This detached villa stands in La Duquesa on the western Costa del Sol, a coastal urbanisation in the municipality of Manilva, Málaga province. The property was completed in 2021 and is key-ready, offering three bedrooms and three bathrooms across a living area of 168 m² on a 400 m² plot. The asking price is fixed at €1,250,000. The home includes a private pool, a south to south-west orientation, air conditioning, solar panels with battery storage and a private two-car garage. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina lies roughly 300 metres away as the crow flies, and the nearest beach is about 600 metres distant.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits in a residential part of La Duquesa, within walking distance of shops, restaurants and the marina. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa is approximately 0.3 km away in a straight line, and the beach of La Duquesa about 0.6 km. Marbella lies some 35 km to the east, while Gibraltar airport is around 25 km to the south-west.
The house offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with the documented possibility of restoring a fourth bedroom. Storage is substantial, including two walk-in closets in the master bedroom. Outdoor space comprises roughly 40 m² of terraces, a covered porch, a glazed terrace usable year-round and an 8 x 4 metre private pool.
Construction was completed in 2021 and the property is key-ready. Since completion, the kitchen, living room and garage have been renovated, and a solar panel system with 30 kW of battery capacity has been installed. Delivery dates for completed properties do not apply; the home is available for immediate transfer subject to the purchase process.
The property has three bedrooms, not four, although the original fourth bedroom can be reinstated. The plot measures 400 m², which limits garden size relative to larger villas in the area. The data provided lists no community facilities such as a gym or communal pool. Annual running costs such as IBI and community fees are not stated in the available data.
Ref: VL274944
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a buyer seeking a move-in-ready detached home on the western Costa del Sol rather than an off-plan purchase. Relevant situations include: a household relocating permanently that needs a functional family home close to schools, three primary schools and one secondary school sit within the local area; a buyer prioritising low running costs, for whom the documented energy self-sufficiency and currently zero electricity cost are material factors; and an owner of a second home who wants a lock-up-and-leave property within walking distance of the marina and beach, where a car is not strictly necessary for daily life. The option to restore a fourth bedroom makes the house workable for growing families or for households that want a guest room or study. Buyers requiring a very large plot, extensive landscaped grounds or on-site community facilities such as a communal pool or gym will find the 400 m² plot and the absence of shared amenities limiting. The location also suits those who travel via Gibraltar airport, roughly 25 km away as the crow flies, rather than exclusively through Málaga airport at about 74 km. Households sensitive to summer tourism should note that the marina area draws seasonal visitors, although the residential streets around the villa remain quieter.
The villa was built in 2021 and has since been partially renovated, according to the provided information. The kitchen is an open-plan installation fitted with Neff appliances and connected directly to the living-dining area. The living room has been refurbished and repainted, with a custom drywall unit designed to integrate a home cinema system and an electric fireplace. Built-in wardrobes include interior lighting, and the master bedroom has two walk-in closets. The bathroom shown in the property photographs has a double vanity and walk-in shower, consistent with the modern finish level described. The glazed terrace extends usable space into the cooler months, alongside the covered porch and roughly 40 m² of terracing. The most substantial technical intervention is the energy system: solar panels have been installed in combination with 30 kW of battery capacity, and the seller reports that the home is currently fully energy self-sufficient with an electricity cost of €0. This claim is stated as reported information and buyers are advised to verify it through inspection and utility documentation during due diligence. Climate control includes hot and cold air conditioning. The private garage for two cars has been fully renovated: walls and ceilings are finished in drywall and painted, the floor has been reinforced to support vehicles over 2,600 kg, and slat detailing with LED lighting has been added. A concrete-floored garden shed near the entrance provides additional storage or flexible-use space. Interior images confirm a contemporary style throughout, with a modern staircase and hallway finishes.
The asking price is €1,250,000 and is a fixed price for this existing home, not a starting price. For that amount, the buyer acquires a 2021 detached villa of 168 m² on a 400 m² plot with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a private pool, a renovated garage for two cars and an energy installation comprising solar panels and 30 kW of battery storage. The price per square metre of living area works out at roughly €7,440. As this is a completed resale property, availability is immediate once the notarial transfer is arranged. Additional purchase costs, such as transfer tax and notary fees, are not included in the stated price.
Daily life here is organised around a compact, walkable coastal setting. A supermarket sits within a few hundred metres, and the marina of Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, with its concentration of restaurants and leisure venues, is roughly a 300-metre walk in a straight line from the property. The beach at La Duquesa is about 600 metres away, which in practice means a short stroll rather than a drive. The villa's dual-access layout, with entrances on both the upper parking level and the lower level, shapes how the house is used: arriving by car, shopping and unloading happen at the top, while the garden, pool and terraces occupy the lower level. The south to south-west orientation means the outdoor areas receive sun through the middle of the day and into the evening, which suits outdoor dining on the covered porch or the glazed terrace during cooler months. The area is residential rather than resort-based: it is busiest in summer and around weekends at the marina, and considerably quieter outside the season. With 33 restaurants and four cafés within two kilometres, plus a pharmacy and a health centre, most daily errands can be done on foot. For larger trips, Estepona is a short drive east and Sotogrande lies just under 9 km to the west, where a second marina and additional services are found.
