This two-bedroom duplex penthouse is situated in Reserva de Marbella, in the Marbella East area of Málaga province. The property measures 140 m² built, of which 99 m² is interior space, complemented by a 50 m² terrace and a private rooftop solarium. The home has two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite, and a south-facing orientation with sea views. Built in 2001 and recently renovated, it is offered key-ready at a fixed asking price of €460,000, including a private parking space and furnishings. The complex offers a communal pool and gardens within a gated setting.
Measured against the comparable set, this property occupies a different position in the market from the new-build alternatives. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €321,000. All three are new construction with from-prices for entry-level units, whereas this is a single existing home with a fixed price of €460,000. What the buyer pays for here is location maturity rather than new-build specification: Marbella East is an established corridor with functioning infrastructure, 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools in the wider area, five health centres, and a resale market transacting around 4,399 homes per year, while Torre del Mar and parts of Estepona are earlier in their international-demand cycle. Mijas, at €205,000 entry level, sits in the Fuengirola orbit with higher density and lower price points. Against those alternatives, the specific trade is clear: a renovated 2001 duplex penthouse with sea views, solarium and furnished delivery in a golf-dense stretch near Cabopino, versus smaller or earlier-phase new units further from Marbella's core. The 140 m² built area with 50 m² of terrace also exceeds what entry-level new-build units at those price points typically offer in interior or outdoor space. Proximity to Marbella, 12 km straight-line, is the regionally distinctive element; the comparable projects are 30 km or more from it. Buyers comparing options should weigh the age of the building and the resale purchase process (transfer tax instead of VAT on new builds) against the immediate availability, established surroundings and space-per-euro that this property provides.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Reserva de Marbella lies in Marbella East, roughly 12 km as the crow flies from Marbella town centre and 38 km from Málaga. The nearest beach, Playa de Cabopino, is 2.2 km away in a straight line, and Puerto Cabopino marina sits slightly beyond it. The area combines residential calm with proximity to golf courses, with Cabopino golf just 1.2 km distant. Road distances are longer than straight-line figures.
The property suits a household seeking a low-maintenance coastal home with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one en-suite. The 50 m² terrace and private solarium provide generous outdoor space oriented to the south. Practical features include air conditioning, a fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes, a storage room, a lift, and internet connectivity. The home is sold fully furnished, which simplifies a move-in or rental use.
This is an existing home, not a new-build project. The building was completed in 2001, and the property has been recently renovated and is described as being in good condition. It is key-ready, meaning the buyer can take occupation directly after purchase. Delivery dates in Spain are always indicative; in this case the home is already completed, so no construction phase applies.
The property has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, which limits its suitability for larger households. There is no private pool; swimming facilities are communal. Parking consists of one space in a private garage, with no second space listed. The nearest beach is 2.2 km away as the crow flies, so the sea is not within immediate walking distance for everyone. No plot or private garden belongs to the home; outdoor space is limited to terraces and the solarium.
This property fits a buyer who wants a completed, furnished home on the Marbella East coast without undertaking renovation or waiting for construction. The two-bedroom layout works for couples, small families with one child, or owners using it as a second residence. The en-suite bathroom plus a second bathroom makes the home practical for guests or for holiday rental use. Households needing three or more bedrooms will find the layout restrictive. The buyer profile also assumes car ownership. The nearest beach is 2.2 km as the crow flies and the slope from the complex towards the coast is moderate, so daily beach trips, shopping and school runs all realistically involve driving. That said, the distances are short: Cabopino golf at 1.2 km, Santa María Golf at 1.9 km, the English International College at 4.2 km, the latter relevant for families considering relocation rather than holiday use. The property also suits someone prioritizing private outdoor space at height. The combination of a 50 m² terrace and a private solarium is a specific feature of duplex penthouses; buyers who mainly want a garden-level home with direct pool access from their own plot would be looking at a different property type. Finally, the gated community with communal pool, surveillance cameras and lift covers the practical expectations of seasonal residents who leave the home unoccupied for parts of the year.
