This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located in the Balcones de Los Hidalgos urbanisation near La Duquesa, on the western Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga. The property, completed in 2004 and now key-ready, offers 87 m² of living space with an enclosed covered terrace, a fully fitted kitchen and air conditioning throughout. La Duquesa marina lies 0.3 km away as the crow flies, and the beach at La Duquesa is 0.6 km from the complex. The asking price is fixed at €260,000, including furniture, communal pool and garden access, and communal parking.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in a gated residential urbanisation on the outskirts of La Duquesa, 0.6 km from the nearest beach and 0.3 km from Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa. The surrounding area contains 33 restaurants, three pharmacies and a health centre within two kilometres. Sotogrande and Estepona are both reachable by car in roughly fifteen minutes, while Gibraltar Airport is around thirty minutes away.
The layout serves two residents comfortably: a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a second double bedroom with a family bathroom, and a bright living and dining area that opens onto a covered, east-facing terrace with morning and early-afternoon sun. A fully fitted kitchen with appliances, fitted wardrobes in both bedrooms, a lift and an allocated parking space close to the entrance cover daily practical needs.
This is a resale property, not a new-build project. Construction was completed in 2004 and the apartment is delivered key-ready and fully furnished. The overall condition is described as good, although a cosmetic refresh would be needed to modernise the interior. Buyers can move in immediately after completion of the purchase, subject to the usual transfer process.
The property does not offer a private pool or private garden; both pool and garden are communal within the gated complex. Parking is communal rather than a private garage. The terrace has been enclosed, which changes its character compared with an open balcony. The apartment dates from 2004 and reflects the finish and technology of that period. No plot, sea view or private outdoor kitchen forms part of the offer.
This apartment fits a buyer who wants an operational, move-in-ready base on the western Costa del Sol without paying new-build premiums. The first recognisable situation is the second-home buyer from northern Europe who wants a furnished apartment that can be used within weeks of purchase: the property comes fully furnished, is key-ready, and lies within thirty minutes of Gibraltar Airport and about an hour from Málaga Airport. The second situation is the couple or single person seeking a permanent residence in a location with genuine year-round infrastructure: schools, a health centre, pharmacies and supermarkets are all within walking or short driving distance, and the flat 2.3 per cent gradient to the beach suits residents who prefer not to negotiate steep coastal hills. The third situation is the budget-conscious investor: at €260,000 with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the property sits below the entry price of the nearest new-build competitors, and the surrounding area records around 1,351 housing transactions per year, indicating an active local market. Buyers should recognise what this property is not. It has no private pool, no private garden and no private garage; pool, garden and parking are communal. It dates from 2004 and would benefit from a cosmetic refresh, which offers scope to modernise but requires a budget and some months of coordination. The enclosed terrace changes the outdoor character compared with an open balcony, favouring those who value usable space in winter over open-air summer dining. The east orientation provides morning and early-afternoon sun, not evening sun, which matters to residents who plan their day around afternoon light.
The apartment reflects the construction standards of 2004, maintained in good overall condition according to the seller's description. The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped with modern appliances, so the cooking infrastructure is in place without additional investment. Both bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, providing storage that many resale apartments in this segment lack. Climate control consists of air conditioning throughout, supplemented by double-glazed windows and sunblinds, a combination that manages both summer heat and winter comfort on the Costa del Sol. The living and dining area opens onto a covered terrace that has been enclosed, effectively adding a sunroom-like space that is usable year-round; it receives morning and early-afternoon light. The master bedroom has a full en-suite bathroom, and the second double bedroom is served by a separate family bathroom, giving each sleeping space independent facilities. The building has a lift, and the complex is gated with a communal pool and communal garden. Parking is communal, with an allocated space close to the entrance. On the technical side, buyers should note that a property of this age will not match current new-build specifications for insulation or energy performance, and the seller indicates a light cosmetic refresh would enhance the interior. This is a factual observation about finish level, not a structural concern, but it belongs in any budget assessment. The overall picture is a functional, well-equipped apartment whose technical features, air conditioning, double glazing, lift, fitted kitchen, are all present, while aesthetic choices remain dated in places and open to personal updating.
