This three-bedroom townhouse is situated in a gated community in Sierra Blanca, on the lower slopes of the mountain range behind Marbella. The property offers 210 m² of living space across two floors, with three bathrooms, a private garden connected to the communal grounds, and a communal swimming pool. Built in 1987, the house is key-ready and offered at a fixed asking price of €865,000. Marbella's town centre lies approximately 3 km away as the crow flies, and the nearest beach, Playa de Casablanca, is 1.9 km in a straight line.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Sierra Blanca is a residential area on the hillsides directly above Marbella, roughly 3 km from the town centre as the crow flies. The area sits at about 145 metres above sea level, which produces the mountain and panoramic views the property enjoys. The gradient towards the coast is steep at 7.6%, meaning the walk down to the sea is noticeably shorter than the walk back up.
The house is arranged for permanent or long-stay living: three bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, an en-suite master bedroom with dressing room and terrace, a separate study with garden access, a fireplace in the living room, and air conditioning. A separate kitchen, private garden and communal pool cover the practical side of daily routines in a Mediterranean climate.
This is not a new-build project. The townhouse was completed in 1987 and is described as being in excellent condition and key-ready, meaning it can be occupied immediately after purchase. Any renovation or modernisation expectations should therefore be based on the existing 1987 structure rather than on developer specifications or new construction standards.
The property offers three bedrooms and 210 m² of living space; it does not provide a private pool, private parking in the listed features, or sea-front access. The north-east orientation means the main outdoor areas receive morning rather than afternoon and evening sun. The steep 7.6% gradient to the beach makes the coast reachable on foot for most people downhill, but the return is demanding.
This property fits a buyer seeking a ready-to-occupy home in an established, secured community close to Marbella, without a construction or delivery wait. It suits households that value a study, three bathrooms and garden access within a manageable 210 m² footprint. It works well for permanent residents: the proximity of the British International School at 1.1 km, seven restaurants and two pharmacies within 2 km, and fifty public transport stops in the area reduce car dependency for daily errands, although a car remains practical given the hillside position. It also fits buyers who plan extended stays rather than short holidays, the fireplace and study support year-round living, while the communal pool and beaches within 2 km cover the seasonal side. The profile is less suitable for buyers who want evening sun on the main terrace, given the north-east orientation, or who require a private pool and private parking. Buyers focused primarily on rental yield should note that the 1987 construction year and the gated-community rules may affect letting strategies compared with purpose-built tourist apartments. In short, the strongest match is a household trading new-build finishes for location, space and an established community within walking and short-driving distance of Marbella.
The house dates from 1987 and is presented in excellent condition, with interior finishes that include fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and a dressing room in the master suite. The en-suite bathroom has natural overhead lighting and ventilation, a detail that reduces moisture problems in a Mediterranean climate. The living room contains a working fireplace with bookshelves, and the separate kitchen is fully fitted, with a patio door visible in the listing photography. Climate control combines air conditioning for summer with the fireplace for cooler winter evenings, which matches the local pattern of monthly average temperatures ranging from 12°C to 26°C. As a resale property, the technical baseline is a 1987 structure; buyers assessing long-term maintenance should commission a technical survey covering electrics, plumbing and insulation, as construction standards from that period differ from current requirements. The window surfaces shown in the photography are sliding glass doors connecting bedrooms and living areas to outdoor space, consistent with the garden-oriented layout. Security provisions are documented: a gated complex with 24-hour security, CCTV and an individual alarm system. The communal areas, pool and gardens, are described as well maintained. No energy performance certificate details are provided here, and buyers should request the available documentation during due diligence.
The property is offered as an existing home at a fixed asking price of €865,000. This is not a price-list project with multiple unit types; the price applies to this specific townhouse with its 210 m² of living space, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, private garden and communal pool access. Buyers comparing value should note that the price reflects the established Sierra Blanca location and the gated-community facilities rather than new-build specifications. Comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast start at lower from-prices, €205,000 in Mijas, €269,950 in Torre del Mar and €321,000 in Estepona, but these are different locations and product types. As with any resale, the final transaction price depends on negotiation and survey outcome.
Daily life in this townhouse revolves around the combination of a quiet hillside setting and short distances to Marbella's urban facilities. The property faces north-east, so the covered terrace and master-bedroom terrace catch the early sun, while the living room stays cooler in the afternoon, a practical layout during the summer months when average temperatures reach 26°C. The living room opens onto the private garden, which connects directly to the communal gardens and pool, so outdoor living is integrated into the layout rather than added on. The separate study, with its own garden access, can function as a work-from-home space, which suits buyers splitting the year between Spain and another country. The neighbourhood is residential and gated, with 24-hour security, CCTV and an alarm system; the practical effect is that the complex stays quiet year-round, including in August when coastal tourism peaks. Within 2 km there are seven restaurants and two pharmacies, which covers basic daily needs without driving. For anything else, Marbella centre is a short drive, and the area is served by eleven public transport lines with fifty stops in the vicinity. The house is part-furnished, which simplifies an initial move-in period. The master bedroom's arrangement, dressing room, en-suite bathroom with overhead natural light and ventilation, and a terrace overlooking the gardens, functions as a self-contained private zone on the upper floor.
