A Provençal-style detached villa set in Guadalmina Alta, on the western side of Marbella, Málaga. The house dates from 1990 and has been recently refurbished, offering 521 m² of living space on a double plot of 1,725 m² with mature gardens and a private pool. There are five bedrooms and five bathrooms, including separate guest accommodation on the grounds. The asking price is fixed at €2,900,000. The property lies within walking distance of the commercial centre and the golf club, with beaches roughly 2.3 km away as the crow flies.
At a fixed price of €2,900,000, this villa occupies a different segment from the comparable new-build projects listed. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €321,000. Those are apartment-style developments in the entry and mid-market, aimed at buyers seeking new construction with communal facilities. This Guadalmina Alta property competes instead in the established villa market west of Marbella, where value rests on land, privacy and location within a mature urbanisation rather than on developer specifications. Within that local market, the villa's double plot of 1,725 m², separate guest accommodation and technical additions such as solar panels and a private water well distinguish it from standard four-bedroom villas on single plots in the same area. Proximity to the Guadalmina golf course, within walking distance, and access to three golf clubs within 2.6 km match the pattern of nearby urbanisations such as El Paraíso and Atalaya, which share a similar golf-and-garden residential character. Compared with a frontline beach property in Guadalmina Baja or along the New Golden Mile, this villa trades sea proximity for plot size, greenery and quieter surroundings two-plus kilometres inland. Regionally, Guadalmina Alta sits closer to Estepona's growing amenities than to central Marbella, about 11 km by direct line, which shapes both daily life and resale dynamics: demand here comes largely from international families and golf-oriented buyers rather than the second-home apartment market. Buyers comparing options should weigh a refurbished 1990 building against new-build guarantees, and the maintenance obligations of a double plot and pool against the lower running costs of an apartment. Annual housing transactions of roughly 800 in the area indicate an active local market with regular turnover.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Guadalmina Alta is a residential urbanisation bordering the Guadalmina golf course, about 11 km from central Marbella by direct line. The area combines villas, established gardens and low-rise surroundings. Shops, restaurants and schools are concentrated within roughly two kilometres, while the beach at Playa Atalaya lies about 2.3 km away. The setting is inland of the coastal road, quieter than the beachfront zones.
The villa is oriented to the south and south-west, giving the terraces and garden extended daylight. A private pool, covered barbecue area with kitchenette and sauna, and mature grounds with fruit trees and automated irrigation support outdoor living for most of the year. Five bedrooms and separate staff or guest quarters allow multi-generational use or visiting family without shared circulation through the main house.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 1990 and is described as recently refurbished and in excellent condition. It is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. The construction year implies a mature property with an established garden and settled structure, rather than a development under construction with phased delivery.
The property is an existing 1990 villa; no new-build guarantees or developer payment structures apply. It is a single, fixed-price residence at €2,900,000, without unit variation or a price list. The beach is about 2.3 km away as the crow flies, so it is not a walk-to-the-sea location. No information is available on plot subdivision, and the double plot is sold as one entity.
This villa fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa del Sol who want established accommodation without waiting for construction will find a key-ready house with five bedrooms and five bathrooms within reach of international schools such as The International School of Estepona, about 2.6 km away. A multi-generational household can use the separate guest or staff quarters to keep privacy between generations while sharing the plot. Buyers seeking a holiday residence with generous outdoor space will value the pool, the barbecue area and the mature garden with fruit trees and automated irrigation. Golf players get the Guadalmina course at walking distance, with El Campanario about 1.7 km and El Paraíso about 2.6 km away. The house also suits a household with regular visitors, since the fifth bedroom sits outside the main circulation. It fits less well for buyers who want to walk to the sand each morning; the beach is 2.3 km as the crow flies, so a car or bicycle is the practical route. Equally, buyers looking for a contemporary architect-designed new build will find a 1990 property with refurbishment rather than a fresh development. Households that want a low-maintenance lock-up-and-leave apartment should also look elsewhere, as the double plot and pool require ongoing upkeep.
The villa was built in 1990 and has been recently refurbished, with the listing describing its condition as excellent. The interior includes a modern kitchen with a breakfast area and a lounge and dining room organised around a natural light atrium, an architectural device that brings daylight into the centre of the floor plan. Technical installations are comprehensive for this class of property: underfloor heating, air conditioning, a fireplace, an alarm system and a security safe. The separate guest accommodation has its own bathroom, and the covered barbecue area includes a kitchenette and a sauna. Outside, the garden is established, with a variety of fruit trees on automated irrigation, indicating that the previous owner invested in the outdoor infrastructure. The property has solar panels and a private water well, which reduce both running costs and dependence on mains supply for garden irrigation. Fitted wardrobes run through the bedrooms, and the covered terrace extends the living space in cooler months. Interior photography shows a traditional villa fabric with wooden staircases, decorative wall finishes and generous room sizes rather than a minimalist refurbishment. Buyers assessing technical quality should commission a standard pre-purchase survey, given the building's age, with particular attention to the roof, the pool installation and the state of the water well and solar systems. The combination of underfloor heating and air conditioning across a 521 m² footprint will produce meaningful energy consumption, partially offset by the solar installation.
The asking price is fixed at €2,900,000. This is an existing home rather than a new development, so there is no from-price or range of unit types; the price applies to the single villa with its 521 m² of living space, 1,725 m² double plot, pool and guest accommodation. Buyers should budget additionally for purchase costs, including transfer tax, notary and registry fees, and ongoing costs such as municipal taxes and pool and garden maintenance. The property is key-ready and available for direct transfer, subject to the standard Spanish purchase process. Median provincial income figures do not serve as a benchmark at this price level; this villa competes in the upper segment of the Marbella west market.
