooms across 133 m², with two level terraces extending the living space outdoors. A fully fitted kitchen and full furnishing mean the home can be occupied without renovation work. Two private parking spaces and two storage rooms accommodate households with more than one vehicle or additional belongings.
Construction was completed in 2025 and the property is key-ready, meaning no waiting period or off-plan risk applies. As a 2025 build, the technical installations, finishes and building standards are current. Delivery dates remain indicative in nature, but in this case the completion has already taken place and the home is ready for immediate transfer.
The property is a penthouse within a gated complex, not a detached villa; outdoor space is limited to the two terraces rather than a private garden. The pool and gym are communal facilities. No private pool is present. The asking price is fixed at €725,000 and is not a starting price for a range of units. No information is available about pets policy or year-round community staffing.
This property fits a buyer who wants a finished home rather than a construction phase. A family relocating to the coast with school-age children would find 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the broader area, with The International School of Estepona at 1.6 km. A couple seeking a second home benefits from the turnkey condition: the property is fully furnished with a fitted kitchen, so occupancy can begin shortly after purchase. Households with two cars and substantial storage needs are directly served by the double parking and double storage allocation. Buyers who value outdoor living at living level, rather than a separate roof terrace, will note the two terraces on the same floor as the accommodation. The location suits a car-based lifestyle, since daily errands are local but wider trips to Marbella (16 km), Estepona or Puerto Banús (8.8 km) are normally driven. It does not suit a buyer seeking a detached villa with a private garden and pool, nor someone dependent on frequent public transport for commuting. Golf players and padel enthusiasts fall within a short radius of four clubs, which is a specific advantage of this stretch of the coast. Holiday-let investors should verify licence conditions independently, as the property's category is resale and no rental permission details are included in the available data.
As a 2025 completion, the penthouse reflects current Spanish building practice, which generally means improved thermal insulation standards, double glazing and modern electrical installations compared with older coastal stock. The interior is finished with a fully fitted kitchen and sold fully furnished, which removes the usual furnishing project that buyers of bare units face. The condition is recorded as excellent, and no renovation work is indicated in the available data. Technical provision includes an electric vehicle charging option nearby, a Tesla Supercharger station at 1.5 km in Estepona, although the presence of a private charge point in the underground garage is not confirmed in the data and should be verified. The building has a lift, which matters for a penthouse and for long-term accessibility. Two terraces on the living level are a structural feature of the layout rather than a finish, but they shape how the build is used: outdoor dining, laundry drying and evening use all happen without vertical circulation. The gated complex provides controlled access, and communal facilities include a pool and a gym, reducing the maintenance burden on individual owners compared with a private pool, while community fees apply. Underground parking protects vehicles from sun exposure, a practical consideration on the coast where outdoor parking accelerates interior wear. Storage rooms in the basement add secure space for seasonal items. As with any resale of a recent build, the buyer's surveyor can confirm the actual execution quality of finishes, waterproofing of terraces and the status of building guarantees during the purchase process.
The asking price is a fixed €725,000 for this single completed property; it is not a from-price for a development with multiple units. For context within the wider region, new-build projects currently start from around €205,000 in Mijas, €269,950 in Torre del Mar and €321,000 in Estepona itself, figures that typically apply to smaller apartments in early construction phases rather than a furnished, key-ready penthouse of this size. The price includes two private parking spaces, two storage rooms and full furnishing, which affects the comparison with bare units elsewhere. Availability is immediate given the completed status, subject to the standard resale purchase process.
Daily life in this penthouse revolves around a straightforward rhythm between indoors and outdoors. The 133 m² interior holds three bedrooms and two bathrooms, arranged so that the main living area connects directly to the two terraces on the same level. This means morning coffee, outdoor dining or evening relaxation require no stairs, an unusual arrangement for a penthouse, where roof terraces are often reached separately. The terraces face a setting with sea and panoramic views, so the outdoor space functions as an extension of the living room for most of the year given the regional climate. Cancelada itself is a compact village where restaurants, cafés, pharmacies and banks cluster within about 2 km; the dataset counts 24 restaurants and four pharmacies in that radius. Errands are therefore short and local rather than requiring trips into Estepona town or San Pedro. The beach at Playa del Saladillo, 0.8 km away as the crow flies, sits within comfortable walking distance along a moderate 3.2% gradient. For sport, three tennis and padel clubs operate within 1.5 km, and golfers can reach Flamingos Golf at 1.4 km or Tramores Golf at 1.6 km. The complex adds a communal pool and a gym, which reduces dependence on external facilities for exercise. Two underground parking spaces and two storage rooms handle the practical side of coastal living, beach gear, golf equipment and luggage can be stored on site, and both household cars remain sheltered. Public transport is available through four lines with 21 stops, but the area's layout and the distances to larger towns make a car the practical choice for most residents.