The building dates from 2001, which places it in the generation of Costa del Sol apartment construction that predates the current energy-efficiency standards applied to new builds. Against that baseline, the recent renovation is the most relevant quality indicator: the property is listed as recently refurbished and in good condition, and interior photographs show a furnished living room with sea view, a bedroom with a large window, and updated finishes rather than dated ones. The specification list indicates a fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes, air conditioning, security shutters, an alarm system and Wi-Fi, a practical rather than luxury-level package, consistent with a well-maintained resale home. The en-suite bathroom arrangement adds everyday convenience for a two-bedroom property. Outdoor areas consist of a 50 m² terrace, an uncovered terrace section and the private solarium, the latter a defining feature of the duplex format at this height. Technical provisions include a storage room and a lift in the building, which matters both for daily use and for accessibility when carrying shopping or luggage. The home is sold fully furnished, which reduces initial outlay for a second-home buyer, though the quality and taste of existing furniture is a matter for individual inspection. Overall, buyers should assess the property as a renovated 2001 build: solid fundamentals, functional systems, and a finish level that reflects the refurbishment rather than new-build specification. A technical survey, as with any resale purchase in Spain, remains standard due diligence.
The property is offered at a fixed asking price of €460,000. This is an existing, key-ready home rather than a new development with a price list, so there is no range of unit prices; the figure applies to this specific duplex penthouse as listed, including furniture and one parking space. For context, new-build projects elsewhere on the coast in the comparable set start from €205,000 in Mijas, €269,950 in Torre del Mar and €321,000 in Estepona, those figures are for new construction and reflect different locations and build types, so they serve as orientation rather than direct comparison. Buyers should additionally budget for purchase costs in Spain, including transfer tax, notary and registry fees, which are not included in the asking price. Annual community fees for the gated complex apply and can be requested through the sales process.
Daily life in this duplex penthouse revolves around a split-level layout typical of the type: living space on one level and sleeping quarters arranged around it, with the rooftop solarium as the private outdoor retreat above. The south orientation means the main terrace receives sun through the middle of the day and into the afternoon, which in practice defines how the home is used, morning coffee indoors with the doors open, afternoons on the solarium, evenings with the barbecue on the terrace while the sea sits in view to the south. The neighbourhood itself, Reserva de Marbella, is a residential zone between Marbella and the Calahonda stretch of coast. It sits at roughly 112 m above sea level, on a moderate slope of about 4.8% down towards the shore, which is what gives upper-floor homes their sea views. In practical terms this means a car is the standard mode of transport for most daily errands: the beach at Cabopino, the marina, and the supermarkets of the Calahonda area are short drives rather than casual walks. Within 2 km of the complex, the data lists eight restaurants and two cafés, so basic dining options exist nearby, while wider shopping and services concentrate towards Calahonda and Marbella. The rhythm of the area shifts with the seasons. Summer brings holiday occupancy to the coastal strip around Cabopino and the marina; outside the high season the residential core remains quiet. Public transport exists, four bus lines with 50 stops in the wider area, but the service is oriented to the main coast road rather than door-to-door convenience, reinforcing the role of a private car.
The immediate surroundings are residential, with the complex set back from the coast road in an area where hotels and holiday accommodation are concentrated towards the shore, the region counts 48 hotels with roughly 12,600 beds, most of them on the coastal strip. For daily life, the key facilities sit in a band between the complex and the sea: eight restaurants and two cafés within 2 km, the Don Carlos Tennis Club at 2.4 km, and a swimming pool at Camping Marbella Playa at 1.8 km. Healthcare provision in the wider area includes five health centres, and education infrastructure is substantial, with 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools recorded, figures that reflect the permanently populated nature of the Marbella East corridor rather than a purely seasonal resort zone. Housing activity is high: 4,399 transactions per year in the area covered, indicating a liquid resale market. Elevation of 112 m with a moderate gradient towards the sea means views from upper floors are structural rather than incidental, but also that walking to the beach involves a climb on the way back. Puerto Cabopino, at 2.3 km, functions as the local leisure anchor: a small marina with restaurants, adjacent to the dune-backed beach of Playa de Artola. Marbella town, at 12 km straight-line, is the destination for wider services, shopping and dining beyond what the immediate neighbourhood supplies.
