This completed duplex penthouse is situated in the Vistalmar Duquesa Norte urbanisation in La Duquesa, Manilva, on the western Costa del Sol. The property measures 133 m² across two levels, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and two private terraces oriented to the south with sea views. Completed in 2004, it forms part of an established residential complex with four communal pools and communal gardens. La Duquesa beach lies roughly 600 metres away, and the Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina is within 300 metres. Daily amenities, including a supermarket and pharmacy, are reachable on foot. The asking price is €345,000 and the property is sold furnished.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse stands in an established urbanisation in La Duquesa, Manilva, approximately 600 metres from the beach. The surrounding area is urban with walkable amenities: a supermarket at 172 metres, a pharmacy at 182 metres and the marina at 300 metres. The nearest hospital is 6.6 km away and Gibraltar airport is roughly 25 km distant, with Málaga airport about 74 km.
The property functions as a three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence across two floors with a combined layout of living room, fitted kitchen and terraces on the entrance level and sleeping quarters above. It suits households needing three bedrooms and multiple bathrooms, outdoor space on two levels, central heating, marble flooring and included parking. The complex adds four communal pools and gardens.
This is not a new-build development. The property was completed in 2004 (indicative) and is described as being in good condition and sold furnished. Buyers should expect a twenty-year-old building with the corresponding construction era, finishes and installation standards rather than new-build specifications, energy labelling or guarantees.
The property does not include a private pool, private garden or private garage as individual title elements beyond the stated parking arrangement. There is no mention of air conditioning, only central heating. The building dates from 2004 and therefore lacks new-build energy certification data. No storage room, lift details, solar panels or smart-home features are listed in the available data.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A household needing three bedrooms and three bathrooms, including an en suite, will find the duplex layout accommodates family use or regular guest visits without shared bathrooms. Buyers seeking a walkable coastal base benefit from the sub-200-metre distances to supermarket and pharmacy and the 600-metre beach walk, which suits those who prefer not to depend on a car daily, including retirees or part-year residents. The south-facing terraces and 3,845 historical sunshine hours per year suit buyers whose primary motivation is outdoor living. Those wanting a move-in-ready option rather than a construction-phase purchase will find the furnished, completed status relevant, accepting a 2004 building with central heating rather than air conditioning. The presence of three primary schools and a secondary school nearby makes the location workable for families with school-age children. Investors may note the resale activity in the area and rental demand around the marina, though rental yield depends on licence and community rules that require separate verification. The property is less suited to buyers wanting new-build energy performance, a private pool or a gated individual garden. Buyers who travel frequently via Málaga airport should factor the roughly 74 km distance, while Gibraltar airport at 25 km is closer but serves fewer routes.
The interior specification, as listed, includes marble flooring, fitted wardrobes in all bedrooms, a fully fitted independent kitchen and one en suite bathroom. The property is sold fully furnished, which the photo material reflects: a sectional sofa in the living room with sea view, a bathroom with bathtub, a kitchen equipped with fridge, microwave and washing machine, and a furnished bedroom. The bathrooms total three, providing en suite provision for the principal bedroom and separate facilities for the remaining rooms. Climate control consists of central heating; no air conditioning system is listed in the features. The terraces are a covered terrace plus a private terrace and a solarium feature, giving three distinct outdoor zones across the two levels. As a 2004 construction, the building predates current energy-efficiency standards, and no energy label data is available in the provided records. Buyers assessing condition should plan a technical inspection covering installations, insulation and communal building maintenance, as is standard for resale properties of this age in Spain. Utilities connected are electricity and drinkable water. Parking is included, though the precise arrangement, open space or assigned bay, requires confirmation. Overall, the finish level corresponds to a well-maintained mid-2000s Spanish residential build rather than contemporary new-build standards.
The property is listed at €345,000 for a 133 m² duplex penthouse with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, sold furnished with central heating and parking. Within its immediate market, comparable offerings include Alonia in La Duquesa from €316,000 and Aby Upper in Estepona from €320,000, both of which are new-build developments, while Acqua Gardens in Estepona starts from €524,600. The asking price therefore sits in the mid-range for the local market, positioned above entry-level new-build pricing but notably below premium Estepona developments. The area recorded 1,351 property transactions, indicating an active resale market. Availability is immediate, as the property is completed and furnished.
The property is a duplex penthouse arranged over two levels within the Vistalmar Duquesa Norte complex. The entrance floor contains the living room, an independent fitted kitchen, one bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a bathroom, opening onto an L-shaped terrace. The upper floor holds two further bedrooms, two bathrooms including one en suite, and a second terrace with sea views. The south orientation places the main outdoor spaces in sun for most of the day, which at this latitude means terrace use is realistic for a large part of the year. Daily life here is shaped by walkability: the supermarket and pharmacy are under 200 metres away, restaurants and cafés cluster around the marina, and the beach is a short walk. The urbanisation is residential rather than resort-style, with four communal pools and gardens as shared facilities. Being a 2004 building, the internal layout follows conventional Spanish construction of that period: separate kitchen, generous terrace areas and marble flooring. The area maintains activity year-round, supported by a permanent local population, three primary schools and a secondary school within reach, plus five public transport lines and 29 stops in the vicinity. The flat terrain between the property and the beach, with a slope of about 2.3 per cent, makes the walk practical for most residents including older occupants. A car remains useful for hospital visits, golf and airport transfers, but is not required for daily shopping or dining.
