This key-ready semi-detached house stands within the Villacana Resort area on the New Golden Mile, near Estepona on the Costa del Sol. The property offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 90 m² of living space arranged over two levels, with a private terrace, air conditioning and access to communal pools and gardens. The asking price is fixed at €550,000 and the home is sold fully furnished. Built in 2000 and since renovated, it forms part of an established beachfront urbanisation with 24-hour security and communal parking.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The house sits in a front-line beach complex on the New Golden Mile, the coastal stretch between Estepona and Marbella. The nearest beach is roughly 3 km away as the crow flies, while the resort itself offers direct access to the Mediterranean. The setting combines a residential urbanisation with on-site restaurants and communal facilities, with Estepona's centre a short drive along the coast road.
The layout places living areas on one level and bedrooms on another, giving separation between daytime and night-time zones. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms accommodate a family or guests. A fully fitted kitchen, air conditioning, drinkable water and electricity are in place. The private terrace and the resort's communal pools and gardens cover outdoor living needs without private garden maintenance.
This is not a new-build project. The house dates from 2000 and has been renovated, and it is available key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. As a resale property within an established resort, there is no construction phase or delivery risk; the completion date of the purchase depends solely on the sales process between buyer and seller.
The property has no private pool and no private garden; both are communal. Parking is communal rather than a private garage or dedicated space. Living space is 90 m², which is compact for a three-bedroom semi-detached house, and the plot is not private. No information is available about storage rooms, lifts or energy performance, and the project name is not specified in the source data.
Ref: VL096497
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This house fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a holiday home that can be used immediately, without waiting for construction or coordinating renovation work, will find the furnished, renovated condition directly relevant. Households wanting a permanent residence on the coast may value the three-bedroom layout, the 24-hour security of the resort and the walkable access to restaurants and shops across the road. Buyers who intend to rent the property out part of the year can draw on the resort's facilities, beachfront position and the established demand along the New Golden Mile. The property is less suited to buyers who want a private pool, a private garden or a private garage, since all of these are communal here. It also does not suit households needing large interiors: 90 m² across three bedrooms is efficient rather than generous. Buyers who prefer a quiet, isolated setting should note that resort living means shared pools, shared grounds and seasonal tourist activity. Finally, those who want to be within walking distance of a full town centre will find that Estepona and Marbella both require a car journey, which is normal for this stretch of coast but worth weighing against more urban locations.
The house has been renovated in recent years and is presented in excellent condition. The interior photographs show a modern kitchen with a worktop and integrated appliances, and contemporary bathrooms with glass-screened walk-in showers, indicating that the wet rooms and kitchen, typically the most costly elements to renew, have already been addressed. The property is delivered fully furnished, which removes a practical and financial task for the buyer. Air conditioning is installed, relevant for the summer months when average temperatures reach around 27°C. Utilities are in place, including drinkable water and electricity. As a building completed in 2000, the construction reflects the standards of that period; the renovation has updated the visible finishes, but no independent technical survey data is available in the source material, so buyers relying on a mortgage or seeking certainty about structural condition would normally commission their own survey. The semi-detached, duplex form means party-wall contact with one neighbouring unit and internal stairs between the living and sleeping levels, which affects both acoustic separation from outside noise and day-to-day circulation within the home. The communal elements, pools, gardens, parking and security, are managed within the resort's community structure, and their upkeep is a shared responsibility funded through community fees.
The asking price is fixed at €550,000. This is an existing, resale property rather than a new-build development with a price list, so there is no range of unit types or from-prices; the price applies to this specific house with its three bedrooms, two bathrooms, 90 m² of living space, private terrace and full furnishing. Compared with new-build projects elsewhere on the Costa del Sol, where starting prices of €205,000 to €321,000 are common for smaller apartments, this price reflects the property's position within an established front-line beach resort, its renovated condition and its resort facilities. Availability is immediate in principle, as the home is key-ready and completed.
Daily life here is organised around the rhythm of a resort urbanisation. Mornings can start on the private terrace or in the communal gardens, followed by a swim in one of the resort's five pools. The complex includes three restaurants and a chiringuito, so eating out does not require leaving the grounds; the nearby village of Cancela, just across the road, adds further restaurants and shops within walking distance. The duplex layout means the open-plan living and dining area and the kitchen sit apart from the three bedrooms and two bathrooms, which suits households where people keep different hours or where guests stay regularly. Because the house is west and north-west facing, afternoon and evening sun falls on the terrace, which suits late-day outdoor use but means mornings are shadier. The home is sold fully furnished and in excellent condition, so the practical threshold for moving in is low. For longer errands, Estepona and Marbella are both within driving distance along the coast, and a car is the realistic mode of transport for most journeys, since the immediate area is served by a limited number of public transport lines. The resort atmosphere is noticeably busier in summer, when tourism peaks along this coast, and quieter outside the main season, which is typical for beachfront communities on the New Golden Mile.
