This is a completed terraced house of 90 m² in the Las Cancelas urbanisation in Valdeolletas, a residential district of Marbella town in the province of Málaga. Built in 1981 (completion date indicative), the property contains two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living-dining room with fireplace and an open-plan kitchen on the main floor. The house is east-facing, includes central heating, and connects via a 33 m² entrance patio to communal gardens and swimming pools. The location sits roughly 740 metres from Playa de la Bajadilla, with a supermarket within 250 metres and Marbella centre within short reach. Listed from €416,000.
Against comparable Marbella listings, this townhouse is positioned at the accessible end of the local market. Residencial Albatros starts from €405,000, Nikki Living from €450,000 and The Grove from €527,500, a spread of roughly €120,000 that reflects differences in build age, specification and location within the municipality. This property's €416,000 entry point buys centrality rather than newness: a 1981 resale in a walkable town district, versus the newer construction and resort-style amenities typically found in the €450,000, €550,000 band. The trade-off is explicit. Newer comparables offer modern energy performance, contemporary finishes and often communal facilities of a higher standard; this property offers an established community with year-round residents, a pharmacy 8 metres away, a supermarket within 250 metres and the beach within a 10-minute walk. For buyers prioritising location and pedestrian access over specification, the price differential is meaningful: the roughly €35,000 gap to Nikki Living could fund a substantial interior update of the kitchen and bathroom. Within the wider region, Marbella recorded 4,743 property transactions in the reference period, indicating an active and liquid resale market, supported by municipal-scale infrastructure: 52 hotels, 41 primary schools and 5 health centres. The western Costa del Sol golf cluster (Los Naranjos, Las Brisas, Aloha) sits 6, 8 km away, closer than for east Marbella or Elviria properties but further than for Nueva Andalucía listings. Median provincial income of €16,450 contextualises the local market as substantially driven by external and international demand rather than domestic purchasing power alone.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property stands in Valdeolletas, an established residential area within the built-up fabric of Marbella, not a coastal or hillside development. A supermarket lies 234 metres away, a pharmacy 8 metres, and a hospital under one kilometre. The beach at Playa de la Bajadilla is approximately 740 metres away on near-flat terrain (1.4% slope). The motorway and Marbella centre are accessible by car within minutes.
The house serves year-round residential use: two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, central heating, a fireplace, and a double bathroom on the upper floor. The east orientation provides morning light. Communal gardens and pools are directly reachable from the 33 m² entrance patio. At 90 m² over two floors, the layout suits a couple, a small family, or a second-home buyer seeking a low-maintenance base in town rather than a large villa.
This is not a new-build project. The house was completed in 1981 (indicative) and is offered in good condition as a resale, with scope for updating. Buyers should expect construction standards, insulation, and installations typical of early-1980s Spanish residential building rather than modern new-build specifications. No developer guarantees or building-phase payment structure applies; a standard resale purchase process applies.
The property offers two bedrooms and one bathroom within 90 m², no third bedroom, en-suite bathroom, private pool, private garden, private parking space, storage room, lift, or sea view. Air conditioning is not listed; climate control consists of central heating and a fireplace. There is no mention of a terrace beyond the entrance patio. Buyers requiring covered parking, additional bathrooms, or contemporary energy performance should factor in renovation costs.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a walkable, year-round base in Marbella town, within walking distance of shops, schools, the hospital and the beach, without dependence on a car, will find the location matches that requirement directly. A couple or small family needing two bedrooms in an established community with communal pools and gardens, rather than private grounds to maintain, is the core use case. Second-home buyers who want low maintenance and quick beach access (approximately 740 metres, flat walk) may also find the profile suitable, particularly given the east-facing morning light and heating for winter use. Investors may note the resale category and the location's rental fundamentals: 137 restaurants, 52 hotels and steady tourism in the municipality support seasonal letting, subject to licence verification. Conversely, the property does not suit buyers needing three or more bedrooms, a private pool, private parking, an elevator, or modern new-build energy performance. Buyers sensitive to dated interiors should budget for renovation. Households intending to live without a car will find the immediate amenities support this; those commuting to Málaga regularly should account for the 47 km distance and motorway access.
