A fully refurbished two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment of 111 m² is for sale in Reserva de Marbella, a residential urbanisation east of Marbella on the Costa del Sol. The home is key-ready, situated on the third floor of a gated complex with a lift, and offers westerly orientation with views over the hills and the sea. The asking price is fixed at €359,000 and includes a private parking space and a storage room. The nearest beach, Playa de Cabopino, lies approximately 2.2 km away as the crow flies, and Marbella town centre is roughly 12 km straight-line from the urbanisation.
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Reserva de Marbella sits in a quiet residential zone between Marbella and the Calahonda area, roughly 2.2 km as the crow flies from Playa de Cabopino. Daily amenities such as supermarkets, restaurants and cafés are within a short drive, while Cabopino Golf lies about 1.2 km away. The setting combines green surroundings with practical access to the coastal strip.
The apartment suits a household seeking a low-maintenance, move-in-ready home with two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. A covered terrace, air conditioning, fitted wardrobes and an open-plan kitchen with modern appliances cover everyday functional needs. Communal pools, a children's pool and a gated entrance serve households that value shared facilities over private maintenance.
This is not a new-build project. The complex dates from 1970 and the apartment has since been fully refurbished and furnished to a modern standard, with a key-ready status. Delivery is immediate upon completion of purchase. No construction phase, off-plan payments or indicative completion dates apply to this transaction.
The property does not include a private pool or private garden; both are communal. There is no mention of underfloor heating, a fireplace or dedicated guest accommodation beyond the second bedroom. Furniture is optional rather than included as standard. The building's age of 1970 means the refurbishment applies to the unit, not necessarily to the structure of the complex.
This home matches several recognisable situations. A couple relocating to the Costa del Sol who want a move-in-ready base near Marbella without managing renovation works will find the key-ready status and refurbished interior directly relevant. A household with children or grandchildren visiting regularly benefits from the second double bedroom, the second bathroom and the children's pool within the gated complex. Buyers seeking a lock-up-and-leave second home, common among Northern European owners in this region, will recognise the combination of a gated entrance, communal garden maintenance and included parking. The property also suits buyers who prioritise views and evening light: the west orientation and elevated position deliver both, at the cost of a short drive rather than a walk to the beach. It is less suited to households wanting a private pool, a private garden or a first-line beach location, since those features are absent here. Buyers who prefer to be within walking distance of a full town centre should note that Marbella lies roughly 15 minutes away by car. For investors, the location between three golf courses, Cabopino Golf at 1.2 km, Santa María Golf at 1.9 km and El Soto Golf at 2.6 km, and near 48 hotels with over 12,600 beds in the surrounding tourism zone points to an established rental market, though rental performance should be assessed independently.
The apartment has been fully refurbished, which in this segment typically means renewed kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and wall finishes, complemented by the modern appliances explicitly listed in the source data. The interior layout pairs a spacious living room with an open-plan kitchen, a contemporary arrangement that replaced the closed kitchens common in 1970s Spanish apartment construction. Both bathrooms serve the two double bedrooms, an arrangement more often found in newer or extensively modernised units. Technical comfort is documented through air conditioning and fitted wardrobes throughout. The covered terrace functions as an additional living space usable for most of the year given the regional climate. Within the complex, communal facilities include a garden, an adult pool and a children's pool, with a lift serving the third-floor position. A private parking space and a storage room are included in the asking price, a practical inclusion, as both are often sold separately in resale transactions on the coast. Two contextual points deserve attention: the building envelope itself dates from 1970, so the refurbishment refers to the unit rather than the structure; and furniture is optional, meaning the final purchase scope regarding contents should be confirmed in writing. The condition is described as excellent following recent renovation, and the overall finish level aligns with what buyers of refurbished Costa del Sol apartments currently expect.
