This duplex penthouse is located in El Mirador de Costalita on the New Golden Mile, in the Cancelada district of Estepona, Málaga. The property offers 156 m² of built space, four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and was completed in 2005 and recently refurbished to a turnkey standard. The asking price is €1,595,000. Outdoor space totals approximately 100 m² of terraces and porch, with 360-degree views over the Mediterranean and the surrounding mountains. The home includes 21 m² of parking and a 12 m² storage room, and lies within walking distance of several beaches, golf courses and daily amenities.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Cancelada sits between Estepona and Marbella on the New Golden Mile, roughly 0.8 km as the crow flies from Playa del Saladillo. The setting is residential and low-rise, with 24 restaurants, four pharmacies and two banks within a 2 km radius. Golf courses at Flamingos, Tramores and El Paraiso lie between 1.4 and 1.7 km away in a straight line.
The property functions as a full family home or year-round residence. Four bedrooms each have private terrace access, and three bathrooms serve the household. The home is fully automated with voice-controlled systems, LED lighting, a new Toshiba air-conditioning installation and a contemporary fireplace, covering both summer cooling and winter heating needs.
This is not a new-build project but an existing, key-ready home completed in 2005 and recently refurbished. The condition is documented as excellent, with designer furnishings, Siemens kitchen appliances and Villeroy & Boch bathroom fittings. Purchase means no construction phase or waiting period; the property is available for immediate transfer and use.
The property has no private pool; swimming is via the communal pool of the urbanisation. Parking is limited to the 21 m² parking space with a 12 m² storage room, not a closed garage villa setup. The built area of 156 m² is compact relative to the price point, and the plot is not private land but part of a communal development with associated community rules and fees.
This property fits a buyer seeking a move-in-ready home rather than a construction project. Recognisable situations include a family relocating to the Costa del Sol who need four bedrooms, three bathrooms and proximity to international schools: The International School of Estepona lies 1.6 km away in a straight line and Creators International School 6.9 km. It also suits buyers wanting a fully furnished second home where outdoor living is central, given the jacuzzi, outdoor kitchen, pergolas and rooftop cinema. The layout works for households that host guests regularly, since the upper-level bedroom with its own bathroom separates visitors from the main living zones. Golf-oriented buyers will find three courses within 1.7 km as the crow flies, including Flamingos Golf at 1.4 km. The property is less suited to buyers wanting a private pool, a private plot or new-build warranty structures, since it is a 2005 building with communal facilities. Those planning extensive interior remodelling should note the recent refurbishment is already in place; the price reflects that condition. Households relying on public transport will find four lines and 21 stops in the area, though a car remains the practical choice for the coast. Buyers with a lower budget should compare new-build alternatives in the region, which start from roughly €205,000 to €321,000 in other towns.
The finishing level is documented in detail and reads as consistent throughout. The kitchen is fitted with premium Siemens appliances, an induction range, a high-performance extractor and a seamless one-piece marble worktop. Bathrooms carry Villeroy & Boch fittings, a brand associated with the mid-to-upper segment of the European sanitary market. Interior circulation includes sliding French doors that open the living space towards the terraces, and a contemporary fireplace provides supplementary heating for cooler months. Climate control combines a brand-new Toshiba air-conditioning system with independent zone controls and the fireplace, covering both cooling and heating. The automation layer is extensive: voice-controlled technology, integrated LED lighting, sensor-operated entrance door, electric pergolas with four sun settings, and electric shutters including glass-effect versions that admit natural light while preserving privacy. The refurbishment is recent and the overall condition is recorded as excellent. Exterior fittings include designer Lamborghini outdoor furniture, an outdoor kitchen with barbecue, a private jacuzzi and a rooftop cinema installation that can be enclosed against wind. Practically, this means the buyer acquires a completed technical package rather than a shell requiring investment. Points to verify independently during due diligence include the age and warranty status of the installed systems, the community's maintenance arrangements for the shared pool and building, and the exact scope of items included in the sale, such as furnishings and audiovisual equipment.
The asking price is a fixed €1,595,000 for the complete property, including the recently executed refurbishment, designer furnishings, parking space and storage room. This is an existing resale home, so there is no price list or unit variation as with new-build developments. The price reflects the New Golden Mile location between Estepona and Marbella, the 100 m² of terrace space and the turnkey condition. Prospective buyers should budget separately for purchase costs, community fees for the communal pool and shared areas, and annual property tax. Availability is immediate, subject to the seller's terms and current status of the sales process.
Daily life at this duplex penthouse is organised around its layered layout and extensive outdoor space. The lower level holds the open-plan living area, the kitchen with Siemens appliances and a one-piece marble worktop, and three bedrooms with two full bathrooms including an en-suite. Each bedroom opens onto its own terrace with an outdoor television, which effectively gives every occupant a private outdoor corner. An internal staircase leads to the upper level, where the fourth bedroom and third bathroom form a separate zone suited to guests or older children. The 100 m² of terraces are the practical heart of the home for much of the year. Electric pergolas with four adjustable sun settings, electric shutters including glass-effect models, an outdoor kitchen with barbecue, a jacuzzi and a rooftop cinema that converts into a wind-sheltered space allow outdoor use across seasons. With a south-east through south-west orientation, sunlight moves across the terraces during the day, supporting morning use on one side and late-afternoon use on the other. The 360-degree views combine sea, mountain and garden outlooks. Locally, the rhythm is that of a quiet residential urbanisation: amenities are within a short drive or walk, the beach is under a kilometre as the crow flies, and the gradient towards the sea is moderate at 3.2%, which matters on foot in summer heat. A lift serves the building, which simplifies daily logistics such as shopping and luggage.
