This key-ready penthouse is located in La Duquesa, on the western Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga. The resale property, completed in 2006, offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 77 m² of built living space, complemented by a 77 m² terrace and a private solarium. The home faces south and has sea views over the Mediterranean. It is situated within a gated complex with communal pool and gardens, underground parking and a lift. The fixed asking price is €249,950, with the property sold fully furnished and with a fully fitted kitchen. The nearest beach, La Duquesa, lies 0.6 km away as the crow flies, and the marina of Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa is roughly 300 metres from the complex.
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The penthouse stands in La Duquesa, a coastal area between Estepona and Sotogrande in the municipality of Manilva, Málaga. The marina is about 300 metres away in a straight line, the beach 0.6 km, and the Doña Julia golf course 2.5 km. Marbella lies 35 km away and Algeciras 32 km. Gibraltar Airport is approximately 25 km away, Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport roughly 74 km.
The property combines a south orientation with sea views, a covered terrace and a solarium of the same size as the interior. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of them en suite, accommodate four residents or guests. Fitted wardrobes, a fully fitted kitchen and full furnishing mean the home can be occupied directly. Communal pool and gardens, underground parking and a lift complete the functional setup.
This is not a new-build project but an existing resale home, completed in 2006 and described as being in excellent condition. The construction status is key-ready, which means no waiting period applies. Purchase formalities follow the standard Spanish resale process, including the community of owners' rules of the gated complex.
The property has no private pool and no private garden; both are communal facilities shared with other residents. There is no mention of a private storage room, heating system, air conditioning or sea-front position. The built area of 77 m² is compact for a two-bedroom penthouse, and the completion year of 2006 means the construction is nearly two decades old.
This penthouse suits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a turn-key second home on the Costa del Sol will find the combination of full furnishing, key-ready status and a gated complex reduces the practical barriers to immediate use after purchase. A couple or small family looking for a holiday residence within walking distance of the beach and the marina benefits from the 600-metre distance to the sea and the concentration of restaurants and cafés nearby. Buyers prioritising outdoor space above interior volume form another fitting group: the terrace and solarium together match the built area, which is an unusual ratio at this price level and appeals to residents who live outside for much of the year. The property also fits buyers with a defined budget ceiling, since the fixed asking price of €249,950 sits clearly below the entry price of comparable new-build projects in the region. Investors considering rental use will recognise the location's year-round amenities, health centre, schools and shops, as factors that support occupancy beyond the summer season. Conversely, the home fits less well for buyers who require a private pool, a private garden, more than two bedrooms or a larger interior; those requirements point towards detached villas or bigger apartments elsewhere. The 2006 construction year is relevant for buyers who weigh building age heavily in their decision, although the described condition is excellent and the complex offers a lift and underground parking, features that some older apartments in the region lack.
The property was completed in 2006 and is recorded as being in excellent condition. The specification includes a fully fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and an en suite bathroom adjoining the main bedroom, which indicates a layout designed for permanent or long-stay use rather than minimal holiday accommodation. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, toilet and sink, as shown in the listing photographs. The furniture is included in the sale, which covers the main furnishing of the living room and bedrooms; this also means the buyer takes over existing items rather than selecting new ones, a point worth weighing in any viewing. Technically, the home is connected to the electricity grid; the listing does not mention air conditioning, heating or a solar thermal installation, so buyers with specific requirements on climate control should verify what systems are present and in what state. The outdoor construction consists of a covered terrace and a solarium, giving shaded and open-air seating options throughout the day. The solarium, equal in size to the interior at 77 m², is a private outdoor level above the apartment, a feature typically found only in penthouses. The building has a lift, which makes the upper floor accessible without stairs and adds practical value for older residents or owners with heavy luggage. Security is organised through the gated complex, with controlled access, and the underground parking space protects the car from sun and rain. The communal pool and gardens are maintained by the community of owners; buyers should request the community fees, the state of the building fund and any planned maintenance works, as these directly affect the annual cost of ownership. A technical survey, while not mandatory in Spain, is a common instrument for resale properties of this age to document the condition of the roof, installations and structure before purchase.
