This three-storey semi-detached house stands in the gated community of Sol Europa in Nueva Andalucía, on the western side of Marbella. The property offers 129 m² of living space with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a guest WC, and a south-facing covered terrace that opens onto a private garden. Built in 1989 and offered key-ready at a fixed asking price of €640,000, the home forms part of a small community of fourteen properties sharing Mediterranean gardens, a communal swimming pool and covered parking. The location sits within walking distance of everyday amenities and roughly 300 metres, as the crow flies, from Playa de Puerto Banús.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The house is situated in Nueva Andalucía, a consolidated residential district west of Marbella centre and close to Puerto Banús. A supermarket lies roughly 350 metres away in a straight line, a pharmacy under 900 metres, and the beach at Playa de Puerto Banús about 300 metres. The setting is urban with amenities within walking distance, while several golf courses sit within about two kilometres. Marbella centre is approximately 7 km away by direct line.
The layout serves practical household needs: three bedrooms, two full bathrooms plus a guest WC, an independent kitchen with a separate utility room, and a living-dining area connected to a covered terrace and private garden. Air conditioning is installed. The top floor currently holds the laundry area and can be converted into an extra bedroom, office or leisure space, giving the home room to adapt as household requirements change.
This is an existing home, completed in 1989, and available immediately in key-ready condition. There is no construction phase or delivery schedule to consider. The interior is dated to the period of construction in places, and the condition is recorded as good. Any extension of the top floor would be a future works project subject to the relevant permissions, with timing and costs to be verified separately.
The property does not offer a private pool; the swimming pool is communal, shared with thirteen other homes. Parking is a covered outdoor space rather than an enclosed garage. At 129 m² across three storeys, floor space per level is modest. The building dates from 1989, so buyers should expect period construction standards rather than new-build specifications. No lift is mentioned in the provided data.
Ref: VL062431
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a key-ready home near Marbella without a construction waiting period will find the immediate availability relevant. Households that want three bedrooms plus a guest WC, with the option to create a fourth room from the top-floor laundry area, gain flexibility that many apartments in this price bracket lack. Those prioritising outdoor living benefit from the south-facing covered terrace and private garden alongside the communal pool shared with only thirteen neighbours, a scale that limits crowding compared with large resort developments. Buyers who want to walk to shops, restaurants and the beach will find the distances workable: supermarket roughly 350 metres, pharmacy under 900 metres, and Playa de Puerto Banús about 300 metres in a straight line. Golf players are positioned within about two kilometres of Golf Los Naranjos and Real Club de Golf Las Brisas. The home may suit permanent residents, second-home owners and investors alike, though each use has its own considerations. It is less suitable for buyers who require a private pool, a large enclosed garage, or new-build energy standards, since the building dates from 1989. Those wanting extensive interior space should note that the 129 m² is distributed across three floors, producing compact floor plates per level.
The house was built in 1989 and is recorded in good condition, with features consistent with a well-maintained property of that era rather than a contemporary new build. The kitchen is fully independent and includes a separate utility and laundry room, a layout that supports daily household routines. The living-dining area is described as bright and connects directly to the covered terrace through its own access point. Fitted wardrobes are present in the bedrooms, providing storage without additional furniture. Climate control consists of air conditioning, and utilities include electricity and drinkable water. The covered terrace has wooden beams visible in the listing imagery, in keeping with the Mediterranean character of the community. Construction is traditional for the period: three storeys with a practical vertical layout rather than open-plan contemporary design. The top floor, currently the laundry zone, is structurally positioned for conversion into habitable space, though the feasibility, permissions and cost of such works fall outside the available data and would need verification. The community exterior presents white rendered facades with palm planting and gated access. Buyers assessing long-term running costs should request community fees, IBI and the energy performance documentation through the usual channels, as these figures are not included in the provided data. Overall, the finishing level is that of a cared-for 1989 home: functional, sound and presentable, with modernisation opportunities rather than defects.
The asking price is fixed at €640,000 for this existing semi-detached house. This is not a price-list project with unit variation; the figure applies to the specific property as offered, key-ready. The price reflects a completed 1989 home in a small gated community with communal gardens and pool, private garden, covered terrace and covered parking. Buyers comparing against new-build alternatives in the region should account for the age of the construction and the possible cost of converting the top floor, which currently serves as the laundry area. Purchase costs such as transfer tax, notary and registry fees are additional and should be calculated separately.
Daily life in Sol Europa follows a quiet residential rhythm within a small gated community of fourteen homes. The shared Mediterranean gardens and communal pool form the centre of outdoor life, while the private garden and covered south-facing terrace give each household its own outdoor space. Because the terrace faces south, it receives sun through the middle of the day and into the afternoon, which suits both morning coffee and long outdoor dinners during the warmer months. The ground floor works as the living zone: kitchen with its own utility room, a living-dining area, and direct access to the terrace and garden. Bedrooms are spread across the upper levels, with the top floor currently used for laundry but offering clear scope for an additional bedroom, study or games room. The surrounding Nueva Andalucía district is urban and consolidated. A supermarket sits about 350 metres away in a straight line, a pharmacy under 900 metres, and the beach at Playa de Puerto Banús roughly 300 metres, so errands can largely be done on foot or by bicycle. Restaurants, cafés and banks cluster in the same radius: the data records 69 restaurants, 10 cafés and 4 banks within two kilometres. Puerto Banús and its marina lie about one kilometre away by direct line, putting evening strolls along the waterfront within easy reach. The community has covered outdoor parking on site. With 10 public transport lines and 50 stops in the area, a car is convenient for golf courses and Marbella centre but not strictly necessary for daily needs.