The asking price is fixed at €260,000 for the apartment as offered, fully furnished, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 87 m² of living space on a 99 m² plot share. This is a resale transaction of an existing home completed in 2004; there is no price list or range of units as with new-build developments. Comparable new-build projects nearby start higher: Alonia in La Duquesa from €316,000, Aby Upper in Estepona from €320,000 and Acqua Gardens in Estepona from €524,600. The price positions this property below the entry point of those developments, which reflects its age and resale status rather than its location. Availability is immediate, subject to the seller and the standard Spanish purchase process.
Daily life around this apartment is shaped by its position between the marina, the beach and the golf courses of the western Costa del Sol. The marina at La Duquesa, 0.3 km away as the crow flies, functions as the local centre of gravity: restaurants, cafés and evening strolls are concentrated around its quays, and a five-minute drive covers the distance comfortably. Playa de la Duquesa lies 0.6 km away, with a gentle average gradient of about 2.3 per cent, meaning the walk to the sea is flat and manageable on foot for most residents. Groceries and everyday shopping are available at the Los Hidalgos Shopping Centre, roughly a ten-minute walk from the complex, which reduces dependence on the car for basic errands. The wider neighbourhood supports a full weekly rhythm: three primary schools and one secondary school within the area, a health centre, three pharmacies and a dentist within two kilometres. This density of daily amenities is unusual for a coastal village setting and gives the location year-round substance rather than a purely seasonal character. The apartment itself is organised around an east-facing, enclosed terrace that receives sun in the morning and early afternoon, which suits breakfast outside and midday reading, while the afternoons stay cooler indoors. Both bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, the master has its own bathroom, and the second double bedroom is served by the family bathroom, a practical split for guests or a second occupant. An allocated parking space close to the entrance and a lift in the building remove the friction of loading shopping or luggage. The urbanisation is gated with a communal pool and garden, which supports a quiet residential atmosphere outside the summer peak.
The immediate environment combines coastal access with a well-serviced residential setting. Within two kilometres, the area counts 33 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies, a dentist and a health centre, which covers most daily needs without leaving the neighbourhood. Education is available locally through three primary schools and one secondary school, a factor that distinguishes La Duquesa from purely tourist-oriented coastal zones. The Los Hidalgos Shopping Centre is about a ten-minute walk away and includes supermarkets, reducing the need for a car on ordinary days. For recreation, Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa lies 0.3 km away as the crow flies, and the sports centre Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas is 3.0 km distant. The area sits at just 14 metres above sea level with a gentle 2.3 per cent gradient towards the beach at 0.6 km, so walking is straightforward for most residents. Public transport is present but limited: five lines serve the area with 29 stops, workable for local trips though most residents will find a car more practical for regional travel. Marbella lies 35 km away in a straight line and Algeciras 32 km, placing both within easy reach for work, shopping or services.
The map shows the apartment's position between the marina of La Duquesa and the golf valley behind it, 0.6 km from the beach on flat terrain. Sotogrande lies 8.9 km west, Estepona fifteen minutes east by car, and the airports of Gibraltar and Málaga frame the region at either end of the coast.
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La Duquesa occupies a position on the western Costa del Sol between Estepona and Sotogrande, roughly 35 km from Marbella and 32 km from Algeciras in straight-line terms. Málaga city, at 83 km, is about an hour's drive along the coast road. The location belongs to the Manilva municipality, one of the quieter stretches of the coast, and benefits from proximity to both the Estepona golf corridor and the Sotogrande leisure area. Compared with the central Costa del Sol around Marbella and Benalmádena, this western zone is less densely built, with lower elevation terrain and a slower rhythm, while remaining connected to the two international airports at either end of the region.
