A single-storey Mediterranean villa of 240 m² on a 2,000 m² plot in the Pantano Roto area, next to El Capitán, on the outskirts of San Pedro de Alcántara. The property has three bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms and a guest toilet, a private swimming pool, mature gardens and covered parking for two cars. Built in 1993, the house retains traditional terracotta floors and a fireplace, with central gas heating throughout. The centre of San Pedro de Alcántara is approximately five minutes away by car, and the beach at Playa de San Pedro lies 1.6 km away as the crow flies.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in Pantano Roto, a low-density residential area beside El Capitán, just outside San Pedro de Alcántara within the municipality of Marbella. The setting is green and quiet, with quick access to the motorway linking the town to the rest of the Costa del Sol. Marbella centre lies 10 km away in a straight line, and several golf courses sit within roughly 3 km.
The house is built entirely on one level, which suits buyers seeking step-free living. The plot of 2,000 m² offers space, privacy and a private pool, while the living room opens directly onto the garden. Everyday amenities such as shops, restaurants, schools and pharmacies are concentrated in San Pedro, a short drive away, making a car the practical mode of transport.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 1993 and is key-ready, described as being in good condition overall. The kitchen is partially fitted and elements of the interior may benefit from updating, so buyers should budget for renovation work according to their own standards and preferences.
The property does not offer sea views, underfloor heating, air conditioning or a communal pool; climate control consists of central gas heating and a fireplace. The kitchen is only partially fitted. The plot is sloping towards the beach at a moderate gradient of 3.3%, and the house dates from 1993, meaning it lacks the specification of modern new-build villas.
Ref: VL613779
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property suits a buyer who prioritises land, privacy and single-level living over modern finishes. Typical situations include a family relocating to the Marbella area who want garden space and proximity to schools, there are 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools in the wider area, with an international school 4.1 km away, or a retired couple wanting a manageable one-storey layout with a pool and no stairs. It also fits buyers who enjoy gardening and outdoor space as an activity in itself: the vegetable garden, pond and mature planting require maintenance but reward it. The quiet, green setting next to El Capitán appeals to those seeking seclusion, while motorway access makes it workable for people who travel along the coast regularly. The property is less obvious for buyers wanting a contemporary, turnkey home. The 1993 construction, terracotta floors and partially fitted kitchen mean the interior reflects its era; anyone expecting an open-plan kitchen-living space, air conditioning or high-spec bathrooms will need to invest in works. It is equally less suitable for those who want to walk to the beach or the town centre, the 1.6 km distance to Playa de San Pedro involves a moderate downhill gradient of 3.3% going and uphill returning, so the car remains the practical option. Finally, buyers focused on rental yield should note that a renovation-needy villa on a large plot is typically a lifestyle purchase rather than a yield-driven one.
The villa was built in 1993 and its interior finishes correspond to that period. Traditional terracotta floors run through the house, which suits the rustic Mediterranean character of the building and wears well, though buyers used to polished concrete or large-format porcelain should expect a different aesthetic. The property is listed as being in good condition overall, with the explicit note that renovation is required in parts, a combination that suggests the structure and major systems are sound while cosmetic updating remains open. Climate control consists of central gas heating and a fireplace in the living room. Notably, no air conditioning is listed, which buyers should weigh against summer temperatures that average 26°C in the warmest months; installing split units or ducted systems is a common retrofit in properties of this age. Hot water presumably runs off the gas system, but this should be verified during a technical inspection. The kitchen is partially fitted with a utility room alongside it. The layout follows the traditional Spanish plan of separate kitchen, dining room and living room rather than an open-plan arrangement. Fitted wardrobes are present in the bedrooms, two of which have en-suite bathrooms, and there is a separate guest toilet. Externally, the property benefits from covered parking for two cars, a 23 m² storage building, an alarm system and mature gardens with a private pool. As with any 1990s villa, buyers are advised to commission an independent survey covering the electrics, plumbing, pool installation and roof condition before purchase.
The asking price is fixed at €1,495,000 for this existing home. That figure buys a substantial plot of 2,000 m² with a private pool and mature gardens in one of Marbella municipality's established residential areas, roughly 1.6 km from the beach as the crow flies. At 240 m² of living space on one level, the price reflects the land component as much as the building itself. Buyers should factor in that the villa dates from 1993 and the kitchen is partially fitted, so renovation costs may form part of the total investment. Comparable new-build apartments on the Costa del Sol start between roughly €205,000 and €321,000, but these are directly comparable only in a limited sense given the difference in type and plot size.
Daily life at this villa revolves around the garden and the single-level layout. The living room, with its traditional fireplace, opens directly onto the pool terrace, so the boundary between indoor and outdoor living is fluid for most of the year. With an average annual temperature of 19.0°C and monthly averages ranging from 12 to 26°C, outdoor living is realistic from early spring well into autumn. The south-west orientation means the terraces and pool receive afternoon and evening sun. The house is arranged with three bedrooms, two of which have en-suite bathrooms, plus a guest toilet, a layout that works for a family or for couples who regularly host guests. A separate dining room and a kitchen with utility room give the living areas a traditional, compartmentalised structure rather than an open-plan arrangement. The 2,000 m² plot adds a practical dimension unusual in this price bracket closer to the coast: there is a vegetable garden, a 17 m² traditional pond and a 23 m² storage building, alongside mature planting that screens the property from neighbours. Covered parking for two cars and an alarm system are present. The rhythm of the area is quiet and residential. Pantano Roto sits on the edge of town, so the immediate surroundings are green rather than urban, while the full amenity base of San Pedro, 27 restaurants and 13 cafés within 2 km, plus pharmacies and banks, remains reachable within minutes by car.
