A single-storey detached villa of 201 m² on an 812 m² plot in Costabella, an established beachside urbanisation between Marbella and Elviria. The house, originally completed in 1990 and since fully renovated, offers three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, underfloor heating, air conditioning and a heated swimming pool. The sandy beach of El Alicate lies approximately 40 metres from the property. The asking price is fixed at €1,850,000 and the home is offered turnkey, fully furnished. Marbella town centre is about a 6-minute drive away and Málaga Airport roughly 30 minutes by car.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Costabella sits on the coastal strip east of Marbella, roughly 7 km from the town centre as the crow flies. The villa stands in a residential urbanisation about 40 metres from the beach of El Alicate. Within 2 km there are 13 restaurants, three schools and three pharmacies. The nearest international school, English International College, is 0.7 km away, and several golf clubs lie within 3.3 km.
The home is arranged on one level, with three double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and two bathrooms, one en-suite. The open-plan living area of 201 m² connects to a covered terrace, a mature tropical garden with fruit trees, a heated pool, a barbecue area and a solarium with sea views. Underfloor heating, air conditioning and a fireplace provide year-round climate comfort.
This is not a new-build project. The villa dates from 1990 and has been fully renovated since, and is available key-ready. The fixed asking price of €1,850,000 includes the furniture. Completion is immediate; there is no construction phase or indicative delivery date to consider.
The property has three bedrooms and two bathrooms on a single storey; larger households seeking four or more bedrooms will not find that here. There is no mention of a garage, parking is an independent outdoor area. The house faces east, which limits afternoon sun on the main orientation. Built in 1990, the construction is not recent despite the renovation.
Ref: VL919882
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This villa suits a buyer looking for a move-in-ready home within walking distance of the sea, where renovation work is not on the agenda. The single-storey layout and manageable size of three bedrooms make it a workable option for couples, small families or owners planning longer stays on the coast, including those who prefer to avoid stairs in daily life. It also fits buyers who value outdoor living: the heated pool extends the swimming season beyond the summer months, and the barbecue area and solarium support a lifestyle spent largely outside. The proximity of English International College at 0.7 km makes the location relevant for families with children in international education. For investors, the setting near beach clubs and Marbella points towards a rental market oriented to holiday guests, though the buyer should verify current rental regulations independently. Less suitable is the property for households needing four or more bedrooms, a garage, or a wholly new construction. Buyers seeking seclusion should note that Costabella is an urbanisation with year-round residents and seasonal visitors, not an isolated rural retreat.
The villa has been fully renovated with a minimalist and natural aesthetic, according to the seller's description. The most concrete material specification is Travertine marble flooring throughout the house, laid over an underfloor heating system, a combination that affects both appearance and winter comfort. The en-suite bathroom of the master bedroom is finished in Navaya-style marble. Climate control is covered on several fronts: underfloor heating with extensions in the bathrooms, air conditioning, central heating and a decorative gas fireplace. This layering means the house can be used comfortably across all seasons, which is relevant given the 19.1 °C average annual temperature and cooler winter months. The three bedrooms each have built-in wardrobes. Outdoor features include a covered terrace, two outdoor showers, a heated swimming pool and a covered barbecue area with a solid-wood table. The solarium offers sea views. Parking is provided as a large independent outdoor area rather than an enclosed garage. The home is delivered fully furnished with high-end pieces included in the asking price, which reduces the practical work of moving in. Buyers should treat the condition claims, 'excellent condition', as an invitation for a technical survey, particularly given the 1990 construction date, so that the state of the renovation, installations and pool technology is verified during the purchase process.
The villa is offered as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €1,850,000. This is not a starting price from a price list; it applies to this specific property, including its furniture. In exchange, the buyer acquires a renovated, key-ready home of 201 m² on an 812 m² plot roughly 40 metres from the beach, with a heated pool, solarium and mature garden. Comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, operate in a different segment and price class, which underlines the premium beachside positioning of this property.
Daily life in this villa revolves around the single-storey layout and the direct relationship between indoors and garden. Large glass doors in the living room open onto a covered terrace, from which the heated pool and the tropical garden with fruit trees are reached in a few steps. Mornings begin with light from the east; the solarium on the roof offers sea views and a place for late-afternoon sun and sunsets. The beach is approximately 40 metres away, so walking to the sea requires no car. Practical errands are concentrated within a 2 km radius: thirteen restaurants, three cafés, three pharmacies and three schools cover most daily needs. For larger shopping trips, Marbella is about a 6-minute drive. The area is part of a settled urbanisation rather than an isolated villa district, which means neighbours, street life and occasional traffic are part of the setting, particularly in summer when the coastal zone attracts holidaymakers and the wider region hosts a substantial tourism economy of 48 hotels and over 12,600 beds. Outside the high season the neighbourhood quiets down considerably. The Don Carlos Tennis Club is 3.1 km away, Greenlife Golf 2.4 km, and several beach clubs sit within walking distance along the shore. Costa del Sol Hospital is roughly 10 minutes by car. A car remains the practical means of transport; five public transport lines with 42 stops provide a basic alternative.
