This detached villa stands in Marbesa, a beachside urbanisation on the eastern side of Marbella, Málaga. The property offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 218 m² of living space on a flat plot of 630 m², with a private pool and a south-west orientation. The house, originally completed in 1970, has been recently renovated and is key-ready. The fixed asking price is €1,675,000. Distances mentioned are straight-line; Playa de Artola lies approximately 1.2 km away and Marbella town centre 12 km.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Marbesa is a low-rise residential area east of Marbella centre, roughly 12 km away as the crow flies, and 40 km from Málaga. The villa sits on flat terrain at about 17 m above sea level. Within walking distance there are beach restaurants and a supermarket. Playa de Artola is 1.2 km away in a direct line, with the marina of Puerto Cabopino 1.8 km further along the coast.
The villa is arranged with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen connected to the living room, a private pool and a private garden with mature planting. A covered carport within the grounds accommodates two cars. Sea views are available from the upper level and rooftop terrace. Air conditioning (hot) provides climate control year-round.
This is an existing home, originally completed in 1970 and recently renovated to a good standard. It is key-ready, meaning the buyer can take occupancy directly after completion of the purchase. No further construction phases apply. Any dates linked to the transaction process are indicative and depend on the notarial schedule.
The property has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms within 218 m²; it is not a large multi-generational villa. The data mentions hot air conditioning only, with no underfloor heating or central heating recorded. Parking is limited to a two-car carport; no closed garage is listed. The house dates from 1970, so the renovation history should be verified during a technical inspection.
Ref: VL197546
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property matches a buyer looking for a detached, single-level-oriented villa within walking distance of the beach, without the management obligations of a large estate. Households with older children or regular visitors benefit from the three en-suite bedrooms, which give each room its own bathroom. Buyers who want a move-in-ready home will find that the recent renovation removes the immediate need for works, although the 1970 construction date makes a technical survey a sensible step. The property also fits those who value outdoor living: the flat plot, the private pool and the rooftop terrace with sea views support most of daily life outside during the warmer months. A second relevant profile is the buyer seeking a second home with rental potential, given the tourism infrastructure in the area, 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 beds indicate strong seasonal demand. It is less suitable for buyers needing four or more bedrooms, a closed garage or extensive storage, since the property offers two covered parking spaces within the carport and the stated room count. Buyers who want new-build warranties should note this is a 1970 house that has been renovated, not a newly constructed property. Finally, the location requires a car for commuting or airport trips: Málaga airport is about 31 km away in a direct line, which translates to a moderate drive depending on traffic.
The villa has been completely renovated recently, according to the listing data. The visible result includes an open-plan kitchen, described as fully fitted, that connects directly to the spacious living room with fireplace. The interior finish shown in the available images is neutral and contemporary: white walls, dark bed frames and a lounge-oriented ground floor that opens towards the pool patio. The technical specification recorded in the data is limited: hot air conditioning is listed as the climate control system, which provides both cooling and heating. There is no mention of underfloor heating, solar panels or a heat pump, so buyers with specific energy-efficiency requirements should request the technical file. The property carries a good-condition classification, and the en-suite bathrooms, one per bedroom, indicate a plumbing layout that supports simultaneous use by multiple occupants. Outdoor quality is defined by the private pool, mature gardens with subtropical planting, and a rooftop terrace equipped for sunbathing with sea views. The covered carport for two cars sits within the grounds, keeping vehicles off the street. Given the original construction year of 1970, the renovation presumably involved updates to wiring, plumbing and insulation, but this cannot be confirmed from the data alone. A structural and technical inspection remains the appropriate instrument to verify the state of the roof, damp-proofing and installations. Mountain views and pool views complement the sea views from the upper floor, giving the house varied sightlines despite its low-rise setting at approximately 17 m above sea level.
The asking price is fixed at €1,675,000. This concerns an existing, key-ready villa with 218 m² of living space on a 630 m² plot, privately owned and recently renovated. The price reflects the location in Marbesa, the plot size with private pool and garden, and the proximity to the beach. Comparable new-build projects in the wider region start considerably lower, for example from €269,950 in Torre del Mar and from €321,000 in Estepona, but these concern different locations and property types. Additional purchase costs, such as transfer tax and notary fees, apply on top of the asking price.