The immediate surroundings combine a quiet residential character with practical density. Within a 2 km radius, the area counts 24 restaurants, two cafés, four pharmacies, two banks, a park and a dentist, a level of provision that covers daily needs without leaving the neighbourhood. Two health centres serve the wider area, and 25 hotels with nearly 7,000 beds indicate a tourism sector that supports restaurants and services year-round while concentrating visitor activity near the coast. The beach sits 0.8 km away in a straight line, reachable on foot for most residents; the 3.2% gradient is moderate and manageable with a bicycle or on foot. Sports infrastructure is unusually close: 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. Golfers can choose between Flamingos Golf (1.4 km), Tramores Golf (1.6 km) and El Paraiso Golf Clubhouse (1.7 km). Public transport consists of four lines with 21 stops, sufficient for occasional trips but not a substitute for a car for most households. Marbella, with roughly 148,000 inhabitants, lies 16 km away as the crow flies and anchors the region's retail and cultural offer.
The map shows Cancelada's position on the New Golden Mile: the coastline with Playa del Saladillo lies under a kilometre to the south, while the golf courses of Flamingos and Tramores cluster to the north and east. Puerto Banús appears further along the coast toward Marbella. All distances shown are straight-line measurements.
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Cancelada occupies a middle position on the New Golden Mile, the stretch of coast between Estepona and Marbella that mixes residential developments with golf courses and beach communities. Marbella, 16 km away, functions as the region's principal urban centre with roughly 148,000 inhabitants. Estepona lies in the other direction, and Málaga city, 63 km as the crow flies, anchors the province. The position closer to Marbella than to Estepona's western side shapes daily life: Puerto Banús (8.8 km) and San Pedro are the nearest large-scale retail and leisure destinations. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, this location trades the density of Marbella and Benalmádena for a village-scale base with strong golf and beach access.
Accessibility from Cancelada is defined by the A-7 coastal corridor that links the village to Estepona, San Pedro de Alcántara and Marbella. Puerto Banús marina is 8.8 km away in a straight line, roughly a quarter of an hour by car in normal traffic. Marbella centre lies 16 km away and Estepona town is closer still, meaning both urban centres function as routine destinations rather than day trips. Airports frame the region: Gibraltar (GIB) at approximately 44 km and Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at approximately 54 km straight-line distance, giving a choice of arrival points with connections across Europe. Road distances to both airports exceed the straight-line figures and journey times depend on the A-7 or AP-7. All distances mentioned here are measured as the crow flies; actual road routes are longer. Locally, the beach (0.8 km), supermarkets and schools within 2 km make short trips by car or bicycle the norm. Public transport exists through four lines and 21 stops, practical for selected routes but limited for commuting.
| 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 classic Mediterranean pattern: average monthly temperatures range from 12°C in the coolest month to 26°C at the peak of summer, with an annual average of 19.3°C. The swimming season extends to six months during which sea temperatures hold at 20°C or above, which supports regular beach use from late spring through autumn. Elevation is 30 m above sea level, low enough that the terrain stays gentle overall, though the 3.2% gradient toward the coast introduces a mild incline on the walk to Playa del Saladillo. The two terraces gain from this climate: outdoor use is realistic for most of the year rather than a summer-only feature. The setting between the coastal plain and the Sierra Bermeja foothills inland produces the panoramic views recorded for the property. Sunshine hours in the region are high by European standards, which matters for terrace orientation and for the practicality of outdoor dining across the seasons. No extreme weather patterns are typical for this stretch of coast.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches fall within 1.5 km of the property: 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. This cluster gives residents a choice of access points along the New Golden Mile coastline. Golf and racket sports form the second recreational layer: Flamingos Golf (1.4 km), Tramores Golf (1.6 km) and El Paraiso Golf Clubhouse (1.7 km) sit within minutes of the door, alongside three tennis and padel clubs inside 1.5 km. A public swimming facility, Parque Antena, lies at 1.8 km. For nautical recreation, Puerto Deportivo José Banús at 8.8 km offers one of the coast's principal marinas. The swimming season of six months frames the annual rhythm: beach life dominates from May onward, while golf and padel fill the cooler half of the year, when temperatures average between 12°C and the high teens. The area's 25 hotels and tourist infrastructure support beachside chiringuitos and services during the season, with quieter conditions outside it.
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: VL687922
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Against comparable new-build projects in the region, this penthouse occupies the upper segment. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €321,000. Those figures are from-prices for developments in construction, typically applying to smaller apartments with off-plan delivery timelines and no inclusion of parking multiples or furnishing. A direct comparison therefore requires adjustment: this property is finished, furnished and includes two parking spaces plus two storage rooms, which on the Costa del Sol can add a meaningful amount to the effective cost of a bare new-build unit. Location also differs. Torre del Mar and Mijas sit respectively east of Málaga and in the central Costa del Sol, both further from the Marbella, Estepona corridor where land values are highest. Etherna Homes 2 shares the Estepona municipality but sits within the town's broader expansion zone, whereas Cancelada belongs to the New Golden Mile, where proximity to golf courses such as Flamingos and the beach at Playa del Saladillo defines the price level. For a buyer weighing the options, the decision effectively comes down to timing and certainty: off-plan projects offer lower entry prices and some personalisation, while this property eliminates construction risk and waiting time at a higher total cost. The volume of housing transactions in the area, 3,466 per year in the local market data, indicates an active resale market, which matters for liquidity. Buyers prioritising immediate occupancy, level terraces and a proven location near golf and beach amenities will find this segment competitive; buyers maximising square metres per euro will find more value further east along the coast.
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