The immediate surroundings are those of a consolidated beachside urbanisation. The villa stands about 40 metres from El Alicate beach, one of the quieter sandy stretches east of Marbella; Playa de Artola lies 3.2 km away. Daily provisions are within easy reach: thirteen restaurants and three cafés within 2 km, plus three pharmacies and three schools. Healthcare is covered by five health centres in the wider area and Costa del Sol Hospital roughly 10 minutes away by car. Education options are unusually strong for the coast, 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools in the region, with the English International College at just 0.7 km. Recreation within a short radius includes Greenlife Golf at 2.4 km, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 3.3 km and Don Carlos Tennis Club at 3.1 km. Three marinas, Marina Marbella, Puerto Cabopino and Puerto Pesquero, lie at roughly 6 km each. Public transport consists of five lines and 42 stops, sufficient for occasional trips but not a full substitute for a car. The eastern orientation of the house means the terrace and garden receive morning sun, while the solarium captures the sea view and evening light.
The map shows the villa's position in Costabella, directly behind the beach of El Alicate and about 7 km east of Marbella. Golf courses, international schools and three marinas cluster within a short radius, while the A-7 coastal road connects the area westwards to Marbella and the airport.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Costabella occupies the coastal strip between Elviria and Marbella east, roughly 7 km from Marbella's centre and 42 km from Málaga. This positions the villa in the eastern Marbella price band, generally regarded as one of the more established premium segments of the Costa del Sol, closer to the beach clubs and golf infrastructure of Marbella than to the high-rise density of Torremolinos or Benalmádena. Algeciras lies 71 km to the west. With 4,399 housing transactions per year in the wider area, the local market is liquid by Costa del Sol standards, which matters for anyone considering future resale.
The beach of El Alicate is 0.6 km away as the crow flies, in practice about 40 metres from the door, a walk of under a minute. Marbella town centre is approximately 7 km straight-line, a 6-minute drive, where shopping, dining and services are concentrated. Málaga city lies 42 km straight-line, and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) about 34 km straight-line, roughly 30 minutes by car according to the seller's information. Gibraltar Airport is 62 km straight-line to the west. Golf courses are close: Greenlife Golf at 2.4 km and Santa María Golf at 3.3 km, both reachable within a few minutes' drive. Marinas sit around 6 km away. The gradient from the house to the beach is 4.2%, moderate and walkable. A car is the standard means of transport in this part of the coast; the five bus lines and 42 stops provide a supplement rather than a replacement.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 34 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 62 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Costabella lies at roughly 25 metres above sea level, on nearly flat coastal terrain, the 4.2% gradient to the sea is gentle and requires no serious climbing. The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 19.1 °C, which supports outdoor use of the property for most of the year. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20 °C or more, lasts about five months; the heated pool of this villa effectively extends that window for the owners. Winters are mild but not tropical, and the combination of underfloor heating, air conditioning and a fireplace indicates that seasonal use outside summer is realistic. The mature tropical garden with fruit trees reflects what the climate allows to grow here. Sea proximity of roughly 40 metres means the marine influence is constant: sea breeze in summer, higher humidity and the sound of waves as a permanent feature of the setting.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The property's defining recreational asset is the beach of El Alicate at 0.6 km straight-line, effectively next door, with Playa de Artola 3.2 km further along the coast towards Cabopino. Several well-known beach clubs, Looma Beach, Bonos Beach and Dune among them, are within a short walk along the shore. Golf is a second pillar of the local leisure offering: Greenlife Golf Marbella and its driving range at 2.4 km, and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 3.3 km, give two options within a five-minute drive. Tennis players can use Don Carlos Tennis Club at 3.1 km. For water-based recreation, three marinas lie within about 6 km: Marina Marbella, Puerto Cabopino and Puerto Pesquero, the latter also functioning as a fishing port with a traditional character. The heated pool on the plot itself allows swimming outside the natural five-month season. This concentration of beach, golf and marina facilities within a small radius is what defines the eastern Marbella leisure landscape.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9°C | 62 mm |
| February | 13.7°C | 38 mm |
| March | 14.8°C | 129 mm |
| April | 16.7°C | 57 mm |
| May | 19.9°C | 22 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 6 mm |
| July | 26.3°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.8°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 24 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 70 mm |
| November | 16.2°C | 75 mm |
| December | 14.0°C | 66 mm |
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Within the Costa del Sol market, this villa belongs to the established beachside segment of eastern Marbella, a price band clearly above the newer developments further along the coast. The comparable projects listed, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, are new-build apartments in the eastern and western growth zones of the region. A price of €1,850,000 for this villa therefore represents a different proposition: not the entry-level new-build market, but a plot-based property within walking distance, roughly 40 metres, of the beach, in an urbanisation with mature gardens, an established international school at 0.7 km and the Marbella leisure infrastructure within minutes. The distinction matters for two reasons. First, buyers in this segment pay primarily for location and land: 812 m² of plot this close to the shore between Marbella and Elviria is a scarce commodity, while new-build apartment projects compete largely on specification and communal facilities. Second, the property is a renovation of a 1990 construction rather than new build; buyers comparing it with 2024-2025 developments should weigh the age of the base structure, with a technical survey, against the advantage of immediate availability and a fully furnished, key-ready handover. Transaction volumes of 4,399 per year in the wider area indicate an active resale market, and the proximity of both Marbella (7 km) and Málaga Airport (about 30 minutes by car) supports long-term liquidity. For buyers deciding between this villa and a new-build further from the sea, the trade-off is essentially space, land and beach proximity against modern construction and lower entry pricing.
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