The immediate surroundings combine residential calm with urban convenience. Within a straight-line radius of two kilometres, the data lists 69 restaurants, 10 cafés, 3 pharmacies, 4 banks and a dentist, meaning daily and social needs are covered without a car. The nearest supermarket is about 353 metres away and an electric-vehicle charging point lies 368 metres from the property. A hospital is recorded at 1.9 kilometres. The beach at Playa de Puerto Banús sits roughly 300 metres in a direct line, with Playa Canina Ventura del Mar at 2.2 km and Playa de Nagüeles at 3.1 km. The marina of Puerto Deportivo José Banús lies about one kilometre away, and the Mirador del Muelle de Honor viewpoint at 1.2 km offers a short evening walk destination. Public transport in the area consists of 10 lines with 50 stops, which supports car-free living for local trips, while Marbella centre at 7 km and the airport at 45 km are more practical by car. The area's tourism profile, 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 beds, means the district is livelier in high season and quieter in winter months, a rhythm typical of the Marbella coast.
The map shows the property's position between the Nueva Andalucía residential streets and the Puerto Banús waterfront. The beach lies a few hundred metres to the south, the golf valley courses cluster a short distance north, and Marbella centre sits along the coast to the east. Distances shown are straight-line measurements.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Nueva Andalucía occupies the belt between Puerto Banús and the golf valley on Marbella's western side. Within the regional hierarchy, Marbella centre lies 7 km to the east, Málaga city 54 km north-east along the coast, and Algeciras 59 km to the south-west near Gibraltar. The district's position, walking distance to the Puerto Banús waterfront and about two kilometres from the golf courses of the valley, places it closer to both than most of Marbella's housing stock. On the Costa del Sol as a whole, it sits in the higher-demand western Marbella segment, characterised by established residential communities rather than new high-rise development.
Distances in this section are straight-line, as the crow flies; actual road distances are longer. The beach is the closest amenity: Playa de Puerto Banús at roughly 301 metres, with further beaches at 2.2 km and 3.1 km. Golf is a defining feature of the area, Golf Los Naranjos and The Range both lie 2.0 km away, and Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 2.1 km. Marbella centre is 7 km in a direct line, Málaga city 54 km, and Málaga-Costa del Sol airport approximately 45 km, with Gibraltar airport an alternative at about 52 km. Healthcare is within reach, with a hospital at 1.9 km and five health centres recorded in the wider area. Education options include 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools, with the British International School at 3.8 km. Mobility on foot or by bicycle covers most daily errands; the terrain to the beach is essentially flat at a 0.2% gradient. For drivers, covered parking is included within the gated community, and a Marbella Supercharger for electric vehicles sits 2.3 km away.
| Beach Distance | 2.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 45 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 52 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typically Mediterranean pattern: average monthly temperatures range from 12°C in the coolest month to 26°C in the warmest, with an annual average of 19.2°C. The swimming season extends to roughly six months, during which sea temperature stays at or above 20°C, framing outdoor life from late spring into autumn. The property stands at about 10 metres above sea level with a gradient to the beach of only 0.2%, so the terrain is flat and walking to the coast involves no meaningful climb. The south-facing orientation of the terrace aligns with the sun path, giving maximum daylight exposure to the main outdoor space. The gardens within the community, planted in Mediterranean style with palms, provide shaded green space immediately around the home. Beyond the community, the coastline and the golf valleys of Nueva Andalucía form the natural setting, with the Sierra ridge behind Marbella visible from parts of the district on clear days.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beach, Playa de Puerto Banús, lies about 300 metres in a straight line and anchors the coastal side of daily life. Two further beaches sit at 2.2 km and 3.1 km, giving variety between the busy waterfront near the marina and the quieter stretches towards Nagüeles. Recreation around Puerto Banús extends beyond the sand: the marina at Puerto Deportivo José Banús is about one kilometre away and combines mooring, dining and people-watching in equal measure. Golf is the strongest recreational asset in the data, Golf Los Naranjos and The Range at 2.0 km, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 2.1 km, and Magna Marbella Golf at 3.1 km, placing three courses within a short drive or cycle. Sports facilities include Polideportivo San Pedro at 2.9 km, a climbing wall (Rocodromo) at 3.6 km and CrossFit Marbella at 3.8 km. The communal pool shared by the fourteen homes adds an on-site option for daily swimming during the roughly six-month warm season.
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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Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this property competes with new-build developments further afield rather than with comparable stock in its own district. The comparable projects listed, Acqua Gardens in Estepona (from €524,600), Aby Upper in Estepona (from €320,000) and Alba Benalmadena in Benalmadena (from €598,000), are all new constructions with price-list pricing, and all sit considerably further from Marbella and Puerto Banús. That distance difference is central to the comparison. Estepona and Benalmádena offer newer buildings, contemporary specifications and, in some cases, lower entry prices, but their residents face longer travel times to the Puerto Banús, Marbella strip, which functions as the region's premium retail, dining and marina centre. Nueva Andalucía itself sits inside that strip. The €640,000 asking price for a 1989 semi-detached house therefore reflects location weight rather than build age: a walkable distance to the beach at Puerto Banús, around two kilometres from three golf courses including Real Club de Golf Las Brisas, and seven kilometres from Marbella centre. Set against regional statistics, the local market shows substantial activity, 4,743 housing transactions per year are recorded for the area, indicating liquidity in both directions of a sale. Buyers weighing this property against the new-build comparables are effectively choosing between modern construction at a lower price further west or east, and an established, immediately available home in one of the coast's most central residential districts. The extension potential of the top floor adds a value lever that new-build apartments typically lack, though conversion costs and permissions must be verified. Median provincial income of €16,450 per year contextualises the price level: this segment of the market is driven substantially by international buyers rather than local incomes.
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