This two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse is situated on the outskirts of Manilva village, a white Andalusian village known for its vineyards, in the southwestern corner of the province of Málaga. The property forms part of Las Higueras, a small gated community of approximately ten similar homes. Built in 1975 and since modernised in stages, the house offers 140 m² of living space on an 180 m² plot, with a private mature garden, sea and countryside views, and a split-level layout. Amenities such as a supermarket, pharmacy and sports centre are within walking distance, while the beaches of La Duquesa and Sabinillas are a short drive away.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property stands in an urban setting on the edge of Manilva village, roughly 2.6 km from the sea as the crow flies. A supermarket lies 315 m away and a pharmacy 159 m, so daily shopping is possible on foot. Gibraltar Airport is approximately 26 km away in a straight line; Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport about 75 km. A car is convenient but not essential for all errands.
The house offers two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, a modernised main bathroom, a refurbished open-plan kitchen with dining area, and a living room with fireplace and wooden ceiling opening onto the garden. A garret-style room can serve as an office or occasional bedroom. Air conditioning and a fireplace provide climate control, and the property is sold part furnished.
This is a resale property, completed in 1975 and described as key-ready. It has been modernised and improved over the years, including a refurbished kitchen and an updated main bathroom. The seller notes that further updating could be carried out, though this is not essential, and the asking price reflects this.
The property does not offer a private swimming pool, and the garden is listed as communal in the features despite the described private garden space. There is no private garage mentioned, and parking arrangements are not specified. Built in 1975, some interior updating may be desirable. EV charging points are around 10 km away, and the nearest hospital is 6.2 km distant.
Ref: VL433348
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property suits a buyer who wants an established village home rather than a modern apartment in a large development. It fits several recognisable situations. A second-home buyer seeking a house with character, split levels, sloping ceilings, a fireplace, a private garden, will find the layout and outdoor space consistent with that brief. Someone planning a permanent move to Spain who wants to live within walking distance of a supermarket, pharmacy and sports centre, but with countryside and sea views, will find the location practical: daily errands do not require a car, though one is convenient for the beach, golf and airports. A buyer willing to carry out gradual renovation works can use the lower entry price relative to new-build alternatives as budget for updating, since the seller states the works are not essential and the price reflects them. The two-bedroom configuration with two bathrooms, one en-suite, also works for a couple who host guests or need a work-from-home space via the garret room. Conversely, buyers seeking a private pool, a modern turn-key finish or on-site resort facilities should weigh those requirements against what this village house provides.
The property was built in 1975 and has been modernised progressively rather than renovated in a single programme. Documented improvements include a recently refurbished open-plan kitchen with storage, worktops and a breakfast bar, and a modernised main bathroom with a further en-suite shower room serving the second bedroom. The living room retains traditional features such as a wooden ceiling and a feature fireplace, which the seller presents as part of the house's Andalusian character. The condition is listed as good. Interior elements characteristic of its era, split levels, sloping ceilings and an open-plan flow, shape the layout; stairs connect the entrance level, living level and both bedroom levels, which is relevant for buyers with mobility considerations. Climate control combines air conditioning with the fireplace, covering both summer and winter use. The house is sold part furnished with a fully fitted kitchen. The seller explicitly states that some further updating and renovation could enhance the property, that these works are not essential, and that the asking price accounts for this. In practical terms, a buyer should budget for a technical survey covering the 1975 structure, electrical installation and windows, and treat cosmetic works as optional rather than structural.
The asking price is fixed at €295,000. This is an existing, key-ready resale home rather than a new-build project, so there is no price list or range of unit types. Compared with new-build developments currently marketed in Manilva, Morasol from €363,805, Horizon Views from €369,200 and Moon 64 from €375,000, this property is positioned below the entry price of comparable new construction, which reflects both its age (1975) and the optional further renovation noted by the seller. The house is offered part furnished with a fully fitted kitchen. Buyers should treat the completion status and availability details as subject to confirmation with the seller.
Daily life at this property centres on the village of Manilva rather than on a purpose-built resort. The house sits within Las Higueras, a small gated community of roughly ten homes on the outskirts of the village, surrounded by vineyards and open countryside with views towards the Mediterranean. The layout is arranged over split levels: an entrance and reception area leads to the refurbished open-plan kitchen with breakfast bar and formal dining area; steps descend to a spacious living room with a feature fireplace and wooden ceiling, where large patio doors open directly onto the garden. Above, the main bedroom has fitted wardrobes, a small private balcony and sea views across the vineyards, with a modernised bathroom nearby and a garret-style room that can function as an office or occasional bedroom. A second double bedroom with its own en-suite shower room occupies the top of the house. The garden is mature and secluded, with a generous terraced area and gazebo. Mornings face east, and the seller highlights sunrise views from the main bedroom. The village itself provides a church, shops, tapas bars and a pharmacy, with schools and a sports and leisure centre within walking distance. The rhythm of life here is that of an established Andalusian village: local fairs and wine festivals through the year, a resident population of around 18,000, and the coast a five-minute drive away when a beach day calls.
