This duplex penthouse of 183 m² is situated in Reserva de Marbella, a gated residential urbanisation in the Las Chapas district of Marbella East. The property was completed in 2006 (indicative) and has since been fully renovated. It comprises two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private terrace, and a private solarium on the upper floor. The urbanisation offers communal pools, tropical gardens, and 24-hour security. Playa de Cabopino lies approximately 2.1 km away, and Cabopino golf course is within one kilometre. Málaga Airport is roughly 29 km distant. The asking price is €666,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Reserva de Marbella sits in Las Chapas, an established residential area of Marbella East. The location is urban with amenities within walking distance: a supermarket at 1.1 km and 18 restaurants within a 2 km radius. Three golf courses lie within 2.5 km, and the coast is approximately 2.1 km away. A car is useful but not essential for all daily activities; four public transport lines serve the wider area.
The property addresses the need for space and outdoor living: 183 m² across two levels, a covered terrace on the main floor, and a private solarium above. Sea, mountain, and golf views are noted from the property. Practical requirements covered include lift access, air conditioning, a parking space, and a storage room. Fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom support full-time or part-time residence.
This is not a new-build project. The building was completed in 2006 (indicative) and the property has been recently refurbished. Buyers acquire an existing, completed home with no construction phase or delivery waiting time. The renovation included the kitchen and bathrooms, according to the listing data. Energy performance documentation is not stated in the available records.
The property has no private pool; swimming facilities are communal within the urbanisation. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms, which limits household size suitability. No private garden belongs to the unit. The beach is not walkable in the immediate sense, 2.1 km with a moderate 4.5% gradient on the approach. No energy certificate rating is stated in the available data.
Ref: VL339268
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property aligns with several recognisable buyer situations. A couple seeking a second home on the Costa del Sol with low maintenance requirements may find the two-bedroom layout, lift, and communal gardens sufficient without the upkeep of a private villa. Buyers prioritising outdoor space will note the combination of covered terrace and private solarium, a feature that many apartments in the region lack. Purchasers who want sea views without direct beachfront pricing may accept the 2.1 km distance to Cabopino in exchange for the elevated position. Golf players have three courses within 2.5 km, making the location practical for regular play without long drives. Part-year residents benefit from the 24-hour security, which addresses property supervision during absences. The renovated condition removes renovation planning and cost from the purchase process, which suits buyers who want immediate usability. Households needing three or more bedrooms, or a private pool, would need to look elsewhere in this price segment. Families with school-age children have the English International College at 4.5 km, which involves a short daily drive. Buyers reliant solely on public transport can function here, four bus lines and 50 stops serve the area, but will experience longer journey times than car owners, particularly for the hospital at 7.2 km. Investors evaluating rental potential should note that Marbella East attracts both holiday and residential tenants, and that duplex penthouses with solariums are a comparatively scarce unit type in the local resale stock.
The property was completed in 2006 (indicative) and has undergone a recent full renovation, which is reflected in the listed finishes. The kitchen contains a porcelain central island and high-end appliances, with the porcelain surface indicating a contemporary specification rather than the original 2006 fit-out. Marble flooring is listed throughout, a material associated with the construction standard of Marbella residential stock from that period and one that supports both durability and thermal mass in the local climate. The two bathrooms were renovated to a modern standard; photographic records show a bathtub with vanity unit in one and a walk-in shower arrangement with mirror wall in the other. Climate control consists of air conditioning, appropriate for summer temperatures averaging up to 26°C. The property includes fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom connected to the principal bedroom. Vertical circulation is served by a lift, an element that matters for accessibility across the two levels of the duplex. The outdoor works include sail awnings on the main terrace, a practical sun-management feature given nearly 3,900 annual sunshine hours, and a furnished chill-out area on the solarium. A parking space and separate storage room are included in the purchase. No data is available on the energy certificate rating, window glazing specification, or the technical condition of building systems beyond the renovation record. Buyers conducting due diligence would typically verify the renovation permissions, the community fees and their coverage of the 24-hour security service, and the age of the air conditioning units. The overall specification places the property in the renovated resale segment of Marbella East, distinct from both new-build developments and unrenovated 2006-era stock in the same urbanisation.
The asking price is €666,000 for a 183 m² duplex penthouse, equating to approximately €3,640 per m² of built surface. This includes a parking space and storage room. Within the immediate resale segment of Marbella East, penthouses with solariums and sea views typically command a premium over garden apartments in the same urbanisations. Compared with new-build alternatives elsewhere on the coast, for instance projects in Estepona or Mijas from approximately €205,000, the price reflects both the Marbella address and the completed, renovated condition. Availability depends on resale status; this is a single existing unit rather than a phased development.
