This key-ready top-floor apartment is situated in Selwo, a residential area on the western side of Estepona along the Costa del Sol. Built in 2006, the property offers 95 m² of living space with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a south-west orientation and a main terrace facing the sea. The asking price is fixed at €469,000. The apartment forms part of a maintained urbanisation with communal gardens and a pool, and includes underground private parking and a storage room. Three golf courses lie within roughly 3.5 km, and the nearest beach is about 2.6 km away as the crow flies.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Selwo lies between Estepona town and the Guadalmansa river valley, roughly 8.8 km from Puerto Estepona by straight line. The area combines residential urbanisations with golf courses and green zones. Marbella is 19 km away in a straight line, while Málaga city lies 66 km distant. Daily amenities within 2 km include four restaurants, two pharmacies and a café.
The apartment suits households seeking a manageable home with outdoor space: two terraces plus a main sea-facing terrace, two bathrooms, fitted wardrobes and a utility room. Central heating, a lift and marble flooring are present. Communal facilities include a pool, gym and sauna. Underground parking and a storage room cover practical needs for a permanent residence or a second home.
This is an existing property, completed in 2006, described as key-ready and in good condition. No construction phase or delivery schedule applies. Any renovation or modernisation would be the buyer's own decision and cost. The building has been in use for nearly two decades, which allows the condition of the construction and communal areas to be assessed directly during a viewing.
The property offers 95 m² and two bedrooms; larger households requiring three or more bedrooms would need to look elsewhere. The listing mentions no private pool, only communal facilities. The nearest beach is about 2.6 km as the crow flies, so the sea is not within walking distance for most residents. Public transport exists but the area is primarily geared towards car use. No price negotiation range is stated.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple or small family seeking a permanent home on the Costa del Sol will find the two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout, central heating and lift practical for year-round residence, while the gym and sauna within the community reduce the need for separate memberships. Buyers of a second home benefit from the lock-up format, underground parking and the proximity of golf courses, El Coto de la Serena at 1.4 km and Flamingos Golf at 2.4 km straight-line distance place the apartment within a short drive of two courses. Families with children at international schools can note The International School of Estepona at roughly 4.5 km. The property is less suitable for buyers who want beachfront living: the sea view is present, but the shoreline lies about 2.6 km away as the crow flies, so a car is part of daily life. It also does not suit households needing three or more bedrooms. Buyers prioritising modern new-build specification should note the 2006 construction date; the property is in good condition, but finishes and installations reflect their era and may eventually warrant updating. For investors, the location between Estepona and Marbella, with 24 hotels and nearly 7,000 tourist beds in the area, points to an established rental market, though rental yield depends on purchase costs, management and seasonal demand.
The apartment was completed in 2006 and is presented in good condition. Interior finishes include marble flooring throughout, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and a bathroom with both shower and tub, as visible in the property photographs. A utility room and a separate storage room in the underground parking area add practical storage capacity. Climate control consists of central heating, which is relevant for winter use, an important consideration for permanent residents, since not all Costa del Sol properties include heating. The building has a lift, which matters given the top-floor position. WiFi is installed. The communal areas, gardens, pool, gym and sauna, are described as maintained, and their actual state can be verified during a viewing, an advantage of buying an existing property rather than off-plan. Buyers should assess the age of installations such as the boiler, electrical system and windows, since a 2006 build may not match current new-build standards for insulation or energy performance. The photographs show an empty living room and an unfurnished bedroom, indicating the property is being sold without furniture in at least part of the home; interior furnishing is therefore a buyer cost to factor in. Two balconies and a larger main terrace provide the outdoor space, with a south-west orientation that favours afternoon and evening use. No information is available on recent renovations, so any questions about the technical history of the building and community should be raised during due diligence.
The property carries a fixed asking price of €469,000. It is an existing, completed home, so no staged price list or off-plan reservation structure applies. At 95 m² of living space, the asking price equates to roughly €4,937 per square metre, excluding terrace area, parking and storage. Prospective buyers should budget additionally for purchase costs in Spain, transfer tax (ITP) at the applicable regional rate, notary and registry fees. As a comparison within the wider region, new-build apartments elsewhere on the coast start from around €205,000 in Mijas and €321,000 in Estepona, though those figures concern different products and locations. Availability is immediate in principle; the property is key-ready and in good condition, allowing a standard resale transaction timeline.
Selwo functions as a low-density residential zone between Estepona and the New Golden Mile. Daily life here is calm and organised around the urbanisations, golf courses and the coastal strip. The apartment's top-floor position and south-west orientation mean the main terrace receives afternoon and evening sun, which suits outdoor dining and end-of-day relaxation with sea views. Mornings start quietly; the surroundings are gardens rather than streets with through traffic. For groceries and everyday services, residents typically drive to Estepona town or the commercial areas along the A-7 coast road, both a short car journey away. The area has 21 public transport stops across 6 lines, which covers basic connectivity, though most households use a car for shopping, schools and beach visits. The nearest beach, Playa de Guadalmansa, sits about 2.6 km away as the crow flies, with the road distance somewhat longer. The rhythm of the neighbourhood changes with the seasons: in summer the golf courses and coastal restaurants fill with visitors, while outside the holiday months the area reverts to a quiet residential character. Four restaurants, two pharmacies and a café within 2 km cover immediate needs, and Estepona's wider offer, marina, old town, health centres, is under ten minutes by car. For a permanent residence, the combination of central heating, a lift and storage makes year-round living practical. For a second home, the lock-up-and-leave format of an apartment within a managed community reduces maintenance burden during absences.
