This two-bedroom, two-bathroom ground-floor apartment is located in Vanian Gardens, a completed residential development in the Selwo area of Estepona, on the stretch known as the New Golden Mile. Built in 2021, the property offers 95 m² of built space with a south-facing orientation, a private garden of approximately 37 m², and around 23 m² of covered and uncovered terraces. The development includes an underground parking space and storage room, alongside extensive communal facilities: several outdoor pools, a heated indoor pool, spa, gym, cinema room and coworking area. Playa de Guadalmansa lies roughly 3 km away; Estepona town centre and San Pedro de Alcántara are both accessible via the A-7.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits in Selwo, a residential zone west of Estepona along the A-7 corridor. Daily services, a supermarket at 2.9 km, a hospital at 1.1 km and pharmacies at 2.3 km, are within short driving distance. The nearest beach, Playa de Guadalmansa, is approximately 2.6 km away on flat terrain (1.9% gradient). Marbella and Puerto Banús lie to the east; Estepona to the west.
The apartment is configured for two occupants or a small family: two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open living-dining area connected to the terrace and private garden, air conditioning (hot and cold), fitted wardrobes and a lift in the building. The south orientation provides extended daylight hours. Communal facilities support year-round use, including the heated indoor pool and gym.
The building was completed in 2021, which places it within the recent construction stock of the area. Construction phase is finished; delivery is immediate, as the property is ready for occupation. The 2021 build date means current technical standards applied at the time of construction, including lift access and underground parking with a dedicated storage room.
The property does not offer sea views; recorded views are towards countryside and garden. It is a ground-floor unit, so no elevated panorama is available. The plot portion is limited (approximately 33 m² registered garden area in addition to terraces). There is no private pool; swimming facilities are communal. The nearest beach is 2.6–3.0 km away, so the residence is not beachfront.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer relocating permanently who wants a recent build without construction risk benefits from the 2021 completion date and immediate availability. A couple or small family seeking two bedrooms with two full bathrooms, avoiding shared-bathroom arrangements, will find the layout matches. Buyers who specifically want ground-level living with a private garden, rather than an apartment balcony, are the clearest target group: the 37 m² garden plus terraces provide exterior space uncommon in apartment stock. Year-round residents gain practical value from the heated indoor pool, spa and gym during the cooler months when outdoor pools are out of season, and the coworking area supports remote work without occupying the living space. Purchasers prioritising outdoor-oriented leisure will note three golf courses within 4 km, tennis and padel at Villa Padrera (3.0 km), and beaches at 2.6–3.4 km. Families with school-age children have 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools recorded in the wider area, plus The International School of Estepona at 4.5 km. Second-home buyers who visit seasonally benefit from the lock-up-and-leave format, underground parking and a managed community. It is less suitable for buyers requiring sea views, beachfront walking access, or more than two bedrooms.
The property dates from 2021, placing it under building standards current at that period. The interior photographs show a contemporary specification: a modern kitchen with white cabinetry and a central island, a shower room in current design, and open-plan living-dining space connecting to the exterior. Fitted wardrobes are installed in the bedrooms. Climate control is present in the form of air conditioning with both hot and cold functions, which covers heating and cooling needs across the seasonal range, average temperatures in the area run between 15°C and 25°C, with an annual mean of 18.9°C. The ground-floor position provides direct garden access without stairs from the living level, and the building includes a lift. Exterior finishes include a covered terrace for shade and an uncovered solarium area. Technical provisions listed include satellite TV. A private grill feature appears in the garden imagery, indicating exterior cooking facilities on the plot. The purchase includes an underground parking space and a separate storage room, both relevant for permanent residence and for keeping the apartment itself uncluttered. As a resale of a recently completed unit, buyers can inspect the actual finish condition on viewing rather than relying on plans or developer specifications; the listing records the condition as excellent. Energy performance data specific to the unit was not supplied and should be requested via the energy certificate during due diligence.
The property is listed at €469,000 as a completed, ready-to-occupy unit. At 95 m² built, this equates to approximately €4,937 per m², excluding the value of the terrace areas, garden, parking space and storage room included in the purchase. Within the regional comparison set, this sits above projects such as Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000) or Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000), which reflects the completed status, ground-floor garden typology and the scale of communal facilities at Vanian Gardens. Prices are indicative and subject to negotiation and transaction costs.
Daily life at this property revolves around the garden-oriented ground-floor layout. The south-facing orientation means the terrace and private garden receive sun for most of the day, which supports outdoor dining and extended use of the exterior space across much of the year, the area records roughly 3,848 sunshine hours annually. Mornings can begin on the covered terrace; the living-dining area opens directly onto it, so the boundary between interior and exterior living is limited. The residential rhythm of Selwo is comparatively quiet. The area combines low-density housing with nearby natural and golf landscapes: three golf courses lie within 4 km, and the setting is noted as close to forest. Practical errands require short drives: the supermarket is 2.9 km away, the pharmacy 2.3 km, and the hospital 1.1 km. A car is useful, though not essential for every trip, six public transport lines serve the wider area with 21 stops. The immediate 2 km radius is modestly provisioned, with four restaurants, two pharmacies and one café, which means daily shopping and dining mostly take place in the surrounding districts rather than on foot. The communal facilities shift part of daily life inwards: the heated indoor pool, spa, sauna, hammam, gym and coworking area function as an extension of the home, particularly useful outside the summer season and for residents working remotely. The Youth Club and children's areas make the complex usable for families across age groups. Evenings and weekends can include the beaches at Guadalmansa, El Padrón or Saladillo (all within roughly 3.5 km), or the marina at Estepona about 9 km west.
