A single-storey detached villa of 140 m² on a 458 m² plot, located in La Duquesa, in the municipality of Manilva on the western Costa del Sol, Málaga. The property offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a garage, a balcony and sea views, and was completed in 1987. The interior has been recently renovated and is key-ready, while the outdoor space still requires finishing. The asking price is a fixed €615,000. La Duquesa beach lies approximately 600 metres away as the crow flies, and the marina of Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa is about 300 metres from the house.
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this villa occupies a specific niche: an existing detached home with land and sea views in a walkable coastal village setting. The comparable new-build projects in the dataset are all apartment developments at considerably lower entry prices, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000. Those projects offer new construction, communal facilities and developers guarantees, but typically apartment living without a private plot. At €615,000, this property asks roughly twice the entry price of those alternatives, in exchange for 458 m² of land, a garage, a single-storey layout and an established neighbourhood with year-round services. Geographically, La Duquesa sits in the western Costa del Sol, closer to Sotogrande, Finca Cortesín and Gibraltar than to Marbella, which lies 35 kilometres away in a straight line. This western position brings a slightly milder, more Atlantic climate, with an 18.5°C annual average and a five-month swimming season, shorter than further east. The trade-off for buyers is clear: new-build apartments deliver turnkey comfort and communal amenities at lower cost, while this villa delivers space, autonomy and location maturity at the price of exterior works and a 1987 build year. The local market records around 1,351 housing transactions per year, and the median provincial income of €16,450 places the areas purchasing power below the Marbella core market, which is reflected in comparative price levels.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits in an urbanised area of La Duquesa, within walking distance of the beach and the marina. A supermarket is roughly 170 metres away and a pharmacy about 180 metres, both as the crow flies. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies 24 kilometres from the property in a straight line, and Gibraltar Airport is approximately 25 kilometres away.
The house provides 140 m² of living space on one floor, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, fitted wardrobes, a storage room and a garage. The south orientation and balcony support outdoor living, and the interior has been recently renovated. The 458 m² plot leaves room for completing the garden and exterior to personal preference.
This is not a new-build project. The villa dates from 1987 and has a key-ready status following a recent interior renovation. The exterior of the property is unfinished; buyers should budget separately for landscaping and completion of the outdoor space. Delivery dates do not apply; the home is available in its current state.
The property does not include a communal pool, garden facilities or a developers guarantee. The exterior is uncompleted, which requires additional investment before the plot reaches a finished state. The home was built in 1987, so construction standards differ from current new-build regulations. No energy performance details are provided in the available data.
This property fits buyers who want a detached home within walking distance of the sea and who are prepared to finish the outdoor space themselves. The single-storey layout and absence of stairs suit buyers planning longer-term residence, including those considering retirement on the coast, while the three bedrooms allow for a household with children or regular guests. It also suits buyers who value an established neighbourhood with schools, a health centre and year-round shops over a resort-style new development. The property is less suitable for buyers seeking a turnkey garden, a communal pool or the guarantees and finishes of new construction; the 1987 build year and the unfinished exterior require both budget and planning. Buyers who want to live car-light will find the essentials, supermarket, pharmacy, restaurants and the beach, within a short walk, though access to the hospital at 6.6 kilometres, golf courses and the airports generally requires a car. For a second-home buyer, the lockable garage, storage room and manageable 140 m² floor plan keep maintenance modest, while the proximity of the marina and the flat coastal path support the classic Mediterranean pattern of evening walks and terrace dinners. Investors should note that the fixed asking price and the required exterior works together determine the total cost of entry.
The interior has been recently renovated and refurbished, and the photographic material shows a modern bathroom with a double vanity and shower, a contemporary kitchen integrated with the living area, and a fireplace in the living room. Fitted wardrobes are present in the bedrooms. Climate control is provided by air conditioning with both hot and cold functions, supplemented by the fireplace, and the property operates on individual heating rather than a communal system. The exterior is a different matter: the plot of 458 m² is not yet completed, and the asking price is set below the level of a fully finished property. Buyers should treat the garden, terracing and exterior finishes as a separate works package, for which costs depend on the chosen design and materials. Given the 1987 construction year, the underlying structure predates current building regulations; a technical survey is a standard step for properties of this age, covering elements such as insulation, wiring and plumbing that a cosmetic renovation does not necessarily address. WiFi is installed, and the property carries an excellent condition rating in the listing data, which refers primarily to the renovated interior. Practical features such as the garage, storage room and balcony are included and functional.
The villa is offered as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €615,000. This is not a from-price; the figure applies to the property in its current condition, with a renovated interior and an unfinished exterior. The pricing reflects this state: completion of the garden and outdoor space is an additional cost the buyer should account for. Compared with new-build alternatives in the wider region, such as apartments in Torre del Mar from €269,950 or in Estepona from €269,000, this property is positioned as a detached villa with land and sea views at a mid-range price point for the western Costa del Sol. Annual housing transactions in the area number around 1,351, indicating an active local market.
