A detached villa on a 1,425 m² plot in the quiet residential area of Marbesa, in Marbella East. The property offers a reported living area of 710 m² across a main residence and two independent apartments, each with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Built in 1970 in a traditional Andalusian style, the house features a private swimming pool, mature gardens, a covered porch of 69 m² and sea views. Playa de Artola lies approximately 1.2 km away as the crow flies. The asking price is fixed at €2,695,000 and the property is key-ready.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Marbesa is a low-rise residential pocket of Marbella East, roughly 12 km from Marbella centre and 40 km from Málaga. The villa stands on flat terrain about 17 m above sea level, with the nearest beach approximately 1.2 km away in a straight line. Puerto Cabopino marina is 1.8 km distant, and Cabopino golf course 1.6 km, all measured as the crow flies.
The layout serves multiple living arrangements: an upper-floor main residence of about 253 m² with four bedrooms, and two ground-floor apartments of roughly 120 m² each. This makes the property suitable for multigenerational households, guest accommodation or rental use. Outdoor space includes a private pool, established gardens and several terraces.
This is not a new-build development. The villa was constructed in 1970 and is offered as a completed, key-ready existing home. The reported completion date is indicative. Renovation history and technical condition should be verified through an independent survey, particularly given the building's age.
The property does not offer a modern energy-standard construction, communal facilities or on-site amenities beyond the private pool and gardens. The kitchen is only partially fitted. No information is available on garaging, storage or community fees. Purchasers should verify the reported built area of 470 m² against the registered figures, as source data varies.
Ref: VL699093
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
The property fits several recognisable situations. A multigenerational family needing genuine independence between households will find the two self-contained apartments, each with its own entrance level facilities, directly relevant. Buyers seeking a coastal home that can also generate income may use the same division: occupying the main residence while letting the ground-floor units, either long-term or seasonally. Those who want space for regular guests, visiting family, friends during the summer months, benefit from the same layout without compromising privacy in the main house. The villa also suits buyers who prioritise plot size and established planting over new-build finishes; the mature gardens and trees cannot be replicated by a recently completed development. Conversely, purchasers expecting contemporary construction standards, a fitted designer kitchen or communal facilities such as a gym or concierge should note these are absent. The 1970 construction means that any purchase decision should be preceded by a technical survey covering structure, electrics, plumbing and insulation. Finally, the location works best for households comfortable with car-based daily life, where beaches, golf and Marbella are all within a short drive but not at the doorstep.
The villa combines traditional Andalusian architectural elements with later modernisation, according to the source description. Decorative ironwork and original-style doors are present in the main residence, and flooring mixes wood and marble across the house. Climate control is covered by air conditioning and a fireplace, which addresses both summer cooling and the cooler winter evenings of the region. The kitchen is partially fitted, indicating that some appliances or cabinetry may need to be completed or replaced by a new owner. Bathrooms are reported in good condition, with imagery showing a bathroom with both tub and shower. External finishes follow the traditional white-walled style typical of the area, with a staircase entrance visible in the property photographs. Given the 1970 construction date, the technical baseline differs fundamentally from current building regulations: insulation values, window performance and electrical capacity may not meet present-day new-build standards, and these points influence both comfort and running costs. Buyers should request documentation of any renovations carried out over the decades. The overall condition is described in the data as good to excellent, but such labels reflect the seller's assessment; an independent architect's report remains the reliable route to verifying structural condition, damp status and the accuracy of the reported built areas before purchase.
The property is offered at a fixed asking price of €2,695,000, not as a price-list 'from' price. For this amount, the buyer acquires 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, a reported living area of 710 m² and a 1,425 m² plot with a private pool. The price positions the villa in the upper segment of the Marbella East market. Two independent rental units offer potential income, estimated in the source material at €1,850 per month each. Availability is immediate, as the villa is key-ready; the 1970 completion date is indicative of construction age rather than delivery timing.
Daily life in this villa centres on a layered layout that separates the main residence from the two independent apartments below. The upper floor, around 253 m², functions as the primary home with four bedrooms, a living room, a fitted kitchen and a terrace, while the two ground-floor units each provide two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and a living room. This structure determines how the property is used: family members or guests can stay with full independence, or the apartments can be let separately, with rental potential estimated in the source data at €1,850 per month per unit. The surrounding plot of 1,425 m² is occupied by established gardens, mature trees and a private swimming pool, with a 69 m² covered porch serving as the main outdoor living area. The neighbourhood itself is quiet and residential, characterised by low-rise housing rather than hotel development. Within 2 km there are around 30 restaurants, 9 cafés, a pharmacy and a bank, so everyday errands are manageable on foot or by a short drive. The rhythm of the area shifts with the seasons: during the summer months tourism activity increases along the coast, while outside the main season the streets are considerably quieter. A car is the practical choice for reaching Marbella, the international school at 3.7 km or the wider range of services in the region, though 11 public transport lines with 50 stops in the area provide a secondary option.
