A three-bedroom, three-bathroom corner apartment of 135 m² within the gated Elviria Hills community in Elviria, Marbella East. Built in 1997 and since renovated, the property offers 24 m² of terraces, marble flooring, air conditioning and central heating, plus sea views from a south-facing position. The asking price is fixed at €850,000 and the home is key-ready. The residential area lies about 6 km from Marbella's old town, with beaches roughly 2 km away as the crow flies and Málaga Airport around 45 km by road.
At a fixed asking price of €850,000, this apartment sits in a different segment from the comparable new-build projects on the wider Costa del Sol. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, all lower entry points, but in locations further from the Marbella core and in phased new-build developments rather than a mature gated community. What distinguishes this property is not novelty but position and completeness. Elviria belongs to Marbella East, one of the coast's established premium residential belts, where land values and community infrastructure, golf, tennis, security, are already in place. A buyer comparing this unit with, for example, a €321,000 new-build in Estepona is effectively weighing a finished, renovated 1997 apartment with three bathrooms, sea views and on-site sports facilities against a smaller or simpler new property further west. Within Elviria itself, the housing stock consists mainly of villas with low-rise apartment complexes between them; resale apartments here trade on location, condition and community rather than on developer marketing. The area records substantial housing activity, around 4,743 transactions per year in the wider area, indicating a liquid resale market. For buyers prioritising immediate usability, established surroundings and proximity to Marbella over new-build warranties and payment staging, this segment remains distinct from the lower-priced coastal alternatives east and west of Málaga.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Elviria sits on Marbella's eastern side, a low-density residential area of villas and low-rise apartment complexes set among pine trees and cork oaks. The nearest beach, El Alicate, lies 2.0 km away in a straight line, with Elviria's shopping centre and restaurants within short driving distance. Marbella town centre is 9 km away as the crow flies.
The layout serves households needing three bedrooms and three bathrooms across 135 m², with two terraces for outdoor use. A corner position increases natural light and cross-ventilation. Communal facilities include a swimming pool, gardens, a 9-hole golf course, driving range and two clay tennis courts within the gated development.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment dates from 1997 and has since undergone renovation, including a renewed kitchen and updated bathroom heating. The construction status is key-ready, meaning the home can be occupied immediately after purchase. No delivery phase or staged payments apply; this is a completed, resale property.
The property offers one underground parking space and one storage room, not a private garage or private pool. There is no private garden; outdoor space consists of 24 m² of terraces. The building dates from 1997, so construction standards reflect that period despite renovations. Community rules and fees of the gated complex apply to all owners.
This apartment suits several recognisable situations. A couple or family seeking a move-in-ready home on the Costa del Sol without the waiting period and payment structure of a new build will find the key-ready status and renovated interior directly relevant. Households wanting three full bathrooms for guests or older children, combined with two separate terraces, match the layout well. Golf and tennis players form a second group: the private 9-hole course, driving range and clay courts sit inside the gated perimeter, so daily sport requires no driving. Buyers prioritising security and low-density surroundings, villas, pine trees, gated access, over the buzz of central Marbella will recognise that profile in Elviria. Families considering year-round relocation should note the English International College at 0.8 km straight-line distance and three schools within 2 km. Retirees or part-year residents who want a manageable 135 m² with lift access, rather than a villa's maintenance burden, also fit the picture. Conversely, buyers seeking a frontline beach address, a private pool or a modern new-build construction standard would need to weigh the 2 km distance to the sea, the communal facilities and the 1997 construction date against those requirements.
The interior finish level is above the standard of an unrenovated 1997 unit. The flooring is marble throughout the apartment, a material choice typical of upper-segment Marbella properties of that era, which reflects light and keeps the interior bright. The kitchen has been recently renovated and is fully fitted, while the heating specification has been upgraded: underfloor heating in the master bathroom and built-in infrared ceiling heating in the other two bathrooms. Climate control is twofold, central air conditioning for the summer months and central heating for winter, which covers the full seasonal range of the Costa del Sol rather than warm-season use only. Window shutters provide privacy, light control and an extra layer of heat insulation, and an alarm system is installed. Storage and parking are addressed structurally: a fitted wardrobe in each bedroom, a private storage room in the basement and one private underground parking space, protected from sun and heat. The corner position is a quality feature in itself, adding a second aspect of natural light and cross-ventilation to the living spaces. The building common areas are maintained within the gated community, with landscaped gardens and a large communal pool. The communal offer, golf course, driving range, tennis courts and restaurant, is managed by the community, so its condition depends on community management and fees rather than on the individual owner. The overall picture is a well-updated apartment in a mature, maintained development.
The asking price is €850,000, fixed, for the apartment as described: 135 m² of living space, 24 m² of terraces, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, one underground parking space and one storage room. This is a resale property in key-ready condition, so no construction-phase pricing or staged payments apply. The price reflects a renovated interior, a corner position with sea views and membership of a gated community with golf, tennis and pool facilities. Buyers should additionally budget for community fees, annual property tax (IBI) and the standard purchase costs of an existing Spanish home, typically 8–11% of the purchase price in Andalucía.
