A three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment of 324 m² in the Nine Lions Residences, a gated development in the hills of Nueva Andalucía, west of Marbella. The property was completed in 2019 and is key-ready, with a south-facing orientation and views over the Mediterranean. Puerto Banús marina lies approximately 1.0 km away as the crow flies, and the nearest beach is 2.6 km in a straight line. The asking price is fixed at €1,695,000. The residence forms part of a secure community with landscaped gardens, swimming pools, a spa, a gym and 24-hour security.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in Nueva Andalucía, a residential area on the western side of Marbella. Puerto Deportivo José Banús is 1.0 km away in a straight line, Marbella town centre 7 km, and Malaga-Costa del Sol airport roughly 45 km. The area combines hillside position with proximity to the coast, golf courses and everyday amenities within a 2 km radius.
The home offers 324 m² of living space arranged around an open-plan living and dining area with a fitted kitchen. Three bedrooms and three bathrooms, a master suite with en-suite bathroom and terrace access, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and underfloor heating address the practical needs of year-round or seasonal residence. Air conditioning and central heating provide climate control throughout the seasons.
The building was completed in 2019 and the apartment is key-ready, meaning no waiting period or construction risk applies. Delivery is immediate upon completion of the purchase process. As an existing home, the asking price of €1,695,000 is fixed rather than an entry price within a broader price list, so no variation between unit types is involved.
The property does not offer direct beach access; the nearest beach is 2.6 km away in a straight line, which in practice means a short drive. It is an apartment within a community, so no private plot or standalone garden belongs to the home. Golf courses are within a few kilometres but not within walking distance. A car remains the practical means of transport for most daily trips.
This residence suits buyers in several recognisable situations. A household relocating to the Costa del Sol permanently benefits from the three-bedroom, three-bathroom layout, the year-round climate control, underfloor heating, air conditioning and central heating, and the density of schools and health centres in the surrounding area: 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools are registered in the region, alongside five health centres. Buyers seeking a second home that can stand empty for months will find the gated setting with 24-hour security relevant, since the property does not depend on the owner's continuous presence. The key-ready status removes the waiting time and construction risk that come with off-plan purchases, which matters to buyers who want to use the home within the current season. The property also fits buyers for whom view and orientation are decisive. A south-facing terrace with panoramic sea views over the Mediterranean is a specific feature, not a generic one, and it directly shapes how the home is used day to day. It is less obvious a match for buyers who want to walk to the beach daily, the coast is 2.6 km away in a straight line, or for those seeking a detached villa with a private plot. As an apartment in a community, it trades that independence for security, shared facilities and lower exterior maintenance.
The apartment was completed in 2019, which places it within the current generation of residential construction on the Costa del Sol. The interior is arranged as an open-plan living and dining space connected to a fully fitted designer kitchen with integrated appliances, a configuration that reduces the need for post-purchase work. Climate control is specified at three levels: underfloor heating, central heating and air conditioning. For a coastal property at 10 m elevation, this combination covers the mild winter months, the average monthly temperature ranges between 12 and 26 °C, as well as the warmest summer weeks. Underfloor heating in particular is a feature more often found in the higher segment of the market and affects comfort in bathrooms and living areas during the cooler months. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors run along the south face of the living area, serving both daylight and the connection to the terrace. The three bathrooms are finished with modern fixtures, and the master suite has an en-suite bathroom with direct terrace access. All bedrooms have fitted wardrobes. The building's shared facilities, landscaped gardens, multiple swimming pools, an indoor pool, a spa, a gym and 24-hour security, form part of the technical and operational package of the residence. These amenities are maintained collectively, which distributes the upkeep of pools and gardens across the community rather than leaving it with the individual owner. The overall condition of the property is documented as good to excellent.
The asking price is €1,695,000 and is a fixed price for this specific home, not a starting price within a project price list. For that amount, the buyer acquires 324 m² of living space with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a south-facing orientation and sea views, in a 2019 building within a gated community with pools, spa, gym and 24-hour security. As the property is key-ready, the timeline from purchase to occupation depends on the notarial process rather than on a construction schedule. Comparable new-build projects in the wider area start at approximately €2,167,250 in Nueva Andalucía itself, which places this completed home in the upper segment of the local market.