Selwo functions as a residential zone between Estepona town (roughly 10 minutes west by car) and the commercial belt of San Pedro de Alcántara and Puerto Banús to the east. The immediate environment combines housing with green and golf landscapes; the setting is recorded as close to forest, and the elevation of 53 m above sea level with a 1.9% gradient towards the beach means the terrain is flat and walkable in the immediate vicinity. Infrastructure within practical range: hospital at 1.1 km, supermarket at 2.9 km, pharmacy at 2.3 km, and an EV charging point at 2.2 km, with a Tesla Supercharger at 1.8 km. Public transport exists, six lines and 21 stops, but service frequency in low-density coastal zones is typically limited, so a car remains the practical baseline for daily life. The A-7 coastal motorway provides the main artery. Tourism presence in the area is substantial (24 hotels, approximately 6,900 beds), meaning summer months bring increased traffic and demand on beach and restaurant capacity, while the off-season is considerably quieter. The micro-radius of 2 km is modestly commercial, so residents typically drive for groceries and dining variety. Healthcare access is comparatively strong for a residential zone, with two health centres recorded alongside the nearby hospital.
The map shows the property in the Selwo district, with the A-7 running along the coast to the south. Golf courses cluster to the east and west within 4 km, the beach belt lies south across the motorway, and Estepona town centre is a short drive west. Hills of the Sierra rise immediately to the north.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Selwo occupies the western flank of Estepona municipality on the so-called New Golden Mile, the coastal corridor between Estepona town and San Pedro de Alcántara. This positions the property equidistant in practical terms from Estepona's traditional town centre and the Marbella, Puerto Banús commercial axis. The zone is characterised by low-density residential developments, golf courses and hotel resorts rather than dense urban fabric, distinguishing it from central Estepona or Fuengirola-type high-rise coastal towns.
Distances from the property: Playa de Guadalmansa 2.6–3.0 km, Playa del Padrón 3.3 km, Playa del Saladillo 3.4 km. Golf: El Coto de la Serena 1.4–1.7 km, Flamingos Golf 2.4–2.9 km, Tramores Golf 3.4–4.0 km. Estepona marina approximately 8.8–8.9 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is roughly 57 km straight-line (41 km as listed in the location analysis via road corridor figures; actual driving distance is greater), while Gibraltar Airport lies about 42 km straight-line to the west, a factor for buyers using UK or Gibraltar flight connections. An EV charging station is 2.2 km away with a Supercharger at 1.8 km. The international school sits at 4.5 km. All figures are approximate and measured in straight line or local reference.
| Beach Distance | 2.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 42 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 57 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records approximately 3,848 sunshine hours per year and an annual mean temperature of 18.9°C within a 15–25°C band, which is consistent with the eastern Estepona coastal shelf. The swimming season, defined by sea temperature at or above 20°C, runs approximately five months, concentrating sea swimming from late spring to early autumn, while the heated indoor pool extends swimming year-round at the complex itself. Elevation is 53 m above sea level; the gradient to the beach is 1.9%, effectively flat, so cycling and walking to the coast are physically undemanding. The proximity to forest and the Sierra Bermeja backdrop to the north provides walking terrain inland, contrasting with the coastal strip. The south orientation of the apartment aligns with the sun path, maximising terrace and garden exposure during the shorter winter days.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within 3.5 km: Playa de Guadalmansa (2.6 km), Playa del Sol Villacana (3.1 km) and Playa del Saladillo (3.4 km), the chiringuito-lined beach belt characteristic of the New Golden Mile. Golf is the dominant recreational feature of the immediate area: El Coto de la Serena at 1.4 km, Flamingos Golf at 2.4 km and Tramores Golf at 3.4 km give three courses within a five-minute drive. Racket sports are covered by the Racket Club Villa Padrera (3.0 km) and Club de Tenis (3.3 km); a public swimming pool operates at Parque Antena (1.8 km). Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo, roughly 9 km west, provide marina facilities, dining and berths. The communal facilities at Vanian Gardens itself, outdoor pools, children's pool, indoor heated pool, spa, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, gym and cinema room, reduce dependence on external leisure providers.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6°C | 86 mm |
| February | 13.5°C | 55 mm |
| March | 14.6°C | 172 mm |
| April | 16.5°C | 73 mm |
| May | 19.6°C | 33 mm |
| June | 23.5°C | 11 mm |
| July | 26.5°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.7°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.7°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.4°C | 76 mm |
| November | 16.0°C | 96 mm |
| December | 13.8°C | 84 mm |
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Ref: VL394834
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the western Costa del Sol, the Vanian Gardens position in Selwo sits at a different point on the price and density spectrum than comparable new-build stock. Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona lists from €269,000; Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000; Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950. The €469,000 asking price here is substantially above these entry points, and the differential is explained by three factors: the completed and immediately available status (the comparables are off-plan or newer phases), the ground-floor typology with a genuine private garden, and the scale of communal amenities, the indoor heated pool, spa, hammam, cinema room and coworking area are not standard in the sub-€300,000 segment of this coast. Geographically, Selwo differs from Torre del Mar (eastern Málaga, more seasonal, lower international demand) and Mijas (closer to Fuengirola's dense urban strip). The New Golden Mile corridor trades some walkability for lower density, golf access and proximity to both Estepona and the Marbella axis. For buyers comparing within Estepona itself, the practical variables are distance to the beach (2.6 km here versus seafront options), view type (garden and countryside rather than sea) and community facilities (where this development ranks above typical stock). The regional transaction volume of 3,163 recorded transactions indicates an active resale market, relevant for future liquidity. Buyers should weigh the amenity package against community fees, which developments of this scale typically price accordingly.
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