This key-ready semi-detached house stands in Guadalmina Alta, on the western side of Marbella municipality in the province of Málaga. Built in 1996 and since renovated, it offers 282 m² of living space arranged over three levels, with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a private heated saltwater pool and south-facing orientation with views towards La Concha mountain. The asking price is fixed at €1,295,000. Guadalmina Alta is an established residential urbanisation within walking and short driving distance of golf courses, schools, beaches and everyday amenities along this section of the Costa del Sol.
Within the regional market, this property occupies the established-resale segment of the western Marbella coast, which behaves differently from the new-build market further east. The comparable new-build 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), sit in the eastern and central Costa del Sol and typically offer apartments or smaller units. At €1,295,000 for a 282 m² renovated house, this property works out at roughly €4,600 per square metre, a level consistent with the Guadalmina, El Paraíso, Atalaya band, where consolidated villas and townhouses trade above the prices seen in Torre del Mar or central Mijas but generally below frontline-beach or Golden Mile Marbella properties. The trade-off for the buyer is clear: the eastern new-build comparables offer modern specifications and developer payment structures but in less prestigious locations and smaller formats; this house offers land-adjacent living, a private heated pool and a mature neighbourhood with two decades of established infrastructure, at the cost of a 1996 construction date and semi-detached form. Locally, around 800 housing transactions per year are recorded in the area, indicating a liquid but not high-volume market. Access to both Gibraltar (about 48 km) and Málaga (about 50 km) airports is roughly equal in straight-line terms, though Málaga carries the broader route network. Median provincial income of €16,450 per year underscores how far above the local earning base this price segment sits, the buyer pool here is predominantly international rather than domestic, which affects both negotiation dynamics and resale liquidity.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The house is set in Guadalmina Alta, a residential urbanisation between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona. The nearest beaches, including Playa Atalaya, lie about 2.3 km away as the crow flies. Golf courses such as El Campanario (1.7 km) and El Paraíso (2.6 km) are close by, and Marbella centre is roughly 11 km in a straight line.
The layout serves both permanent and seasonal living: four bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, en-suite bathrooms, a utility room, storage and a covered terrace. Air conditioning provides hot and cold air, a fireplace adds winter comfort, and fibre-based connectivity via WiFi and satellite TV supports remote work or extended stays.
This is not a new-build project. The house was completed in 1996 and has subsequently undergone renovation, including an aerothermal climate system, a custom oak kitchen and updated bathrooms. It is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied immediately after purchase, subject to the standard Spanish conveyancing process.
The property is a semi-detached house, so one shared wall exists rather than full detachment. No plot size has been registered in the available data. The garage area is currently used as an open exterior space. Distances cited are straight-line figures; actual road distances are longer. Delivery and condition statements are indicative and should be verified during viewings.
This house fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the coast year-round will find the ground-floor bedroom cluster, the playroom and the proximity of two schools within two kilometres, plus The International School of Estepona at 2.6 km, aligned with daily family routines. Buyers seeking a second home with genuine four-season usability benefit from aerothermal heating, a heated saltwater pool, a fireplace and towel dryers, features geared towards the cooler and more humid winter months on the coast. Those who work remotely can rely on WiFi and satellite connections and on the eight public transport lines with 50 stops in the wider area, although a car remains the practical choice for most journeys. Golf-oriented buyers are positioned between El Campanario and El Paraíso courses, both under three kilometres away. The property is less obvious for buyers wanting a maximalist new-build villa with large grounds, given its semi-detached construction and 1996 origin, and less suitable for those requiring immediate beachfront access, since the sea lies about 2.3 km away as the crow flies. It will suit readers who value a finished, renovated home that can be occupied without construction phases or waiting periods, in a consolidated neighbourhood rather than a developing resort area.
