This fully renovated ground-floor apartment is located in La Duquesa, on the western Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga. The home offers 93 m² of living space, comprising 77 m² of interior area plus an additional 15 m² extension to the living-dining room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and an 80 m² private garden. The asking price is fixed at €315,000, including a private parking space and storage room. The beach at La Duquesa lies roughly 600 metres away as the crow flies, and Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina is within 300 metres. The apartment was completed in 2006, has been fully modernised and is ready for immediate occupancy within a gated community with communal pool and padel court.
Within its direct market segment, this apartment competes with new-build developments along the western Costa del Sol. Alonia in La Duquesa lists from €316,000, almost exactly this property's fixed price, while Aby Upper in Estepona starts at €320,000 and Acqua Gardens in Estepona at €524,600. The comparison is instructive. For a comparable outlay, a buyer choosing new build acquires a modern specification, developer guarantees and typically a terrace rather than a garden; choosing this resale property instead delivers immediate availability, a completed renovation, a genuine 80 m² private garden on the ground floor, and both a parking space and storage room already included. Locationally, La Duquesa sits between Estepona and Sotogrande, closer to Gibraltar Airport (about 25 km straight-line) than to Málaga-Costa del Sol (roughly 74 km), which distinguishes it from Estepona-based projects that orient more towards Málaga. Compared with Marbella, 35 km away, price levels in Manilva municipality remain materially lower while retaining marina, beach and golf infrastructure within a few kilometres. The area records around 1,351 housing transactions per year, indicating reasonable liquidity for future resale. Median provincial income of €16,450 contextualises local purchasing power, though coastal resort property operates largely in a separate, international price segment. For buyers weighing renovation-ready resale against off-plan new build at the same price point, this property represents the former option in a walkable, flat, amenity-dense pocket of the western Costa del Sol.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in a gated urbanisation in La Duquesa, between Estepona and Sotogrande. The marina of Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa is about 300 metres away in a straight line, the beach about 600 metres. Within two kilometres there are 33 restaurants, several cafes, three pharmacies and a health centre, making the immediate area well served for daily needs without a long drive.
The layout suits both permanent residence and extended stays: a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a second full bathroom, an independent fitted kitchen with separate laundry area, and an extra room that can serve as a home office or hobby space. The south to south-west orientation and the 80 m² private garden provide direct outdoor living. Air conditioning and central heating support year-round comfort.
This is not a new-build project but an existing apartment, completed in 2006 and since fully renovated. It is key-ready, meaning no construction phase or delivery waiting time applies. Buyers can inspect the actual finished property, including the garden, communal pool and padel court, in its current condition before purchase.
The property offers two bedrooms and 93 m² of total space, which limits it to smaller households. There is no private pool; the swimming pool is communal. The listed price is a fixed asking price of €315,000, not a starting price. Completion dates or construction choices do not apply, as the building dates from 2006. No sea view is included; the outlook is towards the garden.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a permanent coastal home will find the two-bathroom layout, central heating and en-suite bedroom suited to year-round living, with schools and a health centre within two kilometres. Remote workers benefit from the separate extra room that can serve as an office, alongside fibre-ready urban surroundings. Buyers wanting a lock-and-leave holiday base get a gated community with a single point of access, communal maintenance and a private parking space included. Those with mobility considerations are served by the ground-floor position, the lift in the building, the disabled-access listing and the flat 2.3 per cent gradient towards the beach. It is less suitable for households needing three or more bedrooms, buyers wanting a private pool, or those prioritising panoramic sea views, the outlook here is towards the garden. Compared with new-build alternatives at similar prices, this home trades developer warranty and modern specification for immediate availability, a private garden of 80 m² and completed renovation work. Buyers who prefer to inspect a finished property rather than purchase from plans will find that difference decisive. The location also suits golf players: Doña Julia golf course lies 2.5 km away as the crow flies, with Estepona Golf at 6.3 km.
The apartment has been fully renovated and is described as being in excellent condition, ready for occupancy without further works. Interior surfaces include marble flooring throughout, a finish associated with this construction period but here renewed as part of the modernisation. The climate systems combine air conditioning with central heating, covering both the hot Andalusian summers and the cooler winter months, a relevant combination for anyone planning permanent residence rather than seasonal use. The independent kitchen is fully fitted and equipped, with a separate utility room for laundry appliances, keeping washing and drying out of the main living spaces. The bathroom arrangement consists of an en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom and a second full bathroom, so two residents can use facilities independently. The 15 m² extension to the living-dining area increases natural light and provides the flexible extra room. Windows and finishes orient to the south and south-west, supporting passive warmth in winter and long evening light in the private garden. Building services include a lift, relevant despite the ground-floor position for accessing the parking level. A private storage room and an underground parking bay, identifiable in the listing photographs by its marked bay, are both included in the asking price. As with any resale property, the general condition reflects the 2006 construction date combined with the subsequent renovation; an independent technical survey remains a standard step in the Spanish purchase process.
The asking price is fixed at €315,000 for this existing apartment, including a private parking space and a storage room in the price. For context, nearby new-build projects start at similar or higher levels: Alonia in La Duquesa lists from €316,000, Aby Upper in Estepona from €320,000, and Acqua Gardens in Estepona from €524,600. Against those figures, this property offers a renovated, move-in-ready home with a private garden, whereas the comparables are off-plan or newly built apartments. The price is a fixed asking price for a single resale property, not a price list with multiple unit types. Availability is immediate, subject to the seller's confirmation.