The asking price is a fixed €249,950 for this specific resale penthouse, not a starting price within a range. The property includes full furnishing, a fully fitted kitchen and underground parking. Compared with new-build alternatives in the immediate area, the price is notably lower: Alonia in La Duquesa starts at €316,000 and Aby Upper in Estepona at €320,000, while Acqua Gardens in Estepona begins at €524,600. The difference reflects the 2006 construction year, the compact built area of 77 m² and the resale status. Availability is immediate, as the home is key-ready; delivery dates do not apply here. Buyers should budget for the standard Spanish purchase costs on resale properties, including transfer tax, notary and land registry fees, in addition to annual costs such as community fees and IBI.
Daily life in this penthouse revolves around the combination of interior and exterior space. The living area of 77 m² is matched by a terrace of the same size plus a solarium, which in practice shifts much of the day outdoors. The south orientation means the outdoor areas receive sun throughout the day, and the sea views from the terrace and solarium frame the Mediterranean horizon. Because the home is sold fully furnished, the threshold for use is low: the new owner can occupy it shortly after completion of the purchase. Mornings can plausibly begin on the covered terrace, which offers shade when the sun stands high. The beach at La Duquesa is 600 metres away in a direct line, a walk of a few minutes through the local streets, where the terrain is flat with an average gradient of 2.3 per cent towards the sea. The marina area, 300 metres away, concentrates a large share of the local hospitality: 33 restaurants and four cafés lie within a two-kilometre radius, alongside three pharmacies, a dentist and a health centre. This density means groceries and meals out are within walking distance for much of the year, though a car remains practical for larger shops, golf and excursions. Three primary schools and one secondary school are located in the wider area, which gives the location a year-round residential character rather than a purely seasonal one. The swimming season runs about five months, with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, which defines the rhythm of the outdoor life: spring and autumn are warm enough for terrace living, while the summer months are centred on the pool and the beach. Outside the holiday season, the area becomes noticeably quieter, which residents who stay through the winter generally experience as an advantage.
The surroundings of La Duquesa are defined by the marina and the seafront. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, about 300 metres away in a straight line, functions as the social centre of the area with its quayside restaurants and cafés. Within a two-kilometre radius, the data lists 33 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies, a dentist and a health centre, which places most daily needs within walking or short driving distance. Education is available in the wider area with three primary schools and one secondary school, supporting year-round habitation. For sport, the Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas lies 3.0 km away, and the Doña Julia golf course is 2.5 km from the complex. Public transport consists of five lines serving 29 stops in the area, which covers local connections along the coast, though most residents use a car for longer trips. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 25 km away as the crow flies, an option mainly for flights to the United Kingdom, while Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies about 74 km in a direct line and offers the widest route network in the region; the drive there takes well over an hour by road. Marbella, 35 km away, and Algeciras, 32 km away, mark the two larger anchors on either side of the area. The terrain is flat, with an average gradient of only 2.3 per cent down to the beach, which makes the walk to the sea manageable for residents of all ages.
The map shows the penthouse's position between the marina of La Duquesa, 300 metres away, and the beach at 0.6 km, on the flat coastal strip of Manilva. Sotogrande lies to the west and Estepona to the east, with the golf courses of Doña Julia and Estepona Golf in the near hinterland. All distances shown are straight-line measurements.
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La Duquesa occupies a position on the western Costa del Sol, in the municipality of Manilva, between Estepona and Sotogrande. This places it towards the quieter, more residential end of the Málaga coast, away from the density of Marbella (35 km) and the provincial capital Málaga (83 km), yet close to the facilities of Sotogrande (its marina at 8.9 km) and the port city of Algeciras (32 km). The proximity of Gibraltar Airport, roughly 25 km in a straight line, is a distinguishing feature of this part of the coast. Within the regional hierarchy, the area functions as a mid-priced coastal location: more affordable than Marbella-Estepona prime zones, better connected than the inland villages, and oriented towards year-round living given its schools and health centre.
