This two-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment forms part of the gated Duquesa Regent urbanisation in La Duquesa, on the western Costa del Sol. The first-floor resale property measures 76 m² of living space and was completed in 2005. It has a south-facing private terrace with sea views, a separate utility terrace off the kitchen, and comes fully furnished with an underground parking space. The asking price is fixed at €295,000. La Duquesa marina lies roughly 600 metres away as the crow flies, and the beach at Playa de la Duquesa is a short stroll from the complex.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in La Duquesa, between Sabinillas and Estepona on the Málaga coast. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa is about 0.3 km away in a straight line, with the beach at 0.6 km. Sotogrande marina is 8.9 km distant and Estepona Golf 6.3 km. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 25 km away and Málaga Airport about 74 km, both within an hour's drive by car.
The layout serves practical year-round or holiday use: an open-plan living and dining area opening onto the terrace, a fully fitted independent kitchen, two double bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom, plus a guest bathroom. Fitted wardrobes, hot and cold air conditioning and marble floors are present. A lift serves the building, and the complex includes a communal pool and gardens.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment is a resale property in a development completed in 2005 and is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. Being sold fully furnished, it requires no construction waiting period. No completion dates apply, and any refurbishment would be the buyer's own decision rather than a developer obligation.
The property has no private pool or private garden; pool and garden facilities are communal. There is no private garage, only an underground parking space included with the sale. The living area of 76 m² is modest for a three-bathroom layout. No storage room beyond the utility terrace is listed, and no energy performance data has been supplied in the available documentation.
Ref: VL358482
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a furnished, move-in-ready holiday home near the marina and beach can use it immediately without renovation or furnishing projects. A couple wanting a permanent base on the coast benefits from the walkable amenities, the health centre within 2 km and the flat route to the beach. Investors considering rental use will note the location within walking distance of the marina, the sea views and the south-facing terrace, which are recurring factors in coastal rental demand. The property is less suited to buyers wanting a large family home, since 76 m² with two bedrooms is compact, and anyone requiring a private pool or garden should look elsewhere, as these facilities are communal. Those preferring brand-new construction with developer guarantees would be better served by the new-build projects nearby. Buyers who want space for guests on a regular basis may also find the second bedroom, while adequate as a double, limiting. In short, the property is aimed at buyers who value location, readiness and terrace living over floor area and new-build status.
The apartment was completed in 2005 and is described as being in good condition. Floors are marble throughout, which is characteristic of Costa del Sol residential construction of that period and offers a hard-wearing, cool surface in warm months. Hot and cold air conditioning is installed, providing year-round climate control rather than cooling only. The kitchen is fully fitted and independent, with cupboard and worktop space, and is connected to a side terrace currently used as a utility and storage area, a practical arrangement that keeps laundry equipment out of the main living space. Both bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and each has its own en-suite bathroom; an additional guest bathroom serves the living area, giving three bathrooms in total for a two-bedroom layout. The property is sold fully furnished, including the bedroom and living room furniture visible in the listing photographs. Buyers should note that good condition refers to the current state as presented; a technical inspection remains the standard step to verify installation quality, plumbing and building maintenance. A lift serves the building, and the complex provides a communal pool, communal gardens and gated access. One underground parking space in the secure garage is included in the sale.
The asking price is a fixed €295,000 for the apartment as a fully furnished resale, including the underground parking space. This positions the property below nearby new-build alternatives: Alonia in La Duquesa starts from €316,000, Aby Upper in Estepona from €320,000, and Acqua Gardens in Estepona from €524,600. Compared with those projects, this apartment offers immediate availability rather than off-plan waiting time, but a 2005 construction date and 76 m² of living space instead of new-build specifications. Buyers should budget additionally for purchase costs and taxes, which are not included in the asking price. Availability is immediate given the key-ready status.
Daily life in Duquesa Regent revolves around a compact, walkable coastal pocket. The apartment's terrace faces south, so it receives sun throughout the day, and residents typically use it as an extension of the living room for meals and relaxation. The marina complex at La Duquesa, about 300 metres away in a straight line, concentrates a large share of the area's restaurants, cafés and bars, the area intelligence counts 33 restaurants within 2 km. Groceries, pharmacies (three within 2 km) and other daily services are concentrated around Monte Duquesa and the nearby town of Sabinillas, both reachable on foot or by a short drive. The rhythm of the neighbourhood changes with the seasons: in summer the marina and beaches are busy, while outside the main holiday months the area becomes considerably quieter. Three primary schools and one secondary school within reach make the location workable for families, and a health centre is located within the 2 km radius. The beach at Playa de la Duquesa is roughly 600 metres away with a flat gradient of 2.3 per cent, so the walk involves no significant hill. A car is useful for reaching Estepona, Marbella or the airports, but many day-to-day needs around the marina can be managed on foot.
