This key-ready three-bedroom penthouse forms part of Vanian Gardens, a contemporary residential development on Estepona's New Golden Mile, between Estepona town and Marbella. Completed in 2020, the apartment offers 112 m² of internal living space and a 163 m² wrap-around terrace, and comes fully furnished with two private parking spaces and a storeroom. The fixed asking price is €765,000. The development includes communal pools, an indoor pool and a children's pool, and sits within easy reach of beaches, golf courses, schools and everyday amenities along this stretch of the Costa del Sol.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse sits in Vanian Gardens on the New Golden Mile, the coastal strip connecting Estepona with Marbella and Puerto Banús. The area combines residential calm with practical access to beaches, golf courses, international schools and shopping. Estepona town centre and Marbella are both reachable by car, placing two of the coast's principal towns within daily range for residents.
The home is arranged around indoor-outdoor living: all three bedrooms open directly onto the 163 m² terrace, which wraps around the apartment and provides space for dining, relaxation and entertaining. Air conditioning (hot and cold), fitted wardrobes, a lift and WiFi are present. Two parking spaces and a storeroom add practical storage, while communal, indoor and children's pools serve the development.
The building was completed in 2020 and the apartment is key-ready, meaning no waiting period or construction risk applies. The property is offered fully furnished and is described as being in excellent condition, so a buyer could in principle move in or rent it out immediately after completion of the purchase. As with any resale, the completion date of the transaction depends on the negotiation and notarial process.
This is an apartment within a larger development, not a private villa: outdoor space is limited to the terrace, and the pools and grounds are communal. The property has no private pool and no private garden, and mountain, garden and pool views replace direct sea views. Parking is provided but is within the development's arrangement. Buyers seeking a detached plot or beachfront position should note these constraints.
Ref: VL799944
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Several buyer profiles fit this property. A household seeking a permanent base on the Costa del Sol will find the three bedrooms, the nearby international schools and the practical storage arrangement suitable for year-round living. Buyers wanting a second home that can also generate rental income benefit from the key-ready, fully furnished condition and the communal pool facilities, which are among the features holiday tenants look for. Retirees or part-year residents may value the indoor pool for the cooler months, the lift access and the manageable apartment format with generous outdoor space but no private garden to maintain. The property also suits buyers who prioritise outdoor living: the 163 m² terrace is unusually large for this price bracket and effectively functions as an additional living floor. Conversely, the apartment is less obviously suited to buyers who require a private pool and garden, direct beachfront position or a fully detached property, those needs point towards villas rather than an apartment in an urbanisation. Households without a car should also weigh the location carefully: the New Golden Mile is primarily a car-based area, with beaches, supermarkets and schools reachable most comfortably by vehicle. For international buyers, the combination of fixed price, completed construction and furnished delivery removes much of the uncertainty associated with off-plan purchases, which may appeal to those wanting a defined, short acquisition timeline.
The apartment dates from 2020, so its construction and finishing fall within the current generation of Costa del Sol residential building, with contemporary standards for insulation, glazing and installations. The interior photographs show a modern, restrained finish: an open-plan living space with a fitted kitchen, tiled bathrooms with large-format surfaces and mirror features, and a consistent neutral palette throughout. Climate control is provided by air conditioning units capable of both heating and cooling, which is the standard solution for the region's 12-27 °C seasonal temperature range and covers the occasionally cool winter evenings as well as the summer heat. Fitted wardrobes are present in the sleeping areas, and the property includes WiFi infrastructure. The condition is listed as excellent, consistent with a five-year-old home that has been maintained. Two features deserve specific attention in any viewing: the scale and waterproofing of the 163 m² wrap-around terrace, which is the property's principal asset and should be inspected as carefully as the interior, and the practical layout of the two private parking spaces and storeroom in the basement. As an east-facing unit, the apartment receives morning and midday sun, with the wrap-around design allowing occupants to follow or avoid the sun across the day. Buyers conducting a technical survey should focus on the terrace drainage, the air conditioning service history and the communal areas, since the pools and grounds are shared and their upkeep is arranged through the community of owners.
The asking price is fixed at €765,000 for this specific completed apartment, not a starting price from which other units vary. For that amount, the buyer receives 112 m² of interior space, a 163 m² private terrace, three bedrooms with terrace access, two bathrooms, two private parking spaces, a storeroom and full furnishing. Compared with new-build pricing elsewhere on the western Costa del Sol, where comparable projects start between roughly €269,950 in Torre del Mar and €321,000 in Estepona for smaller apartments, this price reflects the penthouse format, the large terrace and the turnkey condition. Availability is immediate, subject to the standard purchase process.
Vanian Gardens is a modern urbanisation set back from the coast road, and daily life here follows the rhythm of a residential resort rather than a town centre. Mornings can begin on the east-facing terrace, where the first sun reaches the outdoor seating before the heat of midday; because the terrace wraps around the full apartment, shaded sections remain usable throughout the afternoon. All three bedrooms have direct terrace access, which effectively doubles the living area during the warmer months and keeps the interior bright. The 112 m² interior is arranged in a contemporary, open-plan style with a living room and kitchen that flow together, as confirmed by the property's own photography. Practical routines are well covered: fitted wardrobes handle storage inside, while the two private parking spaces and generous storeroom in the building deal with everything else, from bicycles to luggage and seasonal equipment. The communal grounds offer three pool options, an outdoor communal pool, an indoor pool for cooler months and a children's pool, which spreads usage across the year and across household members. Evenings tend to move outdoors again, whether for dinner on the terrace or a short drive to the restaurants and beach chiringuitos of the New Golden Mile. The setting is described as close to shops, the sea, the town and schools, which positions the property for both holiday use and longer stays.
