A detached villa with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, situated in the quiet Ricmar area between Elviria and El Rosario, east of Marbella. The property offers 210 m² of living space on a 600 m² west-facing plot with a private pool and a spacious garage. Five terraces, including a roof terrace, provide outdoor space throughout the day. Originally completed in 1970, the house is key-ready and stands about 1.5 km from the beach on a flat walking route, with direct access to the nature and mountain area of Elviria. The asking price is fixed at €850,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in Ricmar, a residential area between Elviria and El Rosario, roughly 7 km as the crow flies from Marbella. Marbella city centre is a short drive away, while the immediate surroundings are green and quiet, with direct access to the Elviria nature area. The beach lies about 1.5 km away via a flat walking route.
The layout suits households that value private outdoor space and separation of bedrooms: all three bedrooms are en-suite, each with its own terrace. A ground-floor living and dining room with open-plan kitchen, a guest WC, a utility room and a garage cover daily practical needs. The west orientation gives afternoon and evening sun on the terraces.
This is an existing home, originally completed in 1970, offered key-ready. The condition is listed as good. Systems include hot and cold air conditioning and a fireplace in the lounge. As with any property of this age, buyers typically arrange their own technical survey to assess the current state of installations and structure.
The property does not offer a modern new-build specification, communal facilities, or sea views; views face the green surroundings. There is no lift, and the bedrooms are all located on the first floor. Details such as community fees, annual taxes and running costs are not specified in the available data and should be confirmed with the seller.
Ref: VL506479
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Marbella area year-round will note the three en-suite bedrooms, the proximity of the International English College at about 1 km, and the quiet residential setting between Elviria and El Rosario. A household that regularly hosts guests benefits from the en-suite layout, which gives every bedroom independence, plus the guest WC on the ground floor. Buyers seeking a second home with a low-steps arrival will appreciate the key-ready status: the house can be used immediately, with air conditioning for summer and a fireplace for the cooler months. Active residents who walk or hike daily, or own a dog, will find direct access to the Elviria nature area a concrete advantage over locations where green space requires a drive. Golf players can reach four courses, Higueron, Santa Maria, Santa Clara and Rio Real, within roughly five minutes by car. The west-facing orientation suits those who prefer afternoon and evening sun on the terraces and enjoy sunset hours outdoors; buyers who prioritise morning sun should factor this in. The property is less obvious for those wanting a modern new-build specification, sea views, a lift or ground-floor bedrooms, since the sleeping areas are all upstairs. A car is effectively necessary for most errands beyond walking distance, although the beach and the college are reachable on foot.
The villa dates from 1970 and is offered in a condition described as good. The interior layout is traditional in structure but functional: a large ground-floor living and dining room with an open-plan kitchen, a first-floor hallway that works as an office or seating area, the interior photography shows a study with bookshelves and a desk, confirming this use, and wooden internal doors throughout. Fitted wardrobes are present in the bedrooms. Climate control is covered by a hot-and-cold air conditioning system, supplemented by a fireplace in the lounge, which provides heating redundancy in the cooler months. A utility room on the first level houses the washing machine and connects to the rear of the house, keeping laundry functions separate from the living areas. Outdoor construction includes a covered terrace and, in total, five terraces including the roof terrace, all oriented west with views over garden, pool, mountains and forest. The private pool and the spacious garage are part of the property. As the house was built in 1970, buyers should approach the technical side with standard diligence: the age implies that electrical installations, plumbing, insulation standards and the pool installation may not match current new-build norms, and an independent survey is the usual way to establish their actual condition. The available data does not include renovation records, so no statement can be made about the extent of any past modernisation beyond the described features.
The asking price is fixed at €850,000. This is an existing home, not a new-build project with a price list, so there is no range of unit types or from-price. The price covers a detached villa of 210 m² of living space on a 600 m² plot, with three en-suite bedrooms, four bathrooms in total, a private pool, five terraces and a garage. On a price-per-square-metre basis this works out at roughly €4,050 per m² of living area, before accounting for the plot, pool and garage. Availability is immediate, as the property is key-ready. Costs beyond the purchase price, such as transfer tax, notary fees and annual running costs, are not included in the stated price.