Daily life in this residence revolves around the combination of a generous interior and a substantial south-facing terrace. Floor-to-ceiling glazing connects the open-plan living and dining area with the outside space, where the south orientation provides sun exposure through the middle of the day and into the afternoon. The master suite opens directly onto the terrace, which shortens the distance between waking and outdoor living to a few steps. Mornings can begin on the terrace with the sea view over the coastline; the afternoon sun remains on the terrace until late in the day. The three-bedroom layout suits both permanent residence and extended stays with guests. Each bedroom has fitted wardrobes, and the three bathrooms mean no shared facilities are needed even with a full household. The kitchen is fully fitted with integrated appliances, so daily cooking requires no additional investment in equipment. Within the gated community, the swimming pools, spa and gym function as an extension of the private living space. With 24-hour security and controlled access, the home can be left unattended for longer periods, a practical consideration for owners who use the property seasonally. The setting in the hills of Nueva Andalucía means the immediate surroundings are residential and comparatively calm, while restaurants, cafés, pharmacies and banks are all concentrated within a 2 km radius. Puerto Banús, 1.0 km away as the crow flies, supplies the marina, dining and retail offer for evenings and weekends.
The immediate environment is residential Nueva Andalucía: a hillside area of apartment complexes and villas between the coastal road and the golf valley. Within a 2 km radius, the data registers 69 restaurants, 10 cafés, 3 pharmacies and 4 banks, a concentration that makes daily errands manageable without long trips. Puerto Deportivo José Banús, at 1.0 km as the crow flies, functions as the local anchor for dining, marina life and retail. Golf plays a visible role in the area. Real Club de Golf Las Brisas lies 2.3 km away in a straight line, Magna Marbella Golf 3.1 km, and a driving range at 1.9 km. For a golf-oriented household, several courses sit within a short drive rather than a single one within walking distance. Everyday practicalities are well covered. A supermarket-oriented shopping environment, schools, including the British International School at 3.8 km, and health centres lie within normal driving range. The Polideportivo San Pedro sports centre is 2.9 km away, and an EV charging location (Marbella Supercharger) is 2.3 km from the residence. The Mirador del Muelle de Honor viewpoint, 1.2 km away, marks the closest point of interest on the coastal side. Traffic in the area follows the seasonal pattern of the Costa del Sol: busier in July and August, calmer outside the holiday season. The elevation of 10 m and the 0.2 % gradient towards the beach mean the terrain is effectively flat, which matters for cycling and walking in the neighbourhood.
The map shows the residence in relation to Puerto Banús (1.0 km), the nearest beaches (2.6–3.5 km) and the golf courses of Nueva Andalucía. Marbella lies 7 km east along the coast. All distances are straight-line; road distances are somewhat longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Nueva Andalucía occupies the strip between Marbella and Estepona, directly north of Puerto Banús. Marbella, at 7 km, supplies the urban, cultural and administrative functions of a town of nearly 148,000 inhabitants. Málaga, 54 km to the east, is the provincial capital and airport hub; Algeciras, 59 km to the west, connects towards Cádiz and Gibraltar. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, the area belongs to the established, higher-value segment between Marbella centre and Estepona, with a market that recorded 4,743 housing transactions per year in the wider region.
Distances below are straight-line; actual road distances are longer. The nearest beach, Playa Canina Ventura del Mar, is 2.6 km away, with Playa de Nagüeles at 2.7 km and Playa de Casablanca at 3.5 km, all reachable by car within minutes. Marbella lies 7 km away and Málaga 54 km, the latter with 579,076 inhabitants and the full urban offer of a provincial capital. Malaga-Costa del Sol airport (AGP) is roughly 45 km away in a straight line, and Gibraltar airport (GIB) about 52 km, giving the location two airport options in opposite directions along the coast. Public transport is present with 10 lines and 50 stops in the area, which covers local movement along the coastal corridor. For most residents, however, a car remains the standard means of transport, particularly for beach trips, golf and shopping. The flat terrain and short distances to Puerto Banús make cycling a realistic alternative for part of the year.