The apartment carries a fixed asking price of €359,000. This is an existing, key-ready home rather than a new-build development with a price list, so no from-pricing or unit-dependent variation applies. The price includes a private parking space and a storage room, both of which have a market value of their own in this area. Furniture is available as an optional arrangement rather than a standard inclusion. At 111 m² of living space with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the price reflects the refurbished condition, the westerly sea views and the inclusion of parking and storage. Comparable new-build projects in the wider region start between €205,000 and €321,000, though these differ in type, location and specification.
Daily life at Reserva de Marbella follows a residential rhythm rather than a resort one. The urbanisation lies inland of the coastal road, at an elevation of about 112 metres, which explains the open views over the hills and towards the sea. The 4.8 per cent gradient to the beach is moderate, meaning most residents drive the short distance to the coast rather than walk it. Mornings typically begin on the covered west-facing terrace, which catches light from midday onwards and is positioned for evening sunsets over the Mediterranean, a direct consequence of the orientation. Practical errands are straightforward: the data shows eight restaurants and two cafés within a 2 km radius, with supermarkets described as a two-minute drive in the source material. The kitchen is open-plan and fully fitted, so cooking at home is a realistic daily option rather than a compromise. The communal pool and children's pool function as the social centre of the complex during the warmer months, when the swimming season runs approximately four months at water temperatures of 20°C or above. With an average annual temperature of 17.9°C, outdoor use of the terrace extends well beyond summer. The third-floor position with lift access makes the home usable for residents who prefer to avoid stairs. A car is effectively necessary: public transport exists, four lines and fifty stops in the wider area, but the residential setting and the hillside location favour private vehicles for beach trips, shopping and excursions to Marbella, which lies about 12 km away as the crow flies.
The immediate environment is residential and green, characteristic of the urbanisations spread across the hills between Marbella and Calahonda. Within a 2 km radius, the data registers eight restaurants and two cafés, indicating a modest but sufficient local offering within a short drive. Supermarkets are described as two minutes away by car in the source material. Healthcare coverage in the wider area includes five health centres, and education provision is substantial: 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools serve the region, with the English International College at 4.2 km straight-line distance for families seeking international schooling. Sports facilities cluster nearby: Don Carlos Tennis Club and Finca Naundrup both lie about 2.4 km away. The nearest beach, Playa de Cabopino, is 2.2 km as the crow flies, with Playa de Calahonda at 2.3 km and Playa de Artola at 2.4 km, a cluster of sandy options within minutes by car. Puerto Cabopino marina, 2.3 km away, adds a harbour setting with waterfront dining. The gradient of 4.8 per cent from the urbanisation to the coast is moderate but noticeable on foot, so most residents treat the beach as a drive rather than a stroll. Public transport exists in the area, four lines with fifty stops, but frequency and coverage are limited relative to urban standards, making a car the practical choice.
The map shows Reserva de Marbella in its setting between the coast and the hills east of Marbella. Visible reference points include Playa de Cabopino and the marina to the south-east, three golf courses within a narrow radius, and the route towards Marbella town to the west. The elevated position of the urbanisation explains the sea views from the third floor.
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Reserva de Marbella occupies a position on the eastern approach to Marbella, roughly 12 km straight-line from the town centre and 38 km from Málaga city. This places it in the established residential belt between Marbella and the Calahonda, Mijas Costa stretch, an area defined by golf courses, hillside urbanisations and beach communities. Algeciras lies 75 km to the south-west, marking the reach of the region towards Cádiz province. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, the location balances proximity to Marbella's services with the quieter, greener character of the inland residential zone.