The immediate surroundings of Pantano Roto are residential and green, with the El Capitán area as neighbour and open, vegetated plots characterising the streetscape. The gradient towards the coast is a moderate 3.3%, meaning the villa sits slightly above the sea, which contributes to the garden views rather than panoramas. San Pedro de Alcántara provides the daily amenity base: within 2 km of the property there are 27 restaurants, 13 cafés, 11 pharmacies, 11 banks and a school. The town centre is roughly five minutes away by car. Healthcare is covered by five health centres in the area, and public transport runs on 10 lines with 50 stops, giving limited but real alternatives to driving within the town. For leisure, three golf courses lie within 3.2 km, Magna Marbella Golf at 2.3 km, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 2.8 km and El Higueral Golf at 3.2 km, an unusually dense cluster even by Costa del Sol standards. Sports facilities include a climbing wall (Rocodromo, 0.7 km) and the Polideportivo San Pedro at 1.1 km. Puerto Deportivo José Banús marina is 3.4 km away for boat owners or those who enjoy the marina environment.
The map shows the villa in the Pantano Roto area on the edge of San Pedro de Alcántara, with Marbella to the east and the Golf Valley courses to the north-east. All distances shown are straight-line; actual driving distances are longer given the terrain and road layout. The beaches of San Pedro and the marina at Puerto Banús are clearly visible to the south.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
San Pedro de Alcántara is part of the municipality of Marbella, positioned west of Marbella centre (10 km straight-line) and east of Estepona. The location combines a genuine Spanish town structure, schools, health centres, a historic centre, with full Costa del Sol tourism infrastructure. Within the region, the town sits between the glamour of Puerto Banús (3.4 km) and the quieter stretches towards Estepona, giving residents access to both without living in either. Málaga city and airport lie roughly 57 km and 48 km away respectively.
The nearest beach, Playa de San Pedro, lies 1.6 km away in a straight line; actual road distance is longer, and the moderate 3.3% gradient means the return trip is uphill. Alternative beaches include Playa Canina Ventura del Mar at 1.9 km and Playa Atalaya at 3.5 km, both as the crow flies. Marbella centre is 10 km away in a straight line, with Málaga city and its airport at roughly 57 km and 48 km respectively. Gibraltar airport is a comparable 49 km away, giving a genuine choice of arrival airports. Motorway access is quick from the property, which is the main practical asset for travel along the coast. For electric vehicle owners, the Marbella Supercharger is 6.1 km away and the Estepona Supercharger 7.2 km. Public transport exists in the form of 10 local lines, but for regional journeys the car remains the practical option.
| Beach Distance | 1.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 48 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 49 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for San Pedro de Alcántara shows an average annual temperature of 19.0°C, with monthly averages between 12°C in the coolest month and 26°C in the warmest. That range supports outdoor use of the pool and garden for most of the year, with central gas heating and the fireplace covering the cooler winter months. The swimming season, defined by sea water at 20°C or above, lasts about five months, roughly May to October, which matches the period in which the private pool will be used most. Sunshine hours in the region are high, consistent with the Costa del Sol's reputation as one of Europe's sunniest coastlines. The villa sits at 53 m above sea level on a moderate slope, a low elevation that keeps temperatures mild but means the plot terrain is not flat. Nature is close at hand: the area around El Capitán is green, and viewpoints such as Mirador del Muelle de Honor (3.3 km) and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (4.9 km) offer walking destinations nearby.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastline near San Pedro includes two Blue Flag beaches, Guadalmina and Venus-Bajadilla, reflecting the water quality standard of the area. Playa de San Pedro itself is 1.6 km from the villa in a straight line and functions as the everyday beach for the town, with a full promenade and chiringuitos typical of the Marbella municipality. Golf is the strongest recreational asset within immediate reach: three courses, Magna Marbella (2.3 km), Real Club de Golf Las Brisas (2.8 km) and El Higueral (3.2 km), sit within a short drive, placing the property in the heart of the Golf Valley corridor between San Pedro and Nueva Andalucía. Other facilities include the Rocodromo climbing wall at 0.7 km, the Apolo sports centre at 1.0 km and Polideportivo San Pedro at 1.1 km. Puerto Deportivo José Banús (3.4 km) offers marina-based recreation, dining and people-watching, while the local tourism infrastructure, 52 hotels and nearly 13,000 beds, underpins a full seasonal offer of restaurants and leisure.
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 |
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Within the western Costa del Sol, this villa occupies a specific niche: substantial land close to both Marbella and Puerto Banús. New-build apartments in the region start considerably lower, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, but those are apartment products in different towns, targeting a different buyer. A 2,000 m² plot with a private pool within Marbella municipality places this property in a supply category that new-build developments rarely match, since most new construction on the coast is now apartment- or townhouse-based. Against other established villa areas, Pantano Roto is quieter and greener than Nueva Andalucía or the Golden Mile, with less through-traffic and more vegetation, at the cost of being a few minutes further from the beach by car. Compared with Estepona's villa zones, the location benefits from proximity to the Golf Valley courses, Las Brisas in particular is one of the coast's established clubs, and from Marbella's amenity base: 41 primary schools, 28 secondary schools and 5 health centres serve the wider area. The trade-off buyers should weigh is age versus land. A €1,495,000 budget in this region can alternatively buy a smaller, modern villa or a large apartment finished to current standards. Here, the money goes primarily into the plot, the privacy and the location, with the 1993 building stock requiring investment to reach contemporary specification. For buyers whose priority is space, gardens and a single-level layout near Marbella, the balance tilts towards this type of property; for those prioritising turnkey condition, the new-build alternatives, at lower entry prices but different product types, will be more straightforward.
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