The immediate surroundings are residential and quiet, with tourism infrastructure concentrated along the coast rather than in the streets behind it. The nearest beach, Playa de Artola, lies 1.2 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de Cabopino at 1.6 km and Playa de Calahonda at 2.1 km. The route to the sand is flat, with a gradient of 0.0% recorded, which makes walking and cycling to the coast realistic. Puerto Cabopino marina, 1.8 km away, functions as the local social hub with its restaurants and moored boats. Daily provisions are covered by the amenities within 2 km: roughly 30 restaurants, 9 cafés, a pharmacy and a bank. For sport, Don Carlos Tennis Club sits 1.3 km away and swimming pools are found at Camping Marbella Playa (0.5 km) and Playa Real (0.6 km). Education options include 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools in the wider area, with the English International College at 3.7 km being the closest international option. Healthcare is represented by 5 health centres in the region. These distances are straight-line figures; actual travel by road is somewhat longer.
The map shows the villa's position in Marbesa, between Marbella and Cabopino. Useful reference points include Playa de Artola at 1.2 km, Puerto Cabopino marina at 1.8 km and three golf courses within 2.6 km, all straight-line distances.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Marbesa occupies the eastern flank of Marbella municipality, roughly 12 km from the historic centre and about 40 km from Málaga. This positions the villa between two anchors of the Costa del Sol: Marbella's established shopping, dining and old town to the west, and the quieter, less densely developed coastal strip towards Calahonda and Fuengirola to the east. The area's identity is residential rather than resort-based, despite the surrounding tourism infrastructure. Marbella's population of nearly 148,000 supports year-round services that smaller coastal villages cannot sustain.
Access to the villa is primarily by car. Marbella centre is 12 km away in a straight line, Málaga city 40 km, and Málaga-Costa del Sol airport approximately 31 km, which corresponds to a drive of roughly half an hour under normal traffic conditions on the A-7 coastal motorway. Gibraltar airport is 65 km away as an alternative for certain routes. Public transport exists in the area, 11 lines and 50 stops, but service frequency suits occasional trips rather than daily commuting. Within the neighbourhood itself, distances are modest: the beach at 1.2 km, a swimming pool at 0.5 km and the marina at 1.8 km. Golfers reach Cabopino golf at 1.6 km, with Santa María Golf & Country Club and Greenlife Golf Marbella at 2.5 km and 2.6 km respectively. All figures are straight-line distances, so road travel is somewhat farther.
| Beach Distance | 1.2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 31 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 65 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The villa sits at 17 m above sea level on flat terrain, so no stairs or slopes complicate movement around the property or towards the coast. The climate data shows an average annual temperature of 18.8°C, characteristic of the Costa del Sol's mild Mediterranean conditions. The swimming season lasts five months, with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, which in practice spans roughly late May to early October. The flat coastal position means the private pool and terraces can be used across a long season, with the fireplace covering the milder winter months. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter half-year, leaving the summer dry, relevant for garden maintenance on the 1,425 m² planted plot. The elevated position of the upper floor provides views over the greenery, the coastline and, in the distance, the mountains.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within about 2 km: Playa de Artola at 1.2 km, Playa de Cabopino at 1.6 km and Playa de Calahonda at 2.1 km, all measured as the crow flies. Cabopino beach sits beside the dunes of Artola and the marina, giving the area a more natural character than the fully urbanised stretches further west. Golf is a defining leisure feature of this part of Marbella East: Cabopino golf at 1.6 km, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 2.5 km and Greenlife Golf Marbella at 2.6 km offer three courses within a five-minute drive. Tennis is available at Don Carlos Tennis Club, 1.3 km away. Swimming options beyond the sea include pools at Camping Marbella Playa and Playa Real. Puerto Cabopino marina, 1.8 km distant, adds waterfront dining and boat-related recreation. The tourism footprint in the area is substantial, 52 hotels with nearly 12,800 beds, which explains the wide restaurant offering but also means noticeably busier surroundings in July and August.
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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This villa occupies a different segment of the market from the new-build projects typically listed alongside it. Developments such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000) offer newly constructed apartments at price points several factors below the €2,695,000 fixed asking price here. Those projects appeal to buyers seeking modern finishes, current building standards and communal facilities, generally in two- or three-bedroom formats. This Marbesa property instead offers what new-build cannot: a 1,425 m² plot with mature trees, a private pool, eight bedrooms and a divided layout with two independent apartments. Within Marbella East itself, the villa's position is competitive on plot size and flexibility. East of Marbella centre, housing stock is a mixture of 1970s villas, later apartment complexes and modern infill developments; original villas on plots of this size have become less common as the area has densified. The proximity of Cabopino's beaches, marina and three golf courses matches the profile buyers typically associate with this stretch of coast. The trade-off is clear: purchasers accept 1970 construction and the associated verification work, survey, possible renovation of systems, the partially fitted kitchen, in exchange for space, land and rental capacity that a new-build apartment at a comparable total outlay would not deliver. Market activity in the region is substantial, with 4,743 housing transactions per year recorded in the data, indicating reasonable liquidity for resale in this segment.
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