Reserva de Marbella functions as a year-round residential urbanisation rather than a seasonal resort. Daily life here follows a pattern common to Marbella East: mornings may involve walking or driving to the nearby supermarket (1.1 km), golf at Cabopino (963 m), or the several sports centres within about 2 km, including Finca Naundrup, La Siesta Golf Club, and Club del Sol. The duplex layout separates living and sleeping functions across two floors. The main floor holds the living room, kitchen with porcelain island, and the covered terrace with sail awnings; the upper floor contains the private solarium with chill-out area. Given the historical 3,881 sunshine hours per year, the solarium is a usable outdoor space for most months. Evenings are supported by 18 restaurants and 4 cafés within a 2 km radius, and Puerto Cabopino marina at 2.1 km offers additional dining and mooring activity. The 24-hour security and gated access shape the urbanisation as a controlled environment, which affects both privacy and visitor procedures. With 50 public transport stops served by four lines, movement towards Marbella town or Fuengirola is possible without a car, though a vehicle shortens trips to the hospital (7.2 km) and the international school (4.5 km). The lift and storage room reduce practical friction for older residents or longer stays. The 17.9°C average annual temperature and four-month swim season define a climate where the terraces, not the interior, carry much of the daily rhythm. The property's position at 100 m above sea level provides the panoramic sea and mountain views noted in the listing, at the cost of a moderate slope on the walk towards the beach.
Daily life around Reserva de Marbella is structured by a residential urbanisation set within the wider Las Chapas district. The nearest supermarket is 1.1 km away, reachable on foot in roughly 15 minutes, with a pharmacy at 2.2 km. Dining options within a 2 km radius total 18 restaurants and 4 cafés, giving the area more variety than purely rural inland zones while retaining a residential character outside the peak summer weeks. The environment is not car-free but reduces car dependence: four bus lines and 50 stops connect the area towards Marbella centre and the coastal corridor, and the A-7 motorway provides quick regional access according to the listing. Health infrastructure requires planning, the hospital is 7.2 km away, while everyday medical needs can be met locally. Sports facilities are dense in this corridor: Finca Naundrup (2.0 km), La Siesta Golf Club (2.1 km), and Club del Sol (2.2 km) cover padel, gym, and racquet sports, alongside three golf courses within 2.5 km. The area sits at 100 m elevation with a 4.5% slope towards the coast, meaning walks to the beach involve a steady but moderate gradient. Puerto Cabopino marina, 2.1 km away, functions as the local social anchor with its restaurant ring and moored boats. Swimming pools at Camping Marbella Playa (2.0 km) and Playa Real (2.3 km) supplement the communal pools within the urbanisation. An EV charging point exists at 2.8 km, which electric vehicle owners should factor into charging routines. The climate data, 3,881 sunshine hours and a 12, 26°C temperature band, indicates outdoor-oriented living for most of the year, with the four-month swim season defining the peak use of coastal facilities.
The map shows the property's position between the coast and the golf corridor of Marbella East. Cabopino golf lies just under one kilometre away, with three beaches clustered 2.1, 2.6 km to the south-east and Puerto Cabopino marina at 2.1 km. Málaga Airport sits 29 km north-east along the coast, and Marbella town centre lies to the west.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Reserva de Marbella lies in Las Chapas, on the eastern side of Marbella municipality. Marbella town centre is reachable in roughly 15, 20 minutes by car, while Fuengirola and its wider service offer lie a similar distance to the north-east. The position between the two places the property in the established Marbella East residential corridor, an area characterised by golf courses, mature urbanisations, and the Cabopino coastal node, rather than in the resort cores or in the newer developments spreading towards Estepona. Málaga city and airport are approximately 29 km to the north-east along the coastal motorway.
