This two-bedroom, three-bathroom penthouse duplex is situated in Sierra Blanca, in the hills above Marbella's Golden Mile on the Costa del Sol. The property offers 160 m² of living space with approximately 180 m² of terracing, more outdoor surface than interior. Completed in 2004 and delivered key-ready, it is part of a gated complex with 24-hour security, a communal pool and underground parking. The asking price is €1,235,000. Marbella centre lies roughly 3 km away as the crow flies, and the nearest beach at Playa de Casablanca is 1.9 km in a straight line.
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this Sierra Blanca penthouse occupies a different segment from the comparable new-build projects listed along the eastern and central coast. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €321,950. Those developments sell apartments or townhouses from a price list, with off-plan purchase processes and delivery schedules still ahead. This property, by contrast, is a completed 2004 resale with a fixed €1,235,000 asking price, roughly four to six times the entry price of the eastern new-build options. The differential reflects location and product type. Sierra Blanca sits above Marbella's Golden Mile, one of the coast's longest-established premium addresses, where housing stock consists mainly of low-rise urbanisations rather than large new developments. Land scarcity on this hillside limits new construction, which supports resale values in a way that high-supply growth areas further east do not replicate. Local market activity of 4,399 transactions per year indicates steady liquidity in the municipality. Buyers weighing this property against the new-build comparables face a clear trade-off: on one side, immediate availability, mature landscaping, an established community, security infrastructure and the unusual 180 m² terrace package; on the other, a 2005-era build without the energy specifications and modern finishes of current new construction. The two-bedroom layout is compact for the price point, and comparable budgets in Estepona or Mijas would buy considerably more interior space, but not this position, these views or this proximity, at 1.1 km straight-line, to an international school. The decision therefore rests on whether established Golden Mile location and terrace-oriented living outweigh floor area and new-build specifications.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Sierra Blanca sits on the lower slopes of the La Concha mountain range, directly above Marbella's Golden Mile at roughly 145 metres above sea level. The beach is 1.9 km away as the crow flies, reached via a 7.6% gradient descent. Marbella centre is about 3 km straight-line; Málaga and its airport lie approximately 41 km to the north-east.
The layout concentrates on two generous bedrooms and three bathrooms, supported by south-facing terraces with sea, mountain and panoramic views. Air conditioning and natural gas provide climate control year-round. The fully fitted kitchen and furnished condition mean the home is usable immediately, while the covered and private terraces extend living space outdoors across most seasons.
This is not a new-build project. The property was completed in 2004 and is now available key-ready as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €1,235,000. Its condition is described as excellent. Renovation or construction phases therefore do not apply; the purchase timeline follows the standard resale process rather than an off-plan payment schedule.
The property has two bedrooms, which limits capacity for larger households. There is no private pool; pool use is communal. No private garden is included, only communal grounds. The slope to the beach measures 7.6%, meaning the return walk is steep and walking access is limited. No plot or land ownership is attached, and the development dates from 2004 rather than offering new-build specifications.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a low-maintenance Mediterranean base will find the two-bedroom, three-bathroom layout sufficient, with the terrace area providing the space the interior does not. Part-year residents benefit from the gated complex and 24-hour security, which allow long absences without the concerns of a standalone villa. Buyers prioritising views and outdoor living over interior floor area are the clearest match: the ratio of 180 m² of terraces to 160 m² of living space is unusual and defines how the home is used. Families with children at international schools may value the British International School at 1.1 km straight-line, though the two-bedroom count limits household size. Golfers can reach Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 4.8 km and Magna Marbella Golf at 5.6 km as the crow flies. The property suits those comfortable with car-based daily life. The steep gradient to the beach and the limited walkability of the urbanisation mean buyers seeking a walk-to-everything coastal apartment should look elsewhere. It does not suit households needing three or more bedrooms, a private pool or private garden space. Buyers comparing against new-build projects should also note the 2004 construction date: finishes and installations reflect that era, in this case described as in excellent condition, with air conditioning and natural gas systems already in place. For an owner wanting an established, secure address above the Golden Mile without renovation risk, the key-ready status removes the waiting period and construction uncertainty associated with off-plan purchases.
