A detached villa on a 1,951 m² plot in El Rosario, between Marbella and the hills of the Costa del Sol. Built in 1983 across three floors, the property offers 345 m² of living space with seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, a private pool, a guest apartment and a guest house. The south/southwest orientation provides sun exposure for most of the day, with mountain and country views and a glimpse of the Mediterranean. The plot has access from two opposite sides. The asking price is €1,490,000 as a key-ready, fully furnished existing home suitable for renovation or redevelopment.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in El Rosario, a residential area roughly 7 km from Marbella as the crow flies. The setting combines proximity to golf courses, shops and schools with a green, forested backdrop. The nearest beaches along this stretch of coast lie within about 2 km of everyday amenities, while Málaga city sits 42 km away in a straight line.
With seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a guest apartment and a separate guest house, the layout accommodates large households and extended stays. Covered terraces, a veranda and a private pool support outdoor living for most of the year. Fitted wardrobes, an en-suite bathroom, a utility room and a fully fitted kitchen cover the practical side of daily use.
This is an existing home completed in 1983 and offered key-ready, not a new-build development. The three-storey villa can be occupied in its current state, fully furnished, or taken on as a renovation project. The plot size also allows for demolition and replacement with a new residence, subject to the usual permits. Any timeline for works remains indicative.
The property dates from 1983 and requires either renovation or redevelopment to reach contemporary standards; it is not a turn-key modern build. No sea frontage is present, only a partial sea view. The villa has air conditioning and a fireplace but no lift, and the plot, while large, is sloped and planted rather than flat. No building warranty applies, as with any resale home.
This property suits several recognisable situations. A large or multi-generational family needing seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, plus independent space for guests or staff in the guest apartment and guest house, would use the full existing layout. A buyer seeking a renovation project in a prime location may value the plot and orientation more than the current interior, planning a full refurbishment or a new-build replacement across the generous grounds. Households that prioritise privacy and garden space over frontline sea views will find the lush, walled setting with 24-hour security in the community matches that preference. Owners who spend long seasons on the coast benefit from the swimming season of roughly five months and the covered outdoor areas usable year-round. The property fits less well for buyers wanting a modern, maintenance-free home with no works involved, or those who need direct walking access to the beach and a full urban lifestyle on the doorstep. A car is part of daily life here: El Rosario is residential, and while shops and schools are close, most journeys run via private vehicle. Buyers comparing against new-build apartments further along the coast should note that what is being purchased here is land, location and volume rather than contemporary finishes.
The villa was completed in 1983 and its construction and finishes belong to that era. The interior photographs show blue-tiled bathrooms with bathtub and sink, tiled floors in the kitchen and dining area, wooden bookshelves in an attic study, and a patio with tiled flooring and potted plants, a consistent, traditional Spanish finish rather than a contemporary one. Kitchens and bathrooms are fully fitted and functional, with fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and an en-suite bathroom, but no fixtures should be assumed to meet current design or efficiency standards. Climate control consists of air conditioning and a fireplace, a common combination for properties of this age; there is no underfloor heating or modern central system mentioned. The property is sold fully furnished. The guest apartment and guest house provide additional, self-contained accommodation. Practical infrastructure includes garages, a utility room and dual plot access. Buyers planning to keep the existing structure should treat a full technical survey, covering electrics, plumbing, damp and structure, as a standard step, given the building's age. The alternative route, demolishing and building new, would bring the plot up to current build quality and efficiency standards but at a separate cost and timeline. Either way, the asking price reflects the land and location; the finishing level of the 1983 villa is the starting point, not the end state.
The asking price is fixed at €1,490,000 for the villa in its current, key-ready condition, including furniture and the fully fitted kitchen. This is a resale transaction rather than a phased new-build release, so there is no price list with unit variations. The value is concentrated in the plot: 1,951 m² with dual access in an established El Rosario location, combined with a substantial existing structure of 345 m² that can be renovated or replaced. Buyers should budget separately for any modernisation works, as the 1983 construction and its finishes reflect their period. Completion dates for any purchase depend on the normal negotiation process.
Daily life at this villa revolves around the plot itself. Morning to late-afternoon sun reaches the terraces thanks to the south/southwest orientation, and the veranda and covered terrace allow outdoor use even in the hotter hours. The current layout spreads over three floors, with several bedrooms, garages, and a study in the attic space visible in the interior photographs, which show tiled floors, wooden shelving and a traditional rustic finish throughout. Outside, the roughly 1,951 m² garden contains the private pool, mature planting and space for an outdoor kitchen or lounge area should the new owner choose to redevelop the grounds. Access from two opposite sides of the plot allows a driveway arrangement and separate service or guest access, which is practical for households with visitors or staff. El Rosario itself functions as a quiet residential community with a commercial area within easy reach; restaurants, pharmacies, banks and cafés are all present in the immediate surroundings, so day-to-day errands do not require a long drive. Marbella, 7 km away as the crow flies, serves as the urban anchor for shopping, dining and services beyond the local offer. The villa's position close to forest gives walking options directly from the property, while the coast and its beaches lie a short drive downhill. For a household that wants space, privacy and a garden of this scale, with the option to modernise gradually, the property works as a long-term base rather than a lock-up-and-leave apartment.
