A key-ready duplex penthouse of 225 m² in the gated community of Hacienda Elviria, Elviria, on the eastern side of Marbella. The property offers four double bedrooms and four bathrooms plus a guest toilet, spread over two levels. Outdoor space totals approximately 240 m² across a wraparound terrace and a rooftop solarium, with views over the Mediterranean, the African coastline and the surrounding mountains. A private key-operated lift connects the underground garage directly to the apartment. The asking price is €1,395,000, fixed, for the completed home, which was built in 2002.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Elviria lies about 6 km from Marbella's old town and forms the centre of Marbella East. The area is a low-density residential zone with native pines and cork oaks, shopping facilities, and roughly 29 restaurants within 2 km. Marbella is 9 km away in a straight line; Málaga and its airport sit roughly 32 km away as the crow flies.
The home functions as a full-time residence or a spacious second home. Four double bedrooms, four bathrooms and a guest toilet accommodate a family or visiting guests. Everyday needs are met within walking distance: a shopping centre, cafés, a pharmacy and schools. The communal pools and gardens of the gated community sit close to the apartment.
This is not a new-build project. The property was completed in 2002 and is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. The construction status is finished, with no delivery wait or off-plan phase. Renovation or updating, if desired, would be the buyer's own responsibility after completion of the sale.
The property has no private pool; swimming facilities are communal, including a children's pool. There is no private garden. The building dates from 2002, so installations and finishes are of that era apart from any updates by previous owners. The beach lies about 2 km away in a straight line, so it is not directly on the seafront.
Ref: VL815699
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family needing four double bedrooms with four bathrooms plus a guest toilet, within walking distance of schools including the English International College at 0.8 km, will find the layout practical: children and guests each have their own bathroom upstairs. Buyers who want outdoor space without garden maintenance may prefer the roughly 240 m² of terrace and solarium over a private plot. Those who travel frequently, Málaga airport is roughly 32 km away as the crow flies, benefit from the private lift running straight from the garage to the front door. Purchasers who want to move in without waiting for construction will note the key-ready status: no off-plan phase, no delivery risk, no completion date to monitor. It is less obvious a match for buyers who want a private pool, a private garden, or a frontline beach position, the sea lies about 2 km away in a straight line. Buyers who specifically want a new-build warranty or a recently completed building should also note the 2002 construction date. In short, the home suits households that value space, views and community facilities over brand-new construction, and who plan either permanent residence or extended stays on the Costa del Sol.
The building dates from 2002, and the specification reflects the standards of that period for an upmarket gated development in Marbella East. The living room has a vaulted ceiling, which increases the sense of volume and admits more natural light than a standard flat ceiling. The kitchen is fully fitted and independent, with a separate utility room, a practical detail for permanent living. Bathroom floors have underfloor heating, a comfort feature during the cooler winter months. Climate control is covered from several directions: hot and cold air conditioning, plus a fireplace for the winter season. The home faces multiple directions, south-east, south, south-west and west are listed, which explains the spread of sun exposure across the wraparound terrace during the day. Views include the sea, the mountains and the communal pools. Two underground parking spaces come with the property, along with a private storage room described as exceptionally large; both are rare in combination at this size. The communal parts, four pools, a children's pool and landscaped gardens, are described as well maintained. What the data does not state is the extent of any renovation since 2002: kitchens, boilers and electrical installations may be original or updated, and this is a point for technical inspection during the purchase process rather than something that can be confirmed from the listing alone.
The asking price is €1,395,000 as a fixed amount for the existing home, not a starting price within a range. For that price the buyer receives 225 m² of living space across two levels, four double bedrooms, four bathrooms and a guest toilet, approximately 240 m² of terraces and solarium, two underground parking spaces, a large private storage room, and a private lift from the garage. As a point of reference in the same area, new-build apartments in Elviria start from roughly €1,395,275, which places this completed 2002 penthouse at a comparable entry level to new construction nearby, with its outdoor space as a distinguishing factor.
Daily life in this duplex penthouse is organised across two levels. The main floor holds the living room with a vaulted ceiling, a separate dining area, an independent fitted kitchen with a utility room, and two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom, plus a separate bathroom and a guest toilet. A north-east-facing terrace off the kitchen catches the morning sun, a practical spot for breakfast. The upper floor contains two further double bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, and opens onto the rooftop solarium. A private, key-operated lift runs from the underground garage to the apartment, which removes the usual corridor and stair routine on arrival with shopping or luggage. The combined outdoor space of roughly 240 m², split between the wraparound terrace and the solarium, provides covered and open-air sections, several seating areas and an outdoor dining area. Within the gated community of Hacienda Elviria there are four communal swimming pools and landscaped gardens, with the pools within easy reach of this particular unit. The immediate surroundings are residential and low-density, with vegetation dominated by pine and cork oak. Around 29 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies and a bank sit within a 2 km radius, along with 3 schools. The English International College is 0.8 km away in a straight line. The rhythm here is that of a settled residential area rather than a resort: quiet outside the holiday peaks, busier in July and August when coastal tourism reaches its height.
