A renovated two-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Colinas de la Duquesa, La Duquesa, offered at a fixed asking price of €330,000. The home measures 100 m² of living space and includes a 34 m² private garden, a 31 m² glazed terrace, a fully renewed kitchen and two renovated bathrooms. The building dates from 2005 and the apartment is key-ready. A private underground parking space next to the lift and a storage room are included. La Duquesa beach lies 0.6 km away as the crow flies, and Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa is 300 metres from the community.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in a gated urbanisation in La Duquesa, on the western Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga. La Duquesa beach is 0.6 km away in a straight line and the marina 0.3 km. Duquesa Port with its restaurants is within a short drive, and the area between Marbella and Sotogrande is reachable via the coastal road network.
The single-level layout suits buyers seeking ground-floor living with direct access to a private garden. Two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, an en-suite bathroom, a separate utility room and a glazed 31 m² terrace provide year-round usable space. The communal pool and children's pool cover the outdoor swimming need without private maintenance.
This is an existing home, completed in 2005 and recently renovated, available immediately as a key-ready property. There is no construction phase or delivery schedule; the purchase process follows the standard resale route in Spain. Renovation works already carried out include the kitchen, both bathrooms, flooring and glazing.
The property does not offer sea views; outlook is over gardens. There is no private pool, only communal facilities. The garden is modest at 34 m² and the terrace is an enclosed structure rather than open outdoor space. No lift access issues apply to the ground floor, but the home is within a 2005 building rather than a new development.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a low-maintenance second home will find the single-level layout, private garden and communal pools straightforward to lock up and leave. Buyers who prioritise outdoor living without sea-view pricing will appreciate the dual south and south-east orientation and the year-round glazed terrace. Those with limited mobility, or planning for later life, benefit from ground-floor access, a lift to the parking level and a walk-in shower in both bathrooms. Buyers who want to move in without renovation work are catered for directly: kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and glazing are all recently renewed. Families using the home part-time have the children's pool and nearby schools as practical anchors, while long-stay residents have the health centre, pharmacy and supermarket access within a short drive. Investors considering rental use will note the 100 m² of interior space plus terrace, the inclusion of parking and storage, and a location 0.6 km from the beach, factors that generally support letting potential, though no rental projections are given here. The property suits car owners best: five bus lines and 29 stops exist in the area, but the coastal spread of amenities means a vehicle simplifies daily life.
The renovation covers the main living infrastructure of the home. The kitchen has been fully replaced: contemporary white cabinetry, generous cupboard space, new appliances and an American-style refrigerator, with a separate utility room behind it. Both bathrooms are new, each with a spacious walk-in shower; one is en suite to the main bedroom. Flooring throughout is marble, which is durable and easy to clean, finished with a neutral colour scheme that allows new owners to redecorate without structural work. The 31 m² terrace has been enclosed with double glazing, converting it into a thermally separated extra room that holds heat in winter and can be ventilated in summer. Windows in the main dwelling are also double glazed. Climate control is provided by hot and cold air conditioning, and fibre optic internet is installed. The building itself dates from 2005 and is described as well maintained, with communal areas including pools kept in good order. Security measures consist of a gated entrance and an entry phone system. The included underground parking space sits adjacent to the lift, and a separate storage room adds space for bicycles, suitcases or garden furniture. In summary, the technical package, glazing, climate systems, connectivity and renewed wet areas, reflects a home that has been brought up to current standards rather than cosmetically refreshed.
The asking price is fixed at €330,000 for the apartment as a whole, including the private underground parking space and the storage room. As an existing, key-ready home there is no price list or unit variation; what is offered is the specific renovated two-bedroom unit described. For orientation on the local market: comparable new-build projects nearby start at around €316,000 in La Duquesa itself and €320,000 in Estepona, though those are off-plan or recent developments rather than renovated resales with garden space and parking included. Annual housing transactions in the wider area number roughly 1,351, indicating an active resale market.
Daily life in this apartment revolves around a practical ground-floor layout connected to outdoor space. Mornings can start on the glazed terrace, which at 31 m² functions as an extra room with double glazing, usable in winter as well as summer. Glazed doors from one bedroom open directly onto it, and the living area gives onto the 34 m² private garden, oriented south and south-east so that sun reaches the property throughout the day. The separate kitchen is brand new, with white cabinetry, new appliances, an American-style fridge and a utility room for laundry and storage, a practical division that keeps household work out of the living zones. Both bathrooms have been fully renovated with walk-in showers, one of them en suite. The urbanisation is described as quiet and well maintained, with an entry phone system and a lift. The parking space sits underground directly next to the lift, so shopping and luggage move easily from car to front door. The rhythm of the area is suburban-coastal: within 2 km there are 33 restaurants, 4 cafés, 3 pharmacies and a dentist, meaning day-to-day needs are covered without longer trips. Three primary schools and one secondary school sit within the same radius, and a health centre serves the locality. La Duquesa beach at 0.6 km in a straight line is an easy walk along a flat route, the gradient is only 2.3%, which suits walkers and cyclists alike.
