A key-ready townhouse of 171 m² in the Guadalvillas development in San Pedro de Alcántara, part of the municipality of Marbella. The property has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a south-west orientation, with a frontline position overlooking the communal swimming pool closest to the sea. It was completed in 1990, has been in the same ownership for decades and is offered at a fixed asking price of €795,000. The home includes a rooftop terrace with views towards La Concha and the Ronda mountains, and a garden with direct access to the community pathway leading to the pool area.
Within the Marbella municipality, San Pedro de Alcántara occupies the mid-market segment between the premium enclaves of Puerto Banús (3.4 km away) and the more affordable developments further west towards Estepona. Housing transactions in the area number around 4,743 per year, indicating an active and liquid market rather than a dormant one, relevant for buyers thinking about future resale. Compared with new-build alternatives elsewhere on the coast, this property occupies a different position in the market. Projects such as Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000), Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000) offer modern construction and lower entry prices, but in locations further from the Marbella, Banús core and without the mature communal infrastructure of an established urbanisation like Guadalvillas. What the €795,000 asking price buys here is specificity: a frontline unit over the pool closest to the sea, a south-west orientation, a rooftop terrace with mountain views, and an address within a ten-minute drive of Marbella centre. Set against the regional backdrop, a median provincial income of €16,450 and a tourism base of 52 hotels, this is a property priced for the international second-home and relocation market rather than the local primary market. Buyers comparing options should weigh the renovation requirement against the location premium. A new-build at a lower price point will arrive finished but typically further from this stretch of coastline; an older property here trades move-in condition for position. Both routes have costs; they are simply distributed differently between purchase price and works.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Guadalvillas lies within San Pedro de Alcántara, roughly 1.6 km as the crow flies from Playa de San Pedro. The coastal strip of the Costa del Sol places Marbella centre about 10 km away, while Puerto Deportivo José Banus sits 3.4 km from the development. Several golf courses, including Magna Marbella Golf at 2.3 km, surround the area.
The house offers 171 m² of living space across three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with a ground floor that the current owners have converted into an additional bedroom. A south-west facing terrace receives sun through the day and into the evening. The rooftop terrace provides space for an outdoor kitchen, a chill-out area and sunbathing zones.
This is not a new-build project. The townhouse was completed in 1990 and is key-ready. It has been maintained by the same owners for several decades, and the interior would benefit from renovation to realise an open-plan ground floor layout, which the existing structure allows. Completion dates mentioned by third parties remain indicative.
The property has no private pool; swimming facilities are communal. The plot is modest at 33 m², with the living volume concentrated over several levels. No private garden of substantial size is included, and parking arrangements on the plot are not specified in the available data. Renovation works are required to achieve the open-plan layout described.
This property fits buyers who want an established home in a mature community rather than a new-build on an unfinished urbanisation. Guadalvillas is a settled development with gardens and pools already in place, which removes the uncertainty of waiting for a developer to complete communal works. It suits households that value outdoor living space in multiple forms: a ground-level terrace for dining, a rooftop terrace with sun from morning until evening, and communal pools without the maintenance responsibility of a private one. The views towards La Concha, the Ronda mountains and the communal gardens are a specific feature of this unit rather than of the development as a whole. Buyers prepared to carry out renovation works will find the most value here. The current layout, three original bedrooms plus a ground-floor room created by the owners, can be reconfigured into an open-plan living floor with kitchen, guest toilet and terrace access. Those seeking a turnkey home without any works should factor in the cost and time of that conversion. The location also works for year-round residence: healthcare, schools and public transport (10 lines, 50 stops) are within practical reach, and the area does not empty outside the holiday season, given San Pedro's permanent population within the Marbella municipality.
The townhouse dates from 1990 and is described as being in good condition, having been held and maintained by the same ownership for several decades. This speaks to consistent care rather than recent refurbishment: buyers should expect a property with sound bones and dated interiors in places. The current configuration comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a guest toilet, with a fourth bedroom created on the ground floor by the owners. The renovation potential is concrete: the ground floor can be opened into a single living space incorporating kitchen, guest toilet and a living room with direct terrace access. This is a structural possibility the current owners have identified, not a finished result. The rooftop terrace is an established feature, with space designated for an outdoor kitchen, chill-out and sunbathing areas. Views extend to La Concha, the Ronda mountains and the communal gardens with the southern pool. No specifications of materials, appliances or technical installations are available in the data, so an on-site inspection is the appropriate way to assess the state of electrics, plumbing and insulation in a property of this age. Energy performance figures have not been supplied in the source data.
The asking price is fixed at €795,000 for the complete property; this is an existing home, not a price-list development, so no unit variation applies. The price reflects a property that is structurally sound and well maintained but requires interior renovation, particularly on the ground floor where an open-plan layout is foreseen. Buyers should budget separately for these works. For context, new-build projects elsewhere on the coast, such as Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Mijas (from €205,000) and Estepona (from €321,000), are listed at lower entry points but do not offer this position within an established Marbella-municipality development.
