A four-bedroom townhouse in the enclosed community of Las Colinas de las Joyas, in the Selwo area of Estepona, offered at a fixed asking price of €699,000. The property measures 198 m² over three floors and includes a private south-east facing garden, a covered terrace, sea views from the first floor, and the option to create a fifth bedroom. Built in 1990 and completed in key-ready condition, the home has been updated by the current owner with new double glazing, a modern kitchen and smooth-finish walls. The communal grounds contain a swimming pool, a children's pool and a low-density setting with controlled access. The nearest beach, Playa de Guadalmansa, lies 2.6 km away as the crow flies.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The house stands in Las Colinas de las Joyas, an elevated, enclosed residential urbanisation in Selwo, on the western side of Estepona. Daily amenities are within easy reach: a supermarket at 2.9 km, a pharmacy at 2.3 km and a hospital at 1.1 km straight-line. The coast is roughly 2.6 km away, and the position on raised ground provides natural ventilation and far-reaching views towards the Mediterranean.
The layout suits households needing four to five bedrooms: three bedrooms on the first floor, one with an en-suite bathroom, and a large top-floor room with its own bathroom, dressing area and windows on two sides. The private garden and covered terrace connect the living area to the outdoors, and the communal pool and children's pool serve summer use. Air conditioning (hot and cold), fitted wardrobes and marble flooring are present.
This is not a new-build project. The townhouse was completed in 1990 and is offered key-ready as an existing resale home with a fixed asking price. Recent works by the current owner include double-glazed windows throughout, a renovated kitchen incorporating the former laundry room, and smooth-finish walls. Delivery is immediate upon completion of the standard purchase process.
The property does not offer a private pool; swimming facilities are communal. The plot is small at 25 m², with the garden providing the main outdoor space. There is no elevator, as the accommodation is arranged over three floors connected by stairs. No garage is listed; parking relies on the property's own driveway and resident guest spaces within the urbanisation. The house dates from 1990, so construction and installations reflect that period, partly updated.
This property fits a family needing four or five bedrooms within a single townhouse, with the top floor flexible enough to serve as a master suite, guest quarters, a home office or two separate double bedrooms. It also suits buyers prioritising an enclosed, low-density community with controlled access over a standalone villa, accepting a communal pool in exchange for shared maintenance and a quieter setting. Buyers who want a garden for outdoor dining and a covered terrace for year-round use will find the south-east orientation relevant: morning and midday sun, with shade later in the day. The location works for permanent residence as much as for a second home, given the hospital at 1.1 km, an international school at 4.5 km, nineteen primary schools and ten secondary schools in the area, and two health centres. It is less suitable for buyers who require a private pool, a lift, or a large private plot, the 25 m² plot means outdoor space is limited to the garden and terrace rather than extensive grounds. Buyers seeking a brand-new build with modern energy performance should also note the 1990 construction year, despite the double glazing and updated kitchen.
The house was built in 1990 and has since been improved in targeted stages by the current owner. The most consequential updates are the new double-glazed windows throughout, which affect both insulation and noise levels, and a modern kitchen in which the former laundry room has been absorbed to create a larger, brighter cooking area with a breakfast bar opening towards the dining space. Walls have been finished smooth across the house, giving the interiors a more contemporary surface than the original construction. Floors are marble, a conventional material for this building period on the Costa del Sol, and fitted wardrobes provide storage in the bedrooms. Climate control consists of air conditioning units capable of both hot and cold operation, supplemented by the natural ventilation that the elevated position and the north- and south-facing windows on the top floor provide. The ground floor includes a guest cloakroom; the master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, shared facilities serve the other first-floor bedrooms, and the top floor contains a full bathroom of its own, three bathrooms in total. Fibre optic connectivity is present. As with any resale property from this era, the condition of underlying installations such as plumbing and electrics is only partly reflected in the visible finish, and buyers typically verify these during the technical survey.
The asking price is fixed at €699,000 for this existing home; it is not a price-list or from-price situation. For that amount, the buyer acquires 198 m² of living space across three floors, four existing bedrooms with realistic scope for a fifth, three bathrooms, a private south-east facing garden and terrace, communal pool access, and an enclosed urbanisation with controlled entry. For context, new-build comparable projects in the region currently advertise from prices between roughly €205,000 and €269,950, though these concern apartments and different locations rather than a townhouse of this size with a garden. As a completed resale property, the home can be transferred without construction-phase waiting times; the 1990 construction year and the partly updated condition should be weighed in any valuation.
Daily life here follows a quiet residential rhythm. The urbanisation is enclosed with key-code access, low in density, and organised around a communal pool set in a landscaped lawn with a separate children's pool. Mornings on the south-east facing garden receive early sun, and the covered terrace extends outdoor use into the warmer and cooler months alike. The split-level living and dining area opens through two glazed double doors onto the terrace, which keeps the ground floor connected to the garden throughout the day. Practical errands are short: a supermarket at 2.9 km and a pharmacy at 2.3 km straight-line cover daily needs, while a hospital sits 1.1 km away. Four restaurants, two pharmacies and a café lie within about 2 km. A car is convenient but not strictly necessary for everything, as six public transport lines with 21 stops serve the wider area. The beaches of Guadalmansa and El Padron are 3.0-3.3 km away by direct distance, close enough for a late-afternoon swim during the roughly five-month season when water stays at or above 20°C. Golf plays a visible role in the surroundings, with three courses within 4 km. Outside the summer months the area remains residential in character, supported by a substantial year-round housing market in the municipality.
