This four-bedroom, four-bathroom townhouse is situated in the Bahía Real development in La Duquesa, on the western Costa del Sol near Manilva. The property offers 295 m² of living space spread over four floors and was completed in 2004. It is offered key-ready at a fixed asking price of €450,000, including a private garage space. The home sits within a maintained residential complex with a communal swimming pool and gym, roughly 600 metres from La Duquesa beach as the crow flies, and close to the marina, shops and everyday amenities.
Within its immediate market, this townhouse competes with both new-build and resale stock along the Manilva, Estepona corridor. New-build comparables include Alonia in La Duquesa (from €316,000) and Aby Upper in Estepona (from €320,000), both apartment-led schemes, and Acqua Gardens in Estepona (from €524,600). Against these, the Bahía Real property offers 295 m² of completed living space at €450,000, a lower price per square metre than the new-build alternatives, in exchange for a 2004 construction date rather than a contemporary specification. What the newer schemes cannot match directly is the combination of four en-suite-capable bedrooms, a private garage space, a private garden and a roof terrace with panoramic views in a single townhouse package. Locationally, La Duquesa sits at the quieter western end of the Costa del Sol. Estepona, ten to fifteen minutes east by road, provides a fuller town centre and hospital services, while Sotogrande to the west adds marina, polo and golf prestige. Marbella, 35 km away, remains the region's benchmark for upscale retail and dining, but at a significantly higher entry price. The western position also brings Gibraltar airport within about 25 km straight-line, a convenience unavailable further east. For buyers weighing the decision, the trade-off is clear: new-build projects offer modern efficiency and communal amenities at a higher cost per square metre and with a waiting period, whereas this property delivers space, views and immediate availability in an established, walkable setting. The local market's 1,351 annual housing transactions suggest steady liquidity in the area, relevant both to buyers planning long-term residence and those considering eventual resale.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The townhouse stands in an urbanised residential area of La Duquesa, within walking distance of the beach, the Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina (about 300 metres away) and a supermarket roughly 170 metres from the door. Málaga airport lies 24 km away in a straight line, while Marbella is approximately 35 km distant. Daily amenities are largely reachable on foot or by bicycle.
The property suits households needing generous internal space: four bedrooms, each floor planned around privacy, two of the bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms on the first floor and a further bedroom with bathroom on the top floor. A basement multifunctional room, enclosed winter terrace, private garden, roof terrace with sea views and a private garage space cover the practical needs of a permanent or holiday residence.
This is an existing home, completed in 2004 and described as being in excellent condition, offered key-ready. There is no construction phase or delivery schedule to take into account; the buyer can proceed directly to purchase and occupation. Any refurbishment needs can be assessed during viewing and survey rather than anticipated from plans.
The property is a townhouse with a plot of only 34 m²; outdoor space consists of a small private garden and terraces rather than a substantial garden. The pool and gym are communal facilities shared with the complex. The nearest electric vehicle charging point is around 10 km away, and the nearest hospital approximately 6.6 km. The plot size limits private parking to the single garage space included.
This home fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the western Costa del Sol benefits from four bedrooms with three en-suite arrangements, schools within the area and a health centre nearby, combined with a walkable neighbourhood for daily life. Buyers seeking a second home with generous entertaining space will find the winter terrace, roof terrace and marina proximity practical for extended stays and guest visits. Households that value views but prefer a flat coastal setting over a hillside property can use the roof terrace for panoramic sea views without accepting a steep walk to the beach; the terrain here is essentially flat. The property also suits buyers who want to move in without waiting for construction, since the home is completed and key-ready. It is less suitable for those wanting a large private garden, a private pool or extensive private land, given the 34 m² plot. Households relying heavily on an electric vehicle should note the nearest charging point is about 10 km away. For owners who travel frequently, the 24 km straight-line distance to the airport and the five public transport lines with 29 stops in the area provide workable connections, though a car remains the most flexible option for longer journeys.
The property was built in 2004 and is presented in excellent condition, with a layout and finish level consistent with that construction period maintained to a high standard. Climate control is comprehensive: air conditioning for both hot and cold air, plus central heating, allowing comfortable use of the house throughout the year rather than only in the warm season. The enclosed winter terrace is finished as part of the living accommodation and functions as an additional room with garden access, a feature that adds usable area in the cooler months. The interior distribution places two en-suite bedrooms on the first floor and a third en-suite bedroom on the top floor, which reduces competition for bathrooms during busy periods. Views from the property include the sea, mountains, countryside, garden and panoramic coastal scenes, indicating an elevated position relative to the immediate street level despite the flat surroundings. As with any home of this age, buyers are advised to verify the current technical condition of installations, heating system, air conditioning units, electrics and waterproofing of the terraces, through an independent survey before purchase. The communal complex includes a swimming pool, a children's pool and a gym, maintained collectively; the associated community fees form part of the annual running costs and should be confirmed with the seller's documentation.
The property is offered as an existing home at a fixed asking price of €450,000, not as part of a new-build price list. For this price the buyer acquires 295 m² of built living space, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a private garage space, a private garden and terraces, and access to the communal pool, children's pool and gym of the Bahía Real complex. Compared with nearby new-build alternatives, Alonia in La Duquesa from €316,000 and Aby Upper in Estepona from €320,000, this property is positioned at a higher absolute price, reflecting its larger size and completed, key-ready status. Availability is immediate upon completion of the purchase process.