The renovation combined Balinese and Mediterranean influences and, according to the seller's description, used high-grade materials throughout. Technically, the most significant element is the aerothermal climate system serving the whole house, adjustable per space, an efficient approach to heating and cooling on the coast, where winter humidity makes radiant warmth underfoot noticeable in daily use. The kitchen is custom-made in oak with a Silestone worktop and appliances from brands including Haier and Bosch. Floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes appear in every bedroom, with eight units in the playroom alone, indicating substantial storage capacity for a coastal home. Bathrooms have been refitted; the main bathroom includes a double sink, a spacious shower and a free-standing bathtub, while towel dryers in all bathrooms serve both comfort and laundry drying. Windows on the upper floor are doubled, with electric blinds throughout the main bedroom level. Exterior finishes include microcement on the entrance patio and around the pool, artificial grass in the landscaped ground-floor area, and a wooden pergola with seating facing La Concha. The pool is both heated and saltwater-based, with a wheel cover that retains heat in winter. A three-leaf sliding door on the main floor opens flush with the floor to ceiling, connecting the living room with the terrace. The condition is listed as excellent, though independent survey inspection before purchase remains standard practice for a 1996 building, particularly regarding the original structural elements not covered by the renovation.
The property is offered as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €1,295,000, this is not a price-list project with unit variations. For that sum, the buyer acquires 282 m² of renovated living space with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a private heated pool and a south-facing orientation. Compared with new-build developments elsewhere on the coast, which typically start between €205,000 and €321,000 for smaller apartments, this property sits in a different segment of the market: an established, delivered home in one of the western Marbella urbanisations. Availability is immediate, as the house is key-ready. Purchase costs in Spain (transfer tax, notary and registry fees) are additional to the asking price.
Daily life in this house revolves around its three-level layout and its outdoor spaces. The ground floor holds three of the four bedrooms, including one en-suite, plus a large playroom that was formerly two separate rooms and could be converted back. A laundry room with recent appliances and towel dryers in the bathrooms points towards practical year-round use rather than holiday-only occupancy. The main floor functions as the living level: a bright living and dining room with partially glazed ceiling and views of La Concha opens through a three-leaf sliding door onto the entrance patio, where a microcement surface receives sun throughout the day and an outdoor shower with hot and cold water serves post-beach routines. Next to the pergola with seating area lies the heated saltwater pool, approximately 3.70 by 3.75 metres, with a wheel cover for winter. The upper floor contains the main bedroom with a double 200 x 200 bed base and a bathroom with double sink, spacious shower and free-standing bathtub. Guadalmina Alta itself is a low-rise, established neighbourhood where amenities within two kilometres include 31 restaurants, 12 pharmacies, 11 banks and 14 cafés, meaning daily errands are handled locally rather than requiring trips into Marbella or Estepona. The area sits at roughly 41 metres above sea level with a gentle gradient of about 1.7 per cent towards the beach, so walking and cycling are realistic options for much of the year.
Guadalmina Alta sits on the coastal strip between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona, an area characterised by residential urbanisations interspersed with golf courses. Within two kilometres of the house, the data records 31 restaurants, 14 cafés, 12 pharmacies, 11 banks and two schools, a density that supports full-time residence without regular trips to larger towns. Sport facilities nearby include the Apolo sports centre at 1.0 km and two pool complexes at about 1.4 km. The immediate streetscape is low-rise and residential; the elevation of roughly 41 metres and the 1.7 per cent gradient to the sea mean the terrain is essentially flat, which favours walking and cycling. Public transport consists of eight lines with 50 stops in the area, covering the coastal corridor, though frequencies are modest compared with city centres and most residents use a car. Marbella, with almost 148,000 inhabitants, lies 11 km away as the crow flies and provides the full range of urban services, hospitals and shopping. Puerto Deportivo José Banús marina is 4.9 km away for boat owners and marina-side dining. The neighbourhood remains active outside the summer season, as it houses a substantial permanent population rather than depending solely on holiday rentals.