Manilva lies at the southwestern edge of the province of Málaga, bordering Cádiz, within the Costa del Sol Occidental. The municipality covers 35 km² and has about 18,165 inhabitants (2025), giving it the scale of a working town rather than a resort. Around the property, amenities within 2 km include restaurants, a school, two pharmacies, a bank, a park and a café; the Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas sports centre is 0.9 km away. The supermarket at 315 m and pharmacy at 159 m make daily provisioning a walk rather than a drive. The village has three primary schools and one secondary school, plus a health centre, which supports year-round living. Beaches sit between 2.5 and 4.1 km away as the crow flies: Playa de Manilva at 2.5 km, La Duquesa at 2.6–3.1 km and Playa de la Chullera at 4.1 km. Golf options cluster nearby, with Doña Julia at 2.2–2.4 km and Finca Cortesín at 3.3 km. Marinas at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa (2.5 km) and Sotogrande (9.6 km) add dining and boating options. Public transport consists of six lines with 36 stops, so coastal connections exist without a car, though a vehicle widens access considerably.
The map shows the property on the edge of Manilva village, with the vineyard-covered hills behind and the coast below. La Duquesa marina, the golf courses of Doña Julia and Finca Cortesín, and the motorway connections towards Estepona and Sotogrande are all within a narrow radius.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol Occidental, Manilva occupies the quiet southwestern end, bordering the province of Cádiz. Marbella lies 36 km to the east and Algeciras 32 km to the west, while Málaga city is 83 km away. This positions the property closer to Sotogrande, Estepona and Gibraltar than to the Marbella, Puerto Banús core, which shapes both house prices and daily traffic patterns. The region recorded 1,351 housing transactions per year in the municipality, indicating an active but not overheated resale market.
Distances in this section are straight-line and actual road distance can be longer. The nearest beach, La Duquesa, lies 2.6 km away, with Playa de Manilva at 2.5 km; the seller describes the coast as a five-minute drive. Two airports serve the area: Gibraltar at roughly 26 km and Malaga-Costa del Sol at about 75 km. The nearest hospital is 6.2 km away, and the local health centre covers routine care. Golf courses are close: Doña Julia at 2.2 km, its upper section at 2.4 km and Finca Cortesín Golf Club at 3.3 km. Everyday services are genuinely walkable, supermarket at 315 m, pharmacy at 159 m, so a car is described as convenient rather than essential. EV charging requires a trip of around 10 km, a detail relevant for electric-vehicle owners.
| Beach Distance | 2.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 26 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 75 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Manilva sits at 79 m above sea level with a moderate gradient of about 3% down to the coast, which makes the walk or drive to the beach manageable without steep climbs. The average annual temperature is 18.5°C, consistent with the western Costa del Sol's mild winters and warm summers. The swimming season lasts approximately five months, with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, typically from late spring into autumn. The setting combines two landscapes: the vineyard-covered hillsides immediately around the village and the Mediterranean coastline below. Two Blue Flag beaches, La Gaviotas and Sabinillas, sit within the municipality. The micro-moment that defines this location is morning light: the east-facing orientation and the elevated main bedroom mean sunrise over the sea and across the vineyards, as noted in the property description.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Manilva's coastline offers variety within a short radius. La Duquesa beach and its marina, Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa at 2.5 km, form the closest coastal hub with its promenade and restaurants. Playa de Manilva lies 2.5 km away and Playa de Casares 3.6 km, while the more natural Playa de la Chullera stretches out at 4.1 km. Two beaches in the municipality, La Gaviotas and Sabinillas, hold Blue Flag status. Golfers have three courses within easy reach: Doña Julia (2.2–2.4 km), Finca Cortesín Golf Club (3.3 km), one of the region's championship venues, and Estepona Golf further along at 5.8 km. The municipality lists 34 sports facilities, and the Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas sits 0.9 km from the property. Sailing and boating options extend to Puerto de Sotogrande at 9.6 km, one of the largest marinas on this stretch of coast.
34 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Manilva is a municipality which lies on the coast at the southwesternmost edge of the province of Málaga on its border with the Province of Cádiz in the autonomous community of Andalusia in Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Costa del Sol Occidental.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.9°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 | 23.1°C | 9 mm |
| July | 26.0°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.2°C | 4 mm |
| September | 23.3°C | 23 mm |
| October | 20.0°C | 69 mm |
| November | 15.4°C | 94 mm |
| December | 13.2°C | 76 mm |
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Compared with current new-build supply in Manilva, this townhouse occupies a distinct position. New developments such as Morasol (from €363,805), Horizon Views (from €369,200) and Moon 64 (from €375,000) offer modern construction, contemporary specifications and typically communal pools and gardens, at entry prices between roughly €68,000 and €80,000 above this property's fixed €295,000 asking price. What those developments offer in terms of turn-key condition and shared amenities, this 1975 house offsets with a different proposition: a village location, a private mature garden with gazebo, a split-level layout with traditional features, and living space of 140 m² that is generous for the price bracket. Geographically, Manilva sits at the quiet southwestern end of the Costa del Sol Occidental. Marbella, with its larger market and higher price levels, is 36 km east; Algeciras is 32 km west; and Málaga city 83 km away. The immediate competitive set for a buyer considering this property is more likely Estepona and Sotogrande than Marbella itself. For buyers weighing village character, walkable daily amenities and a lower entry price against new-build finishes and resort facilities, the trade-off is clear and quantifiable: the price differential of around €70,000 relative to new-build entry prices provides headroom for the optional updating the seller acknowledges, while retaining the location advantages of an established community surrounded by vineyards within a short drive of the coast.
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