The nearest beach, La Duquesa, is 0.6 km away in a straight line, and Playa de la Chullera lies 2.6 km further along the coast. The two marinas of Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa (0.3 km) and Puerto de Sotogrande (8.9 km) bracket the area from west to east. Golfers can reach three courses within a short drive: Doña Julia at 2.5 km, the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.9 km and Estepona Golf at 6.3 km. In terms of airports, Gibraltar (GIB) is approximately 25 km away as the crow flies and Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) about 74 km; actual road distances and travel times are longer than these direct figures. Alicante-Elche (ALC), at roughly 465 km, is not a practical option. Larger towns within reach are Algeciras (32 km, about 122,000 inhabitants) and Marbella (35 km, about 148,000 inhabitants), while the provincial capital Málaga lies 83 km away with around 579,000 inhabitants. By car, the A-7 coastal motorway connects the area with Estepona, Marbella and the airport. Public transport covers five lines with 29 stops, sufficient for local trips but limited for regional travel, so a car is the practical standard for most households here.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 25 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location lies at 14 metres above sea level on a flat coastal strip with a 2.3 per cent gradient towards the beach, which rules out steep walks or stair-climbing on the route to the sea. The climate data shows an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, typical of the western Costa del Sol, where the Atlantic influence moderates summer heat compared with the eastern parts of the coast. The swimming season lasts about five months, during which the sea temperature reaches 20°C or higher, roughly from late May to early October. This places the penthouse's outdoor spaces, the south-facing covered terrace and the solarium, in use for most of the year, with the south orientation maximising sun exposure during the shorter winter days. The Mediterranean is visible from the terrace and solarium, and the flat coastal geography means the views are open towards the sea rather than blocked by hills. On clear days the coastline towards Gibraltar and North Africa is part of the wider panorama of the Strait area. Rainfall on this stretch of coast is concentrated in the winter months, and the annual pattern supports outdoor living for the majority of the year without the extreme summer temperatures recorded further inland in Andalusia.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The beach of La Duquesa lies 0.6 km away in a direct line and forms the natural extension of the marina promenade, making an evening walk along the waterfront a routine option. Playa de la Chullera, 2.6 km westwards, offers a quieter stretch of coast. The marina of Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, at 300 metres, provides the recreational heart of the area with its restaurants and quayside atmosphere, while Puerto de Sotogrande, 8.9 km away, adds a larger sailing and dining destination within a short drive. Golf is well represented nearby: Doña Julia (2.5 km), the Golf Academy Albayt Resort (4.9 km) and Estepona Golf (6.3 km) give three options within ten minutes by car, covering both full rounds and practice facilities. For general sport, the Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas lies 3.0 km away. The communal pool within the gated complex covers daily swimming without leaving the premises, which is practical outside the five-month sea-swimming season. Taken together, the recreation profile of the area is centred on the sea, the marina lifestyle and golf, with the penthouse positioned within walking distance of the first two and a short drive from the third.
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: VL019290
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within its immediate market, this penthouse competes on price and readiness rather than on new-build specification. The closest comparable development, Alonia in La Duquesa, starts at €316,000, roughly 26 per cent above this property's fixed asking price of €249,950, and offers modern construction but at a from-price that typically applies to the smallest unit type. In Estepona, roughly 20 minutes' drive east, Aby Upper starts at €320,000 and Acqua Gardens at €524,600, reflecting the price step between Manilva and the more established Estepona market. The gap of €66,000 or more between this resale penthouse and the new-build entry level is the central trade-off: the buyer exchanges contemporary construction, warranty coverage and current building standards for a lower entry price, immediate availability and a large private outdoor area. The 77 m² terrace plus solarium is a specific advantage over many new-build competitors, where outdoor space at entry-level prices is often limited to a modest balcony. Locationally, La Duquesa sits at the value end of the western Costa del Sol: quieter than Marbella (35 km away), less expensive than Estepona centre, and close to Sotogrande's marina and facilities at 8.9 km. The area records 1,351 housing transactions per year, indicating an active but not overheated local market with regular resale liquidity. Median income in the province of €16,450 provides context for the local economy, which is supplemented substantially by international residents and tourism. The presence of three primary schools, a secondary school and a health centre distinguishes the area from purely seasonal resorts such as parts of the coastal strip east of Marbella. For buyers weighing this penthouse against new-build alternatives, the decision effectively comes down to building age and specification versus price, outdoor space and immediate handover.
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