Daily life here revolves around the garden and the outdoor rooms as much as the interior. With a south and south-west orientation, the terraces receive sun through the middle of the day and into the evening, which suits long dinners outside from spring through autumn. The covered barbecue area with its own kitchenette functions as an outdoor dining room, and the sauna adds a year-round wellness element. Inside, the layout follows a classic villa structure: an entrance hall, a modern kitchen with a breakfast area, a lounge and dining room with a natural light atrium, and a separate study or television room. Four of the bedrooms sit in the main house, with a fifth in the separate guest or staff accommodation outside. Underfloor heating and air conditioning mean the house remains usable through the mild winters and the hot months of July and August. The neighbourhood rhythm is residential: mornings on the golf course or the school run, errands in the commercial centre within walking distance, and weekends at the beach clubs and restaurants of the Marbella-Estepona corridor. The area stays active year-round, since Guadalmina has a permanent international community rather than a purely seasonal one. For a household that values space, greenery and proximity to golf over a frontline beach position, the daily pattern here is unhurried and self-contained.
Guadalmina Alta sits in the corridor between Marbella and Estepona, one of the most established residential zones on the western Costa del Sol. Within two kilometres, the area counts 31 restaurants, 14 cafés, 12 pharmacies and 11 banks, which covers daily needs without leaving the neighbourhood. Two schools lie within the same radius, and The International School of Estepona is about 2.6 km away, with the British International School roughly 9.1 km distant. Sports facilities are close: the Apolo sports centre is 1.0 km away, and the Middle Pool and Top Pool facilities each about 1.4 km. For golf households, El Campanario Golf Course lies 1.7 km away and El Paraíso Golf Club about 2.6 km, with the Guadalmina club itself within walking distance. Marbella centre is 11 km by direct line and offers the full range of a city of nearly 148,000 inhabitants. The area is served by 8 public transport lines with 50 stops, though most residents rely on a car for beach visits and longer trips. The elevation of 41 metres and a gradient of 1.7 percent towards the sea make the surroundings flat and easy to navigate on foot or by bicycle within the urbanisation.
The map shows the villa in Guadalmina Alta relative to Marbella, Estepona and the coast. The golf club, commercial centre and nearby beaches at roughly 2.3 km straight-line distance are marked, along with surrounding golf courses and schools. All distances shown are direct, as the crow flies; road distances will be longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Guadalmina Alta occupies a position on the western edge of the Marbella municipality, roughly 11 km from the historic centre and about midway between Marbella and Estepona. This corridor contains a concentration of golf courses, international schools and established villa urbanisations, and is one of the most internationally oriented parts of the Costa del Sol. Málaga city, at 59 km by direct line, functions as the provincial capital and cultural hub, while Algeciras at 55 km connects towards Cádiz and Tarifa. The location balances access to Marbella's amenities with a quieter, garden-centred residential character.
The nearest beaches, Playa Atalaya, Playa Isdabe and Playa de San Pedro, all lie about 2.3 km away in a straight line; the actual road distance is longer, and most residents drive or cycle. Puerto Deportivo José Banús, the marina at Puerto Banús, is roughly 4.9 km away for boat owners and waterfront dining. Two airports serve the area: Gibraltar at about 48 km and Málaga-Costa del Sol at about 50 km, both measured as the crow flies. Málaga airport carries the wider range of international connections and is the practical choice for most flights. Electric-vehicle owners can use the Supercharger in Estepona, 5.6 km away, or the Marbella Supercharger at 7.7 km. Public transport exists, with eight lines and fifty stops in the area, but frequencies are oriented towards local commuting rather than full car-free living. The A-7 coastal motorway runs nearby, connecting Marbella, Estepona and the wider coast by car.
| Beach Distance | 2.3 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 48 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 50 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 19.1 degrees Celsius and monthly averages ranging from 12 to 26 degrees. Winters are mild enough to use the terraces and garden year-round, particularly with the south and south-west orientation capturing afternoon sun. The swimming season extends to five months with sea temperatures at or above 20 degrees, typically from late May into October. The property sits at 41 metres above sea level on terrain with a 1.7 percent gradient towards the coast, meaning no strenuous climbs between the house and the beach area. Mountain views are part of the outlook, with the Sierra behind Marbella visible from upper floors and the garden. Viewpoints such as the Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos at 4.3 km and the Mirador del Tajo del Novio at 4.8 km offer walking destinations in the surrounding natural areas. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year, keeping the summer months dry and predictable for outdoor living.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie at equal straight-line distance of about 2.3 km: Playa Atalaya, Playa Isdabe and Playa de San Pedro. This stretch of coast offers a mix of established beach restaurants and quieter sections of sand, reachable in a few minutes by car. Golf is the defining recreation of the immediate area: the Guadalmina club is within walking distance, El Campanario lies 1.7 km away and El Paraíso 2.6 km. For racket and fitness sports, the Apolo sports centre sits 1.0 km from the villa. Puerto Deportivo José Banús at 4.9 km provides moorings, water sports and the nightlife and dining associated with Puerto Banús. The private pool and the covered barbecue area with sauna extend the recreation offer onto the plot itself, which matters in a climate with roughly five months of sea-swimming season, since the pool season at home runs longer. Hiking and viewpoint walks are available within a five-kilometre radius, including the Mirador del Muelle de Honor at 4.7 km.
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: VL582921
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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