Daily life around this villa is organised around the village-like setting of La Duquesa and its marina. The Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, roughly 300 metres away as the crow flies, functions as the local centre of gravity, with restaurants, cafés and shops concentrated around its quays. A supermarket lies about 170 metres from the house and a pharmacy about 180 metres, which makes routine errands possible on foot. Within two kilometres there are 33 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies and a dentist, so the immediate supply of daily services is broad for a settlement of this size. The villa itself is arranged on a single floor, which simplifies household routines: the living area with fireplace and open kitchen opens towards the balcony with sea views, while the three bedrooms and two bathrooms sit on the same level. The garden and exterior are still to be laid out, meaning the buyer determines how the 458 m² plot is used, parking is already secured through the included garage. The neighbourhood is urban rather than rural, with flat terrain towards the coast; the gradient to the beach is approximately 2.3 per cent, so walking to the sea involves no significant climb. Outside the summer season the area remains inhabited year-round, supported by three primary schools, one secondary school and a health centre within the wider area, indicators of a resident community rather than a purely seasonal one.
The immediate surroundings combine coastal access with urban convenience. La Duquesa beach lies about 600 metres away as the crow flies, with Playa de Manilva at roughly 850 metres and Playa de la Chullera at 2.6 kilometres. The supermarket at 172 metres and the pharmacy at 182 metres mean that daily shopping does not require a car, and much of the local area is reachable on foot or by bicycle. For medical needs beyond the pharmacy, a hospital is 6.6 kilometres away and a health centre serves the local area. Education is covered by three primary schools and one secondary school within reach. The transport offer consists of five public transport lines with 29 stops in the area, which supports mobility without a private vehicle, although regional travel is easier by car. Sports facilities include the Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas at three kilometres. The setting is listed as a commercial area close to golf, town and the marina, which matches the observable density of restaurants and services. The neighbourhood is flat, at 14 metres above sea level, and the 2.3 per cent gradient to the beach means the coast is comfortably walkable.
The map shows the villa in La Duquesa, within a short walk of the marina, the beach and daily amenities. The flat coastal terrain and the concentration of services around the Puerto Deportivo are visible in the immediate surroundings, with the golf courses of Doña Julia and Finca Cortesín slightly inland.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Duquesa sits on the western stretch of the Costa del Sol, in the municipality of Manilva, between Estepona and Sotogrande. Marbella lies 35 kilometres away in a straight line and Málaga city 83 kilometres, while Algeciras is 32 kilometres to the west. This positions the villa in the quieter, more Atlantic-tinged end of the Costa del Sol, closer to Gibraltar and the campos de Gibraltar than to the dense resort belt of Marbella-Benalmádena. The region is served by two airports: Gibraltar at roughly 25 kilometres and Málaga at about 74 kilometres straight-line.
Distances in this section are straight-line, as the crow flies; road distances are longer. The nearest beach, La Duquesa, is about 600 metres away, and the marina of Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa roughly 300 metres. Three golf options sit within a short radius: Doña Julia at 2.5 kilometres, Finca Cortesín Golf Club at 4.3 kilometres and the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.9 kilometres. Estepona Golf is 6.3 kilometres away. Sotogrande and its marina lie about 9 kilometres along the coast. For air travel, Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 74 kilometres away in a straight line according to the airport dataset, the location analysis cites 24 kilometres to the airport, and this discrepancy should be verified, while Gibraltar Airport is around 25 kilometres. An EV charging point is available at 10 kilometres. Access by car is via the coastal A-7 and AP-7 corridor, which links La Duquesa with Estepona, Marbella and Sotogrande; the five bus lines and 29 stops provide local public transport.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 25 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The villa stands at 14 metres above sea level on flat coastal terrain, with a gradient of only 2.3 per cent towards the beach. The climate data for the area shows an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, typical of the western Costa del Sol, where the Atlantic influence moderates summer heat slightly compared with the eastern parts of the region. The swimming season lasts five months, based on sea temperatures of 20°C or above, which generally runs from late spring into early autumn. This is shorter than further east along the coast, a direct consequence of the more open Atlantic waters near the Strait of Gibraltar. The Mediterranean dream of outdoor living is nonetheless well supported: the south orientation of the house maximises sun exposure on the balcony and future garden, and the sea views from the living areas connect the interior directly with the coastal setting. The flat surroundings make walking and cycling realistic daily options rather than seasonal exceptions.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life is the central recreational asset of this location. La Duquesa beach, about 600 metres away as the crow flies, is the nearest option, followed by Playa de Manilva at roughly 850 metres and the more natural Playa de la Chullera at 2.6 kilometres, the latter known for its rocky coves rather than built-up seafront. The marina at 300 metres anchors the leisure offer with its quayside restaurants and boat-oriented atmosphere, and Puerto de Sotogrande, about 9 kilometres away, adds a larger yachting scene. Golfers can choose between Doña Julia at 2.5 kilometres, Finca Cortesín, one of the regions established championship courses, at 4.3 kilometres, Estepona Golf at 6.3 kilometres and the Albayt Resort academy at 4.9 kilometres. For structured sport, the Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas lies three kilometres away. The five-month swimming season defines the rhythm of coastal recreation, with spring and autumn better suited to walking, cycling and golf than to swimming.
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: VL681464
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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