This detached villa stands on a flat plot of 2,852 m² in La Mairena, a hilltop residential area on the eastern outskirts of Marbella at roughly 400 m above sea level. The house offers 573 m² of living space with four bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, plus a guest toilet on the main level. Completed in 2004 and fully renovated, the property is key-ready and has a fixed asking price of €1,980,000. Amenities include a private pool, air conditioning, central heating and a garage. The nearest beach is about 4.7 km away as the crow flies, and Málaga airport is 28 km distant.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
La Mairena is a quiet, rural hilltop setting between Marbella and Elviria, surrounded by forest and golf courses. El Soto Golf lies 1.5 km away, with Santa María Golf & Country Club at 2.6 km. The coast is roughly 4.7 km as the crow flies, reached via a steep 8.7% gradient. A car is necessary for daily travel.
The villa provides four en-suite bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen with mountain views, a bright living-dining area, a garage and a private pool on a flat 2,852 m² plot. Central heating and air conditioning cover year-round comfort. The layout suits families and households that regularly host guests and value privacy.
This is an existing home, completed in 2004 and subsequently fully renovated, with a construction status of key-ready. No construction phase or delivery schedule applies; the property can be transferred in its present condition. Completion dates and availability should be confirmed directly with the seller.
The property does not offer direct beach access; the coast lies about 4.7 km away as the crow flies, down a steep gradient. There is no on-site public transport dependency, a car is necessary for daily errands. The nearest supermarket is 3.9 km away and the nearest pharmacy 4.4 km. The name of the developer is not recorded.
Ref: VL863888
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a buyer seeking a detached, key-ready villa with generous land in a quiet, elevated setting close to golf and within driving distance of Marbella. A household relocating permanently would value the four en-suite bedrooms, central heating and proximity to international schooling at 4.9 km. A second-home buyer would find the private pool, flat garden and panoramic views suited to extended stays, while accepting that daily life requires a car and that the coast is a short drive rather than a walk. The buyer profile assumes comfort with rural surroundings: only one restaurant lies within 2 km, and amenities cluster towards Elviria and Marbella. The property is less suited to those seeking walkable urban facilities, direct beach living or a lock-up apartment with community services. Buyers prioritising brand-new construction should note the 2004 completion date, albeit with a full renovation since. Households wanting a turnkey move, no works, no waiting for delivery, match the key-ready status. Those needing frequent airport access benefit from Málaga airport at 28 km, roughly a half-hour drive by road. In short, the villa addresses space, privacy and view-oriented living near Marbella, at the cost of car dependency and distance from the shoreline.
The home has been fully renovated, and the source description records an open-plan kitchen equipped with high-end appliances and finishes, integrated with the living and dining areas. Each of the four bedrooms has its own en-suite bathroom, with an additional guest toilet on the main level, a layout that limits bathroom congestion for families and guests alike. Climate control combines air conditioning with central heating, covering both the hot Andalusian summers and the cooler winters that come with 418 m of elevation. The images show a modern interior style: a contemporary kitchen island facing mountain views, a bedroom with modern design elements and planted views, and terraces overlooking hills and neighbouring housing. Windows and orientation support natural light across multiple compass directions, the property is registered with east, south, west and intermediate orientations, which spreads sun exposure across the day and supports passive warmth in winter. The condition is listed as excellent. Outdoor features include a private pool and garden-level views over the plot. A garage provides secure parking with direct access to the house. No energy label details may be quoted here, and buyers should verify technical installations, heating system type, electrical capacity and pool equipment, during a viewing or through an independent survey, as these specifics are not itemised in the source data.
The asking price is fixed at €1,980,000 for the entire property; this is an existing home, not a price-list development, so no "from" pricing or unit variation applies. The price covers 573 m² of built living space on a 2,852 m² plot, equating to roughly €3,456 per m² of living area. The home is key-ready and was completed in 2004 with a subsequent full renovation. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to the seller's terms and confirmation of the transfer timeline. Comparable new-build projects in the wider region start between €205,000 and €269,950 per unit, but these are apartments in Torre del Mar, Mijas and Estepona rather than detached villas, so direct price comparison is limited.
Daily life at this villa revolves around the space and quiet of a large hilltop plot. The flat, 2,852 m² garden allows outdoor activity around the private pool, while the open-plan kitchen and adjoining living-dining area face the mountains and receive ample natural light. With four en-suite bedrooms, the layout accommodates a family plus guests without shared bathrooms; a guest toilet serves the main level. Because the plot is flat, the garden is usable end to end, which is not always the case in La Mairena's hillside terrain. The rhythm of the day is car-based: a supermarket lies 3.9 km away, a pharmacy 4.4 km, and the nearest hospital 6.8 km, all straight-line distances that translate into short drives. Beach trips involve a descent of roughly 4.7 km to Playa de Artola or slightly further to Cabopino, where Puerto Cabopino offers a marina. Golf is the closest recreation, El Soto Golf sits 1.5 km away and two more courses within 2.8 km, so a round before lunch is realistic. The elevation of around 418 m brings cooler evenings than the coast, with views described towards the Sierra Nevada, the Mediterranean and, on clear days, the African coast. The neighbourhood's rural character means limited walkable amenities: one restaurant is registered within 2 km. The English International College at 4.9 km is the nearest international school. Overall, the property suits a household that wants seclusion and space within a ten-to-fifteen-minute drive of Elviria's services.
