This three-bedroom apartment is located in Altos de los Monteros, a residential hillside area between Marbella and Elviria on the Costa del Sol. The property measures 164 m² and includes two full bathrooms plus a guest toilet, a private garden of approximately 40 m², a garage space and a storage room. Built in 2004 and now key-ready, it forms part of a complex with four communal pools, including a children's pool, set within Mediterranean gardens. The asking price is fixed at €498,350. The home faces south, with sea and mountain views from the living areas and terrace.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Altos de los Monteros sits on elevated ground roughly 163 metres above sea level, about 5 km as the crow flies from Marbella. The nearest beach, El Alicate, lies 4.1 km away in a straight line, with a moderate gradient of 4.0% between the urbanisation and the coast. The setting is a quiet residential zone with mountain and sea views.
The layout serves households needing three bedrooms and three bathrooms: a master suite with en-suite bathroom positioned apart from the other bedrooms, two further bedrooms, a guest toilet, and an open living area with sliding doors to a covered terrace and private garden. Fitted wardrobes, marble flooring and a lift are included.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 2004 and is offered key-ready as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €498,350. The condition is described as excellent, with air conditioning, underfloor heating in the bathrooms, and communal facilities that include four swimming pools and landscaped gardens.
The property is an apartment within a community, not a detached villa; the private outdoor space is limited to the terrace and the roughly 40 m² garden. There is no private pool. Daily life requires a car: only one restaurant is registered within 2 km, and the nearest beach is 4.1 km away as the crow flies. Community fees apply.
This property fits a buyer who wants the space and privacy of a ground-floor home with a garden, combined with the security and shared facilities of a managed complex. It suits families who need three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with the master suite separated from the children's rooms, and who value a children's pool and enclosed gardens within the estate. It also fits older buyers or those planning a part-time relocation: the lift, single-level layout, underfloor heating in the bathrooms and included air conditioning reduce practical barriers, while Marbella's healthcare network, five health centres in the wider area, and international schools such as the English International College (4.6 km straight-line) support both permanent residence and family use. Buyers seeking a walkable beach lifestyle should note the 4.1 km straight-line distance to El Alicate and the limited amenities within 2 km; this is a car-based address. The property is less suitable for those wanting a private pool, a modern new-build specification, or a central town location. As a second home, the lock-up-and-leave character of an apartment with communal maintenance is simpler than a detached villa; as a permanent home, the south orientation and year-round climate support full-time occupation.
The apartment dates from 2004 and is presented in excellent condition. Interior finishes include marble flooring throughout and fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms. The bathroom specification goes beyond a basic build: the master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, there are two full bathrooms in total plus a separate guest toilet, and the bathrooms include underfloor heating. Climate control is twofold, ducted air conditioning for cooling and heating, with hot water included in the service charges according to the source description. The window specification uses large floor-to-ceiling glazing in the living area and bedrooms, each with direct access to the terrace; the terrace itself is covered, extending usable hours in summer and shoulder seasons. Storage is addressed through a dedicated storage room in addition to the garage space. The communal fabric consists of four swimming pools, one of them a children's pool, and Mediterranean gardens maintained by the community. No energy performance certificate data or renovation history is supplied in the source material, so buyers should verify the technical condition, community finances and any planned works through the usual due diligence. What the specification shows is a solid early-2000s build with features, underfloor bathroom heating, en-suite layout, lift access, included climate services, that remain practical today.
The apartment is offered as an existing home at a fixed asking price of €498,350, not as a new-build with a price list. For that amount, the buyer acquires 164 m² of living space across three bedrooms and three bathrooms, a covered terrace with a private garden of roughly 40 m², a garage space and a storage room, within a 2004 complex with communal pools. As context, new-build comparables on the Costa del Sol currently start lower, from €205,000 in Mijas and €321,000 in Estepona, though those are typically smaller units without the same plot, view and garden characteristics. Availability is immediate, given the key-ready status.
Daily life here follows the rhythm of a hillside residential urbanisation. Mornings begin with a south-facing orientation: floor-to-ceiling windows bring light into the living room and bedrooms, and the terrace doors open onto the private garden, which is sheltered from neighbouring views and used for outdoor dining or barbecues. The estate itself functions as the immediate living environment, four swimming pools, a children's pool, and Mediterranean gardens, rather than a town centre. Practical errands are done by car: the source description lists the beaches of Los Monteros and Elviria at around five minutes' drive, Marbella town centre and the La Cañada shopping centre at ten minutes, and Málaga Airport at thirty minutes. Within a 2 km straight-line radius, amenities are limited to a single restaurant, which underlines the residential, low-density character of the area. The nearest beach, El Alicate, is 4.1 km away as the crow flies, downhill from the property at a moderate 4.0% gradient, meaning the return trip is a steady climb. The position at 163 metres elevation provides the sea and mountain views that define the home, and evenings tend to be spent on the terrace or in the garden rather than on a promenade within walking distance. Service charges include air conditioning and hot water, which simplifies the running costs of the property. For residents, the trade-off is clear: tranquillity, space and views, in exchange for dependence on a car for beaches, shopping and social life.