Daily life in this villa revolves around a simple, outdoor-oriented rhythm. The ground floor combines a large living and dining room with an open-plan kitchen and a guest WC, creating one generous space for everyday use and entertaining. Upstairs, a spacious hallway doubles as an office or seating area, from which the three en-suite bedrooms open; each bedroom has direct access to its own terrace, so every occupant has private outdoor space. In total the house offers five terraces, including a roof terrace, which with the west-facing orientation means the outdoor areas are most usable from midday into the evening, a practical consequence of the plot orientation worth noting for anyone who values morning sun elsewhere. Outside, the 600 m² plot holds a private pool, a garden and a spacious garage, and the surroundings look out onto greenery rather than neighbouring buildings. The setting is urbanised but quiet, positioned between Elviria and El Rosario, with direct access from the plot area to the nature and mountain zone of Elviria. This makes walking, hiking and dog walking realistic daily activities rather than occasional trips. The beach is about 1.5 km away on a flat walk, which places sea and beach within ordinary walking or short-driving distance. Marbella centre is around five minutes away by car, and the location sits amid several golf courses, including Higueron, Santa Maria, Santa Clara and Rio Real, all within roughly five minutes' drive. The International English College is about 1 km away, an important practical detail for families considering year-round residence. In short, the property supports a routine that combines quiet residential living with quick access to beach, town, schools and golf.
The immediate area, Ricmar, sits between the established urbanisations of Elviria and El Rosario, both of which provide the daily infrastructure of a mature residential zone: supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies and schools within short driving distance. The wider dataset for the area shows a dense amenity network, hundreds of restaurants and cafes, over a hundred pharmacies and dozens of banks within a 2 km radius, together with a substantial education offer of 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools, plus five health centres. That density means daily errands rarely require a trip into Marbella itself. The beach at about 1.5 km on a flat walk makes evening beach visits and morning swims a routine option rather than an excursion, and the five-month swimming season, when sea temperatures reach at least 20°C, extends that habit from late spring into early autumn. Direct access to the Elviria nature area adds a green dimension: hiking trails and mountain scenery begin essentially at the edge of the urbanisation. Marbella, with around 148,000 inhabitants, lies 7 km away as the crow flies, roughly a five-minute drive to the centre, providing the cultural and commercial layer of a mid-sized Andalusian city. Public transport in the wider area covers 50 lines with 50 stops, though for this specific hillside-adjacent residential location a car remains the practical mode for most journeys.
The map shows the villa's position in Ricmar, between Elviria and El Rosario, east of Marbella. The beach lies about 1.5 km to the south on a flat route, the Elviria nature area begins directly to the north, and Marbella centre is a short drive west. Four golf courses sit within roughly five minutes by car.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
El Rosario and the adjoining Ricmar area occupy the eastern flank of Marbella municipality, roughly 7 km as the crow flies from the city centre, close enough for daily access to Marbella's old town, shopping and dining, far enough to retain a quiet, residential character. To the east lie Elviria and, further on, the settlements toward Fuengirola and Málaga city at 42 km. This east-Marbella position is known for its combination of golf courses, international schools and green hinterland, and the property sits squarely within that pattern. Along the Costa del Sol as a whole, the location offers a balance of coastal proximity, established infrastructure and natural surroundings.