Beaches: Playa de Cabopino at 2.1 km, Playa de Calahonda at 2.1 km, and Playa de Artola at 2.6 km. Golf: Cabopino golf at 963 m, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 2.2 km, and El Soto Golf at 2.5 km. Airport: Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at approximately 29 km straight-line, roughly a 30, 35 minute drive via the A-7/AP-7; Gibraltar (GIB) at approximately 67 km. Marinas: Puerto Cabopino at 2.1 km. Everyday services: supermarket at 1.1 km, pharmacy at 2.2 km, hospital at 7.2 km, and the English International College at 4.5 km. Public transport covers the area through four lines and 50 stops, supporting car-light living for routine trips.
| Beach Distance | 2.1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 29 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 67 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records an average annual temperature of 17.9°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in winter to 26°C in summer. Historical sunshine totals reach 3,881 hours per year, one of the higher figures recorded on the Iberian coast, which extends the usable season of the terraces and solarium well beyond the summer months. The swim season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts approximately four months. Situated at 100 m above sea level, the property gains elevation for views while remaining below the level at which hillside microclimates noticeably diverge from the coast. The 4.5% slope towards the beach is moderate: walkable for most residents, but a factor for cycling or for those with reduced mobility. The immediate landscape combines urbanised residential zones with golf greenery, three courses within 2.5 km function as de facto open space, and the Artola dunes near Cabopino provide a protected natural element 2.6 km away. The climate data overall points to an environment where outdoor living is practical for roughly ten months of the year.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 2.6 km: Playa de Cabopino (2.1 km), Playa de Calahonda (2.1 km), and Playa de Artola (2.6 km). Cabopino beach sits beside the Artola dunes, a protected natural monument, and adjoins Puerto Cabopino marina, which combines moorings with a restaurant quarter. The specific Blue Flag status of individual beaches should be verified for the current season, as awards are reviewed annually. Golf dominates the recreational offer: Cabopino golf at 963 m is walkable, while Santa María Golf & Country Club (2.2 km) and El Soto Golf (2.5 km) complete a three-course cluster. Additional sports infrastructure within approximately 2 km includes Finca Naundrup, La Siesta Golf Club, and Club del Sol, covering fitness and racquet sports. Swimming pools are available at Camping Marbella Playa (2.0 km) and Playa Real (2.3 km) in addition to the communal pools of the urbanisation. The marina at Cabopino also anchors light nautical activity. This concentration of golf, beach, and sports facilities within a 2.5 km radius is the defining recreational characteristic of the location.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Reserva de Marbella lies in Las Chapas, on the eastern side of Marbella municipality. Marbella town centre is reachable in roughly 15, 20 minutes by car, while Fuengirola and its wider service offer lie a similar distance to the north-east. The position between the two places the property in the established Marbella East residential corridor, an area characterised by golf courses, mature urbanisations, and the Cabopino coastal node, rather than in the resort cores or in the newer developments spreading towards Estepona. Málaga city and airport are approximately 29 km to the north-east along the coastal motorway.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.7°C | 60 mm |
| February | 11.9°C | 64 mm |
| March | 13.8°C | 59 mm |
| April | 15.5°C | 43 mm |
| May | 17.4°C | 35 mm |
| June | 21.4°C | 9 mm |
| July | 25.3°C | 1 mm |
| August | 25.8°C | 2 mm |
| September | 22.3°C | 15 mm |
| October | 18.6°C | 57 mm |
| November | 14.8°C | 79 mm |
| December | 12.3°C | 67 mm |
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Within the Marbella East corridor, this duplex penthouse occupies a specific segment: renovated resale stock in an established gated urbanisation, priced above the regional new-build entry level but below frontline or luxury-brand developments in central Marbella. The comparable projects listed sit in a different market tier. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950; Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000; and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €269,000. These are eastern- and western-Costa del Sol new-build offerings at entry sizes, whereas this property is a 183 m² completed penthouse in Marbella municipality, the address itself carries a price differential across the coast, with Marbella East consistently trading above Mijas, Torre del Mar, and Estepona on a per-square-metre basis. The distinction matters for the purchase decision. New-build alternatives offer modern energy specifications, warranties, and phased payment structures, but involve delivery timelines and, in the lower price bands, smaller units and less central locations. This property offers immediate usability, a renovated interior, a private solarium, a feature rarely present in the sub-€300,000 new-build segment, and a location with 18 restaurants, three golf courses, and three beaches within roughly 2.5 km. Against other units within Marbella East itself, duplex penthouses with solariums are a limited category in the resale stock, and the 24-hour security of Reserva de Marbella positions it towards the managed end of the local urbanisation spectrum. Buyers comparing options should weigh three factors: the per-square-metre figure of approximately €3,640 against current Marbella East resale averages; the absence of a stated energy certificate, which new-build competitors publish by law; and the 2006 construction base, which places building-wide maintenance and community fees within the due diligence scope in a way that off-plan purchases do not. The four-month swim season and 3,881 sunshine hours apply across the whole region and do not differentiate these locations from one another, the differentiators here are municipal address, unit type, and completion status.
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