Sierra Blanca sits between the La Concha mountain backdrop and Marbella's coastal strip, at 145 metres elevation. The immediate surroundings are residential, with 2.8 to 3.3 km separating the house from three marked viewpoints (Cantera de la Legua, Mirador de los Gitanos and Mirador la Concha), which indicates walking and hiking options begin almost at the doorstep. Downhill, Playa de Casablanca is 1.9 km in a straight line and Playa de Nagüeles 2.1 km; the 7.6% gradient means the return climb is a genuine effort on foot, so most residents drive to the beach or treat the walk as exercise. Marbella's municipal sports infrastructure lies within a short radius: Club de Tenis y Padel El Mirador at 1.8 km, Rocódromo María Maestro at 2.0 km and Polideportivo Paco Cantos at 2.2 km, with the Supera Miraflores swimming pool at 2.7 km. Marinas at 3.2 to 4.3 km (Puerto Deportivo Virgen del Carmen, Marina la Bajadilla and Puerto Pesquero) provide the coastal promenade and dining scene. Public transport covers the area with eleven lines and fifty stops, which is substantial for a hillside suburb and makes car-free living partly feasible. Healthcare access includes five health centres in the wider area, and education spans 41 primary and 28 secondary schools.
The map shows the property's hillside position between the La Concha mountain slopes and Marbella's coastline. Beaches, golf courses, schools and the town centre are all marked with straight-line distances; actual road routes are longer, particularly given the terrain between Sierra Blanca and the coast.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Sierra Blanca occupies one of the most central elevated positions on the western Costa del Sol: above Marbella, 3 km from its centre, 50 km from Málaga city and 64 km from Algeciras at the Strait of Gibraltar. This places the property within the Marbella, Golden Mile axis, the section of coast where land values and established residential development concentrate. Málaga Airport at approximately 41 km straight-line sits mid-way along the region's length, keeping both the airport and the whole coastline reachable in well under an hour by car. For regional orientation, Estepona lies further west and Fuengirola further east, both accessible via the coastal motorway.
Straight-line distances from the property: the nearest beach, Playa de Casablanca, is 1.9 km; Marbella centre is 3 km; golf facilities include The Range at 3.3 km, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 4.8 km and Magna Marbella Golf at 5.6 km. Málaga city lies 50 km away and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport approximately 41 km as the crow flies, a drive that typically takes around half an hour to forty minutes depending on traffic. Gibraltar Airport is 56 km in a straight line to the south. By car, the A-7 coastal motorway connects Sierra Blanca to Marbella, Estepona and Fuengirola; the British International School at 1.1 km and the Marbella Supercharger at 2.0 km bracket the practical daily radius. Public transport, eleven lines, fifty stops, provides an alternative for commuting into Marbella, though the hillside location means services are more frequent along the coastal road than at the property itself. Within 2 km, daily needs are covered by seven restaurants and two pharmacies.
| Beach Distance | 1.9 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 41 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 56 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data show an average annual temperature of 18.0°C, with monthly averages between 12°C in winter and 26°C in summer, a typical Costa del Sol profile of mild winters and warm, dry summers. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts four months, roughly June to September. At 145 metres above sea level, the property sits high enough for noticeably fresher evenings than the seafront, which reduces the need for night-time air conditioning. The north-east orientation complements this: morning sun on the terraces, shade by mid-afternoon. The Sierra Blanca hillsides, including the La Concha massif visible from the miradors 3.3 km away, channel walking routes directly from the residential area. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, so the outdoor season effectively runs from spring through late autumn. The combination of elevation, orientation and sea breeze makes the microclimate more temperate than the coastal strip immediately below.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within a 4 km straight-line radius: Playa de Casablanca at 1.9 km, Playa de Nagüeles at 2.1 km and Playa de la Bajadilla at 4.0 km. Nagüeles and Casablanca are among Marbella's established town beaches, with chiringuitos and promenade access typical of the Costa del Sol. For golfers, three courses sit within 5.6 km: The Range for practice and lessons at 3.3 km, the Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 4.8 km, one of the Costa del Sol's traditional championship venues, and Magna Marbella Golf at 5.6 km. Racquet sports are covered by Club de Tenis y Padel El Mirador at 1.8 km. Waterfront recreation extends to three marinas between 3.2 and 4.3 km, from the leisure-oriented Puerto Deportivo Virgen del Carmen to the working Puerto Pesquero. Hiking is immediate: three marked viewpoints within 3.3 km, including Mirador la Concha with its panorama over the coast. The tourism infrastructure, 48 hotels and 12,606 beds in the area, supports a full range of restaurants and services without the property itself lying in a hotel zone.
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: VL884033
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the Costa del Sol market, Sierra Blanca occupies the upper segment of Marbella's residential hierarchy, an established, gated hillside enclave rather than a new coastal development. The fixed asking price of €865,000 for 210 m² positions the property clearly above the region's new-build entry level. For comparison, current new-build projects with published from-prices start at €205,000 at Lantana Residencial in Mijas, €269,950 at Aquamar in Torre del Mar and €321,000 at Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona. These comparisons illustrate the coast-wide price gradient rather than like-for-like alternatives: Torre del Mar and Mijas are further from Marbella's centre, and Estepona sits some 20-plus kilometres west along the coast. What the Sierra Blanca property offers in exchange for its price is location maturity: 1987 construction within an operating gated community, 24-hour security, established gardens and pool, and a walkable 1.1 km distance to the British International School, a feature few coastal new-build projects can match. The regional transaction volume of 4,399 housing sales per year indicates an active resale market, which matters for liquidity. Against Marbella itself, the property trades beachside proximity for elevation, views and quiet: the 1.9 km straight-line distance to Playa de Casablanca combined with a 7.6% gradient means residents typically drive to the sea, while gaining cooler evenings at 145 metres above sea level and direct access to hillside walking routes. Median provincial income of €16,450 per year underlines that this segment of the market is driven substantially by international and second-home buyers rather than local purchasing power, which affects both price dynamics and the character of the community outside the summer months.
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