This key-ready penthouse is located in the Santa María Green Hills community in Elviria, East Marbella, on the Costa del Sol. The property offers 123 m² of built space with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a covered terrace and panoramic sea views. Completed in 2006 and sold fully furnished, it carries a fixed asking price of €480,000. The community includes six communal swimming pools, one of which is heated, landscaped tropical gardens, underground parking and a storage room. An existing tourist rental licence permits short-term holiday letting within the community.
At a fixed asking price of €480,000, this Elviria penthouse positions itself clearly above the region's new-build entry segment. 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 all off-plan or recent developments further from the Marbella core. The premium paid here buys three things that those projects do not combine: a Marbella East address with sea views, an established community with mature tropical gardens and six pools including a heated one, and a transferable tourist licence that allows short-term rental income from day one. Buyers comparing square metres will note that €480,000 for 123 m² works out at roughly €3,900 per built square metre, a level consistent with resale product in Elviria rather than with the inland or eastern Costa del Sol. Against other Elviria complexes, Santa María Green Hills is known for low density and generous communal space, set among the pines and cork oaks that characterise the district. The trade-off relative to new-build comparables is age: a 2006 completion means contemporary energy standards and developer warranties do not apply, and buyers should factor survey costs and possible renovation into the total budget. Market context supports liquidity, housing transactions in the area run at roughly 4,743 per year, and Marbella East consistently attracts international demand, supported by 52 hotels and a broad international school offering of 41 primary and 28 secondary schools regionally. For buyers weighing investment use, the tourist licence is the distinguishing asset: many communities along this coast restrict short-term letting, which caps rental yield, whereas this property has documented permission. That single factor often carries more weight in revenue terms than the price difference with cheaper new-build alternatives elsewhere on the coast.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Elviria is a low-density residential area on the Costa del Sol, about 6 km from Marbella old town. The penthouse sits in a green setting with native pine trees and cork oaks, within roughly 2 km of beaches such as El Alicate and Playa de Artola. Golf courses, international schools, restaurants and supermarkets are concentrated nearby, making the location practical for both seasonal and year-round residence.
The layout combines a bright living and dining area, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a dressing area and a separate laundry room. The covered terrace faces east through south, giving morning and midday sun with sea views. Air conditioning provides hot and cold climate control, and the property is delivered fully furnished, so occupancy can begin immediately after purchase.
This is an existing home, completed in 2006, not a new-build development. The construction status is key-ready and the apartment is described as being in good condition. Delivery is immediate upon completion of the purchase process. Buyers should apply the usual diligence for a resale property, including technical inspection of a nearly twenty-year-old building.
The property has two bedrooms and two bathrooms within 123 m² of built area, which limits its suitability for larger households. There is no private pool; swimming facilities are communal. The nearest beach is about 2 km away as the crow flies, so it is not within walking distance for everyone. A car is generally required for daily errands beyond the immediate urbanisation.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a lock-and-leave second home on the Costa del Sol will find the furnished, key-ready condition and gated community practical: arrival, unpacking and occupancy can happen within days of completion. Buyers focused on rental income form a second group, the existing tourist licence and the community's permission for short-term letting distinguish it from many Elviria complexes where such use is restricted, and the six-pool community adds appeal for holiday tenants. A third group consists of downsizers or early retirees who want year-round living without maintenance burden: the heated communal pool extends swimming beyond the five-month sea season, and the 29 restaurants, supermarkets and pharmacies within 2 km reduce dependence on Marbella town for daily errands. Families with children at international schools may also consider it, given the English International College at 0.8 km, though the two-bedroom layout caps household size. The property is less suitable for buyers wanting a private pool, a large garden or a walk-to-beach location, since the nearest sand is about 2 km as the crow flies. Those planning full-time remote work should confirm internet provision with the community, and anyone prioritising new-build energy performance should note the 2006 construction date and arrange an appropriate technical survey.
The apartment was completed in 2006 and is presented in good condition, sold fully furnished. The interior layout comprises a living and dining area of generous proportions, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a dressing area and a separate laundry room, the latter being a practical division that many coastal apartments of this size lack. Registered usable space is 101.30 m² within 123.39 m² of built area, a proportion indicating enclosed terraces or covered areas within the built footprint. The covered terrace extends the living space outward and, given the east-through-south orientation, receives sun from early morning into the afternoon. Climate control consists of air conditioning units providing both hot and cold air, which handles the regional temperature range where the annual average sits at 19.1°C but summer peaks and brief winter cool spells occur. The building provides underground parking and a dedicated storage room, both practical for a furnished holiday home where equipment and luggage accumulate. Community areas include six swimming pools, one heated, and landscaped tropical-style gardens maintained by the community, so their condition depends on communal management rather than individual owners. As with any resale property approaching twenty years of age, the technical condition of installations, plumbing, electrics, windows and the roof terrace structure, should be verified through an independent survey before purchase, since the description reflects presentation rather than a certified technical assessment.
The asking price is fixed at €480,000 for this resale penthouse. That figure covers 123 m² of built area with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a covered terrace, underground parking and a storage room, sold fully furnished. Compared with new-build alternatives in the region, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, this property sits above entry-level pricing, reflecting its Elviria location, sea views, community facilities and existing tourist licence. Availability is immediate, as the home is key-ready. Buyers should budget separately for purchase costs, community fees and annual property taxes, and should verify current community fee schedules with the seller or administrator.