Selwo sits on the elevated ground between Estepona town and the Guadalmansa river valley, a stretch of coast characterised by residential urbanisations, golf courses and a gradual transition towards the mountains inland. The immediate surroundings are practical rather than urban: a supermarket at 2.9 km, a pharmacy at 2.3 km and a hospital at 1.1 km straight-line place daily and contingency needs within a short drive. Recreation is concentrated on golf and beach use, Club de Golf El Coto de la Serena at 1.7 km, Flamingos Golf at 2.9 km and Tramores Golf at 4.0 km, alongside the beaches of Guadalmansa and El Padron. Sports facilities include the Racket Club Villa Paderna and a tennis club within about 3 km. The tourism base in the area is substantial, with 24 hotels and nearly 6,900 beds, which supports restaurant supply year-round. At the same time, the urbanisation itself is low-density and enclosed, so the contrast between the busy coastal strip and the quiet residential streets is a defining feature of daily life here.
The map shows the property's elevated position between Estepona and the Guadalmansa valley, with the coast 2.6 km to the south as the crow flies. Points of interest marked include the three nearby golf courses, the beaches of Guadalmansa and El Padron, and the hospital 1.1 km away. Road distances are longer than the straight-line figures shown.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, Selwo occupies the western Estepona segment, roughly halfway between Marbella's golf belt and the town of Estepona itself, and nearer to Gibraltar than to Málaga airport. The position combines residential quiet with functional access to both directions of the coast. Compared with the towns further east, this stretch is lower in density and more oriented towards established urbanisations and golf communities than towards high-rise tourism, while Estepona town with its marina and services remains under ten kilometres away.
Distances below are straight-line, as the crow flies; road distances are longer. The nearest beach, Playa de Guadalmansa, lies 2.6 km away, with Playa del Sol Villacana at 3.1 km and Playa del Saladillo at 3.4 km. Estepona's marinas, Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo, are both roughly 8.8-8.9 km away. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is about 57 km by direct distance, while Gibraltar airport is closer at roughly 42 km. For electric vehicles, a Supercharger in Estepona sits 1.8 km away and a second fast-charging station 8.0 km. Public transport consists of six lines with 21 stops in the area, so a car is convenient but not essential for every trip. Within the urbanisation, each property has its own driveway and designated guest parking spaces. An EV charging point is available 2.2 km from the property.
| Beach Distance | 2.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 42 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 57 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data indicate an average annual temperature of 18.9°C, with monthly averages ranging from 15°C to 25°C, mild winters and warm but not extreme summers. Elevation is 53 metres above sea level, low enough to keep the surroundings usable on foot, and the gradient towards the beach is about 1.9%, effectively flat. The swimming season lasts roughly five months, during which sea temperatures remain at or above 20°C. The elevated position of the urbanisation provides natural ventilation, which matters in summer months when airflow through north- and south-facing windows can reduce reliance on air conditioning. Mountain views complement the sea views from the upper floors, reflecting the position between the coastal plain and the Sierra Bermeja foothills inland.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest stretch of coast is Playa de Guadalmansa at 2.6 km straight-line, followed by Playa del Padron at 3.3 km and Playa del Saladillo at 3.4 km, a set of sandy beaches typical of the Estepona shoreline, with beach restaurants along the paddle-friendly shallows of the river mouths. Golf is the strongest recreational asset in the immediate area: Club de Golf El Coto de la Serena at 1.7 km, Flamingos Golf at 2.9 km and Tramores Golf at 4.0 km offer three options within a few minutes' drive. Racket sports are covered by the Racket Club Villa Paderna and Club de Tenis, both within about 3 km. A public swimming pool facility, Parque Antena, lies 1.8 km away, supplementing the communal pool in the urbanisation. For boating and waterfront dining, Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo are roughly 9 km away. Paintball Estepona at 3.8 km adds a family-oriented option.
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: VL127479
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Placed against the wider Costa del Sol market, this townhouse occupies a different segment from the new-build projects typically advertised in the region. Comparable developments such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000) concern new construction, generally apartments, at lower entry prices, but those prices reflect smaller surface areas, communal rather than private outdoor space, and construction-phase delivery rather than an immediately available home. This property's €699,000 fixed asking price buys 198 m² of finished living space, a private garden and terrace, three bathrooms, and a flexible top floor that can function as two further bedrooms. Its location in Selwo, western Estepona, places it closer to Gibraltar airport (about 42 km straight-line) than to Málaga-Costa del Sol (about 57 km), a pattern that distinguishes the western Costa del Sol from the eastern markets of Torre del Mar. The immediate area competes on golf and low-density residential character: three courses within 4 km, an enclosed urbanisation and beaches roughly 3 km away. Buyers weighing this property against new builds should also weigh the trade explicitly: 1990 construction with partial renovation against contemporary building standards, and immediate availability against delivery timelines. The local market context shows substance: 3,163 housing transactions per year in the area, nineteen primary schools, ten secondary schools and an international school at 4.5 km indicate a functioning year-round residential market rather than a purely seasonal one, a relevant factor for later resale considerations.
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