The property was completed in 2004 and is presented in excellent condition. The interior images show a living room with a curved sofa arrangement, a bathroom with double sinks and a bathtub, a master bedroom with an archway feature and a built-in closet with an adjoining bathroom view, indicating a layout where storage and ensuite access were designed in rather than added later. The kitchen is fully fitted, and the home is sold fully furnished, which reduces the initial outlay and effort for buyers who want immediate use. Technical installations include natural gas for heating and hot water, a feature not universal on the Costa del Sol, where many properties rely on electric water heating and heat pumps. Gas heating supports comfortable winter occupation, relevant for year-round residents. Air conditioning is also installed, covering the summer months when average monthly temperatures reach around 26°C. The bathroom count of three, including ensuite provision, matches the hospitality requirements of a home intended for regular guests. Outdoor construction quality is visible in the terracing: approximately 180 m² across covered and open sections, with the covered terrace extending usability through midday heat and light rain. The communal infrastructure includes a pool, gardens and underground parking, the latter protecting the vehicle from summer sun. As a 2004 build, the property predates current energy-efficiency standards applied to new construction; buyers focused on modern insulation values or renewable systems should verify performance on inspection. No renovation obligation is apparent, and the condition description suggests the home has been maintained, but a technical survey remains standard practice for any resale purchase of this age.
The asking price is €1,235,000, fixed rather than a starting price, reflecting that this is a completed resale home rather than a new development with a price list. The property combines 160 m² of built living space with roughly 180 m² of terraces, two bedrooms and three bathrooms, delivered key-ready and fully furnished. As an existing 2004 build in a gated Sierra Blanca community, the price positions the home within Marbella's established upper-market segment, well above new-build benchmark projects further along the coast in Torre del Mar, Mijas or Estepona, which start between €205,000 and €321,950. Availability and viewing arrangements follow standard resale practice.
Daily life in this duplex revolves around the contrast between compact interiors and extensive outdoor space. With 160 m² of living area and roughly 180 m² of terraces, most daytime activity naturally shifts outside: south-facing orientation keeps the terraces in sun through the middle of the day, and the covered section allows use even in the hotter months or during occasional winter rain. The two bedrooms suit a couple, a small family or an owner who wants a guest room plus space for visitors, and the three bathrooms mean guests never place pressure on the master suite. The setting within Sierra Blanca is suburban and quiet, part of an urbanisation of low-rise whitewashed architecture. As a gated complex with 24-hour security, comings and goings are controlled, which shapes the rhythm of the community: little through traffic, low noise, and a residential rather than touristic atmosphere. Practical errands require a car. Within 2 km there are seven restaurants and two pharmacies, but supermarkets and larger services sit towards Marbella or the Golden Mile. The British International School lies 1.1 km away as the crow flies, relevant for families considering year-round residence. Mornings often start with mountain and sea views from the upper level; evenings can be spent on the terrace overlooking the coastline towards the port. The gradient of 7.6% down to the sea means the beach at Playa de Casablanca, 1.9 km straight-line, is usually a short drive rather than a walk, and the return climb reinforces that pattern. Málaga airport, about 41 km away as the crow flies, is reachable by car, making arrivals and departures manageable for international owners who use the property part of the year.
Sierra Blanca functions as a residential urbanisation above Marbella's Golden Mile, and daily infrastructure reflects that character. Within 2 km there are seven restaurants and two pharmacies, covering basic needs, while broader shopping and services concentrate in Marbella, 3 km away as the crow flies with a population of nearly 148,000. Healthcare access includes five health centres in the wider area, and education provision counts 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools, alongside the British International School at 1.1 km straight-line. Public transport comprises 11 lines with 50 stops in the area, though the hillside position means most residents rely on private cars; underground parking within the complex supports this. The environment is quiet by nature: suburban, gated and separated from the coastal tourist strip, which lies below. Tourism infrastructure in the region is substantial, with 48 hotels and 12,606 beds, but this is concentrated along the coast rather than in the urbanisation itself. Local housing market activity runs at 4,399 transactions per year, indicating an active resale market. For daily life, the practical picture is a car-based rhythm: short drives to the beach, Marbella's Old Town, Puerto Banús and the golf courses, returning to a calm, secured hillside setting. The elevation of 145 metres provides the sea, mountain and panoramic views that define the property, at the cost of the 7.6% gradient between home and shore.