Daily life in Santa María Green Hills follows the rhythm of a gated low-rise community embedded in greenery. The penthouse position means the terrace captures morning and midday sun, with sea views over the Mediterranean and the tree canopy of Elviria below. Mornings can begin on the covered terrace before the day warms up, followed by a short drive or cycle to El Alicate or Playa de Artola, both about 2 km away as the crow flies. Elviria itself functions as the centre of Marbella East, with shopping facilities, supermarkets, restaurants and bars within a compact radius. The area intelligence lists 29 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies, 3 schools and a bank within 2 km of the property, which covers most daily needs without travelling to Marbella town. For families considering longer stays, the English International College lies 0.8 km away, and the wider region counts 41 primary and 28 secondary schools. The community itself offers six swimming pools, including one heated, and generous tropical-style gardens, which extends usable outdoor time beyond the beach season. The swimming season at this stretch of coast runs about five months with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, while the average annual temperature of 19.1°C supports terrace use for most of the year. Because Elviria is a villa area with low-rise apartment complexes between the homes, the setting stays quiet outside the summer months, and the presence of native pines and cork oaks reinforces the green, residential character rather than a resort atmosphere.
Elviria sits 6 km from Marbella old town and functions as the commercial heart of Marbella East. Within 2 km of the penthouse, the area intelligence records 29 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies, 3 schools and a bank, a density that supports daily life without leaving the neighbourhood. Supermarkets and beach clubs sit along the coastal stretch, and the A-7 coast road connects the area westward to Marbella (9 km straight-line) and the historic centre, or eastward toward Fuengirola, where the nearest train station is located. The vegetation of native pine and cork oak gives the district a green, low-density character unusual for the immediate Costa del Sol coastline, where building density generally rises closer to the water. Healthcare access includes five health centres in the wider area. Tourism infrastructure is substantial, 52 hotels and 12,781 beds, which means the district is busy in July and August and quieter outside the peak season, a rhythm permanent residents should expect. Housing transactions in the area run at roughly 4,743 per year, indicating an active resale market with reasonable liquidity for owners who may wish to sell later. Public transport exists with 3 bus lines and 39 stops, usable for coastal connections, though most residents rely on a car for shopping, school runs and evening outings.
The map shows the penthouse's position within Santa María Green Hills in Elviria, between the coast road and the golf courses inland. El Alicate beach lies about 2 km to the south, Marbella town to the west and the Cabopino dunes and marina to the east. All distances shown are straight-line; actual road routes are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Elviria occupies a middle position on the Costa del Sol between Marbella (9 km straight-line, some 148,000 inhabitants) and Fuengirola further east, with Málaga city and its airport about 32 to 41 km away depending on the measure. Within Marbella municipality, Elviria is regarded as the centre of Marbella East, combining villa districts with low-rise apartment complexes, golf courses and international schools. Compared with the denser coastal strips of Fuengirola or Torremolinos, building heights here stay low and green cover remains dominant, which attracts buyers seeking a quieter residential base with full amenities within a short drive of Marbella town.
The nearest beach, El Alicate, lies 2.0 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de Artola at the same distance; the road distance is somewhat longer given the residential layout. The terrain is essentially flat, a 1.5% gradient to the coast, so cycling to the beach is realistic. Golf is a defining feature of the immediate surroundings: Greenlife Golf Marbella sits 0.9 km away, its driving range at 1.1 km and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 1.9 km. The Don Carlos Tennis Club is 1.8 km from the property. For mooring or seaside strolls, Puerto Cabopino marina is 4.7 km away, with Marina Marbella and La Bajadilla at 7.6 and 7.8 km respectively. Málaga airport lies roughly 32 km straight-line, with Gibraltar airport about 64 km straight-line. The nearest train station is in Fuengirola, reached by car via the A-7 or AP-7. Within the urbanisation itself, three bus lines serve 39 stops in the area, but a car remains the practical mode for most journeys.
| 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 approach to the coast, so no significant slopes affect daily movement around the district. The climate is typical of the western Costa del Sol: an average annual temperature of 19.1°C, mild winters and warm, dry summers. The sea swimming season extends around five months, during which water temperatures hold at 20°C or above, generally May or June through September or October. The community's heated pool partly compensates outside that window. The district's green cover of pine trees and cork oaks shapes the local environment more than in denser coastal zones, providing shade, reducing summer heat at street level and giving the residential roads a woodland character. The penthouse's east-to-south orientation aligns with the Mediterranean pattern of sunny mornings and hot afternoons: the covered terrace allows morning sun exposure while offering shelter during the warmest hours, and the sea views remain visible from the principal living spaces. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, keeping the summer terrace season largely uninterrupted.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The beaches nearest to the property are El Alicate and Playa de Artola, both 2.0 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de Cabopino at 4.5 km. Cabopino sits beside its namesake marina and dune-backed shoreline, one of the more sheltered stretches of Marbella East. Swimming pools within reach include Playa Real and Camping Marbella Playa, each 2.5 km away, supplementing the six communal pools inside Santa María Green Hills, one of which is heated. Golf dominates the recreational offer: Greenlife Golf Marbella at 0.9 km, its driving range at 1.1 km and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 1.9 km place three facilities within a five-minute drive. Tennis players can use the Don Carlos Tennis Club at 1.8 km. Beyond sport, the Elviria strip offers beach clubs and chiringuitos along the coast road, while the 29 restaurants within 2 km cover everything from daily tapas to formal dining. For sailing and waterfront walks, Puerto Cabopino marina (4.7 km) is the closest of three marinas in the area.
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: VL482804
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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