The immediate environment combines residential calm with coastal convenience. Within two kilometres there are 33 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies and a dentist, together with a health centre and a supermarket at very short walking distance. Education is covered by three primary schools and one secondary school in the local area. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, about 300 metres away in a straight line, functions as the social centre of the neighbourhood, with waterside dining and leisure facilities. The beach of La Duquesa lies roughly 600 metres from the property, and Playa de la Chullera about 2.6 km further along the coast. Sports facilities include Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas at 3.0 km. Public transport is available through five lines with 29 stops in the area, which supports car-free living for routine trips, although a car remains practical for reaching Estepona, Sotogrande or the airports. The area sits at 14 metres above sea level with a gradient to the beach of 2.3 per cent, effectively flat, so walking to the sea involves no significant climb. The gradient to the beach and low elevation make the location suitable for residents who prefer level terrain.
The map shows the villa in its residential setting between the marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa (0.3 km) and the beach (0.6 km). The flat coastal terrain, the concentration of amenities around the port and the road connections toward Estepona and Sotogrande are all visible in the surrounding geography.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Duquesa occupies a position on the western Costa del Sol within Manilva municipality, between Estepona to the east and Sotogrande to the west. Marbella lies 35 km away and Algeciras 32 km, while Málaga city is approximately 83 km distant in a straight line. The location is notably closer to Gibraltar airport (about 25 km) than to Málaga-Costa del Sol (about 74 km), which distinguishes it from more central Costa del Sol areas. Local market activity is substantial for a settlement of this size, with 1,351 housing transactions per year recorded in the area, and the provincial median income is €16,450 per year.
Distances below are straight-line measurements, as the crow flies; road distances are longer. The beach of La Duquesa is 0.6 km away and the marina 0.3 km. Golf is well represented: Doña Julia golf course lies 2.5 km from the villa, the Golf Academy at Albayt Resort 4.9 km, and Estepona Golf 6.3 km. Sotogrande marina is 8.9 km to the west. Regional towns include Marbella at 35 km and Algeciras at 32 km. Of the airports, Gibraltar (GIB) is the closest at approximately 25 km, while Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) lies roughly 74 km to the east, typically under an hour by car. A car is useful for regional travel, but daily amenities are walkable, and an EV charging point is documented 214 metres from the property, complementing the villa's own solar installation.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 25 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical Mediterranean coastal profile: an average annual temperature of 18.5 °C and a swimming season of about five months during which sea temperatures reach 20 °C or more. The elevation of 14 metres above sea level means the property sits essentially at sea level, with a flat 2.3 per cent gradient toward the beach, relevant for walking and cycling. The south to south-west orientation of the house provides natural light through the afternoon and evening, and the terraces and pool area are positioned to benefit from this exposure. Outdoor use is further extended by the glazed terrace, which allows the space to be used across seasons. The nearby coastline offers natural recreation: La Duquesa beach at 0.6 km and Playa de la Chullera at 2.6 km, the latter a rockier stretch popular for snorkelling. Rainfall figures are not included in the available data, but the regional pattern of dry summers and mild winters applies.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The closest beach, La Duquesa, lies 0.6 km in a straight line from the villa, a few minutes on foot. Playa de la Chullera follows at 2.6 km, offering a quieter, more natural stretch of coast. Recreational sailing and waterfront dining concentrate around Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa at 0.3 km, with a second marina at Sotogrande 8.9 km to the west. Golfers have three courses within 6.5 km: Doña Julia (2.5 km), the Golf Academy Albayt Resort (4.9 km) and Estepona Golf (6.3 km). For organised sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas is 3.0 km away. The data provided does not specify Blue Flag status for the local beaches, so this cannot be confirmed here. Taken together, the recreation profile centres on beach life, marina leisure and golf rather than mountain or inland 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 the western Costa del Sol, this villa competes in a different segment from the new-build apartment projects listed as comparables. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000, all apartment-style developments at a fraction of this property's €1,250,000 fixed asking price. The comparison illustrates the premium attached to a detached, key-ready villa with a private pool, a private garage and an established energy installation, versus off-plan or new apartments with communal facilities. Geographically, La Duquesa sits closer to Sotogrande (8.9 km) and Gibraltar (about 25 km as the crow flies) than to the Marbella, Estepona centre of gravity, which affects both price levels and the buyer profile: the area attracts buyers who value walkable marina living and proximity to the Gibraltar corridor. Market activity in the immediate area, 1,351 housing transactions per year, indicates a liquid local market rather than a dormant one. Against Marbella (35 km, 147,958 inhabitants) and Málaga city (about 83 km), La Duquesa offers a smaller-scale, quieter environment with lower urban density, at the cost of longer travel to Málaga airport (roughly 74 km). Buyers comparing this villa with new-build alternatives should weigh the trade-off between a completed 2021 home with documented renovations and energy upgrades against new developments offering modern communal amenities but later delivery and, in some cases, construction-phase risk.
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