This detached villa is located in Valle Romano, a residential golf area on the western side of Estepona, roughly 2.8 km from the nearest beach as the crow flies. Built in 2000, the house offers 212 m² of living space with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, set on a fenced and gated plot of 591 m² with a private pool. The south-west orientation provides afternoon and evening sun, with views over the golf course, hills and partial sea views. The asking price is fixed at €950,000. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies approximately 68 km away in a straight line, while Gibraltar Airport is around 34 km.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits in the Valle Romano urbanisation on Estepona's western flank, about 66 metres above sea level on flat terrain. Valle Romano Golf course is roughly 264 metres away, with Azata Golf within about 1 km. Daily facilities are within reach: a supermarket at 2.6 km, a pharmacy at 2.7 km and a hospital at 2.2 km, all measured in a straight line. Estepona's centre and marina lie some 3.4 to 3.6 km from the property.
With four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private pool and off-street parking for up to four vehicles, the house suits households needing space for family, guests or dual use as a holiday and rental property. The open-plan living area connects to a poolside patio and a west-facing terrace. A large entertainment room and a ground-floor guest bedroom add flexibility, and one downstairs room has pre-installed plumbing for a future bathroom.
This is an existing home completed in 2000 and described as key-ready, so no construction waiting period applies. The property is presented in good condition, according to the listing, with air conditioning for hot and cold use plus a fireplace. Delivery dates and condition assessments for existing homes are indicative; an independent technical survey remains the buyer's own responsibility before purchase.
The property has two bathrooms, so three of the four bedrooms share facilities. The nearest beach is roughly 2.8 km away, so coastal visits require a short drive. No information is available about energy performance, storage rooms or communal facilities in this dataset. The house dates from 2000, meaning systems and finishes are of that era unless documented otherwise.
Ref: VL252264
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property matches several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa del Sol permanently may value the four bedrooms, the flat plot and the proximity of schools (nineteen primary and ten secondary schools are recorded in the area) plus a hospital at 2.2 km. Retirees seeking a single-home base with a garden and pool, but with healthcare and shopping within a short drive, will find the configuration practical; note that two of the four bedrooms are upstairs, which matters for those with mobility considerations. Buyers combining personal use with rental income form a third group: the touristic licence, the west-facing outdoor space and the golf setting are relevant factors in the holiday let market, with tourism infrastructure in the area including 25 hotels and nearly 7,000 beds. Finally, golf-oriented buyers benefit from Valle Romano Golf at roughly 264 metres and two further courses within about 2 km. The property fits less well for buyers who want to walk to the beach daily, who require an en-suite bathroom for every bedroom, or who prefer a brand-new build with modern energy standards.
The villa was completed in 2000 and is presented by the seller as being in good condition throughout. Interior images show a kitchen with built-in appliances and curved cabinetry connected to a dining area with a window, plus living rooms in neutral tones with balcony views. Climate control consists of air conditioning units providing both hot and cold air, supplemented by a fireplace, which covers heating across the mild winter months when average temperatures still hover around 15°C in the coldest part of the year. The layout distributes the open-plan lounge, dining area and kitchen on the entrance level together with an entertainment room, a guest bedroom and a room with pre-installed plumbing for a future en-suite bathroom. Upstairs, two bedrooms share access to the west-facing terrace, and the primary bedroom has its own en-suite. Externally, the plot is fully fenced and gated with off-street space for up to four vehicles, a private swimming pool, a patio with loungers and a garden area with a round table and benches. As with any home of this age, buyers are advised to commission an independent survey to verify the state of the roof, electrics, plumbing and pool installation rather than relying on listing descriptions.
The asking price is fixed at €950,000 for this existing villa. On a price-per-square-metre basis, that equates to roughly €4,480 per m² of living area, excluding the value attributed to the 591 m² plot, pool and parking capacity. Compared with new-build apartments in the wider region, which start from around €205,000 in Mijas and €269,000 in Estepona and Torre del Mar, this property competes in a different segment: detached houses with land and a private pool near golf facilities. Buyers should budget separately for purchase costs (transfer tax, notary and registry fees) and annual running costs such as IBI and community contributions where applicable. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to negotiation and standard Spanish purchase procedures.
Valle Romano functions primarily as a quiet residential golf district rather than a tourist strip. Daily life here revolves around the house and its outdoor spaces: the private pool, the lounging patio and the long west-facing terrace where two upstairs bedrooms open directly outside. Afternoons and evenings receive the most sun, and the orientation supports late-day outdoor dining with views across the fairways, hills and, partially, the sea. The rhythm of the area is calm. Three restaurants sit within about 2 km, while broader shopping, dining and services concentrate in Estepona town, a short drive east. The villa holds a valid touristic licence, which means the property can legally operate in holiday rentals; this dual-use potential shapes how many owners in the area use their homes, alternating between personal stays and letting. Practically, a car is useful though not strictly necessary for everything, as eight public transport lines with fifty stops serve the wider municipality. The flat gradient towards the coast (about 1.9%) makes walking and cycling realistic for fit residents, though the 2.8 km distance to the sand means most will drive or cycle to swim.