Elviria sits 6 km from Marbella's old town and functions as the service centre of Marbella East, with a shopping centre, restaurants, bars and cafés within a short walk of Hacienda Elviria. Within a 2 km radius the data counts 29 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies, a bank and 3 schools. Healthcare is covered by 5 health centres in the wider area. Education options are unusually broad: 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools in the region, with the English International College 0.8 km away as the crow flies. The area itself is low-density and green, covered largely with native pine and cork oak, an inland-fringe character with villas and low-rise apartment blocks rather than tower development. Tourism exists but is diffuse: 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 beds spread across the zone, which keeps the area active in season without the concentration of a resort strip. Annual housing transactions in the area number around 4,743, indicating a liquid resale market. For daily errands a car is convenient but not strictly necessary given the walking-distance amenities; public transport exists via 3 lines serving 39 stops in the area, useful for connections towards Marbella and Fuengirola, where the nearest train station is located.
The map shows Hacienda Elviria within Elviria, between the coastal road and the green hinterland of Marbella East. Markers indicate the beaches at 2.0 km, three golf courses within 1.9 km, and the connections towards Marbella town and Málaga airport. All distances shown are straight-line measurements.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Elviria positions itself as the centre of Marbella East: 6 km from Marbella old town, 9 km in a straight line from the city proper, with Málaga 41 km and its airport roughly 32 km away. On the Costa del Sol as a whole this places the property in the established mid-section of the coast, west of Fuengirola's train link, east of central Marbella, and closer to Gibraltar (about 64 km) than most eastern Costa del Sol locations. The villa-and-low-rise character distinguishes it from the denser apartment strips nearer Fuengirola and Torremolinos.
Distances below are straight-line; road distances are longer. The nearest beach, El Alicate, lies 2.0 km away, with Playa de Artola also at 2.0 km and Playa de Cabopino at 4.5 km, the latter near a naturist dune area and the Puerto Cabopino marina at 4.7 km. 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. The Don Carlos Tennis Club sits 1.8 km away. Marbella town is 9 km in a straight line, Málaga city 41 km, and Málaga-Costa del Sol airport roughly 32 km, typically around half an hour to 40 minutes by car depending on traffic on the A-7. Gibraltar airport is about 64 km away as the crow flies. By car the coastal A-7 and AP-7 motorways connect Elviria to the whole coast. Public transport covers the area with 3 bus lines and 39 stops; the nearest train station is in Fuengirola to the west.
| Beach Distance | 2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 32 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Elviria lies at roughly 30 m above sea level with a flat gradient of about 1.5% toward the beach, meaning the walk to the sea involves no significant hill, a relevant detail in a region where many urbanisations sit on slopes. The climate data gives an average annual temperature of 19.1°C and a swimming season of five months during which sea water holds at 20°C or above, roughly May through October. The vegetation cover of pine and cork oak gives the area a green, established feel year-round rather than the drier aspect of some coastal zones. From the rooftop solarium the orientation spread, east through west, allows morning sun on the kitchen terrace and long evening light on the west-facing sections. The elevated position within Hacienda Elviria delivers the stated sea, mountain and African coastline views. Rainfall on this part of the coast is modest and concentrated in the winter months, and the 32 local public holidays per year reflect Andalusia's full festive calendar.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access is a short drive or a longer walk: El Alicate and Playa de Artola both lie 2.0 km away in a straight line, and Playa de Cabopino 4.5 km, the latter backed by protected dunes. For swimming outside the sea season, two pool facilities, Playa Real and Camping Marbella Playa, sit 2.5 km away, in addition to the four communal pools inside Hacienda Elviria itself, one of which is a children's pool. Golf is the strongest recreational asset here: Greenlife Golf Marbella is 0.9 km away, its driving range 1.1 km, and Santa María Golf & Country Club 1.9 km, placing three golf facilities within a two-kilometre radius. The Don Carlos Tennis Club at 1.8 km covers court sports. Marinas at Cabopino (4.7 km), Marina Marbella (7.6 km) and La Bajadilla in Marbella (7.8 km) offer mooring, chiringuitos and waterfront dining. Inland, the pine and cork oak cover provides walking and cycling terrain directly behind the urbanisation, so recreation ranges from beach to forest without needing the motorway.
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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Within Elviria itself, the nearest comparable new-build development, The Valley, lists apartments from €1,395,275, almost identical to this penthouse's fixed asking price of €1,395,000. The comparison is instructive: for the same outlay, the buyer chooses between new construction with its warranties and current specifications on one hand, and here a completed 2002 duplex penthouse with roughly 240 m² of outdoor space, a private garage lift, four bedrooms and four bathrooms on the other. Whether that trade-off favours the resale depends on what the buyer weighs more heavily, build age or volume. Looking wider along the Costa del Sol, the price gap with the western end is large. In Estepona, the comparable projects Acqua Gardens and Aby Upper start from €524,600 and €320,000 respectively, both well under half of this asking price. Those are typically smaller units in newer developments further from Marbella, but they illustrate the premium that the Marbella East address carries: proximity to Marbella old town at 9 km, the school concentration around Elviria, and the established golf and beach infrastructure within a two-kilometre radius. Regionally, Elviria sits in the mature middle segment of the coast, more expensive than Fuengirola and Estepona, less expensive than central Marbella or the Golden Mile, and with a resale market of around 4,743 annual transactions in the area, meaning liquidity for future resale is reasonable. For buyers specifically targeting Elviria, the practical alternative set consists of new-build units at The Valley or other resales within Hacienda Elviria and neighbouring communities such as those near Santa María golf; this penthouse competes on space, view and the lift arrangement rather than on novelty.
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