El Rosario sits in the hills just inland from the coast between Marbella and Fuengirola, a residential area known for its mature vegetation and quiet streets. Within roughly 2 km there is an unusually dense amenity base: around 384 restaurants, 124 pharmacies, 73 banks and 157 cafés, which reflects the broader Marbella tourist zone overlapping this postcode. Education is well covered, with 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools in the wider area, and five health centres serve the district. The villa's immediate setting is green, close to forest, with mountain and country views, meaning the day-to-day environment is calm and dominated by planting rather than traffic. Marbella, with roughly 148,000 inhabitants and the full urban offer of a mid-sized Andalusian city, lies 7 km away in a straight line, so actual driving distance is somewhat longer. Málaga, the regional capital with about 579,000 inhabitants, is 42 km as the crow flies and reachable by car or by train from nearby stations. Tourism infrastructure in the area is significant, 48 hotels and over 12,600 beds, which explains the strong restaurant and service offer but also means the coast road busies up in July and August. Outside the high season, the neighbourhood reverts to a low-key residential rhythm. Public transport exists with around 50 lines and stops in the wider area, though most residents rely on a car for daily movement. The 24-hour security in the community adds a layer of supervision that matters to owners who are absent for part of the year.
The map shows the villa's position in the hills behind the coast, with Marbella a short distance southwest and the beaches and golf courses of the central Costa del Sol within easy reach. The dual plot access and the surrounding green belt of El Rosario are visible in the immediate setting.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
El Rosario occupies a mid-coast position on the Costa del Sol, inland of the coastal strip between Marbella 7 km away and the wider conurbation towards Fuengirola. This places the villa in one of the coast's established residential zones: close enough to Marbella's services and nightlife for convenience, far enough inland for a green, quiet setting with mountain views. Málaga at 42 km provides the regional gateway, while the property remains part of the Marbella property market rather than the eastern Costa del Sol. In regional terms, this is central-coast positioning, the most serviced and connected stretch of the coastline.
Distances in this section are straight-line, as the crow flies; road distances run longer. Marbella lies 7 km away and functions as the nearest full urban centre. Beaches along this coast sit within a short drive of the property, with the nearest golf courses close enough to be an easy round trip. Málaga city is 42 km in a direct line and connects the area to the region's airport network; actual transfer times depend on traffic on the A-7 and AP-7, which are the main arteries through this stretch of coast. Gibraltar's airport is roughly 202 km straight-line to the south. Within about 2 km of the villa, residents reach restaurants, pharmacies, banks and cafés, so daily errands stay local. Public transport is available with around 50 lines and stops in the wider zone, though service frequency is geared to the coastal towns rather than hillside residential streets, a car remains the practical choice for this property. The dual plot access helps with movement on the site itself, allowing separate entry and exit points for vehicles, which is convenient for households with several cars or regular visitors. School runs and shopping trips are short given the density of schools and shops in the area.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 202 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 298 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate here is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of about 19.2°C and monthly averages ranging from 13°C in the coolest months to 23°C at the peak of summer. That band means heating needs are modest and outdoor living is realistic for most of the year. The swimming season lasts around five months, when sea temperature holds at or above 20°C, roughly late May through October. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year, with long dry summers typical of the Costa del Sol. The villa's position in the low hills behind the coast gives it a slightly cooler evening regime than the seafront, and its proximity to forest provides walking terrain directly from the property. The south/southwest orientation maximises sun exposure from morning into evening on the terraces and pool area, while the mature planting in the garden offers shaded pockets in the hotter hours. Mountain and country views frame the setting rather than open sea, which reduces the glare and wind exposure of a frontline plot. The elevation figure of the surrounding area is low, so the terrain is gently sloped rather than mountainous, though the plot itself has level differences across its 1,951 m².
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beaches lie a short drive downhill from the villa, and the coast between Marbella and Fuengirola offers a long sequence of sandy and rocky coves with chiringuitos through the summer. The swimming season of roughly five months defines the rhythm of coastal recreation: sea temperatures reach 20°C or above from late spring into autumn, and the garden pool extends that window further on the plot itself. Golf is a central leisure option in this area, the setting is recorded as close to golf, and the Marbella zone carries a dense cluster of courses within easy driving distance, supporting year-round play given the mild winters. On the plot, recreation is built in: a private pool, large terraces, a veranda and a garden with room for an outdoor kitchen and lounge area. The guest apartment and guest house make extended stays by visiting family and friends straightforward. Sports centres, wellness facilities and municipal facilities exist in the wider area, and the forest proximity gives walking and running routes without needing the car. For a household that measures a property by its outdoor life, pool mornings, terrace dinners, golf rounds and coastal walks, the combination of a large private plot and a dense surrounding leisure offer covers most of that list.
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 |
Ref: VL565590
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Set against the current new-build supply on the Costa del Sol, this villa occupies a different segment from the comparable apartment developments. Projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000) offer modern apartments at entry-level prices on the eastern and western ends of the coast. At a fixed €1,490,000, the El Rosario property costs several times those starting prices, but it delivers something none of them can: nearly two thousand square metres of land with dual access, a 345 m² built structure, seven bedrooms and independent guest accommodation, in a central-coast location 7 km from Marbella. In the Marbella residential market, large plots in established communities are scarce relative to new-build apartment supply, and buyers here are effectively purchasing land value plus renovation potential. The trade-off is explicit: an apartment buyer in Estepona gets contemporary build quality, communal pools and warranty coverage but no private garden; this buyer gets space, privacy and control over the end product, at the cost of a 1983 structure that needs investment to reach modern standards. Location-wise, El Rosario sits closer to Marbella's services than the Estepona or Torre del Mar developments, and the area's amenity density, schools, health centres, restaurants, is among the highest on the coast. For households comparing options, the decision comes down to build-ready convenience versus land-rich flexibility; this property sits firmly in the second category, in one of the coast's more established addresses.
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