Daily life at this address is shaped by the beachside character of Marbesa. The villa sits on a flat plot of 630 m², which makes the garden, the pool and the covered terrace usable throughout the day without stairs or slopes. The south-west orientation means the outdoor areas catch the afternoon and evening sun, while the rooftop terrace adds a second outdoor level with sea views, suited to early evening meals or quiet hours outside the midday heat. Inside, the recently renovated layout connects an open-plan kitchen directly to the living room, so cooking, dining and relaxing happen in one continuous space with a fireplace as the focal point. The three bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, suit a family or a household that regularly hosts guests. Practical routines are short here: a supermarket and several beach restaurants are within walking distance according to the listing, and the wider area contains around 30 restaurants, a pharmacy and a bank within 2 km. For sports and leisure, Don Carlos Tennis Club is 1.3 km away in a direct line and three golf courses lie within 2.6 km. The rhythm of the area changes with the seasons: during summer months the beaches and beach clubs dominate, while outside the season Marbesa returns to a quieter residential tempo. A car remains useful for larger shopping trips, schools and Marbella centre, 12 km away, but the immediate daily needs can largely be met on foot. The flat gradient to the beach, recorded at 0.0%, makes walking and cycling realistic options for a coastal lifestyle.
Marbesa functions as a residential beachside district rather than a town centre, which shapes the daily rhythm. Within 2 km the data records 30 restaurants, 9 cafés, 1 pharmacy and 1 bank, enough for daily needs without leaving the area, while Marbella city, 12 km away as the crow flies, provides the full urban offering with a historic centre, hospitals and cultural facilities. Healthcare in the broader area includes 5 health centres, and education is well represented with 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools in the region, including the English International College 3.7 km away in a direct line. Leisure infrastructure is dense: Don Carlos Tennis Club at 1.3 km, Cabopino golf at 1.6 km, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 2.5 km and Greenlife Golf at 2.6 km, all measured in straight lines. Puerto Cabopino marina, 1.8 km away, adds a harbour setting with moored boats and waterfront dining. The protected dune area of Cabopino offers walking routes directly along the coast. The area is well served by public transport relative to its size, with 11 lines and 50 stops recorded, though a car remains the most practical mode for most residents. Tourism is a significant factor, 52 hotels and 12,781 beds in the area, meaning summer months bring noticeably more visitors, while the rest of the year the neighbourhood has a quieter, residential character.
The map shows the villa's position in Marbesa, on the flat coastal strip east of Marbella. Playa de Artola and the Cabopino dunes lie 1.2 km to the east in a direct line, with the marina just beyond. Golf courses, tennis facilities and schools cluster within a 4 km radius, illustrating how daily amenities are grouped around this beachside district.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Marbesa occupies the eastern coastal strip of the Marbella municipality, positioned between Marbella centre (12 km straight-line) and the communities of Calahonda and Mijas Costa further east. Málaga city lies 40 km to the north-east and Algeciras 74 km to the south-west, placing the property centrally on the Costa del Sol axis between the two largest urban centres of the region. This position combines proximity to Marbella's services and nightlife with a quieter, lower-density residential fabric typical of the beachside urbanisations east of the town. The location is also on the inland side of the coastal road from the Cabopino nature area, one of the few protected dune zones remaining on this stretch of coast.
The nearest beach, Playa de Artola, lies 1.2 km away in a direct line, with the gradient to the coast recorded as flat at 0.0%, walking and cycling are therefore realistic. Playa de Cabopino is 1.6 km away and Playa de Calahonda 2.1 km. Málaga airport is approximately 31 km away as the crow flies, with Gibraltar airport about 65 km; these are straight-line distances and actual travel times by road will be longer. Marbella centre is 12 km in a direct line and Málaga city 40 km. Public transport in the area consists of 11 lines and 50 stops, which covers local connections along the coast. For day-to-day errands, the listing states that a supermarket and five beach restaurants are within walking distance, and the wider 2 km radius includes 30 restaurants, cafés, a pharmacy and a bank. Golf facilities cluster close by: Cabopino golf at 1.6 km and two further courses within 2.6 km. Access by car is straightforward given the flat coastal terrain and the coastal arterial road, and the villa provides a covered carport for two vehicles inside its own grounds.
