This duplex penthouse is situated in Cerrado de Elviria, a frontline beach complex in Elviria, roughly six kilometres from Marbella's old town on the Costa del Sol. The property was completed in 1999 and is key-ready, with a living area of 215 m², three bedrooms and four bathrooms. The asking price is fixed at €1,575,000 and the home is sold furnished with a new kitchen, a private garage, a storage room and lift access in the building. The south to south-west orientation gives panoramic views over the Mediterranean, with the beach directly adjacent to the complex.
Within Elviria itself, the closest comparison in the current market is The Valley, a new-build development with prices from €1,395,275. This penthouse, at a fixed €1,575,000, sits above that entry point, the difference buys an existing, completed home on the frontline of the beach rather than a new-build set further inland, plus 215 m² of duplex space with panoramic sea views. For buyers weighing new-build guarantees against established position, the two options represent the standard trade-off on this stretch of the coast. Looking further afield, Estepona offers new-build pricing from €320,000 at Aby Upper and from €524,600 at Acqua Gardens. Those figures illustrate the price gradient along the western Costa del Sol: roughly 30 to 45 km further from Marbella, and generally without frontline positioning, prices fall by more than half. A buyer comparing this penthouse with an Estepona new-build is effectively choosing between immediate seafront access in an established Marbella East address and a modern specification at a lower entry cost further west. Elviria's position within Marbella, 9 km straight-line from the old town, the commercial hub of Marbella East, and surrounded by golf courses, anchors its pricing. The area records around 4,743 housing transactions per year in its wider market, indicating an active resale market, and its tourism base of 52 hotels reflects sustained seasonal demand, relevant for anyone considering rental use. The flat coastal terrain and green, low-density urbanisation pattern distinguish Elviria from both the hillside developments east of Marbella and the denser built-up zones toward Fuengirola.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Elviria is a low-density residential area on Marbella East, covered largely with pine and cork oak. The penthouse sits in a frontline beach complex, meaning the Mediterranean is on the doorstep rather than a drive away. Marbella centre lies 9 km away as the crow flies; Málaga airport is approximately 32 km in a straight line, with road distances correspondingly longer.
The layout provides three bedrooms plus a guest room and four bathrooms across two levels, which suits both permanent residence and use as a holiday home. Day-to-day amenities are concentrated nearby: within 2 km there are 29 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies, 3 schools and a bank, so daily errands do not depend on travelling into Marbella.
This is an existing home, not a new-build project. The building dates from 1999 and the property is described as being in excellent condition with a recently replaced kitchen. It is key-ready, which removes the construction-phase waiting time that applies to off-plan purchases on the Costa del Sol. Completion year and condition details are indicative and should be verified during a viewing.
The property has a communal pool rather than a private one, and there is no private garden; outdoor space consists of terraces. The building is from 1999, so buyers comparing against new-build developments should factor in the age of installations and communal areas. No information is available on energy performance or community fees in the supplied data, and these should be requested separately.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa del Sol permanently benefits from the four bathrooms and separate bedrooms, the presence of international schooling 0.8 km away, and the everyday amenities within Elviria itself. A couple seeking a second home by the sea gets direct beach access without the maintenance burden of a villa, with a communal pool and terraces instead of a private garden. Buyers prioritising view and orientation, south to south-west, panoramic over the Mediterranean, will find that this position, rather than floor area alone, defines the property's value. It is less obviously suited to those wanting a new-build warranty or the modern energy standards of current developments; the 1999 construction year means installations should be assessed during inspection. The same applies to buyers who want a private pool or extensive private outdoor space; the communal facilities do not offer that. As an investment, frontline beach homes in Elviria are a distinct segment within Marbella East, where the broader market records around 4,743 housing transactions per year in the surrounding area. The fixed asking price, furnished condition and key-ready status mean the purchase process avoids construction delays, which can matter for buyers working to a specific timeframe, such as a relocation before the school year or a first summer season of rental use.
The property is presented in excellent condition, with the kitchen newly installed, white cabinetry with a modern finish is visible in the listing photography. As a duplex penthouse from 1999 that has been modernised, the finishing level reflects selective renovation rather than a full redevelopment: the kitchen is new, the property is sold furnished, and fitted wardrobes are present throughout. Climate control is covered by air conditioning for both hot and cold use, which handles the two extremes of the Andalusian calendar, summer temperatures along the coast and the cooler winter months. The building's shared infrastructure includes a lift, which is a practical consideration in a duplex arrangement where the bedrooms sit a level above the living spaces. Buyers should treat the following as verification points during a viewing: the age and condition of the hot water system, window glazing and insulation standards relative to current building codes, and the state of the communal areas, since these affect both living comfort and community fees. The property includes a private garage and a separate storage room, both listed as included features. The four bathrooms against three bedrooms plus a guest room indicate an en-suite arrangement, typical for this class of home in Elviria. Because this is a fixed-price resale rather than an off-plan purchase, what is shown at a viewing is what is delivered: there is no specification document or developer fit-out list, so the physical inspection carries more weight in the purchase decision.
The asking price is €1,575,000, a fixed amount for the existing home as offered, sold furnished and in move-in-ready condition. Within Elviria itself, the new-build project The Valley starts from €1,395,275, which places this penthouse at the upper end of the local range, a premium that corresponds with its frontline beach position and sea views. Further along the coast in Estepona, new-build prices start considerably lower, from €320,000 at Aby Upper and €524,600 at Acqua Gardens, though those locations sit inland of the beach and roughly 30 to 40 km further from Marbella. Availability details and viewing arrangements can be requested directly.