The house is documented as being in good condition, with updating potential. Construction dates from 1981, which sets expectations for the building envelope: cavity-wall insulation, double glazing and thermal bridging standards of that era are below current Spanish technical building code requirements. Interior features include a living-dining room with a working fireplace, an open-plan fully fitted kitchen integrated with the lounge area, and two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes served by a double bathroom upstairs. Central heating is installed, a practical feature for winter occupation that many coastal properties lack. Windows and orientation (east) provide morning sun; the interior imagery shows a conventional, lived-in finish with floral soft furnishings and a portable fan in the bedroom, suggesting air conditioning is not fitted. Utilities connected are electricity and drinkable water. No energy performance certificate rating is stated in the data. Buyers should verify during due diligence: the age and condition of the boiler and radiators, electrical wiring, roof condition of the terraced unit, and the community's building maintenance plan and fees (comunidades) for the urbanisation. The 33 m² entrance patio is a private outdoor surface in addition to the 90 m² built area, and communal gardens and pools are included via community membership.
The property is listed from €416,000. In the local comparison set, this sits below The Grove (from €527,500), Nikki Living (from €450,000) and slightly above Residencial Albatros (from €405,000). At 90 m² with two bedrooms, the price per square metre is roughly €4,600, reflecting the central Marbella location and communal pool access rather than the size or finish level. As a 1981 resale, the price should be assessed against updating costs: kitchen, bathroom, and energy-efficiency improvements may be required. Availability is immediate, as the build is completed.
Daily life here is urban and pedestrian-friendly. The front door opens onto the communal gardens of Las Cancelas, a low-rise urbanisation with a stable, year-round residential community rather than a holiday turnover. The entrance patio of 33 m² functions as an outdoor room between the house and the shared gardens and pools. Mornings bring east-facing light into the living spaces; the mountain and garden views frame the setting rather than the sea. Practical errands require no car: the pharmacy is effectively next door, a supermarket is a two-minute walk, and the sports centres Polideportivo Francisco Norte and Polideportivo Riohuelo lie within 400 metres. The hospital is under one kilometre. The beach at Playa de la Bajadilla and the fishing port are a 10 to 15 minute walk on flat terrain, as is the marina Puerto Deportivo Virgen del Carmen at roughly 500 metres. Evenings can be spent in the old town or along the paseo marítimo, both reachable on foot or by a short bus ride from one of the 50 stops served by 11 public transport lines in the municipality. The rhythm of the area is town-based: schools, 137 restaurants within two kilometres, banks, cafés and health centres all sit within the immediate radius. Noise and activity levels correspond to a working Marbella neighbourhood, quieter than the frontline strip but not rural.
The Valdeolletas district functions as a residential extension of central Marbella. Within a two-kilometre radius, the data records 137 restaurants, 29 pharmacies, 20 banks, 25 cafés and 3 dentists, a density that makes daily life practical without motorised transport. Healthcare is well covered: five health centres operate in Marbella, with the nearest hospital roughly one kilometre from the property. Education options include 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools in the municipality, with the British International School at 2.2 km and English International College at 8.2 km for internationally oriented families. Sports infrastructure is unusually close: Polideportivo Francisco Norte (200 m), Polideportivo Riohuelo (400 m) and Supera Miraflores with its swimming pool (600 m). Public transport comprises 11 lines with 50 stops, covering Marbella town and connections along the coast. The motorway connection places Puerto Banús and the golf valley within a short drive. EV charging is available from 2.1 km, with a Tesla Supercharger at 3.3 km. The overall pattern is that of an established Spanish town neighbourhood: active year-round, moderately busy, with all core services inside a walkable radius.
The map shows the property in the Valdeolletas district, west of Marbella's old town and close to the fishing port and Playa de la Bajadilla. Note the density of daily amenities within 500 metres, supermarket, pharmacy, sports centres, and the flat, walkable route to the coast. Golf courses cluster six to eight kilometres north-west in Nueva Andalucía.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the region, the property occupies a town-central position in Marbella (population 159,786 in 2025), the administrative heart of the Costa del Sol's western section. Málaga city, the provincial capital with 579,076 inhabitants, lies 47 km to the east; Algeciras is 66 km south-west and Jerez de la Frontera 113 km west. This places the house closer to Marbella's own services than to any neighbouring city, a distinction from golf-valley or hillside developments, which depend more on Puerto Banús or Benahavís. The location trades sea views and resort seclusion for urban walkability and year-round activity.