Daily life here revolves around a compact, walkable coastal enclave. The apartment is on the ground floor with direct access to its own 80 m² garden, which functions as an outdoor extension of the living-dining room for much of the year. Mornings can begin on the terrace with sun from the south and south-west; the beach is a walk of roughly ten minutes, and the marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa is closer still, reachable on foot in a few minutes for restaurants, cafes and waterfront strolls. The living area is enlarged by a 15 m² extension, creating a bright space with room for a separate reading corner, office or hobby area, a practical arrangement for remote workers or longer stays. The independent kitchen has its own laundry area, which simplifies household routines for permanent residents. Within two kilometres, the immediate vicinity counts 33 restaurants, four cafes, three pharmacies, a dentist and a health centre, plus three primary schools and a secondary school. Supermarkets and local shops are within walking distance according to the seller. The community itself is gated, with a communal pool, a padel court and landscaped green areas. The flat terrain, a gradient of only 2.3 per cent to the beach, means no steep climbs on foot, which matters for older residents or anyone with reduced mobility; the property is also listed as disabled access friendly. Life here is quiet outside the summer months, typical of the western Costa del Sol, with a pace set by marina visits, beach walks and golf rather than urban bustle.
The surrounding area combines coastal leisure with practical daily infrastructure. Straight-line distances place the beach of La Duquesa at 0.6 km, Playa de la Chullera at 2.6 km, and the marinas of Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa at 0.3 km and Puerto de Sotogrande at 8.9 km. Golf options cluster within reach: Doña Julia at 2.5 km, the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.9 km and Estepona Golf at 6.3 km, all measured as the crow flies, with road distances somewhat longer. For daily needs, the two-kilometre zone contains 33 restaurants, four cafes, three pharmacies, a dentist and a health centre, plus three primary schools and one secondary school, a level of provision that supports both holiday use and permanent family residence. The Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas sports centre lies 3.0 km away. Public transport consists of five lines serving 29 stops, which covers local movement along the coast, though a car remains practical for Marbella, 35 km away, or Algeciras at 32 km. Housing activity in the area is substantial, with roughly 1,351 transactions per year, indicating an active resale market rather than a dormant one, relevant for future flexibility.
The map shows the apartment's position within La Duquesa: the marina 300 metres away, the beach at 600 metres, and the golf courses of Doña Julia and Estepona within a short radius. The straight-line distances shown may differ from actual road distances.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Duquesa occupies a position on the western Costa del Sol, between Estepona and Sotogrande, roughly 35 km straight-line from Marbella and 32 km from Algeciras, with Málaga city about 83 km away. The area belongs to the Manilva municipality, a stretch of coast that has developed as a residential and holiday zone with lower density than Marbella or Estepona itself. Gibraltar Airport, about 25 km away in direct distance, adds a second travel option alongside Málaga-Costa del Sol at roughly 74 km. The location therefore suits buyers who want coastal infrastructure, marina, beaches, golf, without the price level of Marbella or the ultra-exclusive character of Sotogrande.
Accessibility is a strong point of this location. Gibraltar Airport lies approximately 25 km away in a straight line, a workable option for flights to the UK, while Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is about 74 km away as the crow flies, connected by the A-7 and AP-7 coastal routes; actual driving distance and time are longer. By car, Estepona and Sotogrande are both short hops, Marbella roughly 35 km and Algeciras 32 km in direct distance. The beach at La Duquesa is 0.6 km from the door on flat terrain, and the marina 0.3 km, so the core leisure infrastructure is walkable. Public transport provides five lines with 29 stops in the area, sufficient for local journeys such as Estepona or Sabinillas, though services thin out outside peak times. For residents, a car remains the practical mode for regional travel, and the included private parking space addresses that need directly.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 25 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at just 14 metres above sea level with a gradient to the beach of 2.3 per cent, effectively flat, so walking and cycling require no notable effort. The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.5 °C, meaning mild winters where the central heating covers the cooler evenings, and hot summers managed by air conditioning. The swimming season extends to about five months with sea temperatures at or above 20 °C, typically from late spring into early autumn. Sunshine hours along this stretch of the Costa del Sol rank among the highest in Spain, supporting the outdoor use of the private garden for most of the year. The nearby coastline combines sandy beaches with rocky coves towards Chullera, and the green areas within the community add planted surroundings at door level. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year, so summer months are largely dry.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Recreational options cluster tightly around the property. La Duquesa beach is 0.6 km away in a straight line, a flat walk of several minutes, while Playa de la Chullera, 2.6 km away, offers a quieter, more natural stretch of coastline with rocky formations. The marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, only 0.3 km away, concentrates waterfront restaurants and nautical activity, and Puerto de Sotogrande at 8.9 km is one of the most complete marinas on the coast. Golfers can reach three courses within 6.3 km: Doña Julia (2.5 km), the Golf Academy Albayt Resort (4.9 km) and Estepona Golf (6.3 km). Within the community itself, residents use a communal swimming pool, a padel court and landscaped gardens, while the municipal Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas lies 3.0 km away for broader sports facilities. This density of beach, marina and golf amenities within a few kilometres defines the leisure profile of La Duquesa.
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 |
Flat
Ref: VL857560
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
With years of experience, Emma Whitfield expertly guides English-speaking clients through the intricacies of the Spanish property market. Her dedication ensures a smooth journey.
AI-assisted multilingual representative. Your inquiry is handled by the team behind this site.
Interested?
Leave your details and we will contact you shortly with more information about this project.