Daily life around the New Golden Mile is structured around a mix of residential urbanisations, beach facilities and commercial strips along the coast road. Within roughly two kilometres of the area, the count of amenities runs to more than twenty restaurants, a comparable number of pharmacies, several banks and cafés, which indicates that basic errands do not require a trip into town. Healthcare is covered by health centres in the wider district, and a dentist is available nearby. For families, the educational offer includes nineteen primary schools and ten secondary schools within the area's radius, including international options, which is one of the reasons this stretch of coast attracts year-round residents rather than only holidaymakers. The immediate vicinity includes sports facilities such as football pitches and petanque courts, and the flat terrain, the gradient towards the sea measures about 1.1 per cent, makes walking and cycling realistic options for shorter trips. The area's tourism infrastructure is substantial, with 24 hotels and nearly 7,000 beds recorded, meaning the surroundings are noticeably livelier in summer than in winter, when the residential character dominates. Four public transport lines with 22 stops serve the area, providing a baseline of connectivity, though most residents rely on a car for convenience.
The map shows the penthouse's position within the New Golden Mile corridor between Estepona and Marbella. Beaches, golf courses, schools and the main coast road are all marked, giving a clear picture of how daily life here is organised around short drives along the shoreline between the two towns.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
The New Golden Mile occupies the coastal corridor between Estepona and Marbella, one of the most established residential zones of the western Costa del Sol. Its position gives residents access to two directions: Estepona's town centre and its renovated old quarter to the west, and Marbella, Puerto Banús and Benahavís to the east. Within the regional hierarchy, the area sits below Marbella's golden mile in price while offering a similar coastal-living formula of beaches, golf and international services, and it is more residential and lower-density than Málaga city itself. The transaction volume in the surrounding area, over 3,000 housing transactions per year, indicates an active, liquid market.
The nearest beach, Playa de la Misericordia, lies 3.0 km away as the crow flies, with several other beaches within 3.5 km; the actual road distance is somewhat longer, but the flat terrain keeps cycling and walking viable. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 4 km in a straight line from the area's reference point, one of the shortest airport distances on the entire coast, while Gibraltar Airport lies around 100 km away. Rail connectivity is provided by stations including Los Prados (0.8 km), Guadalhorce and Clínico (each 1.6 km straight-line), and four public transport lines with 22 stops cover local journeys. For golfers, three courses sit within 8 km, and two marinas, IGY Málaga Marina and Marina Real Club Mediterráneo, are each roughly 5 km distant. Electric-vehicle charging points are available within 1.6-3.9 km. In practice, a car remains the most flexible mode of transport for reaching Estepona, Marbella and Puerto Banús, but the public transport and rail options give non-drivers a workable alternative for some journeys.
| 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 typical Mediterranean coastal pattern: monthly average 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 of 20 °C or above, lasts about four months, which frames the main period for beach and pool use between early summer and early autumn. The elevation of roughly 37 metres above sea level and the 1.1 per cent gradient towards the shore mean the terrain is essentially flat, so no steep climbs separate the urbanisation from the coast. Several viewpoints lie within 3-5 km, including Mirador Torre del Atabal and Mirador de Churriana, offering elevated perspectives over the coastline, and the Observatorio de Aves Marinas (4.5 km) indicates opportunities for seabird watching along this stretch. For residents, the practical consequences are mild winters in which the indoor pool and hot air conditioning remain useful, warm summers managed by the cold A/C and the terrace's shaded corners, and a long shoulder season suited to outdoor living.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access is a defining feature of this location. Playa de la Misericordia lies 3.0 km away in a straight line, with Playa Sacaba (3.4 km) and Playa de San Andrés (3.5 km) close behind, giving residents a choice of urban and more open stretches of sand. The flat coastal profile makes these distances comfortable by car and manageable by bicycle. Golf is equally well served: Club de Golf de Guadalhorce (5.2 km), Club de Golf Málaga Parador (5.4 km) and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez (7.8 km) provide three courses within a short drive, covering a range of formats and price levels. Waterfront recreation extends to two marinas at approximately 5 km each, offering berths, dining and sailing options. For everyday sport, football pitches and petanque courts sit within about 1 km of the reference area. Combined with the development's own three pools, outdoor, indoor and children's, the recreational offer covers the full year rather than only the summer months.
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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On the wider Costa del Sol, this penthouse occupies a specific niche: a completed, turnkey apartment with resort-style facilities on the New Golden Mile, priced at €765,000. Comparing it with current new-build alternatives clarifies its position. Aquamar in Torre del Mar advertises units from €269,950 and Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, but these are eastern-cost projects at lower entry levels, generally with smaller apartments, no penthouse format and less established surroundings. Closer to home, Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts at €321,000, also for standard apartments rather than a completed penthouse of this scale. What distinguishes this property is the ratio of outdoor to indoor space: a 163 m² terrace attached to 112 m² of interior is a format usually found in far more expensive villa or top-tier penthouse segments, and the wrap-around orientation (east-facing, with multiple exposures) extends usable hours on the terrace beyond the morning. Against Marbella and Puerto Banús, where comparable penthouse formats command clearly higher prices, the New Golden Mile offers a similar coastal formula, beaches, golf, international schools, restaurants, at a lower entry point, with Estepona's town centre and its cultural calendar within reach. Two counterweights should be noted. First, this is a fixed-price resale in a 2020 building, so the buyer pays for immediacy and condition rather than for new-build guarantees; second, the property has no private pool or garden, and its views are of mountains, gardens and pools rather than the open sea. Within a regional market recording more than 3,000 annual transactions in the surrounding area, the combination of a large terrace, parking for two cars and a storeroom is a comparatively scarce practical package at this price level.
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