Distances from the property, in straight-line terms unless noted: Playa de la Bajadilla 738 m (walking distance, 1.4% flat gradient); Playa de Casablanca 2.4 km; Playa de la Fontanilla 2.9 km. Marbella centre and the old town lie within the same urban fabric, roughly 1, 2 km. Málaga Airport (AGP) is 39 km, a drive of approximately 40, 45 minutes via the A-7/AP-7; Gibraltar Airport (GIB) is 58 km. Golf: Golf Los Naranjos and The Range at 6.0 km, Aloha Golf Club at 6.8 km, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 7.2 km. Marinas: Puerto Deportivo Virgen del Carmen at 0.5 km and Marina la Bajadilla at 1.2 km. Supermarket 234 m; hospital 996 m; pharmacy 8 m. The location does not require a car for daily life, though a car improves access to golf, airport runs and neighbouring towns.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 39 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 58 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Marbella records approximately 3,851 hours of sunshine per year and a mean annual temperature of 19.1°C, with monthly averages ranging between 12 and 26°C. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, spans about five months. The property sits at roughly 31 metres above sea level with a 1.4% slope towards the beach, effectively flat terrain, which makes walking and cycling to the coast undemanding. The Sierra Blanca mountain range rises behind the town, providing the mountain views noted for the property and a degree of climatic shelter that moderates winter temperatures compared with exposed inland areas. For an east-facing house, the practical effect is morning sun in the living spaces and patio, with shade from early afternoon onwards, relevant for summer comfort given the absence of listed air conditioning. Central heating covers the mild but occasionally cool Andalusian winter months. Local observances number 34 per year, marking the calendar of ferias and religious festivals typical of Andalusian towns.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Marbella holds eight Blue Flag beaches, including Cabopino, El Cable, El Faro, La Fontanilla and Los Monteros (Adelfas). The nearest, Playa de la Bajadilla, is approximately 740 metres from the property, adjacent to the fishing port and the Marina la Bajadilla at 1.2 km. Playa de Casablanca (2.4 km) and Playa de la Fontanilla (2.9 km) extend the town's sandy frontage, with the seafront promenade connecting them for walking and cycling. Golf options within a short drive include Golf Los Naranjos (6.0 km), Aloha Golf Club (6.8 km), Real Club de Golf Las Brisas (7.2 km) and Magna Marbella Golf (8.1 km). Sports facilities total 415 in the municipality; nearest to the house are Polideportivo Francisco Norte (200 m), Polideportivo Riohuelo (400 m) and the Supera Miraflores pool (600 m), with the municipal pool at 1.1 km. Hiking options include the Mirador de los Gitanos viewpoint at 3.3 km.
415 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Within the region, the property occupies a town-central position in Marbella (population 159,786 in 2025), the administrative heart of the Costa del Sol's western section. Málaga city, the provincial capital with 579,076 inhabitants, lies 47 km to the east; Algeciras is 66 km south-west and Jerez de la Frontera 113 km west. This places the house closer to Marbella's own services than to any neighbouring city, a distinction from golf-valley or hillside developments, which depend more on Puerto Banús or Benahavís. The location trades sea views and resort seclusion for urban walkability and year-round activity.
Marbella is a city and municipality in southern Spain, belonging to the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is part of the Costa del Sol and is the headquarters of the Association of Municipalities of the region; it is also the head of the judicial district that bears its name.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | °C | 86 mm |
| February | 11.8°C | 87 mm |
| March | 13.6°C | 110 mm |
| April | 15.4°C | 72 mm |
| May | 18.7°C | 32 mm |
| June | 22.6°C | 3 mm |
| July | 25.6°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 2 mm |
| September | 22.6°C | 33 mm |
| October | 19.0°C | 96 mm |
| November | 14.3°C | 122 mm |
| December | 12.4°C | 119 mm |
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Ref: VL022839
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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