Accessibility is one of the location's practical strengths. Gibraltar Airport is approximately 25 km away in a straight line, roughly a thirty-minute drive, offering a small but useful selection of UK flights. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is about 74 km away as the crow flies, roughly an hour by car, and provides the region's main international connections. By car, Sotogrande and Estepona are each around fifteen minutes away, and the A-7 coastal motorway links the area to the entire Costa del Sol. Within the neighbourhood, the beach at La Duquesa is 0.6 km away on foot, the marina 0.3 km, and the golf courses of Doña Julia (2.5 km), Golf Academy Albayt Resort (4.9 km) and Estepona Golf (6.3 km) are all short drives. Playa de la Chullera, at 2.6 km, is an alternative beach option. Puerto de Sotogrande, one of the coast's most regarded marinas, is 8.9 km away. Public transport exists with five lines and 29 stops, but a car remains the practical choice for regional mobility.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 25 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data supports comfortable year-round living. The average annual temperature is 18.5°C, typical for the western Costa del Sol, with mild winters and warm summers moderated by Atlantic influence. The swimming season extends to five months with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, running roughly from late spring into early autumn. The elevation of 14 metres above sea level and the flat 2.3 per cent gradient towards the coast mean no significant climbs between the apartment and the beach, a practical point for older residents or anyone who walks daily. The mountain and country views from the urbanisation reflect its position at the foot of the coastal hills, where the Sierra Bermeja backdrop meets the golf valley of Los Hidalgos. Rainfall on this stretch of coast is modest and concentrated in the winter months, while sunshine hours are high throughout the year. The enclosed, east-facing terrace receives morning and early-afternoon sun, warm enough for outdoor breakfasts in winter and shaded by mid-afternoon in summer, an orientation that suits residents who prefer cooler evenings indoors. The province records a median income of €16,450 per year, contextual data that reflects the wider regional economy rather than this specific neighbourhood.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life centres on Playa de la Duquesa, 0.6 km from the complex on a flat route. The beach adjoins the marina promenade, where chiringuitos and restaurants line the waterfront, making the walk to the sea a social routine rather than a logistical exercise. Playa de la Chullera, 2.6 km west, offers a quieter alternative with rocky coves and clearer water toward the Sotogrande direction. Golf is a defining recreation option here: Doña Julia Golf lies 2.5 km away within the same valley, the Golf Academy at Albayt Resort is 4.9 km, and Estepona Golf 6.3 km, giving residents three courses within a ten-minute drive. The marinas anchor water-based leisure: Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa (0.3 km) for dining and strolls, and Puerto de Sotogrande (8.9 km) for a larger, more upscale marina environment with sailing facilities. For structured sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas is 3.0 km away. The combination of flat beach access, three golf courses and two marinas within ten kilometres gives the area a leisure profile that spans both active and relaxed use, usable across the full year rather than only in the summer season.
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: VL317854
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within its immediate market, this apartment competes on price rather than novelty. The nearest new-build comparison is Alonia in La Duquesa, which starts at €316,000, roughly 21 per cent above this property's fixed asking price of €260,000. Further east in Estepona, Aby Upper starts at €320,000 and Acqua Gardens at €524,600, both targeting buyers who prioritise contemporary specification and communal wellness facilities. The gap between this resale apartment and those developments is essentially a trade-off between age and cost: the new-build buyer pays a premium for current construction standards, warranties and modern communal areas, while the resale buyer gains immediate availability, furniture included, and a lower entry price in the same coastal micro-market. Locationally, La Duquesa differs from Estepona town in scale and rhythm. Estepona is a working Spanish town of around 70,000 residents with a full urban fabric, whereas La Duquesa is a smaller, marina-centred settlement within Manilva municipality, quieter outside the summer season and oriented towards the golf and marina lifestyle. Compared with Sotogrande, eight to nine kilometres west, La Duquesa is considerably less exclusive and considerably less expensive; Sotogrande's marina and polo tradition set a different price level, but its amenities remain within a fifteen-minute drive for residents here. Marbella, 35 km east, represents the premium heart of the Costa del Sol and is reachable in under forty minutes by car. On accessibility, the western position cuts both ways: Gibraltar Airport is a genuine advantage at roughly thirty minutes, particularly for UK-based buyers, while Málaga Airport is about an hour away, longer than for properties east of Estepona. Market activity of around 1,351 transactions per year in the local area indicates a functioning resale market with regular turnover, relevant for buyers who value eventual liquidity. In summary, this property occupies the value segment of a well-served stretch of coast: the same beaches, marinas and golf courses as its pricier neighbours, delivered in a 2004 building at a price that leaves budget for a cosmetic refresh.
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