This three-bedroom duplex penthouse forms part of Gazules del Sol, a gated residential community on the New Golden Mile between Marbella and Estepona. The property is completed and key-ready, built in 2007, with 151 m² of living space spread over two levels. The asking price is fixed at €649,000 and includes two private underground parking spaces and a separate storage room. A south-facing balcony offers sea views, while the upper terrace looks north towards La Concha mountain. The community provides four swimming pools, a gym, spa, sauna, padel court and concierge service.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The community sits directly opposite a Mercadona supermarket and Atalaya International School, with access to the A7 motorway in both directions. Marbella and Estepona are both within practical driving distance. The surrounding area combines residential calm with proximity to shops, schools, golf courses and the coast, positioning the property within one of the most established stretches of the western Costa del Sol.
The layout serves permanent residence and second-home use alike. Two bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen and living room occupy the lower level; the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and private terrace sits above. A further north-facing terrace provides views of La Concha. Central air conditioning with hot and cold functions and central heating cover year-round comfort across all seasons.
This is an existing home, not a new-build development, completed in 2007 and described as being in good condition. It is key-ready, meaning no construction phase or delivery waiting time applies. The immediate availability allows a purchase process based on standard resale conveyancing rather than off-plan staged payments.
The property does not currently hold a tourist rental licence; the community has not voted against a future application, but approval is not guaranteed. All pools and sports facilities are communal, not private. The penthouse has two bathrooms rather than three, and the upper terrace faces north, so direct sun there is limited. No private garden or private pool is included.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the coast benefits from the school opposite the entrance, the supermarket within walking distance and the three-bedroom layout with a separated master suite. Buyers seeking a lock-up-and-leave second home gain from gated access, concierge presence, underground parking and a property that requires no renovation before use. Retirees wanting year-round comfort may value the heated indoor pool, the lift to the apartment level and central heating for the cooler months. Active residents can use the communal gym, padel court and the golf courses of the region within a short drive. The property is less suited to buyers who want a private pool or garden, three bathrooms for a full household of guests, or a licence for tourist letting from day one, none of these apply. It also does not suit buyers specifically seeking new construction, since the building dates from 2007. For investors, the absence of a current tourist licence is a material fact: long-term rental or personal use remains possible, but short-term holiday letting depends on a future application process that has no guaranteed outcome.
The property was completed in 2007 and is described as being in good condition. Interior photographs show a bathroom with a double sink unit, a spacious living room with brown leather sofas, and an outdoor kitchen terrace with tiled walls, consistent with a Mediterranean resale home that has been maintained rather than newly refurbished. Buyers should expect finishes of its construction period rather than current new-build standards, and may wish to budget selectively for modernisation of kitchen or bathroom elements depending on personal preference. Climate control is a clear technical strength: central air conditioning with both hot and cold functions is complemented by central heating, an arrangement that covers temperature regulation throughout the year without reliance on standalone units. The duplex distribution places the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom on the upper level, reached internally, with a private terrace attached. Outdoor space is generous for the segment: a south-facing balcony with sea views on the living level, a north-facing terrace oriented towards La Concha, and the upper private terrace. Two dedicated underground parking spaces and a separate storage room, with lift access directly to the apartment, add practical storage and security infrastructure that many resale apartments lack. Communal facilities, four pools including a heated indoor pool, gym, spa, sauna and padel court, are maintained by the community, with gated access and concierge service managing the shared environment.
The asking price is fixed at €649,000. This is an existing, completed home rather than a new-build project with a price list, so no "from" pricing or unit selection applies. The price includes two private underground parking spaces and a separate storage room, both transferred with the property. Within the wider region, comparable new-build projects start at roughly €205,000 to €321,000 for smaller units in Mijas, Torre del Mar and Estepona, which places this penthouse in the mid-to-upper segment of the coastal resale market. Availability is immediate, as the property is key-ready and was completed in 2007.
Daily life in this duplex penthouse is organised across two connected levels. The lower floor works as the main living zone: a bright living room opens onto a south-facing balcony with sea views, alongside the kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The upper floor is reserved for the master bedroom, its en-suite bathroom and a private terrace, giving the sleeping quarters a degree of separation from the communal areas of the home. A second, north-facing terrace looks towards La Concha, useful for shade during the hottest hours or for evening use. Central air conditioning and central heating mean the property remains comfortable through Andalusian summers and the milder winter months. Within Gazules del Sol, residents have access to four swimming pools, one of them indoors and heated, plus a gym, spa, sauna and padel court. Concierge service and gated access structure the daily routine around security and convenience. The immediate surroundings reinforce this practicality: a Mercadona supermarket and Atalaya International School stand opposite the community, which reduces dependence on the car for groceries and school runs. The A7 motorway is reachable in both directions, connecting the property to Marbella in one direction and Estepona in the other. For buyers dividing time between Spain and another country, the combination of lift access directly to the apartment, two underground parking spaces and a storage room simplifies both permanent living and longer absences.
The New Golden Mile setting combines residential calm with practical accessibility. Area data shows a well-served environment: 23 restaurants, 27 pharmacies, 7 banks and 4 cafés within a two-kilometre radius, plus a dentist within easy reach. Two health centres serve the local population, and education options include 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the wider area, with Atalaya International School directly opposite the community. The neighbourhood sits at roughly 37 metres above sea level with a flat gradient of about 1.1% towards the coast, meaning walks and cycling require no significant climbing. The area around the property is fully urbanised rather than rural, with sports facilities close at hand, football pitches and a petanque ground within about a kilometre. Public transport covers four lines with 22 stops in the vicinity, and two Cercanías train stations, Los Prados and Guadalhorce, lie within about 0.8 to 1.6 kilometres straight-line distance, giving an alternative to the car for regional journeys. Tourism infrastructure exists, 24 hotels with nearly 6,900 beds in the area, indicating a location that stays lively across seasons rather than emptying outside the summer. Annual housing transactions of around 3,163 in the area point to an active, liquid resale market, which matters for buyers who want the option to sell within a normal timeframe later.