The map shows the property's hillside position above the Golden Mile, with Marbella centre 3 km and the nearest beach 1.9 km as the crow flies. Note the elevation of 145 metres and the 7.6% slope toward the coast: road distances to the points shown are longer than the straight-line figures. Golf courses, marinas and viewpoints cluster within a 6 km radius.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Sierra Blanca occupies one of the most elevated residential positions immediately above Marbella, roughly 3 km straight-line from the town centre and 50 km from Málaga city. Within the Costa del Sol, this places the property in the western Marbella belt, the stretch between town and Puerto Banús known as the Golden Mile, rather than in the eastern developments of Torre del Mar or the Mijas and Estepona growth areas. Algeciras lies 64 km to the south-west. The position combines proximity to Marbella's services with separation from the coastal tourist density below, a combination that defines the area's residential character.
The nearest beach, Playa de Casablanca, lies 1.9 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de Nagüeles at 2.1 km and Playa de la Bajadilla at 4.0 km; actual road distances are longer and the 7.6% gradient makes the trip a drive for most residents. Marbella centre is 3 km straight-line, offering the Old Town, marinas including Puerto Deportivo Virgen del Carmen at 3.2 km and Marina la Bajadilla at 4.2 km. Golf is well represented: The Range golf lessons at 3.3 km, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 4.8 km and Magna Marbella Golf at 5.6 km, all straight-line. Sports facilities include Club de Tenis y Padel El Mirador at 1.8 km and Polideportivo Paco Cantos at 2.2 km. Malaga-Costa del Sol airport is roughly 41 km away as the crow flies, with Gibraltar airport at about 56 km as an alternative for western connections. An EV charging point, the Marbella Supercharger, sits 2.0 km away. Public transport exists with 11 lines and 50 stops, but a car remains the practical mode for daily errands from this hillside address.
| Beach Distance | 1.9 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 41 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 56 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data shows average monthly temperatures ranging from 12°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 18°C, typical of the western Costa del Sol. This pattern supports terrace use across most of the year, which matters given the property's 180 m² of outdoor space and south-facing orientation. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, lasts about four months, so sea swimming is a summer activity, while the communal pool extends the season somewhat. At 145 metres above sea level, the property benefits from slightly cooler evenings than the seafront in summer, and the elevation produces the panoramic combination of sea, mountain, forest and country views recorded in the listing. The surrounding slopes of the La Concha range include viewpoints such as Mirador la Concha at 3.3 km and Cantera de la Legua at 2.8 km straight-line, indicating walking and hiking options in the immediate hinterland. The gradient of 7.6% toward the coast shapes both the microclimate and the practical use of the area on foot.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access centres on Playa de Casablanca at 1.9 km straight-line and Playa de Nagüeles at 2.1 km, both Golden Mile beaches within a short drive, with Playa de la Bajadilla at 4.0 km closer to Marbella's fishing quarter. The four-month swimming season with water at or above 20°C runs roughly June to September. Golf options spread across the municipality: The Range at 3.3 km for practice, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 4.8 km, one of the area's established courses, and Magna Marbella Golf at 5.6 km. Racquet sports are close at hand through Club de Tenis y Padel El Mirador at 1.8 km, and Polideportivo Paco Cantos at 2.2 km adds municipal sports facilities. A public swimming pool, Supera Miraflores, lies 2.7 km away. For evening and weekend recreation, the marinas at 3.2 km and 4.2 km offer waterfront dining and mooring activity, while the viewpoints in the hills at 2.8 to 3.3 km provide walking destinations with coastal panoramas.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.6°C | 80 mm |
| February | 12.5°C | 47 mm |
| March | 13.6°C | 154 mm |
| April | 15.5°C | 70 mm |
| May | 18.7°C | 27 mm |
| June | 22.6°C | 6 mm |
| July | 25.5°C | 1 mm |
| August | 25.8°C | 7 mm |
| September | 22.8°C | 28 mm |
| October | 19.4°C | 72 mm |
| November | 15.0°C | 89 mm |
| December | 12.8°C | 80 mm |
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Ref: VL483990
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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