Daily life in this apartment centres on the rhythm of a gated residential community in Marbella East. Mornings can start on the south-facing main terrace, which benefits from sea views and exposure to the sun for most of the day. The adjacent kitchen terrace overlooks the landscaped gardens and communal pool, so both outdoor spaces serve different purposes: one oriented towards the view, the other towards the green interior of the development. Inside, the 135 m² layout distributes three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with marble flooring throughout and fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms. Large windows connect the living areas to the terraces, which is typical for corner units that receive light from two sides. The master bathroom has underfloor heating, while the other two bathrooms use ceiling-mounted infrared heating, a practical detail in the cooler winter months. The community itself functions as a small sports enclave: a private 9-hole golf course, a driving range with golf academy, two clay tennis courts and a large communal pool. The El Lago restaurant sits within the development, which reduces dependence on the car for an evening meal. Beyond the gates, Elviria offers a shopping centre, supermarkets, pharmacies and a cluster of restaurants within roughly 2 km, with 29 restaurants and 9 cafés counted in that radius. The English International College lies 0.8 km away as the crow flies, relevant for families considering year-round residence. The overall pace is quiet, green and residential rather than urban.
Elviria functions as the centre of Marbella East: a low-density residential area with its own shopping facilities, restaurants and bars, set in native pine and cork oak vegetation. Within a 2 km radius, the area counts 29 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies, 3 schools and a bank, enough for daily needs without leaving the neighbourhood. Golf dominates the immediate surroundings. Greenlife Golf Marbella lies 0.9 km away as the crow flies, with its driving range at 1.1 km and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 1.9 km, alongside the private course inside the community itself. The Don Carlos Tennis Club is 1.8 km away. Beaches are at 2.0 km straight-line, El Alicate and Playa de Artola, with Playa de Cabopino at 4.5 km near the Puerto Cabopino marina (4.7 km). The terrain is flat, with a gradient of only 1.5% towards the coast, so walking and cycling to the beach are realistic options. Marbella's old town, with its 147,958 inhabitants and full urban offer, is 9 km away in a straight line. Public transport exists, 3 lines and 39 stops, but as in most of Marbella East, a car remains the practical mode for daily life.
The map shows the apartment's position within Elviria, Marbella East: 2.0 km from the nearest beaches, 9 km from Marbella old town and roughly 32 km from Málaga Airport as the crow flies. Note the green, low-density surroundings and the golf courses that frame the neighbourhood on the map.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, Elviria occupies a middle position: residential and green, yet 9 km straight-line from Marbella's old town and about 32 km from Málaga Airport. Compared with the high-density strip between Marbella and Puerto Banús, Elviria offers lower building heights, more vegetation and a quieter rhythm, at the cost of being a short drive from the beach rather than on it. To the east, the coast continues towards Calahonda and Fuengirola; to the west, Marbella East merges gradually into the town. The area's role as the service centre of Marbella East, shops, schools, healthcare, gives it more self-sufficiency than purely touristic enclaves.
Key distances, measured in a straight line: El Alicate beach 2.0 km, Marbella 9 km, Málaga city 41 km, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) approximately 32 km, Gibraltar Airport (GIB) approximately 64 km. By car, the existing property description gives roughly 45 minutes to Málaga Airport, 15–20 minutes to Marbella centre and 30 minutes to Puerto Banús, travel times that depend on traffic, particularly in summer. Rail access runs through Fuengirola station, the nearest train connection, which connects to the Cercanías line towards Málaga. Within Elviria itself, 3 bus lines serve 39 stops, sufficient for occasional trips but not for car-free living. The A-7 coastal motorway passes close to the area, giving road access both east towards Fuengirola and west towards Marbella and Estepona. For an owner based here, a car remains the practical baseline, with the beach and neighbourhood amenities reachable on foot or by bicycle given the flat terrain.
| Beach Distance | 2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 32 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Elviria lies at approximately 30 m above sea level with a flat gradient to the coast, so no hillside roads or steep walks affect daily life. The average annual temperature is 19.1°C, consistent with the Costa del Sol's mild winter profile, and the swimming season, the period with sea temperatures of 20°C or more, lasts about five months, roughly May to October. The area's vegetation is a defining characteristic: native pine trees and cork oaks cover the district, giving Elviria a greener and more wooded character than the denser coastal strips west of Marbella. This tree cover moderates heat in summer and shapes the low-density villa landscape. Mountain views are visible from the property alongside the sea views, reflecting the position between the coastal plain and the foothills behind. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year, while summers are dry and sunny, the classic Mediterranean pattern that underpins the region's appeal for second-home owners and year-round residents alike.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches, El Alicate and Playa de Artola, both lie 2.0 km away in a straight line; both sit along one of the quieter stretches of Marbella's coastline, backed by dunes and low-rise development rather than high-rise blocks. Playa de Cabopino, 4.5 km away, adjoins the Puerto Cabopino marina (4.7 km), a smaller port with restaurants and berths, offering a more animated setting than the dune beaches. Golf is the area's strongest recreational asset: the community's own 9-hole course and driving range sit inside the gates, with Greenlife Golf at 0.9 km and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 1.9 km straight-line. Tennis is available at the community's two clay courts and at Don Carlos Tennis Club, 1.8 km away. Swimming options beyond the sea include communal pools and the facilities at Playa Real and Camping Marbella Playa, both about 2.5 km away. Water sports and boat access run through the three marinas within 8 km: Puerto Cabopino, Marina Marbella and Marina la Bajadilla.
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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Ref: VL936310
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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