The map shows the property in its setting on the New Golden Mile, with the supermarket and international school directly opposite the community entrance. Distances shown to beaches, golf courses, stations and the airport are straight-line measurements; road distances and travel times are longer. The coastline and the A7 corridor are both visible in the wider map view.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
The property occupies a position on the New Golden Mile, the established residential corridor between Marbella and Estepona known for its mix of gated communities, golf courses and hotel infrastructure. Within the broader Málaga province context, the location benefits from unusual proximity to Málaga Airport, about 4 km as the crow flies, which shortens transfer times considerably compared with communities further west. Marbella and Estepona are both accessible via the A7 in opposite directions, giving buyers a choice between the refined commercial offer of Marbella and the more relaxed pace of Estepona. The area records around 3,163 housing transactions per year, indicating an active market rather than a thin one.
The nearest beach, Playa de la Misericordia, lies about 3.0 km away as the crow flies, with Playa Sacaba and Playa de San Andrés slightly further at 3.4 and 3.5 km respectively; actual road distances are longer. For a coastal property, the beach is therefore reachable by car in a few minutes rather than on foot from the door. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 4 km away in a straight line, one of the shortest airport distances on the coast, which simplifies international travel considerably. Gibraltar Airport sits roughly 100 km away as an alternative. Golfers can reach Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 5.2 km straight-line, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 5.4 km and the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course at 7.8 km. Two marinas, IGY Málaga Marina and Marina Real Club Mediterráneo, lie just over 5 km away. By road, the A7 provides access in both directions, connecting towards Marbella and Estepona, while the nearby train stations and 22 public transport stops give car-free options for daily travel. Electric vehicle owners have charging points within 1.6 to 3.9 km of the area.
| Beach Distance | 3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 4 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 100 km |
| Los Prados | 0.8 km |
| Guadalhorce | 1.6 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 27°C in the warmest, with an annual average of 18.7°C. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, lasts about four months, which corresponds to the summer half of the year; outside that window the heated indoor pool in the community extends swimming options. The property's elevation of 37 metres and the flat 1.1% gradient towards the sea mean the home enjoys enough height for a sea view from the south-facing balcony without the stair-climbing or steep drives of hillside locations. Orientation is a practical asset: the south-facing balcony captures sun and sea views for the main living space, while the north-facing terrace offers shade and views of La Concha mountain, effectively two outdoor micro-climates on one property. Sunshine hours in the region support the outdoor lifestyle the terraces are built for, and the nearby forest and mountain viewpoints indicate green surroundings within a short drive.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Coastal recreation is centred on the beaches roughly three kilometres away: Playa de la Misericordia at 3.0 km straight-line, followed by Playa Sacaba and Playa de San Andrés. These are urban Mediterranean beaches with the usual chiringuitos and promenades of the Málaga coastline. Sports facilities within the immediate area include two football pitches and a petanque ground at 0.6 to 1.1 km, suitable for casual and club use. The community itself covers much of the leisure need internally: four swimming pools including a heated indoor pool, a gym, a spa with sauna, and a padel court mean residents can swim, train and play without leaving the gates. Golf is a short drive away, with three courses between roughly 5 and 8 km, ranging from the municipal-style Club de Golf de Guadalhorce to the Miguel Ángel Jiménez-designed course. For walkers and birdwatchers, the Observatorio de Aves Marinas sits 4.5 km away and the viewpoints of Torre del Atabal and Churriana at 3.2 and 4.8 km, offering elevated panoramas of the coastline and the Guadalhorce river mouth area.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 62 mm |
| February | 13.2°C | 56 mm |
| March | 14.9°C | 66 mm |
| April | 16.9°C | 41 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 23 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 4 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.7°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 25 mm |
| October | 19.9°C | 61 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 77 mm |
| December | 13.4°C | 88 mm |
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Ref: VL727290
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Against comparable projects on the eastern and western Costa del Sol, this penthouse occupies the mid-to-upper resale segment. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950 and Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, both new-build offerings at substantially lower entry prices, but for smaller units in earlier construction phases. Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts from €321,000 and sits geographically closer to the New Golden Mile, making it the most direct new-build alternative for buyers weighing resale against off-plan. The €649,000 fixed asking price here buys a completed 151 m² duplex with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two parking spaces, a storage room and extensive communal facilities, an infrastructure package that many new-build developments at lower price points do not match, since pools, gyms and padel courts often come with fewer units per facility or additional costs. What the buyer gives up in exchange is newness: the building dates from 2007, so finishes reflect that period rather than current specifications, and any modernisation is the owner's responsibility. Location-wise, the New Golden Mile carries a stronger premium address than Torre del Mar or inland Mijas, positioned between Marbella and Estepona with golf, schools and hotel infrastructure nearby. The immediate proximity to Málaga Airport, roughly 4 km as the crow flies, is a differentiator that few western Costa del Sol locations can match, reducing transfer friction for international owners. The area's roughly 3,163 annual housing transactions indicate a liquid market, relevant for resale prospects. The absence of a tourist licence currently limits pure holiday-let strategies compared with some new-build developments that market licence eligibility more actively, though the community has not ruled out a future application.
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