Daily life around La Duquesa is compact and service-oriented. Within a two-kilometre radius, the data lists 33 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies and a dentist, concentrated largely around the marina and the coastal strip. Healthcare access includes one health centre nearby and a hospital at 6.6 km. Educational provision covers three primary schools and one secondary school, indicating a resident family population rather than a purely seasonal one. Public transport consists of five lines with 29 stops in the area, connecting Manilva, Estepona and Sotogrande along the coast, which supports car-free living for routine trips. The marina, Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa at 300 metres, functions as the social centre of the neighbourhood with its waterfront dining and moorings. The terrain is essentially flat, at 14 metres above sea level with a 2.3 per cent slope toward the beach, so walking and cycling are practical. Golf is accessible without long drives: Doña Julia at 2.5 km, Finca Cortesín at 4.3 km, and the Albayt Resort golf academy at 4.9 km. Sports facilities include Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas at 3 km. Outside the summer months the area quietens but does not empty, given the permanent population and year-round amenity base.
The map shows the property's position in La Duquesa relative to the marina at 300 metres, the beach at 600 metres and the A-7 coastal corridor linking Estepona and Sotogrande. Supermarket and pharmacy markers cluster within 200 metres, illustrating the walkable scale of the immediate neighbourhood. Golf courses appear inland toward the Sierra Bermeja foothills.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Duquesa occupies the coastal edge of Manilva municipality, positioned between Estepona, roughly 20 km east, and Sotogrande to the west. It sits closer to Gibraltar, about 25 km, than to Málaga airport at approximately 74 km, placing it in the western Costa del Sol corridor. The area combines a residential urbanisation fabric with marina-based tourism, distinct from the high-rise density of Marbella or the estate character of Sotogrande. Casares and its white village lie a short drive inland. The location suits buyers prioritising the western Costa del Sol's golf cluster and lower density over central Marbella proximity.
The nearest beach, La Duquesa, lies approximately 600 metres from the property, with Playa de Manilva at 835 metres and Playa de la Chullera at 2.6 km. Golf options are Doña Julia at 2.5 km, Finca Cortesín Golf Club at 4.3 km and Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.9 km. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa is 300 metres away and Puerto de Sotogrande 8.9 km. Airport access splits between Gibraltar at roughly 25 km straight-line, serving mainly UK routes, and Málaga-Costa del Sol at approximately 74 km, offering the broader international network. The nearest EV charging point is 10 km away, a consideration for electric vehicle owners. The hospital is 6.6 km distant, and the nearest supermarket and pharmacy are within 200 metres.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 25 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records 3,845 sunshine hours per year historically, with an average annual temperature of 18.5 °C, figures consistent with the western Costa del Sol's mild winters and warm summers. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20 °C, spans approximately five months, typically May or June through October. The property sits at 14 metres above sea level on terrain with a 2.3 per cent slope to the beach, meaning no significant stair climbing or hill navigation on the coastal route. The south orientation of the penthouse aligns the terraces with maximum sun exposure, which in summer may make shading relevant, while central heating addresses the cooler winter months when coastal temperatures drop in the evenings. The surrounding landscape combines the Mediterranean coastline with the hills visible inland, and the mountain views listed among the property's features reflect the topography rising behind Manilva.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access centres on La Duquesa beach at roughly 600 metres, backed by the promenade and the marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, 300 metres from the property. Playa de Manilva extends the sandy options at 835 metres, and Playa de la Chullera lies 2.6 km west toward the cork-oak backed coves near Punta Chullera. Golf is a defining recreational feature of this stretch of coast: Doña Julia Golf, a public-access course, is 2.5 km away, Finca Cortesín, host of professional tour events, is 4.3 km, and the Golf Academy Albayt Resort sits 4.9 km distant. Estepona Golf is 6.3 km east. For organised sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas is 3 km away. The marina itself provides moorings and waterfront dining, functioning as the principal leisure hub of the neighbourhood. Sailing and water sports operate from both La Duquesa and Sotogrande marinas.
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: VL427404
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within its immediate market, this penthouse competes with both resale stock and new-build product. Alonia in La Duquesa starts from €316,000 and Aby Upper in Estepona from €320,000; both are development-phase offerings where buyers purchase on plan or under construction, typically with modern energy performance, contemporary layouts and developer guarantees, but without immediate occupation. This property, at €345,000, is roughly €25,000 to €30,000 above those entry prices, with the differential buying immediate availability, a furnished and completed 133 m² duplex with three bathrooms, two terraces and an established urbanisation with four pools. At the upper end, Acqua Gardens in Estepona starts from €524,600, reflecting Estepona's stronger new-build pricing and more extensive resort-style amenities. Geographically, La Duquesa sits at the western end of the Costa del Sol, closer to Gibraltar airport, 25 km, than Málaga, 74 km. This favours buyers using UK flights or those prioritising the Sotogrande and Finca Cortesín golf corridor, and disfavours those needing frequent long-haul connections via Málaga. Compared with Estepona town, La Duquesa is smaller in scale, with a marina-centred social life and lower building density, but fewer municipal services, the nearest hospital being 6.6 km away. Compared with Sotogrande, the area offers considerably lower entry pricing without the estate security infrastructure. Transaction volume in the locality, 1,351 recorded transactions, indicates an active and liquid resale market, which matters for exit flexibility. The property's positioning is therefore best understood as a walkable, established coastal option priced between new-build entry level and premium developments, where the trade-off is a 2004 building standard in exchange for immediate occupation and a proven residential environment.
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