Living here revolves around the immediate proximity of the sea. Because the complex stands on the frontline, the beach is reached on foot rather than by car, and the nearest sandy stretches, El Alicate and Playa de Artola, lie about 2 km away as the crow flies along the coast. The penthouse itself is arranged over two levels, with the upper floor opening onto a terrace with sea views, as shown in the available photography. A typical day can begin with morning light on the south-facing terraces, continue with a walk along the shore, and end with the evening sun to the south-west over the water. The area's character changes with the seasons: Elviria is primarily residential, with villas and low-rise apartment blocks set among native pines, and the commercial centre of Marbella East, shops, restaurants and bars, sits a short drive inland. Out of the summer months the neighbourhood quiets down considerably, which is worth knowing for anyone planning year-round residence. Practical facilities are close at hand: three bus lines serve the wider area with 39 stops, and within a 2 km radius there are schools, pharmacies and a bank, while the English International College is 0.8 km away. A car remains the practical choice for reaching Marbella, the golf courses or the airport, but daily needs are covered within the urbanisation itself. The building has a lift, a private garage and a separate storage room, which matters for a frontline complex where parking and seasonal belongings otherwise become an issue.
Elviria functions as the commercial heart of Marbella East, which means the immediate surroundings offer more than the average residential urbanisation. Within 2 km there are 29 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies, 3 schools and a bank, an amenity density that supports year-round living rather than only seasonal visits. The English International College lies 0.8 km away as the crow flies, relevant for families considering international schooling. Healthcare in the wider area includes 5 health centres, and education provision counts 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools across the region. The landscape itself is green by Costa del Sol standards: the urbanisation sits among native pine and cork oak, and the housing stock is dominated by villas with low-rise apartment complexes set between them, including this one. Tourism infrastructure is substantial, 52 hotels with nearly 13,000 beds, which explains the area's lively summer season and quieter shoulder months. Elevation is 30 m above sea level with a flat gradient of 1.5% toward the beach, so the walk from the complex to the shore involves no serious incline. Marbella's old town is 9 km away in a straight line, close enough for an evening visit, while Málaga city at 41 km straight-line offers the region's main urban centre.
The map shows the penthouse's position on the Elviria seafront, with the beach immediately south and the pine-covered residential streets stretching inland. Marbella centre lies west, and the golf courses of Marbella East cluster just north-east of the complex. Distances shown are straight-line measurements; actual road routes are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Elviria occupies the central position within Marbella East, roughly 6 km from Marbella's old town by road and 9 km as the crow flies. This places it closer to Marbella centre than most of the eastern urbanisations while retaining a low-density, green character. Málaga city and its airport lie to the north-east at 41 km and 32 km straight-line respectively, and Algeciras sits 72 km to the south-west, making the location well positioned for both arrival routes along the coast. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, Marbella East is regarded as the quieter residential counterpart to the Golden Mile and Puerto Banús, with golf courses and beachfront urbanisations rather than high-rise density.
The nearest beaches, El Alicate and Playa de Artola, are both 2.0 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de Cabopino at 4.5 km beyond them. For boating, Puerto Cabopino marina is 4.7 km away, with Marbella's marinas at 7.6 and 7.8 km. Golfers have Greenlife Golf Marbella 0.9 km away, a driving range at 1.1 km and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 1.9 km, three options within a five-minute drive. The Don Carlos Tennis Club sits 1.8 km from the complex. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 32 km away in a straight line, so the actual road journey is longer and typically takes around half an hour by car under normal traffic; Gibraltar's airport is roughly 64 km straight-line to the south-west. Public transport exists, 3 lines with 39 stops in the area, but services are oriented toward local trips, and a car remains the practical mode for Marbella, the airport and the surrounding towns.
| Beach Distance | 2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 32 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for this location shows an average annual temperature of 19.1°C, with a swimming season of five months during which sea temperatures reach 20°C or above, roughly May through September. The elevation of 30 m and the 1.5% gradient toward the beach mean the terrain is essentially flat, which distinguishes Elviria from the hillside urbanisations further inland where access often involves steep roads. The vegetation cover of pine and cork oak gives the area a greenness that many coastal zones lack, providing shade on walking routes and a buffer of natural surroundings between the residential streets and the coastal road. Sunshine hours on this stretch of the Costa del Sol are among the highest in Spain, which for residents translates into reliable terrace use for most of the year, relevant given the south and south-west orientation of this penthouse, where afternoon and evening light fall directly on the upper terrace.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastline around Elviria offers several distinct options within a short radius. El Alicate and Playa de Artola, both 2.0 km away as the crow flies, serve as the nearest sandy beaches; Artola is known for its dunes and natural setting at the edge of the Artola protected area. Cabopino beach, 4.5 km away, sits beside the marina of the same name and combines a more serviced beach day with the marina's restaurants. Beyond swimming, two pool facilities, Playa Real and Camping Marbella Playa, lie 2.5 km away. Sports provision is unusually close: Don Carlos Tennis Club at 1.8 km, and three golf facilities within 1.9 km, including the Santa María Golf & Country Club, a course typical of the Marbella East golf corridor. The tennis court visible in the property photography suggests on-site or adjacent racquet facilities as well. For evening recreation, the restaurant and café density within 2 km, 38 establishments in total, covers most needs without travelling into Marbella.
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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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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