The map shows the property's position between Marbella and the Calahonda, Cabopino stretch of coast, roughly 2.2 km from the nearest beach. The pins mark the golf courses, beaches, the marina at Cabopino and the international school, illustrating how the amenities of Marbella East cluster within a short driving radius of the complex.
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Within the Costa del Sol structure, Reserva de Marbella occupies the Marbella East corridor: the stretch between Marbella town and Calahonda that mixes residential communities, golf courses and hotel zones. It is 12 km straight-line from Marbella centre and 38 km from Málaga, positioning it closer to Marbella's services than to the provincial capital. Algeciras, at 75 km, marks the western edge of practical reach along with Gibraltar airport at 66 km. Compared with the western Costa del Sol around Estepona, this section is more densely built along the coast road but retains pine-covered hills directly inland.
Accessibility is primarily car-based. Malaga-Costa del Sol airport lies roughly 30 km away as the crow flies, with actual driving distance longer along the A-7/AP-7 corridor; Gibraltar airport is an alternative at about 66 km straight-line. Public transport in the area consists of four lines serving 50 stops, concentrated on the main coast road, usable, but with frequencies oriented to commuters and the coast corridor rather than to the residential streets themselves. For local trips, the pattern is short drives: 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. Golf access is unusually dense, Cabopino golf at 1.2 km, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 1.9 km, El Soto Golf at 2.6 km, and La Siesta Golf Club at 2.5 km, so the complex sits within a cluster of courses without being inside a golf resort. Marbella at 12 km and Málaga at 38 km (both straight-line) frame the urban options: the former for regular trips, the latter for city amenities, the airport and the high-speed rail connection. The private garage space included with the property is therefore not a convenience but a practical necessity of the location.
| Beach Distance | 2.2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 30 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 66 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data shows an average annual temperature of 17.9 °C, consistent with the Mediterranean regime of the Málaga coast: warm dry summers and mild winters, with the bulk of rainfall concentrated outside the summer half-year. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20 °C or above, lasts around four months, realistically June through September, sometimes stretching into October in warmer years. This places the property in a genuine outdoor-living climate for most of the year, with the terrace and solarium usable well beyond the beach season. The elevation of 112 m above sea level gives the site a slight thermal advantage in summer compared with the immediate waterfront, where sea breezes moderate heat, and the moderate 4.8% gradient to the coast means the complex benefits from airflow without being exposed to the wind that higher hillside positions can experience. Sun exposure is the defining climate feature for the home itself: the south-facing orientation puts the main terrace and solarium in full sun through the middle of the day, which suits sun-seeking use but means shading strategies, the listed security shutters help here, are part of comfortable summer living. Nature assets nearby include the dune area behind Playa de Artola, one of the better-preserved natural beach stretches of Marbella East.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The beach options around Reserva de Marbella form a tight cluster within 2.2–2.4 km of the complex. Playa de Cabopino sits beside the marina of the same name and is known for its family-friendly, sheltered setting backed by restaurants. Playa de Calahonda is the longer, more urban stretch serving the residential zone of that name. Playa de Artola, adjacent to Cabopino, is backed by protected dunes and has a more natural character, with the Artola dunes and the Torre Ladrones watchtower as landmarks. Together the three offer variety within a short drive. Recreation beyond the beach is dominated by golf: Cabopino golf at 1.2 km is a compact 18-hole course in the pine-covered hills behind the coast, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 1.9 km runs through the Elviria area, and El Soto Golf at 2.6 km adds a third option. Tennis players have the Don Carlos Tennis Club at 2.4 km. For sailing and waterfront leisure, Puerto Cabopino at 2.3 km is one of the smaller and quieter marinas on the coast, focused on dining and moorings rather than large-scale tourism. A communal swimming pool within the complex covers daily swimming needs without driving, which matters given the 2.2 km distance to the sea.
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: VL316668
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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