Daily life in this townhouse revolves around its vertical layout across four floors. The basement provides a flexible room that owners have variously used as a media room, office or guest space, together with a guest toilet. The main floor holds the living room, a separate kitchen, a further guest toilet and an enclosed winter terrace, a space that extends the usable living area through cooler months, with direct access to the small private garden. The first floor carries two bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms; the master bedroom has its own terrace facing the sea. The top floor adds a third bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a spacious roof terrace with panoramic views across the Mediterranean towards Gibraltar and, on clear days, the North African coast. The neighbourhood itself functions at a walkable scale: a supermarket about 170 metres away, a pharmacy within 200 metres, and 33 restaurants plus several cafés within a two-kilometre radius. The marina at La Duquesa, roughly 300 metres away, acts as the local focal point for evening walks and waterside dining. With three primary schools and one secondary school in the area, plus a health centre, the setting supports year-round residence rather than purely seasonal use. The beach at La Duquesa is about 600 metres away in a straight line, on flat terrain with a gradient of roughly 2.3%, making the walk manageable for most residents. A car remains useful for hospital visits, larger shopping and airport transfers, but daily errands do not require one.
The immediate surroundings combine residential calm with walkable urban convenience. Within two kilometres there are 33 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies and a dentist, alongside three primary schools, one secondary school and a health centre, a density of services that supports permanent living. The supermarket 172 metres away and the pharmacy 182 metres away mean routine shopping does not require a car. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, about 300 metres from the house, anchors local leisure with its marina atmosphere; Puerto de Sotogrande lies roughly 8.9 km further along the coast for a larger-scale marina experience. For sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas is 3 km away, and golfers can reach Doña Julia at 2.5 km, Finca Cortesín Golf Club at 4.3 km and the Albayt Resort golf academy at 4.9 km. The area recorded 1,351 housing transactions per year, indicating an active but not overheated local market. Public transport consists of five lines serving 29 stops, which covers local movement, though most residents use a car for regional trips. Algeciras (32 km) and Marbella (35 km) are the nearest larger towns, with Málaga city at 83 km straight-line distance.
The map shows the property in relation to the La Duquesa marina (about 300 m), the beach (roughly 600 m) and the golf courses to the north and east. Marbella, Estepona and Sotogrande frame the wider coastal context of this quiet corner of Manilva, with the airport connections of Málaga and Gibraltar on either side.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Duquesa occupies the western end of the Costa del Sol, within Manilva municipality, positioned between Estepona and Sotogrande. Marbella lies 35 km to the east and Algeciras 32 km to the southwest, placing the location near the midpoint of the coast's western corridor. Málaga city and its airport are 83 km and 24 km away respectively, while Gibraltar airport offers a second arrival option at about 25 km straight-line. This western position gives the area a lower density of development than the Marbella, Benalmádena strip, while retaining full coastal infrastructure.
Distances in this section are straight-line, as the crow flies; road distances and travel times will be longer. La Duquesa beach lies about 592 metres from the property, Playa de Manilva 835 metres and Playa de la Chullera 2.6 km, all reachable on flat terrain. The hospital is 6.6 km away, making a car or taxi the realistic option for medical appointments beyond the local health centre. Málaga airport sits 24 km away in a straight line, the existing description quotes a 6-minute drive to the beach, and airport transfers typically take around half an hour by road, while Gibraltar airport is an alternative at roughly 25 km straight-line. Golf is well served: Doña Julia at 2.5 km, Finca Cortesín at 4.3 km, the Albayt academy at 4.9 km and Estepona Golf at 6.3 km. An electric vehicle charging point is 10 km away, a consideration for EV owners. Parking is provided by the private garage space included with the property.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 25 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
La Duquesa lies at 14 metres above sea level with a gradient to the beach of approximately 2.3%, effectively flat, which distinguishes it from the hillside urbanisations common along this coast. The climate data shows an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, with a swimming season of five months during which sea water reaches at least 20°C, roughly May through September. This supports beach use for about half the year and comfortable terrace use for longer, particularly given the property's enclosed winter terrace and central heating for cooler months. The panoramic views from the roof terrace take in the Bay of Estepona, Gibraltar and, in clear conditions, the Moroccan coastline, adding a visual dimension to outdoor living that changes with weather and season. The northeast-facing orientation of the house means terraces receive morning and midday sun rather than intense late-afternoon heat, which many residents on the Costa del Sol find comfortable in summer. The surrounding countryside and mountain views reflect the position between the coastal plain and the inland hills of Manilva municipality.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The closest beach, La Duquesa, is roughly 600 metres away on foot, flanked by the marina of the same name about 300 metres from the property. Playa de Manilva follows at 835 metres and Playa de la Chullera at 2.6 km, giving a choice of more and less busy stretches of coast within a short drive. Recreation extends beyond the beach: the communal pool and children's pool within Bahía Real suit families with young children, and the gym in the complex covers indoor exercise. Golf is the strongest recreational asset of this stretch of coast, with Doña Julia (2.5 km), Finca Cortesín Golf Club (4.3 km), one of the region's noted championship courses, the Albayt Resort academy (4.9 km) and Estepona Golf (6.3 km) all within a ten-minute radius by car. Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas (3 km) offers municipal sports facilities. The two marinas within nine kilometres, La Duquesa and Sotogrande, provide sailing, dining and waterfront walking, with Sotogrande also known for its polo and sailing scene in 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: VL875475
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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