Accessibility is organised around the car, with several key destinations unusually close. Marbella centre is about five minutes by drive, and four golf courses, Higueron, Santa Maria, Santa Clara and Rio Real, are all less than five minutes away by car, which places this address among the better-positioned options for golfers on this stretch of coast. The beach is approximately 1.5 km away on foot along a flat route, and the International English College lies about 1 km from the property. For longer journeys, Málaga city is 42 km away as the crow flies, with its airport serving the region; road distances are longer than straight-line figures, so actual travel times should be verified when planning. Algeciras lies 71 km straight-line to the south. Within the locality, the amenity density is high: restaurants, pharmacies, banks and cafes are clustered within 2 km, and the area is served by 50 public transport lines with a corresponding number of stops. For daily life, the practical picture is that beaches, schools, shopping and golf are all within a five-to-ten-minute radius by car, with the beach and college also walkable.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 202 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 298 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data indicates an average annual temperature of 19.2°C, with monthly averages ranging from 13°C in the coolest months to 23°C in the warmest, a moderate Mediterranean profile without extreme heat or cold at the averages. The swimming season lasts five months, during which water temperatures hold at or above 20°C, roughly matching the May-to-September window. The west orientation of the plot aligns well with this pattern: the terraces capture the warm afternoon and evening hours, and the roof terrace extends outdoor use into the sunset period. The immediate natural setting is a defining feature. The villa looks out over garden, pool, mountain and forest rather than built-up frontage, and the Elviria nature and mountain area is directly accessible from the vicinity, offering hiking and walking routes that start essentially at the doorstep. This combination, coastal climate with genuine green hinterland, is what distinguishes the location from denser frontline-building areas. Elevation in the wider dataset is recorded at sea level, consistent with a coastal position; the specific plot sits within a gently rolling urbanisation, and approach roads are generally manageable, though exact gradients on the last section should be checked in person.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beach is about 1.5 km from the property along a flat walking route, placing the coastline within easy reach on foot. The wider coastal zone around Marbella and Elviria offers the full range of Mediterranean beach recreation, from quiet coves to serviced urban beaches with chiringuitos. Golf is the strongest recreational card here: Higueron Golf, Santa Maria Golf, Santa Clara Golf and Rio Real Golf are all less than five minutes' drive away, giving residents a choice of four courses within an unusually small radius. The Club de Golf Málaga Parador and Club de Golf de Guadalhorce lie 8.2 km and 9.4 km away respectively as the crow flies, adding further options to the east. Beyond golf and beach, the direct access to the Elviria nature area supports hiking, trail walking and dog walking as daily activities. The area's tourism infrastructure, 48 hotels and more than 12,600 beds, underpins a mature leisure economy with restaurants and services that remain active outside the summer peak. Marinas such as IGY Málaga Marina and Marina Real Club Mediterráneo, both within about 1.6 km straight-line of the wider dataset zone, round out the nautical options.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.7°C | 76 mm |
| February | 13.0°C | 73 mm |
| March | 14.3°C | 72 mm |
| April | 15.4°C | 61 mm |
| May | 17.7°C | 27 mm |
| June | 20.2°C | 6 mm |
| July | 22.1°C | 2 mm |
| August | 22.8°C | 1 mm |
| September | 21.4°C | 20 mm |
| October | 19.0°C | 81 mm |
| November | 15.7°C | 88 mm |
| December | 14.1°C | 94 mm |
At a fixed asking price of €850,000, this villa occupies a different segment from the current new-build comparables along the Costa del Sol. Projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar start from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, all substantially lower entry points, but for new apartments rather than a detached villa with land. The relevant comparison here is what €850,000 buys in each format. In the new-build apartment segment, that budget covers a generously sized unit, often with communal pools, modern energy standards and developer warranties. In Ricmar, it buys 210 m² of living space on a 600 m² private plot, a private pool, a garage, five terraces and the spatial privacy of a detached house in an established residential area, but in a 1970 building without new-build guarantees, which shifts part of the buyer's diligence toward a structural and technical survey. Location-wise, east Marbella carries a price premium over Torre del Mar, Mijas and Estepona comparables, justified by proximity to Marbella centre (about five minutes by car), four golf courses within a five-minute drive, an international school 1 km away and direct access to the Elviria nature area. Buyers weighing this villa against new-build alternatives are therefore choosing between modern specification and lower maintenance risk on one side, and space, privacy, land and an established mature setting on the other. Both positions are defensible; they simply answer different priorities. The area's transaction volume, nearly 4,400 housing transactions per year in the dataset zone, indicates an active resale market, which matters for liquidity should the buyer later resell.
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