This detached villa is located in El Rosario, a consolidated residential urbanisation east of Marbella centre on the Costa del Sol. The property is a completed villa originally built in 2005 and since renovated, offering four bedrooms, three bathrooms, 237 m² of living space on a 1,087 m² private plot with a swimming pool and double garage. El Rosario is an established area with local shops, restaurants and international schools nearby, with the beach and Marbella town centre both reachable within minutes by car. The asking price is €1,850,000. The villa is turnkey, requiring no construction phase or off-plan waiting period.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
El Rosario sits on the coastal strip between Marbella and Fuengirola, roughly six minutes by car from Marbella town centre. The urbanisation has its own commercial centre with supermarkets, pharmacy and restaurants. The N-340 coastal road runs alongside the area, connecting east towards Las Chapas and Santa Clara and west into Marbella. The setting is residential rather than rural: built-up, low-rise, with beaches three minutes away by car.
The property is configured for households needing four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with two en-suite arrangements among them. A separate utility room, extensive storage and a double garage support permanent residency as well as seasonal use. The covered terrace and private pool extend usable living space outdoors across most of the year. Air conditioning (hot and cold) and a fireplace provide year-round climate control.
This is not a new-build development. The villa was completed in 2005 (indicative) and has since undergone renovation, including interior redesign by a local designer and the addition of a new bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom. Construction status is listed as complete and condition as recently renovated. No delivery dates, construction phases or off-plan payment structures apply to this property.
The property does not offer communal facilities such as a shared pool, gym or landscaped communal gardens; outdoor amenities are private to the plot. It is a single detached villa, not part of a resort development with on-site services. There is no mention of sea-front position, the beach is a short drive, not walkable. Energy certification details are not stated in the available data, and the 2005 build date means it predates current new-build efficiency standards.
The profile of this property matches several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa del Sol permanently who wants four bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms and proximity to the international schools along the Marbella, Elviria corridor would find the configuration and plot size consistent with those needs. A household dividing time between northern Europe and Spain may value the turnkey condition, no renovation work is pending, and the property can be used immediately. Buyers seeking a detached home with privacy, rather than an apartment within a communal development, and who prioritise outdoor space and a private pool over communal facilities, fit the product type. The location also suits buyers who want the services of Marbella within a short drive but prefer a quieter residential address with local amenities on hand. Situations where this property is less of a match: buyers wanting a frontline beach position within walking distance of the sand; buyers seeking a modern new-build with the latest energy certification; and buyers whose budget ceiling is below the €1.5 million mark for this property type. The 2005 construction date means the buyer accepts a property that, although renovated, carries the structural and systems characteristics of its build era rather than current new-build standards.
The villa has been renovated in recent years, with the interior redesign carried out by a local interior designer. Reported condition is listed as excellent and recently renovated. Specific material choices are not itemised in the available data, but the described scope includes a modernised kitchen designed to open onto the dining and living areas, a newly created bedroom suite with its own en-suite bathroom, and a general refurbishment across the interior. Technical provision includes air conditioning (both hot and cold functions), pre-installed A/C, and a fireplace, giving three separate heating and cooling options, which matters in a region where winter nights can drop toward the lower end of the 12, 26°C average range. Windows and doors include large openings from the living area onto the terrace, a layout feature typical of post-2000 Costa del Sol construction. The double garage, separate utility room and extensive storage are structural features rather than finishes, but they materially affect day-to-day functionality. As a 2005 build, buyers may wish to verify through survey the condition of the roof, pool installation and original mechanical systems not covered by the renovation. No energy performance certificate rating is stated in the available data; this should be requested during due diligence, as Spanish law requires one for sale.
The property is listed at €1,850,000. Price per m² of built area is approximately €7,800, which is within the range for renovated detached villas on private plots in the Marbella east corridor. There is no unit variation or phased pricing: this is a single completed property. Buyers comparing against new-build apartments in the region will find lower entry prices elsewhere (comparable regional projects start from roughly €205,000), but those are different product types, flats versus a detached villa with over 1,000 m² of land. Transaction costs (transfer tax of approximately 7% on resale in Andalucía, notary and registry fees) are additional to the asking price.
Daily life in this villa centres on the relationship between the interior, the covered terrace and the pool garden. The kitchen opens onto dining and living areas, which in turn connect through large doors to the outdoor space, a layout that works for much of the year given the regional climate, with average temperatures between 12°C and 26°C and roughly 3,850 hours of annual sunshine. East through south-west orientation means morning light in some rooms and afternoon sun on the western side of the plot, allowing occupants to shift between shaded and sunny zones during the day. The house functions as a family residence or as a holiday base. Four bedrooms accommodate a household with children or regular guests; the two en-suite arrangements reduce morning congestion. The double garage and storage make the property practical for full-time living rather than short visits only. The urbanisation is established and permanently inhabited, so the area does not empty outside the summer season. Local shops, a pharmacy and restaurants are within the El Rosario commercial area, and several international schools serve the wider Marbella east corridor, which is why this stretch attracts year-round residents as well as second-home owners. The nearest beach is approximately three minutes by car. Marbella centre, with its old town, Alameda park and fishing district, is six minutes further west. Málaga Airport sits roughly 35, 40 minutes along the A-7/AP-7, making short trips and weekend visits feasible.