Cancelada functions as a residential node on the New Golden Mile with an unusually dense amenity base for its size. Within 2 km there are 24 restaurants, four pharmacies, two banks, two cafés, a dentist, a park and a swimming pool at Parque Antena, 1.8 km away in a straight line. Healthcare access includes two health centres in the area, and education covers 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, with two international schools within 7 km. Sports facilities cluster close by: 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, all straight-line distances. Golfers reach Flamingos Golf at 1.4 km, Tramores Golf at 1.6 km and El Paraiso Golf Clubhouse at 1.7 km. The nearest beach, Playa del Saladillo, is 0.8 km away as the crow flies, with Playa del Sol Villacana at 1.0 km and Playa de Guadalmansa at 1.5 km. Road distances will be longer than these straight-line figures. An electric-vehicle Supercharger sits 1.5 km away, relevant for buyers with EVs. The urbanisation setting means the immediate street scene is quiet, with activity concentrated along the commercial strips towards the coast road. A car is the practical mode of transport here; four bus lines with 21 stops provide a basic service layer but do not replace private mobility for daily errands.
The map shows the property in Cancelada, with the beaches of the New Golden Mile coast under a kilometre away and three golf courses forming a green belt around the urbanisation. Marbella lies 16 km east in a straight line and Estepona town to the west. The markers show straight-line distances; driving routes are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Cancelada occupies the middle of the New Golden Mile, the coastal strip between Estepona and Marbella that developed as a low-density residential zone of villas, golf courses and small urbanisations. Marbella, with roughly 148,000 inhabitants, lies 16 km to the east in a straight line; Estepona, the municipal seat, is the immediate urban reference. This positions the property closer to Marbella's services than inland Estepona towns, while remaining outside the high-density resort cores. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, the location trades the busier central Marbella, Fuengirola corridor for a quieter western profile anchored by golf and beach clubs.
The property lies 0.8 km as the crow flies from Playa del Saladillo, its nearest beach, on a moderate 3.2% gradient. Estepona town and Marbella frame the location, with Marbella 16 km away in a straight line and the marina of Puerto Deportivo José Banús at 8.8 km. Málaga city lies 63 km straight-line and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport approximately 54 km; Gibraltar Airport is closer at around 44 km straight-line, though road routes and border crossing times affect the practical choice. All these figures are direct distances, and driving distances are longer. Public transport consists of four lines with 21 stops in the surrounding area, sufficient for occasional trips but not for daily car-free living. Access by car runs through the coastal A-7 and AP-7 corridor, which connects Cancelada with Estepona, Marbella and the wider Costa del Sol. Daily needs, supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants and schools, sit within a 2 km radius, so most errands involve short drives of a few minutes rather than long corridors of travel.
| 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 western Costa del Sol profile: average monthly temperatures ranging from 12°C in the coolest month to 26°C in the warmest, with an annual average of 19.3°C at an elevation of 30 metres above sea level. The swimming season extends to roughly six months with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, which in practice runs from late spring into autumn. For residents, this means terrace use is not limited to summer; the adjustable pergolas and wind-sheltered rooftop cinema documented at this property are practical responses to that extended outdoor season. The 30 m elevation and 3.2% gradient towards the beach produce the 360-degree views described, combining sea and mountain sightlines without a steep walk to the coast. Rainfall concentrates outside the summer months, and the fireplace plus air-conditioning combination covers the moderate winter temperature range. The surrounding landscape mixes urbanised coastal strips with golf valleys and the Sierra Bermeja backdrop inland of Estepona, giving both green and mountain environments within a short radius.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within 1.5 km as the crow flies: Playa del Saladillo at 0.8 km, Playa del Sol Villacana at 1.0 km and Playa de Guadalmansa at 1.5 km. These are the sandy stretches of the New Golden Mile coast, generally less crowded than the central Marbella beaches. Golf forms the second recreational pillar: Flamingos Golf (1.4 km), Tramores Golf (1.6 km) and El Paraiso Golf Clubhouse (1.7 km) give three options within a five-minute drive, a density that few Costa del Sol locations match. Racket sports are equally close, 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. Swimming outside the sea season is possible at Parque Antena, 1.8 km away, in addition to the communal pool of the urbanisation. For maritime recreation, Puerto Deportivo José Banús lies 8.8 km in a straight line. The tourism infrastructure in the wider area, 25 hotels with nearly 7,000 beds, supports dining and service levels beyond what the resident population alone would sustain, while Cancelada itself retains a village-scale core.
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: VL020644
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Málaga province market, this duplex penthouse occupies a different segment from the comparable new-build projects listed. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, all eastern or central Costa del Sol positions with smaller units and construction phases still to complete. At a fixed €1,595,000, this Cancelada property prices at roughly five times those entry levels, and the difference is explained by three factors. First, the New Golden Mile location between Estepona and Marbella carries a premium over Torre del Mar and much of Mijas, driven by low-density zoning, golf infrastructure and proximity to Marbella at 16 km straight-line. Second, the 100 m² of terrace space on a duplex penthouse format with 360-degree views is a configuration rarely available in the apartment stock of the newer developments. Third, the property is delivered fully refurbished and furnished, with documented installations such as Siemens appliances, Villeroy & Boch fittings, home automation and a new air-conditioning system, which removes the fit-out budget a new-build buyer would typically add. What the alternatives do offer is new-build warranty coverage, communal facilities of recent construction and lower entry pricing. Buyers comparing options should weigh the turnkey condition and established setting of this 2005 building against the warranty and payment-structure advantages of off-plan purchases. The local market context matters too: 3,466 housing transactions per year in the area indicate an active resale market, and the median provincial income of €16,450 underlines that demand at this price point is driven largely by international and second-home buyers rather than domestic income levels.
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