The immediate surroundings are those of an established beachfront urbanisation. Within about 2 km, the area counts 23 restaurants, 27 pharmacies, 7 banks and 4 cafés, which covers routine daily needs without longer journeys. Healthcare is available through 2 health centres nearby, and education is well represented with 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the wider area, a relevant point for permanent residents. For sports, Campo de Fútbol Los Prados and a petanque terrain lie roughly 0.6 km away as the crow flies. Public transport in the area consists of 4 lines serving 22 stops, which is workable for local trips but limits car-free living; most residents use a car for shopping, commuting and regional travel. The area's tourism profile, 24 hotels and nearly 7,000 beds, means the surroundings are lively in the high season and considerably calmer between October and spring. With around 3,163 housing transactions per year locally, the residential market is active, which matters for anyone considering later resale. Straight-line distances should be read as indicative; actual road routes are longer.
The map shows the property's position on the New Golden Mile between Estepona and Marbella. Markers indicate the nearest beaches, the resorts of the surrounding coastline and the road connections towards both towns and Málaga airport. Straight-line distances shown are indicative; road routes are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
The New Golden Mile is the coastal band between Estepona and Marbella, one of the most established residential zones of the western Costa del Sol. Within this region the property offers a beachfront resort setting: quieter than Marbella's centre, more developed than the rural interiors a few kilometres inland, and well connected to both towns by the A-7 and AP-7 roads. The wider region combines 32 local public holidays per year, a substantial tourism sector and an active property market, positioning the location between pure resort environments and full urban convenience.
The nearest beach lies about 3.0 km away as the crow flies, with a flat gradient of 1.1% towards the shore, so walking or cycling to the sea involves no significant climb. Other beaches, such as Playa Sacaba and Playa de San Andrés, sit within 3.5 km direct distance. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 4 km away in a straight line, making air travel unusually convenient, though the actual drive is longer; Gibraltar Airport is roughly 100 km away by the same measure. Train connections are available at Los Prados station, about 0.8 km direct, with Guadalhorce and Clínico stations around 1.6 km away. Golfers can reach Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 5.2 km and Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 5.4 km straight-line, while the marinas of IGY Málaga and the Real Club Mediterráneo lie just beyond 5 km. For electric vehicle owners, charging points exist within 1.6 to 3.9 km. A car remains the practical choice for most journeys along the coast.
| 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 is typically Mediterranean. Average monthly temperatures range from about 12°C in the coolest month to 27°C in the warmest, with an annual average of 18.7°C, mild winters and warm summers. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts around four months, concentrated in summer and early autumn; outside that window, sea swimming is possible for the hardy but not comfortable for most. The elevation is 37 metres above sea level with a flat gradient towards the coast, so there are no steep walks between the house and the shore. This low, level position means heat in midsummer is felt at close to sea-level intensity, moderated by coastal breezes. For buyers used to northern European weather, the practical effect is a long outdoor season: terrace use, al fresco meals and beach visits are realistic for most of the year, with July and August the hottest period and air conditioning a standard requirement rather than a luxury.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Coastal recreation is the central asset of this location. The house stands in a front-line beach complex, with the Mediterranean within easy reach and several beaches, Playa de la Misericordia, Playa Sacaba and Playa de San Andrés, all within about 3.5 km direct distance. The resort itself provides five communal swimming pools, communal gardens and three on-site restaurants plus a chiringuito, giving residents recreational options without leaving the urbanisation. Golf is accessible at three courses: Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 5.2 km, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 5.4 km and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 7.8 km straight-line. For nature and coastal sightseeing, viewpoints such as Mirador Torre del Atabal (3.2 km) and the Observatorio de Aves Marinas (4.5 km) offer birdwatching and panoramas. Two marinas within roughly 5 km cover mooring and nautical interests. Walking and running along the flat coastal terrain is straightforward year-round given the mild climate.
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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Set against comparable projects on the Costa del Sol, this resale house occupies a different segment from current new-build offerings. 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 new construction with modern specifications but, at those entry prices, typically smaller apartments without beachfront positioning. The fixed €550,000 asking price here buys something the new-build list prices generally do not at entry level: an established front-line beach resort with five pools, 24-hour security, landscaped communal gardens and on-site dining, plus a furnished, renovated interior ready for immediate use. The trade-offs are equally concrete. New-build buyers receive current construction standards, warranties against structural defects and often private terraces or parking spaces designed to modern dimensions; this 2000-built house offers communal parking rather than a private garage, and its 90 m² of living space is compact by semi-detached standards. Locationally, the New Golden Mile sits closer to Marbella and Estepona than Torre del Mar or much of Mijas, which affects both lifestyle and rental demand. The local market records around 3,163 transactions per year, indicating reasonable liquidity for resale. Buyers weighing this property against new-build alternatives are effectively choosing between immediate, furnished occupancy in an established resort community and a construction timeline with newer technical standards but without the same resort infrastructure at a comparable price point.
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