| Beach Distance | 1.2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 31 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 65 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for this location shows an average annual temperature of 18.8°C, consistent with the Mediterranean pattern of the Costa del Sol. The swimming season extends to about 5 months per year with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, which frames the period in which the private pool and the nearby beaches see most use. The villa itself sits at approximately 17 m above sea level on flat terrain, the recorded gradient to the beach is 0.0%, so there are no stairs, slopes or height differences between the house and the coast. The south-west orientation supports afternoon and evening sun on the terraces and in the garden. Natural surroundings include the protected dune and nature area of Cabopino near Playa de Artola, which preserves a stretch of undeveloped coastline within walking distance. Mountain views from the property complete the picture, as the Sierra rises behind the coastal strip. The regional climate brings hot, dry summers and mild winters, which suits the outdoor-oriented layout of the plot. Buyers considering year-round residence should note that the data lists hot air conditioning as the climate system, providing heating for the cooler months as well as cooling in summer.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The beach offering around Marbesa is varied within a short radius. Playa de Artola, 1.2 km away in a direct line, borders the protected dunes of Cabopino and is known for its natural setting rather than dense development. Playa de Cabopino at 1.6 km sits by the marina of the same name, where Puerto Cabopino, 1.8 km from the villa, provides moorings, waterfront restaurants and a small harbour atmosphere. Playa de Calahonda at 2.1 km completes the nearby options. Recreational facilities are close: Don Carlos Tennis Club at 1.3 km offers courts and coaching, while three golf courses lie within 2.6 km, Cabopino golf at 1.6 km, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 2.5 km and Greenlife Golf at 2.6 km. Swimming pools are found nearby at Camping Marbella Playa (0.5 km) and Playa Real (0.6 km), useful outside the roughly five-month sea-swimming season. The listing also places the five-star Don Carlos hotel and Nikki Beach Club within easy walking distance, adding dining and leisure venues to the immediate repertoire. For outdoor exercise, the flat coastal terrain and the dune paths of Cabopino support walking and running routes directly from the property.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.7°C | 61 mm |
| February | 13.5°C | 41 mm |
| March | 14.7°C | 125 mm |
| April | 16.4°C | 59 mm |
| May | 19.5°C | 23 mm |
| June | 23.0°C | 7 mm |
| July | 25.7°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.3°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.5°C | 26 mm |
| October | 20.2°C | 72 mm |
| November | 16.0°C | 71 mm |
| December | 13.8°C | 66 mm |
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Within the Costa del Sol market, this villa occupies a specific segment: an existing detached house in an established beachside urbanisation, rather than a new-build apartment. The fixed asking price of €1,675,000 places it well above the regional new-build entry level. Comparable new developments cited in the data start considerably lower, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, but these are apartment projects in different locations and price categories, not direct substitutes. What the buyer acquires here is land and position: a 630 m² private plot within walking distance of the beach, in a low-rise urbanisation where such plots have become scarce. Marbesa itself sits in the Marbella municipality, which carries a price premium over locations further east such as Torre del Mar or much of Mijas Costa, driven by the Marbella brand, the density of golf and marina infrastructure, and the proximity of international schools such as the English International College 3.7 km away. The alternative for buyers at this budget would typically be a newer villa further inland, for instance in the hills of Benahavís or Estepona, trading beach proximity and walkability for contemporary construction and panoramic views. Here the trade-off runs the other way: a 1970 house that has been renovated, on flat land, 1.2 km from the beach as the crow flies, in an area with an average elevation of 17 m. Market liquidity in the broader area appears healthy, with approximately 4,743 housing transactions per year recorded, and tourism infrastructure, 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 beds, supports seasonal rental demand should the owner consider letting. Median provincial income of €16,450 per year contextualises the domestic market; demand at this price point is predominantly international.
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