A key-ready one-bedroom apartment in the established Elviria del Sol community in Elviria, on Marbella's eastern side. The property measures 55 m² of living space with one bathroom, a south-facing terrace with glass curtains, and views over the communal gardens. Built in 1986 and offered at a fixed asking price of €315,000, it is sold furnished and in move-in condition. The complex includes an Olympic-sized communal pool, a children's pool, two tennis courts and an on-site restaurant, with Elviria's shops and amenities within walking distance.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Elviria sits approximately 6 km from Marbella's old town and forms the centre of Marbella East. The apartment lies within a low-density residential area of villas and low-rise apartment blocks, with native pine and cork oak vegetation. The beach at El Alicate is 2.0 km away as the crow flies, and Marbella centre is 9 km in a straight line.
The home offers one bedroom and one bathroom across 55 m², suited to single occupancy or a couple. A south-facing terrace with glass curtains and awnings extends the usable space throughout the year. Communal facilities include a large pool, a children's pool and tennis courts. Shops, restaurants and schools are within walking distance, reducing daily dependence on a car.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment dates from 1986 and is key-ready, sold furnished and presented in good condition. The interior can be used as it stands or modernised by a new owner at a later stage. Delivery is immediate upon completion of the purchase process; no construction phase applies.
The building has no lift, and the apartment is reached by stairs, there may be potential to install one, subject to permissions and community agreement. Parking is not specified in the data. At 55 m² with a single bedroom, the home does not suit households needing multiple bedrooms. No private pool or private garden is included; pool use is communal.
Ref: VL808741
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This apartment fits a buyer profile with clearly defined needs. It works for a single person or couple seeking a turnkey base in an established community, where the shared facilities, pool, tennis courts, gardens, compensate for the modest interior size. It also suits a second-home buyer who values low maintenance: the home is furnished, the community is described as well-run, and the property can be locked up for extended periods. The strong Norwegian ownership base and long average holding period suggest a stable, settled community rather than a transient holiday complex, which is relevant for buyers who prioritise continuity and quiet neighbours. The walking distance to Elviria's shops and restaurants makes the property usable without a car for daily needs, though a car remains useful for beach trips, Marbella's old town and airport transfers. It is less suitable for families needing two or more bedrooms, buyers requiring step-free access to a first-floor unit while no lift is installed, or those wanting a private pool or private garden. Investors may note the rental appeal of a furnished one-bedroom in a community zone with on-site amenities, but the data provided does not confirm a rental licence. Buyers planning a full modernisation should budget separately; the current condition is good, and renovation would be optional rather than necessary.
The apartment was completed in 1986 and is presented in good condition, having been maintained by its owners rather than renovated as a project. The documented finishes include marble flooring throughout and an electric fireplace in the living area, a combination typical of the better-appointed Spanish homes of that era. The bathroom has underfloor heating, a feature more often found in newer or recently upgraded properties, and includes a walk-in style shower with glass screening according to the photographic material. The kitchen is a fitted, modern white unit with a window, functional rather than premium in specification. Climate control combines air conditioning with the fireplace, covering both cooling and supplementary heating across the seasons. The south-facing terrace is fitted with glass curtains and awnings, an investment that effectively doubles the flexible living space in spring, autumn and winter. Fitted wardrobes provide storage in the bedroom, relevant given the absence of a separate storage room in the data. The apartment is sold furnished, so the practical takeover cost is limited. Points of attention for a technical survey are those normal for a 1986 building: original plumbing and electrics where not replaced, window frames and glazing performance, and community infrastructure. Access is by stairs to the first floor; no lift is installed, though installation may be possible subject to permissions and community agreement, as noted in the listing.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €315,000. As an existing, key-ready home, it is not part of a phased price list; the stated price applies to this specific property. The purchase includes furniture, which removes a common post-completion cost for buyers of resale homes on the Costa del Sol. For context, new-build apartments in comparable coastal locations, Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Mijas (from €205,000) and Estepona (from €321,000), show that this asking price sits in the middle band for the wider region, while the Elviria address itself is positioned within Marbella's eastern residential market. Annual transaction volume in the surrounding area totals roughly 4,743 sales per year, indicating an active resale market. Availability is immediate.