The immediate surroundings consist of residential urbanisations set among gardens and golf courses. Within a 2 km radius, daily amenities include four restaurants, two pharmacies and one café, which covers basic needs but confirms that most shopping is done by car in Estepona or along the coast road. Healthcare is organised through two health centres in the wider area, and education options include 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, plus The International School of Estepona at approximately 4.5 km straight-line distance. Sports facilities cluster nearby: the Racket Club Villa Paderna at 3.0 km, Club de Tenis at 3.3 km and several padel clubs mentioned in the property description. Electric-vehicle owners can charge at the Supercharger in Estepona, 1.8 km away, and at a Zunder, GALP fast-charging point 8.0 km away. The area records around 3,163 housing transactions per year, indicating an active but not overheated local market. Tourism infrastructure, 24 hotels with roughly 6,900 beds, means the population swells in summer while remaining quiet in the off-season.
The map shows the apartment's position between Estepona town and the Guadalmansa valley. Note the golf courses clustered to the north and east, the beach strip to the south, and the road connections towards Marbella and the airports. Distances shown are straight-line; road distances are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Selwo occupies the western flank of Estepona, on the stretch known as the New Golden Mile that runs towards Marbella. This positions the property between two anchors of the Costa del Sol: Marbella at 19 km and Estepona town at roughly 9 km, each reachable within fifteen to twenty minutes by car. Algeciras lies 49 km to the west. The location combines golf-course surroundings with coastal access, a profile distinct from both the denser town centres and the more remote inland villages of the region.
Accessibility is primarily by car. The nearest beach, Playa de Guadalmansa, lies 2.6 km away as the crow flies, with Playa del Sol Villacana at 3.1 km and Playa del Saladillo at 3.4 km. Puerto Estepona marina is 8.8 km straight-line, and Puerto Deportivo 8.9 km. Marbella sits 19 km away in a straight line, Estepona town roughly 9 km, and Málaga city 66 km, the latter two making the coast road and A-7 the daily arteries. Two airports serve the area: Gibraltar (GIB) at about 42 km straight-line and Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at about 57 km straight-line. Both require a drive around the coast or inland roads, so actual travel times exceed the straight-line figures. Public transport exists with 6 lines and 21 stops in the area, sufficient for occasional trips but not for daily car-free living. Underground private parking at the building removes parking concerns at home.
| Beach Distance | 2.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 42 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 57 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Selwo lies at approximately 53 m above sea level with a gentle gradient of about 1.9% towards the coast, meaning the area is essentially flat, walking and cycling to nearby amenities involve no significant climbs. The climate data shows average monthly temperatures between 15°C and 25°C, with an annual average of 18.9°C, a pattern typical of the western Costa del Sol: mild winters and warm but not extreme summers. The swimming season lasts around five months, during which sea temperatures hold at 20°C or above. This combination supports year-round outdoor use of the terraces, though the south-west orientation means the main terrace is warmest in the afternoon and evening, relevant in July and August, when shading or late use of the terrace is sensible. Mountain views complement the sea views from the top-floor position, reflecting the setting between the Sierra Bermeja foothills and the coast.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastal strip near Selwo offers several beaches within a short drive: Playa de Guadalmansa (2.6 km straight-line), Playa del Sol Villacana (3.1 km) and Playa del Saladillo (3.4 km). These are the beach-and-chiringuito beaches typical of the New Golden Mile, quieter than central Estepona or Marbella strands. Golf is the area's strongest recreational feature, with Club de Golf El Coto de la Serena at 1.4 km, Flamingos Golf at 2.4 km and Tramores Golf at 3.4 km straight-line distance, three courses within minutes of the apartment. Racket sports are covered by the Racket Club Villa Paderna (3.0 km) and Club de Tenis (3.3 km), and the listing notes padel clubs nearby. A public swimming pool at Parque Antena lies 1.8 km away, supplementing the communal pool in the urbanisation. For maritime recreation, both Estepona marinas are under 9 km away.
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: VL409521
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the Costa del Sol market, Selwo occupies a middle position between the resort pricing of central Marbella and the value offered further east. New-build comparison projects illustrate the spread: Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts from €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those are off-plan or new-build starting prices for varying unit types, so a direct per-square-metre comparison with this 2006 resale apartment requires care, but the €469,000 fixed asking price places the property at the upper end of the two-bedroom segment for the western Costa del Sol, a level justified here by the top-floor position, sea views, three terraces, parking, storage and community facilities rather than by new-build specification. Locationally, Selwo competes with the New Golden Mile zones of Estepona East and the Guadalmansa, El Paraiso belt, where golf proximity and lower density are the main draws. Compared with Torre del Mar and much of Mijas, the area is quieter and more residential, with fewer services within walking distance; compared with central Estepona, it offers more green surroundings and larger plots at the cost of dependence on a car. Marbella, 19 km away as the crow flies, provides the regional high-end amenity base, dining, shopping, healthcare, while Estepona town covers daily needs. For buyers weighing this property against new-build alternatives, the trade-off is clear: an established, immediately viewable home with proven surroundings versus newer construction with modern efficiency standards and developer payment structures. Market activity in the area, roughly 3,163 transactions per year and a substantial tourism base of 24 hotels, indicates steady liquidity for well-located resale properties, though resale timelines always depend on condition, pricing and season.
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