The immediate environment combines suburban calm with coastal proximity. The urbanisation sits in a residential zone of La Duquesa, roughly 300 metres as the crow flies from the marina and 0.6 km from the beach, distances that translate into a ten-minute walk on the flat terrain. The density of daily amenities within 2 km is a defining feature: 33 restaurants, 4 cafés, 3 pharmacies, a dentist and a health centre mean that routine needs do not require trips to larger towns. Duquesa Port functions as the social centre of the area, with its waterfront restaurants a short drive or brisk walk away. For sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas lies 3.0 km away, and golfers have three courses within reach: Doña Julia at 2.5 km, the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.9 km and Estepona Golf at 6.3 km. The second beach option, Playa de la Chullera, is 2.6 km away. Larger urban centres frame the location: Algeciras at 32 km with about 122,000 inhabitants and Marbella at 35 km with about 148,000, while Málaga city lies 83 km away. The character of the area outside the summer season remains residential and quiet, with services operating year-round.
The map shows the apartment's position in Colinas de la Duquesa relative to the marina (0.3 km), La Duquesa beach (0.6 km) and the golf courses of the Manilva coast. Straight-line distances are shown; road distances can be longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Duquesa occupies the western end of the Costa del Sol, in the municipality of Manilva between Estepona and Sotogrande. The position is closer to Gibraltar and Cádiz province than to Málaga city, 25 km versus 74 km straight-line to the respective airports, which shapes the character of the area: quieter, more residential and less built-up than the Marbella, Benalmádena corridor. Marbella (35 km) and Algeciras (32 km) function as the two regional counterweights, the first for shopping and nightlife, the second for port and transport links. Median income in the province of €16,450 provides context for local cost levels.
Accessibility is anchored by two airports. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 25 km away in a straight line, around 30 minutes by car, and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport about 74 km straight-line, roughly an hour's drive. This dual access is a practical advantage of the western Costa del Sol: short-haul flights into Gibraltar suit shorter stays, while Málaga offers the wider route network. Algeciras (32 km) connects to the port and rail links towards Cádiz and Madrid. Road access runs along the A-7 coastal motorway, which links La Duquesa to Estepona, Marbella and Sotogrande. Within the locality, five public transport lines and 29 stops provide basic bus coverage, though for shopping, schools and evening outings a car is the practical mode. The underground parking space included with the apartment removes the usual coastal parking pressure, particularly in summer when beach visitors fill street spaces near the port.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 25 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a genuine Mediterranean outdoor life. The average annual temperature is 18.5°C, and the swimming season, when sea water holds 20°C or more, lasts about five months, roughly May through October. The elevation is a modest 14 metres above sea level, and the terrain towards the beach slopes at only 2.3%, meaning walks to the coast involve no significant hill. The south and south-east orientation of the apartment aligns with the sun path: the glazed terrace receives morning and midday sun, while the garden catches the afternoon light. The nearby coastline is a sequence of small coves and sandy bays typical of the Manilva shore, with Playa de la Chullera 2.6 km away as a quieter alternative to the main beach. Rainfall on this stretch of coast is low by Spanish standards, concentrating in the winter months, so outdoor use of the terrace and garden extends well beyond the peak summer weeks.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
La Duquesa beach, 0.6 km away in a straight line, is the primary seaside option, a sandy stretch backed by the paseo marítimo that runs towards the port. Playa de la Chullera at 2.6 km offers a more natural setting near the Chullera tower. The marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, only 0.3 km from the urbanisation, anchors the leisure offer with its ring of restaurants and berths; Puerto de Sotogrande (8.9 km) and another marina at 9.0 km extend the options for boat trips and waterfront dining. Golf is a strong feature of this stretch of coast: Doña Julia Golf Club is 2.5 km away, the Golf Academy at Albayt Resort 4.9 km, and Estepona Golf 6.3 km, three courses within a ten-minute drive. For general sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas lies 3.0 km away. Within the community itself, the communal pool and children's pool cover daily swimming without leaving the urbanisation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0°C | 75 mm |
| February | 13.0°C | 44 mm |
| March | 14.2°C | 146 mm |
| April | 16.2°C | 61 mm |
| May | 19.4°C | 30 mm |
| June | 23.0°C | 9 mm |
| July | 25.9°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.2°C | 4 mm |
| September | 23.3°C | 23 mm |
| October | 20.0°C | 69 mm |
| November | 15.5°C | 94 mm |
| December | 13.2°C | 76 mm |
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Ref: VL201319
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within its immediate market, this apartment competes with both resale stock and new-build developments along the Manilva, Estepona corridor. The nearest comparable new project, Alonia in La Duquesa, starts at €316,000, nominally below this asking price, though new-build entry prices typically cover smaller units without a private garden or included parking. Aby Upper in Estepona starts at €320,000, and Acqua Gardens in Estepona at €524,600, the latter positioned at a clearly higher segment. The differentiator here is the combination of a completed renovation, a private garden, a 31 m² glazed terrace and a parking space plus storage room included in the fixed price, features that in new-build projects often carry separate cost or are simply unavailable on ground floors. Regionally, La Duquesa sits at the value end of the western Costa del Sol. Prices per square metre run below Marbella (35 km) and below Sotogrande's elite zones, while remaining within easy reach of both. The local resale market shows reasonable activity at roughly 1,351 housing transactions per year in the wider area, supporting liquidity for future resale. Median provincial income of €16,450 indicates that local purchasing power is modest, meaning the market is driven largely by international and second-home buyers, a factor that tends to concentrate demand in specific urbanisations such as this one. Compared with Estepona further east, La Duquesa offers lower density and shorter access to Gibraltar airport; compared with Sotogrande to the west, it offers a less exclusive but considerably more accessible price level. Buyers weighing this apartment against off-plan alternatives should weigh the certainty of a finished, renovated product, with all works completed and visible, against the pricing dynamics of new construction.
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