Daily life in this apartment revolves around a compact but complete living setup. The living room opens through glass curtains onto a south-facing terrace, which functions as an additional room for much of the year thanks to the awnings and glazing. Natural light enters throughout the day due to the southern orientation, and the electric fireplace provides supplementary warmth on cooler evenings. The fitted kitchen is compact, as expected at this size, and the bathroom includes underfloor heating. The community itself shapes the living rhythm as much as the apartment does. Elviria del Sol is described as a well-maintained complex with landscaped gardens, white Andalusian-style buildings and an owner base that includes long-term Norwegian residents, some of whom have held their properties for decades. An Olympic-sized pool, a separate children's pool, two tennis courts and an on-site restaurant are available within the grounds. Several entrances give walking access to local shops, restaurants and the centre of Elviria, which acts as the commercial hub of Marbella East with 29 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies and a bank within 2 km. The setting is suburban and green: pine trees and cork oaks dominate the vegetation, and the terrain towards the sea is flat with a gradient of around 1.5%, making the 2.0 km route to El Alicate beach practical on foot or by bicycle. The area stays residential rather than touristic in character, though the wider region carries a substantial hospitality sector with 52 hotels nearby. For a buyer seeking a low-maintenance base on the Costa del Sol with community facilities on the doorstep, the practical pattern is straightforward: mornings on the terrace, walks through the gardens, and daily errands managed on foot.
Elviria functions as the local centre of Marbella East, and daily infrastructure is concentrated accordingly. Within a 2 km radius, the data lists 29 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies, 3 schools and a bank, meaning groceries, dining and health essentials are reachable on foot or by a short drive. Education options are extensive at regional level, with 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools in the wider area, and the English International College lies just 0.8 km away, a relevant fact for internationally oriented families. Healthcare is covered by 5 health centres in the surrounding area. The setting is suburban and low-density: villas interspersed with low-rise apartment complexes, under pine and cork oak cover. Elevation is a modest 30 m above sea level, and the terrain towards the coast is essentially flat at a 1.5% gradient, so the 2.0 km distance to El Alicate beach is comfortably walkable or cyclable. Three public transport lines serve the area with 39 stops, which is workable for local trips, though most residents use a car for longer journeys. Marbella's old town is approximately 6 km away by road, and the surrounding tourism infrastructure, 52 hotels and nearly 13,000 beds, sustains year-round services in restaurants and shops rather than a seasonal shutdown. Outside the summer months the area quietens noticeably, which residents generally experience as an advantage rather than a drawback.
The map shows the apartment's position within Elviria, between Marbella's old town to the west and the golf courses and beaches of Marbella East. Markers indicate the nearest beach, schools, golf facilities and marinas; distances shown are straight-line, and road distances will be longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Elviria occupies a middle position on the Costa del Sol: east of Marbella town, west of Calahonda and Fuengirola, and well connected to both via the coastal road network. Marbella, at 9 km straight-line distance, supplies the historic centre and full urban services; Málaga, at 41 km, adds the region's airport and cultural infrastructure. Algeciras, 72 km to the west, marks the far edge of practical day trips towards Cádiz province. Within Marbella municipality, Elviria is considered the commercial anchor of the eastern districts, a residential zone with urban convenience rather than a resort enclave.
The nearest beach, El Alicate, lies 2.0 km away in a straight line, with Playa de Artola at the same distance and the sheltered Playa de Cabopino at 4.5 km. Marbella itself is 9 km as the crow flies, with roughly 148,000 inhabitants, while Málaga city and its airport sit 41 km and about 32 km straight-line distance respectively, the airport drive is typically around half an hour outside peak times. Gibraltar Airport is an alternative at roughly 64 km straight-line distance. Train connections require travel to Fuengirola, the nearest station, so rail-based journeys add a leg. Within the immediate area, golf is unusually close: Greenlife Golf Marbella at 0.9 km, its driving range at 1.1 km and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 1.9 km. Marinas at Puerto Cabopino (4.7 km) and Marbella (7.6–7.8 km) cover mooring and waterfront dining. By car, the coastal A-7 and AP-7 provide the main arteries along the coast. Public transport exists, 3 lines, 39 stops, but frequency is oriented to local demand, and most residents treat a car as the default for regional travel.