The immediate environment combines marina life with residential quiet. Within 2 km the area intelligence lists 33 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies, a dentist and a health centre, which covers most routine needs without driving. The marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, at 0.3 km straight-line, functions as the social centre of the neighbourhood, with waterside bars and dining along the quay. Playa de la Duquesa beach lies 0.6 km away and Playa de la Chullera at 2.6 km, giving a choice between the busy marina-adjacent stretch and quieter coves. For sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas is 3 km away. Public transport is available with five lines and 29 stops in the area, which supports car-free living for local trips, though journeys to Estepona, Marbella or the airports are more practical by car. Schools, three primary and one secondary, are within reach of the urbanisation. Outside the summer season the area is noticeably calmer, and a number of businesses operate reduced hours in winter, a pattern typical of the western Costa del Sol.
The map shows the apartment's position between the marina and the beach at La Duquesa, on the flat coastal strip between Sabinillas and Estepona. Golf courses, beaches and the two airports are marked to give a sense of scale within the western Costa del Sol.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Duquesa occupies a position on the western Costa del Sol, in the Manilva municipality, between Estepona and Sotogrande. Marbella lies 35 km to the east and Algeciras 32 km to the west, with Málaga city 83 km away. The dual role of Gibraltar Airport (25 km) and Málaga Airport (74 km) gives the area two flight options within about an hour by car. Compared with the Marbella, Estepona corridor, La Duquesa is smaller in scale and generally lower in price, with 1,351 housing transactions per year recorded in the wider area, indicating an active but not overheated market.
Distances below are straight-line unless stated otherwise. The beach at La Duquesa is 0.6 km away with a flat 2.3 per cent gradient; the marina is 0.3 km. Golf options include Doña Julia at 2.5 km, the Golf Academy at Albayt Resort at 4.9 km and Estepona Golf at 6.3 km. Sotogrande marina is 8.9 km away. Gibraltar Airport is approximately 25 km away and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport approximately 74 km; both are described as under an hour's drive by car. Marbella is 35 km and Algeciras 32 km in a straight line, while Málaga city lies 83 km away. Local bus lines (five routes, 29 stops) serve the area, but for regional travel a car is the practical choice. Road distances are longer than straight-line figures, and travel times depend on season, with coastal traffic heavier in July and August.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 25 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The urbanisation sits at 14 metres above sea level on flat coastal terrain, which means no significant climbs between the apartment, the marina and the beach. The average annual temperature is 18.5 °C, consistent with the mild Mediterranean climate of the Málaga coast, and the swimming season extends to about five months with sea temperatures of 20 °C or above. Winters are mild and summers warm, with the south-facing terrace receiving sun throughout the day. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, while the summer period is predominantly dry. The nearby beaches and the coves towards Playa de la Chullera provide coastal walking routes, and the inland hills behind Estepona and Manilva are within driving distance for hiking. The flat landscape and low elevation make the area accessible for all ages without physical strain.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Playa de la Duquesa, at 0.6 km, is the nearest beach and one of the broader sandy stretches on this part of the coast, running from the marina towards Sabinillas. Playa de la Chullera, 2.6 km westwards, offers a quieter alternative near the Torre de la Chullera landmark. The marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa provides the recreational focus of the area, with its quayside restaurants and boat berths; Sotogrande's marina and its well-known beach clubs are 8.9 km away. Golfers can choose between Doña Julia (2.5 km), the Albayt Resort academy (4.9 km) and Estepona Golf (6.3 km). For organised sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas lies 3 km from the complex. With five months of swim-season water temperatures, the recreation calendar runs roughly from late spring to early autumn, while golf and walking remain year-round activities.
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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Within its immediate market, this apartment competes primarily on readiness and price. Alonia, a new-build development in La Duquesa, starts from €316,000, roughly €21,000 above this property's fixed asking price, but offers contemporary specifications and developer warranties in exchange for a construction or delivery phase. Aby Upper in Estepona starts from €320,000 and Acqua Gardens in Estepona from €524,600, both reflecting the newer-build market further east. Against these, Duquesa Regent provides a completed 2005 product that can be occupied immediately, sold furnished, with a parking space included and no waiting period. Locationally, La Duquesa sits at the more affordable end of the western Costa del Sol. The Manilva coast trades the density and price levels of Marbella (35 km east, population 147,958) for a smaller, marina-centred environment, while remaining close to Sotogrande (8.9 km) and its golf and sailing infrastructure. The area records around 1,351 housing transactions per year, indicating steady turnover, and median income in the province of €16,450 provides context for the local economy, which is significantly supplemented by international residents and tourism. For buyers weighing new-build against resale, the trade-off here is concrete: roughly €20,000–25,000 less outlay and immediate availability, against a 2005 building of 76 m² instead of a new development. Gibraltar Airport at 25 km is a distinguishing advantage of this western position, shared with Sotogrande but not with Estepona or Marbella.
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