| Beach Distance | 2.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 45 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 52 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for the area shows an average annual temperature of 19.2 °C, with monthly averages ranging from 12 °C in the coolest months to 26 °C in summer. The swimming season, the period with sea temperatures of 20 °C or above, lasts six months, which sets the rhythm for outdoor living from late spring into autumn. The residence sits at 10 m above sea level with a gradient to the beach of 0.2 %, meaning effectively flat terrain without the stair-climbing or steep access roads found in some hillside areas of the Costa del Sol. This has practical consequences: cycling to Puerto Banús, walking in the neighbourhood and moving around with children or luggage are all uncomplicated by elevation. The hillside setting of Nueva Andalucía, combined with the south-facing orientation of the apartment, determines the sun pattern: the terrace receives sun through the middle of the day and afternoon, and the sea view over the Mediterranean forms the visual backdrop. The region records 32 local public holidays per year, reflecting an active local calendar of events and traditions.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastal offer around Nueva Andalucía consists of a series of beaches within a short radius: Playa Canina Ventura del Mar (2.6 km), Playa de Nagüeles (2.7 km) and Playa de Casablanca (3.5 km), all in a straight line. These are the sandy stretches between Puerto Banús and Marbella centre, reachable by car in a few minutes and partly connected by the coastal promenade. Recreation beyond the beach is concentrated in three clusters. Golf forms the first: Las Brisas, Magna Marbella and a nearby driving range create a golf valley within roughly 3 km. The second cluster is water-based, with Puerto Deportivo José Banús at 1.0 km offering marina facilities, and two further marinas, Virgen del Carmen in Marbella (5.3 km) and Marina la Bajadilla (6.7 km), adding options for boat owners. The third cluster is sport and fitness: Polideportivo San Pedro (2.9 km), a climbing facility (Rocodromo, 3.6 km) and CrossFit Marbella (3.8 km) cover organised and individual training. Tourism infrastructure in the wider area, 52 hotels with 12,781 beds, indicates the seasonal scale of the region: lively in summer, notably quieter from October to April.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9°C | 80 mm |
| February | 13.7°C | 47 mm |
| March | 14.8°C | 154 mm |
| April | 16.8°C | 70 mm |
| May | 20.0°C | 27 mm |
| June | 23.8°C | 6 mm |
| July | 26.7°C | 1 mm |
| August | 27.1°C | 7 mm |
| September | 24.0°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.7°C | 72 mm |
| November | 16.3°C | 89 mm |
| December | 14.0°C | 80 mm |
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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Nueva Andalucía itself, the supply of new-build homes is dominated by higher-priced projects. Alcantara del Mar Villas, in the same area, lists prices from €2,167,250, comfortably above the €1,695,000 fixed asking price of this completed apartment. The comparison is not entirely symmetrical, since a villa with private plot carries different ownership characteristics than an apartment in a gated community, but it does indicate that this price level is not exceptional for the immediate area. Further west in Estepona, the market operates at clearly lower entry points: Acqua Gardens starts at €524,600 and Aby Upper at €320,000. That gap reflects the established difference between the Marbella, Puerto Banús segment and the Estepona market, where land values and international demand profiles differ. Buyers weighing this apartment against Estepona alternatives are effectively comparing location value against square metres per euro: for roughly the same budget, Estepona offers larger or newer units, while Nueva Andalucía offers proximity to Puerto Banús, the golf valley and the Marbella service infrastructure. A second relevant comparison is with off-plan purchases. Buyers choosing a new-build project at a similar price typically accept a delivery date and construction risk; this apartment, completed in 2019 and key-ready, removes both. Against that stands the fact that specification choices were made by the original developer rather than by the buyer. The wider regional market context, 4,743 housing transactions per year and a tourism base of 52 hotels, points to a liquid resale market with steady seasonal demand, which is relevant for owners who want flexibility in how long they hold the property.
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