Access to the wider region is a clear strength of this location. Málaga Airport lies approximately 30 km away as the crow flies, making the airport transfer a short drive for arriving guests and owners. Gibraltar Airport is an alternative at roughly 66 km straight-line distance. Marbella town centre is around 15 minutes by car and about 12 km straight-line away, while Málaga city, with its 579,076 inhabitants, sits 38 km straight-line from the urbanisation. The A-7 coastal route connects the area along the shore. Within the immediate surroundings, beaches sit between 2.2 and 2.4 km away as the crow flies, golf courses between 1.2 and 2.6 km, and the marina at 2.3 km. A moderate 4.8 per cent gradient separates the elevated urbanisation from the coast. Public transport covers the area with four lines and fifty stops, though car ownership remains the practical standard for daily mobility here.
| Beach Distance | 2.2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 30 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 66 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical Costa del Sol profile: an average annual temperature of 17.9°C and a swimming season of approximately four months during which sea water reaches 20°C or warmer. The apartment's westerly orientation aligns with this pattern, afternoons and evenings on the covered terrace capture the warmest part of the day, ending with sunset views over the sea. The urbanisation sits at 112 metres above sea level, high enough to open panoramic sightlines over the hills and coastline but low enough to keep the descent to the beach manageable at a 4.8 per cent gradient. The green surroundings described in the source data reflect the vegetated hillside character of this stretch between Marbella and Calahonda. Winters remain mild by Northern European standards, meaning terrace use and outdoor living extend across more of the year than the formal four-month swimming season alone suggests. The Andalusian calendar includes 32 local public holidays per year, a rhythm that shapes village and town life in the surrounding municipalities.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access centres on three options within a narrow band: Playa de Cabopino at 2.2 km, Playa de Calahonda at 2.3 km and Playa de Artola at 2.4 km, all measured in a straight line. Cabopino beach adjoins the dunes of Artola, one of the better-preserved natural dune systems on this coast, and the nearby Puerto Cabopino marina at 2.3 km offers a sheltered harbour with waterfront restaurants. Golf is the area's second recreation pillar: Cabopino Golf lies 1.2 km away, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 1.9 km and El Soto Golf at 2.6 km, three courses within a five-minute drive. Tennis players can reach Don Carlos Tennis Club at 2.4 km, and a swimming pool facility is available at Camping Marbella Playa, 1.8 km away. Within the complex itself, residents use the communal pool and children's pool. The regional tourism infrastructure, 48 hotels and 12,606 beds in the surrounding zone, signals the breadth of leisure services, from water sports to excursion providers, available along this section of the coast.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.9°C | 60 mm |
| February | 12.6°C | 40 mm |
| March | 13.8°C | 125 mm |
| April | 15.5°C | 59 mm |
| May | 18.6°C | 25 mm |
| June | 22.1°C | 7 mm |
| July | 24.8°C | 1 mm |
| August | 25.4°C | 7 mm |
| September | 22.6°C | 26 mm |
| October | 19.3°C | 73 mm |
| November | 15.1°C | 73 mm |
| December | 12.9°C | 64 mm |
Moderate
Ref: VL867500
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Costa del Sol and adjacent markets, this apartment occupies a distinct position compared with the current new-build alternatives. Aquamar in Torre del Mar, on the eastern Axarquía coast, starts from €269,950, a lower entry point, but in a smaller, less internationally established town further from Marbella's service network. Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts from €205,000 and sits in the same broad Marbella, Fuengirola corridor; buyers there trade established surroundings and immediate views for new construction and lower pricing. Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts from €321,000 on the western Costa del Sol, closer to Gibraltar and the Estepona growth zone but roughly an hour from Málaga Airport by road. At €359,000 as a fixed price, the Reserva de Marbella unit costs more than these from-prices, yet it differs in kind: it is a completed, refurbished home available now, with 111 m² of living space, two bathrooms, parking and storage included, and established sea views from an elevated position, benefits that new-build buyers typically wait years to receive, sometimes without guaranteed views. The local market context supports liquidity: the region records 4,399 housing transactions per year, and the surrounding tourism zone holds 48 hotels with 12,606 beds, indicating sustained seasonal demand. Proximity to Marbella (12 km straight-line), Málaga Airport (roughly 30 km straight-line) and three golf courses within 2.6 km places the property in one of the most service-dense sections of the coast. Buyers comparing options should weigh the 1970 construction date against the refurbished unit condition, and the communal rather than private outdoor space against the higher spec-to-price ratio of resale stock in this segment.
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