The map shows the house in Guadalmina Alta, west of Marbella and just inland of the Atalaya beach strip. Markers indicate the surrounding golf courses, beaches at roughly 2.3 km, schools, sports facilities and the road corridor connecting Marbella, San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona. Distances shown are straight-line measurements.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Guadalmina Alta occupies a specific position on the Costa del Sol: west of Marbella centre, in the band of consolidated urbanisations, Guadalmina, El Paraíso, Atalaya, that run towards Estepona. It is closer in character to these low-rise golf residential areas than to the high-rise strips of Torremolinos or Fuengirola. Marbella (11 km) provides the urban anchor, Estepona the secondary one, and Málaga city and airport complete the regional frame at just under 60 km. The location combines golf-course surroundings with beach access at about 2.3 km, placing it slightly inland of the beachfront but inside the established residential fabric.
Key distances, measured in a straight line: the nearest beaches, Playa Atalaya, Playa Isdabe and Playa de San Pedro, all lie about 2.3 km away, with Playa de San Pedro reachable by car in a few minutes. Golf courses El Campanario (1.7 km) and El Paraíso (2.6 km) bracket the urbanisation. Marbella centre is 11 km away, Estepona and its facilities lie in the opposite direction, and Málaga city is 59 km distant. Two airports serve the area: Gibraltar (GIB) at roughly 48 km and Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at roughly 50 km straight-line, meaning both are comparable in direct distance, though AGP offers the far wider flight network. Electric-vehicle owners can use the Supercharger station in Estepona at 5.6 km or the Marbella Supercharger at 7.7 km. For education, The International School of Estepona is 2.6 km away and the British International School 9.1 km. A car is the practical mode of transport for most daily journeys; the coastal A-7 and AP-7 corridors connect the area along the whole coast.
| Beach Distance | 2.3 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 48 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 50 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data shows average monthly temperatures ranging from 12°C in the coolest month to 26°C in the warmest, with an annual average of 19.1°C, a typical Costa del Sol profile of mild winters and warm, dry summers. The swimming season extends to about five months with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, roughly May through October. At 41 metres above sea level with a 1.7 per cent gradient, the terrain is flat, so no steep access roads affect daily life. Natural viewpoints within short range include Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (4.3 km) and Mirador del Muelle de Honor (4.7 km), suitable for walks. The house itself faces south, the most sought-after orientation on this coast, which maximises terrace and pool sun exposure in winter while the pergola and pool cover provide shade and heat retention options in the contrasting seasons. The microclimate between Marbella and Estepona is known for relatively high winter humidity, which explains the emphasis in the renovation on aerothermal heating and towel dryers.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie at approximately 2.3 km straight-line distance: Playa Atalaya, Playa Isdabe and Playa de San Pedro. This stretch of coast between Marbella and Estepona offers long sandy beaches with chiringuito restaurants, and San Pedro Alcántara's seafront promenade connects towards Puerto Banús. Golf is the dominant recreation in the immediate area: El Campanario Golf Course (1.7 km), El Paraíso Golf Club (2.6 km) and its clubhouse (2.7 km) are all within a five-minute drive, with further courses, including Guadalmina's own, across the wider municipality. For sport beyond golf, the Apolo sports centre sits 1.0 km away and two swimming pool complexes at 1.4 km. The sea is warm enough for swimming about five months per year. Boat owners have Puerto Deportivo José Banús 4.9 km away. Hiking and viewpoint walks are available within five kilometres at three registered miradores, and the Sierra de las Nieves natural park inland from Marbella extends options further afield.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.7°C | 80 mm |
| February | 13.6°C | 47 mm |
| March | 14.6°C | 154 mm |
| April | 16.6°C | 70 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 27 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 6 mm |
| July | 26.6°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.9°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.5°C | 72 mm |
| November | 16.1°C | 89 mm |
| December | 13.8°C | 80 mm |
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Ref: VL261443
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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