El Rosario is a mature urbanisation with a permanent resident base, which distinguishes it from purely holiday-oriented developments further east. The local commercial centre provides a supermarket, pharmacy, bank branches, cafés and restaurants within a compact radius, the wider area data shows 384 restaurants and 157 cafés within two kilometres, indicating dense everyday provision rather than seasonal-only services. A hospital is recorded at 642 metres and a pharmacy at 212 metres in the surrounding dataset. The area sits on flat-to-gently-sloping coastal terrain around 6 metres above sea level, so walking and cycling are practical for local errands. Public transport runs along the N-340 corridor, though most residents use cars for longer trips. The setting is residential and low-rise; the rhythm of the area is quieter than central Marbella but not isolated, neighbours, school traffic and local commerce give it year-round activity. For outdoor life, the region records a five-month swimming season with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, and golf courses, beach clubs and coastal walking routes sit within a ten-minute drive.
The map shows El Rosario on the coastal plain east of Marbella, with the N-340 and AP-7 running parallel to the shore. The villa's position relative to the beach, the commercial centre, golf courses and the motorway entrances to Málaga Airport is marked. Distances shown are straight-line unless road routing is indicated.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
El Rosario occupies a mid-corridor position on Marbella's eastern side, between the town centre and the Elviria, Las Chapas belt. Marbella city (roughly 148,000 inhabitants) is six minutes west; Fuengirola lies 20 minutes north-east; and Málaga (about 579,000 inhabitants) is 40, 45 minutes along the coast road. This places the property in the established villa belt that historically attracted international residents, close to international schools and golf infrastructure, while remaining outside the higher-density apartment zones of central Marbella and Fuengirola.
Key distances from the location: the nearest beach is roughly three minutes by car; Marbella town centre approximately six minutes; Puerto Banús around 15 minutes; and Málaga Airport 35, 40 minutes via the AP-7 or A-7. Golf courses in the wider dataset, including Club de Golf Málaga Parador and Guadalhorce, lie further west towards Málaga, while the courses of Santa Clara, Marbella Club Golf and Rio Real are closer to the El Rosario corridor itself, typically under ten minutes by car. Supermarkets, pharmacy and restaurants sit within the urbanisation's commercial centre. For regional travel, Gibraltar Airport is roughly 100 km south-west. The AP-7 toll motorway entrance near Elviria connects east towards Fuengirola, Benalmádena and the airport without passing through Marbella town. A car is considered necessary for most non-local trips.
| Beach Distance | 1.8 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 104 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for the region records an average annual temperature of 19°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in the coolest period to 26°C in summer, and approximately 3,851 sunshine hours per year, figures consistent with the eastern Marbella coast. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, extends across roughly five months, typically late May through October. The terrain around El Rosario is essentially flat near the coast, sitting at low elevation above sea level with negligible gradient toward the shore, meaning no steep access roads between the property and the beach. The Sierra de las Nieves mountain park lies inland to the north, visible from elevated parts of the area, while the coastal green zones and golf courses provide the nearest natural recreational space. Rainfall concentrates between November and March; summers are effectively dry.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The beaches east of Marbella, including Elviria, Las Chapas and Santa Clara, are within a five-minute drive of El Rosario and include Blue Flag stretches, chiringuitos and water-sports rental points. Several golf clubs surround the corridor: Rio Real and Santa Clara lie within ten minutes, with Marbella Club Golf Resort and further courses at Elviria slightly beyond. For sport and wellness, the dataset records sports centres and municipal facilities in the wider area, plus padel clubs typical of the Marbella municipality. Marinas at Marbella and Cabopino (approximately 15 minutes east) cover mooring and sailing. The nearby hills offer walking and cycling routes, and the La Concha mountain backdrop above Marbella provides longer hiking options within half an hour's drive.
Source: OpenStreetMap
El Rosario occupies a mid-corridor position on Marbella's eastern side, between the town centre and the Elviria, Las Chapas belt. Marbella city (roughly 148,000 inhabitants) is six minutes west; Fuengirola lies 20 minutes north-east; and Málaga (about 579,000 inhabitants) is 40, 45 minutes along the coast road. This places the property in the established villa belt that historically attracted international residents, close to international schools and golf infrastructure, while remaining outside the higher-density apartment zones of central Marbella and Fuengirola.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.8°C | 94 mm |
| February | 12.0°C | 97 mm |
| March | 14.1°C | 85 mm |
| April | 15.9°C | 56 mm |
| May | 17.8°C | 43 mm |
| June | 22.0°C | 11 mm |
| July | 25.9°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.4°C | 2 mm |
| September | 22.7°C | 19 mm |
| October | 18.9°C | 80 mm |
| November | 15.0°C | 116 mm |
| December | 12.4°C | 104 mm |
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Ref: VL809780
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the Costa del Sol market, El Rosario occupies a specific niche: consolidated villa urbanisations on Marbella's eastern side, characterised by larger plots, permanent residents and proximity to international schools. This distinguishes it from the newer high-density apartment developments elsewhere on the coast. The comparable projects listed, Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000), are new-build apartment developments at entry-level price points, in locations east, north-east and west of Marbella respectively. They serve a different buyer segment: lower budgets, apartment living, communal facilities, and off-plan or near-plan purchase processes. Against those, the El Rosario villa competes not on price but on product type, detached construction, private land, a private pool and an established address in one of the coast's better-known residential corridors. Price per m² of roughly €7,800 sits within the observed range for renovated detached villas east of Marbella centre, where plot size, sea proximity and school access are the main value drivers. Buyers weighing this property against new builds in Estepona or Mijas should note the trade-offs explicitly: the villa offers space, land and immediate habitability, while the new-builds offer modern construction standards, developer warranties and communal amenities at a lower entry cost. Torre del Mar and Mijas also imply longer transfer times to Marbella centre and the airport respectively. El Rosario's position six minutes from Marbella and under 40 minutes from Málaga Airport remains one of the tighter commutes on the coast, which historically supports liquidity in the resale segment.
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