The immediate surroundings of Valle Romano are defined by golf and low-density housing. Valle Romano Golf lies about 264 metres from the villa, Azata Golf roughly 970 metres, and Estepona Golf 2.7 km away, giving residents three courses within a five-minute drive. Daily errands require short trips: the supermarket at 2.6 km and the pharmacy at 2.7 km are reachable by car in a few minutes, and the hospital at 2.2 km adds practical security for permanent residents. Estepona's marina (Puerto Estepona, 3.4 km) and the town's old quarter provide the main social and cultural anchors, with the seaside promenade at La Rada beach roughly 4.4 km away. Sports facilities nearby include Las Mesas sports centre at 3.1 km and two municipal polideportivos within 3.5 km. Public transport covers the municipality with eight lines and fifty stops, though frequency is oriented towards local commuting rather than late-evening leisure travel, so most residents keep a car. The area records an average annual temperature of 18.8°C, which supports year-round use of the pool and terrace, with a swimming season of about five months when sea water reaches 20°C or more.
The map shows the villa in relation to the golf courses that surround Valle Romano and the short distances to Estepona's beaches, marina and town centre. Note that all displayed distances are straight-line measurements, so actual driving routes are somewhat longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Valle Romano occupies the western approach to Estepona, roughly halfway between Marbella to the east and Sotogrande and Gibraltar to the west. This positions the villa in the quieter, greener half of the Costa del Sol, where golf courses and low-rise residential estates define the landscape more than hotel towers. Estepona itself has developed into a full-service town with a historic centre, a modern hospital and an active property market, with 3,466 housing transactions recorded per year in the dataset. The area's balance of rural calm and coastal access distinguishes it from denser resorts further east.
Accessibility is one of the location's practical strengths. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies approximately 68 km away in a straight line and is the principal international gateway; Gibraltar Airport is closer at roughly 34 km straight-line, expanding route options for UK-based travellers. All distances mentioned are as the crow flies, so actual road journeys are longer. By car, the coastal A-7 motorway connects Valle Romano westwards towards Sotogrande and Gibraltar and eastwards to Marbella, Fuengirola and Malaga. Beach access requires a drive of a few minutes: Playa Costa Natura is 2.8 to 2.9 km away and Playa del Cristo around 3.1 km, both sheltered options popular with families. An electric-vehicle charging point (Zunder/GALP Estepona) sits 2.9 km from the villa, which matters given the parking capacity on the plot. Within 2 km of the property there are three restaurants, and broader retail, healthcare (two health centres recorded) and education complete the local service network.
| Beach Distance | 2.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 34 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The villa stands at 66 metres above sea level on terrain with a gradient of only 1.9% towards the coast, meaning flat walking and cycling conditions unusual for parts of the Costa del Sol where hillside developments dominate. The climate data shows average monthly temperatures ranging between 15 and 25°C, with an annual mean of 18.8°C. Winters are mild enough for daytime terrace use, while summers stay within a band where air conditioning handles the peaks comfortably. The swimming season lasts around five months, when sea temperatures hold at 20°C or above, roughly May to October. The setting combines the green of the golf courses with mountain views inland, and the south-west orientation means the terrace catches the warmer afternoon and evening light, attractive for sunset use, though mornings on the terrace will be cooler and shadier. Rainfall is concentrated in the cooler months, keeping the summer dry and the golf season long.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life near Valle Romano is a short drive rather than a stroll. The closest option, Playa Costa Natura, lies about 2.8 km away in a straight line and is a designated naturist beach; Playa del Cristo follows at roughly 3.1 km, a sheltered west-facing cove popular with families. La Rada, Estepona's main urban beach with its long promenade, sits around 4.4 km away. Recreation extends well beyond the sand: three golf facilities sit within 4 km, including the Golf Academy at Albayt Resort at 3.9 km, useful for practice and lessons. Sports centres at Las Mesas (3.1 km), El Carmen (3.2 km) and Santo Tomás (3.4 km) cover swimming, tennis and gym use. Two marinas, Puerto Estepona at 3.4 km and Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa at 9 km, offer moorings, waterfront dining and boat trips. Viewpoints such as Mirador Playa del Cristo (3.1 km) and Mirador del Carmen (3.7 km) provide walking destinations with coastal panoramas.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.4°C | 86 mm |
| February | 13.3°C | 55 mm |
| March | 14.4°C | 172 mm |
| April | 16.4°C | 73 mm |
| May | 19.5°C | 33 mm |
| June | 23.4°C | 11 mm |
| July | 26.4°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.6°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.5°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.2°C | 76 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 96 mm |
| December | 13.7°C | 84 mm |
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Within Estepona and the wider western Costa del Sol, this villa competes in the detached-home segment rather than the apartment market. Current new-build comparables in the region are priced considerably lower per unit but offer a different product: Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000, all apartment-style developments without private pools on individual plots. Against those, the Valle Romano villa offers roughly €4,480 per m² of living space plus land, privacy and immediate availability, whereas new-build buyers trade a lower entry price for waiting periods and communal rather than private outdoor space. Location-wise, Valle Romano sits closer to Gibraltar Airport (about 34 km straight-line) than to Malaga Airport (about 68 km), a factor relevant for frequent travellers. The immediate district is quieter than central Estepona or Marbella, oriented around golf and permanent residence, with the town's full services within a short drive. For buyers weighing a €950,000 detached house against a new apartment plus savings, the deciding factors are typically space requirements, rental strategy (the villa's touristic licence versus developer letting rules) and appetite for maintenance of a private pool and garden. The local market shows steady activity, with 3,466 annual housing transactions recorded, indicating reasonable liquidity for resale in this segment.
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