Daily life in this townhouse revolves around a layered layout typical of Spanish townhouse developments: living areas on the ground floor, bedrooms above, and a rooftop terrace that functions as an outdoor room for most of the year. The south-west orientation means the main terrace catches sun from midday onwards, which suits evening meals outdoors and afternoon use, particularly between spring and late autumn when average monthly temperatures in the region range between 12 and 26°C. The property sits in a frontline position overlooking the communal pool nearest to the sea, with a community pathway from the garden leading directly to the pool area. According to the current owners, no neighbouring properties overlook the setting, which is a concrete feature affecting privacy. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and views over one of the swimming pools. The setting is residential rather than rural. Within 2 km there are 27 restaurants, 13 cafés, 11 pharmacies and 11 banks, so errands can largely be done on foot or by a short drive. The beach at San Pedro is 1.6 km away as the crow flies, downhill along a moderate gradient of about 3.3%, meaning the walk back involves a steady incline. Practical routines, school runs, shopping, sport, are well served: three sports centres lie within 1.1 km, and the wider municipality counts 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools.
The immediate surroundings are those of a consolidated residential area with the full range of daily amenities. Within a 2 km radius, the data lists 27 restaurants, 13 cafés, 11 pharmacies, 11 banks and a school, a density that makes daily life practical without long drives. Five health centres serve the wider area. For sport, three facilities lie within roughly a kilometre: Rocodromo at 0.7 km, Apolo at 1.0 km and Polideportivo San Pedro at 1.1 km. Golf is a defining feature of this stretch of coast: Magna Marbella Golf is 2.3 km away as the crow flies, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas 2.8 km and El Higueral Golf 3.2 km. Marbella centre lies 10 km away in a straight line, and Puerto Deportivo José Banus, the marina closest to the property, at 3.4 km. Public transport covers the area with 10 lines and 50 stops, which is relevant for household members who do not drive. Road distances will be longer than the straight-line figures given. Tourism infrastructure is substantial, with 52 hotels and 12,781 beds in the area, meaning the summer months bring noticeably more activity to the coast.
The map shows the Guadalvillas development within San Pedro de Alcántara, west of Marbella centre. Note the short distance to the beach (1.6 km as the crow flies), the ring of golf courses to the north and Puerto Banús to the east. All distances shown are straight-line; road routes are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
San Pedro de Alcántara occupies a position on the western side of the Marbella municipality, between Marbella centre (10 km) and Estepona further west. It functions as a town in its own right, with its own amenities, sports facilities and beach, while belonging administratively to Marbella, one of the Costa del Sol's principal municipalities with nearly 148,000 inhabitants. Puerto Banús at 3.4 km anchors the immediate area's premium segment. On the regional map, the town sits closer to Gibraltar airport (about 49 km) than most of the Costa del Sol, and roughly 57 km from Málaga.
The nearest beach, Playa de San Pedro, lies 1.6 km away as the crow flies, with a moderate 3.3% gradient between the development and the shore, comfortable walking territory, with an incline on the return. Playa Canina Ventura del Mar is 1.9 km away and Playa Atalaya 3.5 km. By air, the property is roughly equidistant from two airports: Malaga-Costa del Sol at about 48 km straight-line and Gibraltar at about 49 km. Actual driving time to Málaga airport is considerably longer than the straight-line figure suggests, as the route follows the A-7/AP-7 coastal corridor. Marbella (10 km straight-line, some 148,000 inhabitants) is the principal nearby city; Málaga itself lies 57 km away as the crow flies. For electric vehicle owners, the Marbella Supercharger is 6.1 km away and the Estepona Supercharger 7.2 km. A car is practical for regional trips, though the density of amenities within 2 km reduces dependence on it for daily errands.
| Beach Distance | 1.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 48 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 49 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical Costa del Sol profile: an average annual temperature of 19.0°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer. The swimming season extends to roughly five months with sea temperatures at or above 20°C. The elevation is 53 metres above sea level, low enough to keep walking and cycling practical, while the moderate gradient towards the beach adds gentle exercise to a seaside walk. Sunlight is abundant, which matters directly for this property: the south-west orientation of the main terrace extends usable outdoor hours into the evening, and the rooftop terrace receives sun from morning until evening according to the sellers. Natural landmarks frame the views: La Concha and the Ronda mountains are visible from the roof terrace, giving the property a mountain backdrop unusual for a location this close to the sea. Two viewpoints nearby, Mirador del Muelle de Honor at 3.3 km and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos at 4.9 km, offer additional outdoor destinations.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life is centred on Playa de San Pedro, 1.6 km away in a straight line, supported by Playa Canina Ventura del Mar at 1.9 km and Playa Atalaya at 3.5 km. The area counts two Blue Flag beaches (Guadalmina and Venus-Bajadilla), an objective indicator of water quality and services. Golf is the second recreational pillar. Three courses lie within 3.2 km: Magna Marbella Golf (2.3 km), Real Club de Golf Las Brisas (2.8 km) and El Higueral Golf (3.2 km). This concentration makes the location workable for regular play without long transfers. Waterfront recreation extends to Puerto Deportivo José Banus at 3.4 km, with its marina facilities, and Puerto Deportivo Virgen del Carmen in Marbella at 9.2 km. For land-based sport, the climbing-focused Rocodromo (0.7 km), Apolo (1.0 km) and the municipal Polideportivo San Pedro (1.1 km) cover gym and court sports. International schooling is available at The International School of Estepona (4.1 km) and the British International School (7.5 km).
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap
San Pedro Alcántara is a town in the municipality of Marbella, in Andalucía, Spain. It is a tourist destination of the Costa del Sol.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6°C | 80 mm |
| February | 13.5°C | 47 mm |
| March | 14.5°C | 154 mm |
| April | 16.5°C | 70 mm |
| May | 19.7°C | 27 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 6 mm |
| July | 26.5°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.8°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.4°C | 72 mm |
| November | 16.0°C | 89 mm |
| December | 13.8°C | 80 mm |
Moderate
Ref: VL663209
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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