| Beach Distance | 2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 32 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical eastern Marbella profile: an average annual temperature of 19.1°C and a swimming season of five months during which sea temperatures hold at or above 20°C. Elevation is 30 m above sea level, low enough that no meaningful climb separates the apartment from the coast, and the 1.5% gradient to the beach confirms flat terrain. The southern orientation of the terrace aligns with the sun path, giving direct light through the middle of the day and into the evening, while the glass curtains and awnings allow the terrace to be used in cooler and hotter months alike. The surrounding vegetation, pine trees and cork oaks, softens summer heat and gives the residential streets a green, established character unusual for a location this close to the coast. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter half-year in this part of Andalucía, so the outdoor season effectively runs from spring to late autumn. Air conditioning and the electric fireplace cover the temperature extremes on either side of the year.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Coastal recreation within reach is broad for a suburb of this scale. El Alicate and Playa de Artola lie 2.0 km away as the crow flies; Artola is known for its dunes and naturist section adjoining the Dunas de Artola protected area. Playa de Cabopino, 4.5 km away, sits in a shallow cove beside Puerto Cabopino marina, where waterfront restaurants and a relaxed harbour atmosphere dominate. Golf is the second pillar of local recreation: Greenlife Golf Marbella is 0.9 km away, its driving range 1.1 km, and Santa María Golf &Country Club 1.9 km, three facilities within a two-kilometre radius, which is dense even by Costa del Sol standards. Within the community itself, the Olympic-sized pool and children's pool cover daily swimming, and the Don Carlos Tennis Club lies 1.8 km away alongside the two courts on-site. Public swimming pools at Playa Real and Camping Marbella Playa are both 2.5 km away. Walking and cycling routes through the pine-covered residential streets and along the coastal paseo complete the picture.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Elviria is an ruralisation on the Costa del Sol, 6 km (4 mi) from the old town of Marbella, Andalucia. The nearest airport is located in Málaga at a 45 km (27 mi) distance and the nearest train station in Fuengirola. Elviria is a lively low density residential areas with amenities. As the center of Marbella East it has shopping facilities, restaurants and bars. The area is covered with vegetation, mostly native pine trees and cork oaks. Elviria is a villa area with some low rise luxury apartment complexes between the villas.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.8°C | 62 mm |
| February | 13.7°C | 38 mm |
| March | 14.8°C | 129 mm |
| April | 16.6°C | 57 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 22 mm |
| June | 23.5°C | 6 mm |
| July | 26.3°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.8°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 24 mm |
| October | 20.5°C | 70 mm |
| November | 16.2°C | 75 mm |
| December | 14.0°C | 66 mm |
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Set against comparable offerings along the Costa del Sol, this apartment occupies a distinct position: it is a resale home in a mature community rather than a new-build unit. The nearest new-build comparables include Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000). At a fixed price of €315,000, the property sits at the upper end of that band, and the explanation lies in the address rather than the floor area. Elviria belongs to Marbella East, one of the coast's most established low-density residential zones, with villa-dominated surroundings, three golf facilities within 2 km, an international school at 0.8 km and flat walking access to the beach. A 55 m² new-build one-bedroom in Torre del Mar or Mijas generally buys a more recent building shell, longer delivery timelines and a location further from Marbella's core market; the Elviria alternative buys age, character and location. The community itself is a differentiating factor: a well-maintained complex with an Olympic-sized pool, tennis courts and a stable owner base, including Norwegian owners with decades-long tenure, a stability signal that new developments cannot yet demonstrate. Trade-offs are equally concrete. The 1986 construction date means a technical survey should review original installations, and the absence of a lift affects step-free access to this first-floor unit. Marbella's resale market is active, with roughly 4,743 housing transactions per year in the surrounding area, which supports liquidity for later resale. Buyers weighing this property against new-build alternatives should compare not only price per square metre but also community fees, refurbishment potential and the value placed on an established, green setting within Marbella municipality.
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