La Mairena sits at about 400 m above sea level, inland from Elviria on Marbella's eastern side. The area is classified as quiet and rural, with forest close by and golf as the dominant nearby recreation: El Soto Golf at 1.5 km, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 2.6 km and Campo América at 2.7 km, all straight-line. Daily services require a short drive, supermarket at 3.9 km, pharmacy at 4.4 km and hospital at 6.8 km. The beach is 4.6–4.7 km away at Playa de Artola, with Cabopino and Calahonda beaches at 5.2 km; the descent from the hill has an 8.7% gradient, so cycling or walking to the coast is demanding. Public transport exists in the wider area with two lines and 34 stops, but the location is car-dependent in practice. Sports facilities within reach include Finca Naundrup (4.0 km), La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol (4.3 km each), plus the Mirador de las Águilas viewpoint at 4.8 km. The English International College lies 4.9 km away. Marbella itself is 12 km straight-line, providing the full urban offer of a city of nearly 148,000 residents, while Málaga and its airport sit 37 km and 28 km away respectively.
The map shows the villa in its hilltop context above Elviria, with golf courses immediately surrounding the area and the coastline roughly 4.7 km to the south as the crow flies. Marbella lies to the west and Málaga airport to the north-east, illustrating how the property combines seclusion with regional accessibility.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Mairena occupies the hills above Elviria, on the eastern edge of Marbella (12 km straight-line) and roughly 37 km from Málaga city. This positions the villa in the established central Costa del Sol, close to Marbella's services, golf and beaches, yet removed from coastal density. Algeciras lies 76 km to the south-west and Gibraltar 68 km. The area blends into a belt of residential hilltop urbanisations between Elviria and Marbella East, defined by forest cover, golf courses and elevated views rather than seafront frontage.
Access is primarily by car via the Elviria connection down to the coastal A-7 corridor. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is 28 km away as the crow flies, normally around a 30-minute drive; Gibraltar airport is an alternative at roughly 68 km. Beaches are close in regional terms, Playa de Artola at 4.6 km, Cabopino and Calahonda at 5.2 km, but the steep gradient makes them driving destinations. Golf requires almost no travel at all, with three courses within 2.8 km. Everyday services cluster a few minutes away by car: supermarket 3.9 km, pharmacy 4.4 km, hospital 6.8 km, EV charging point 5.1 km. Public transport is limited to two lines in the broader area, so households should plan around one vehicle per adult. Marbella (12 km) and Málaga (37 km) bracket the location from either side, both straight-line distances.
| Beach Distance | 4.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
At 418 m elevation, La Mairena runs slightly cooler than the coast; the regional average annual temperature is 17.2°C. The swimming season, when sea temperature reaches at least 20°C, lasts about four months, so sea swimming is a summer activity rather than a year-round one, though the villa's private pool extends the season at home. The setting borders forest, and the hilltop position provides views towards the Sierra Nevada, the Mediterranean and, in clear conditions, Gibraltar and the North African coastline. The orientation of the property spans east through south to west, giving morning sun on one side and evening light on the other. Rainfall data are moderate for the region; buyers should expect dry, sunny summers and occasional winter rain. The gradient down to the beach, at 8.7%, confirms the dramatic topography that also produces the panoramic outlook.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within about 5.2 km as the crow flies: Playa de Artola (4.6–4.7 km), Playa de Cabopino (5.2 km) and Playa de Calahonda (5.2 km). Cabopino also hosts Puerto Cabopino, the nearest marina, with its restaurant row and moorings. Golf dominates the immediate recreation offer: El Soto Golf at 1.5 km, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 2.5–2.6 km and Campo América at 2.7–2.8 km form a cluster around La Mairena and Elviria. Additional sports venues include Finca Naundrup at 4.0 km, La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol at 4.3 km. For walking and nature, the surrounding forest and the Mirador de las Águilas viewpoint (4.8 km) provide options without needing the coast. The villa's own private pool and flat garden supply daily outdoor recreation on-site, reducing dependence on the beach in the hotter months.
Source: OpenStreetMap
La Mairena is a hill top residential resort on the Costa del Sol, just 5 km (3 mi) from the coastal ruralisation of Elviria, on the eastern outskirts of Marbella, Spain. At 400 m (1300 ft) above sea level, the village has views towards the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Mediterranean Sea, the Rock of Gibraltar and the African coast.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.2°C | 69 mm |
| February | 11.1°C | 47 mm |
| March | 12.4°C | 140 mm |
| April | 14.5°C | 74 mm |
| May | 18.3°C | 29 mm |
| June | 22.7°C | 7 mm |
| July | 26.0°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 10 mm |
| September | 22.1°C | 32 mm |
| October | 18.5°C | 79 mm |
| November | 13.7°C | 87 mm |
| December | 11.4°C | 70 mm |
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Within the Costa del Sol, La Mairena belongs to the elevated residential belt of Marbella East, above Elviria. Compared with the coastal plain, the area trades beach proximity for elevation, views and larger plots, this villa's 2,852 m² of flat land is a rarity in a hillside zone where gradients often exceed 8%. At roughly €3,456 per m² of living area, the pricing sits within the range typical for detached villas in the Marbella municipality, though the source data do not include per-m² benchmarks for direct comparison. The comparable projects listed, Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000), are new-build apartments in different sub-markets: Torre del Mar and Estepona are further from Marbella's centre, and Mijas straddles the Fuengirola belt. They serve a different buyer segment, both in budget and in product type, so they function as regional reference points rather than substitutes. La Mairena's specific advantages in this comparison are golf proximity (three courses within 2.8 km), the English International College at 4.9 km, and Marbella's full service offer 12 km away. Its trade-offs are the same as any hilltop urbanisation: no walkable amenities of note, one restaurant within 2 km, and reliance on the car for everything from bread to beaches. For buyers weighing the eastern Marbella hills against coastal alternatives such as Elviria itself or Cabopino, the deciding factors are usually plot size, quiet and views against walkability and seafront access. This property, fully renovated and key-ready, removes the construction and delivery risk that off-plan alternatives in Estepona and Mijas carry.
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