Altos de los Monteros occupies the slopes between Marbella and Elviria, and daily life reflects that in-between position. The nearest beach, El Alicate, is 4.1 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de la Bajadilla at 4.2 km; road distances and travel times are longer, and the source description puts the sandy beaches of Los Monteros and Elviria at roughly five minutes by car. Marbella lies 5 km straight-line away, with around 148,000 inhabitants and the full urban offer that implies: La Cañada shopping centre, the old town, and the marinas at Marina Marbella (3.8 km), Marina la Bajadilla (3.9 km) and Puerto Pesquero (4.0 km). The immediate surroundings are markedly quieter, one restaurant within 2 km, which defines the area as residential rather than commercial. Education and sport are reasonably close: the English International College sits 4.6 km away as the crow flies, the British International School 6.9 km, and the Complejo Polideportivo Antonio Serrano Lima sports centre 3.9 km. Public transport exists, 11 lines and 50 stops in the wider dataset, but the hillside location and dispersed amenities make a car the practical choice. Málaga, with roughly 579,000 inhabitants, is 43 km straight-line away.
The map shows the elevated position of Altos de los Monteros relative to Marbella, 5 km away as the crow flies, and the coastline to the south. El Alicate beach lies 4.1 km straight-line below the urbanisation, with Marbella's marinas, golf courses and international schools marked in the surrounding area.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, Altos de los Monteros belongs to the Marbella-East strip: close enough to Marbella's centre (5 km straight-line) for city amenities, yet part of the lower-density hillside urbanisations that characterise this stretch between the town and Elviria. Málaga city and its airport anchor the region 34–43 km to the north-east, while Algeciras and Gibraltar define the far western end. The location combines resort proximity with a residential, elevated setting, a position distinct from both beachfront zones and the inland villages further up the Sierra.
Accessibility is defined by the A-7 coastal motorway corridor below the urbanisation. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 34 km away in a straight line, quoted in the source description as a 30-minute drive; Gibraltar Airport (GIB) lies around 62 km straight-line to the south-west. Beaches at El Alicate and Playa de la Bajadilla are 4.1 and 4.2 km away as the crow flies, reachable in about five minutes by car according to the source description. Marbella centre and its shopping facilities are a ten-minute drive. Golf options cluster east of Marbella: Greenlife Golf Driving Range at 5.4 km, Greenlife Golf Marbella at 5.7 km and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 6.3 km straight-line. Marinas sit between 3.8 and 4.0 km, and an EV charging point, the Marbella Supercharger, is 8.2 km away. A Tesla-era detail worth noting for electric car owners. Public transport is available in the region but limited relative to the hillside address.
| Beach Distance | 4.1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 34 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 62 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical Costa del Sol profile: an average annual temperature of 18.3°C and a swimming season of about four months with sea temperatures of 20°C or above. Elevation is 163 metres above sea level, which provides the panoramic sea and mountain views while keeping the property within a moderate 4.0% gradient to the coast, a walkable or cyclable descent, with a climb on the return. The south-facing orientation maximises sun exposure on the terrace and in the garden through the day, and the covered terrace allows outdoor use even at the height of summer. The mountain-pueblo setting means the immediate landscape is green and natural rather than built-up. The wider region records 32 local public holidays per year, a reflection of Andalusia's dense calendar of ferias and traditions. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, leaving long dry summers that shape the outdoor-oriented rhythm of the area.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Coastal recreation centres on the beaches east of Marbella. El Alicate, at 4.1 km straight-line, is the closest, followed by Playa de la Bajadilla at 4.2 km, both within a short drive according to the source description. For boating and waterfront life, three marinas lie between 3.8 and 4.0 km: Marina Marbella, Marina la Bajadilla and the Puerto Pesquero fishing port. Golfers have a cluster of options within 6.3 km straight-line: Greenlife Golf Driving Range (5.4 km), Greenlife Golf Marbella (5.7 km) and Santa María Golf & Country Club (6.3 km). Indoor and organised sport is available at Complejo Polideportivo Antonio Serrano Lima (3.9 km), a rhythmic gymnastics pavilion (4.4 km) and the Supera Miraflores centre (4.8 km). Closer to home, the Mirador de Ojén viewpoint at 4.3 km offers inland panoramas, and the estate's own four pools, including a children's pool, cover daily swimming without leaving the complex.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0°C | 61 mm |
| February | 12.9°C | 38 mm |
| March | 14.0°C | 130 mm |
| April | 15.8°C | 58 mm |
| May | 19.0°C | 23 mm |
| June | 22.7°C | 6 mm |
| July | 25.5°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.0°C | 24 mm |
| October | 19.7°C | 71 mm |
| November | 15.4°C | 77 mm |
| December | 13.2°C | 64 mm |
Moderate
Ref: VL817266
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Against current new-build supply on the Costa del Sol, this apartment occupies a different segment from the headline comparables. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, all lower entry points, but all new-build product sold from a price list, typically in higher-density formats and on the more eastern or western flanks of the coast. The €498,350 fixed asking price here buys something those projects generally do not: 164 m² of living space in an established 2004 community, a private garden, south-facing sea and mountain views at elevation, and a layout with three bathrooms and a separated master suite. Location-wise, the Marbella-East position is stronger than Torre del Mar or much of Mijas in terms of proximity to Marbella's amenity base, the town centre, La Cañada, three marinas and several golf clubs all sit within roughly 6 km. The regional market context matters too: the wider area records around 4,399 housing transactions per year, indicating an active and liquid resale market, and the tourism infrastructure, 48 hotels with over 12,600 beds, supports rental demand for any buyer considering letting the property. What the comparables offer in exchange is new construction, modern energy performance and developer payment structures. The trade-off for a buyer at this price point is therefore between new-build specification elsewhere and space, views and an established garden setting on Marbella's doorstep. Buyers should weigh community fees, which here at least include climate control and hot water, and the 2004 construction date against the lower running risks of a freshly delivered building.
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