This detached villa is located in the gated community of Sierra Blanca, on the slopes above Marbella's Golden Mile, roughly 3 km from the town centre. The property offers approximately 3,131 m² of built space on a plot of 1,056 m², with six bedrooms, ten bathrooms, sea and mountain views, a private pool and parking for up to five vehicles. The house dates from 1970 and is available key-ready at a fixed asking price of €10,900,000. The area combines 24-hour security with proximity to beaches, international schools and golf courses.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Sierra Blanca sits on the hillside above Marbella's Golden Mile, about 3 km from the town centre as the crow flies. The nearest beach, Playa de Casablanca, lies 1.9 km away in a straight line, with the gradient to the coast measuring 7.6%, which is steep. Marbella's marina and several golf courses are within a 5 km radius.
The villa provides six bedrooms and ten bathrooms across three floors, including staff quarters with separate facilities and a gym. Climate control combines air conditioning, a fireplace and water-based underfloor heating on the main floor. Outdoor space includes a covered terrace, private garden and swimming pool. Parking is available for up to five vehicles within the property.
This is an existing home, originally completed in 1970, and currently offered key-ready. As a resale property rather than a new-build development, no construction phases, payment plans or delivery schedules apply. The buyer acquires a completed villa, although the age of the building means that renovation history and technical condition warrant verification during due diligence.
The property is a substantial single residence, not a development with shared amenities such as a communal spa or residents' clubhouse. The 7.6% gradient to the beach indicates a hilly setting where walking to the coast involves a noticeable climb. Public transport exists in the wider area with eleven lines, but daily life here generally depends on private vehicles.
Ref: VL339927
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a specific set of circumstances rather than a broad audience. It suits a household that needs substantial accommodation: owners who entertain frequently, host extended family for long stays, or require live-in staff, given the independent quarters with their own kitchen and bathrooms. It is also relevant for buyers who place security high on their list, since Sierra Blanca operates as a gated community with 24-hour security, video surveillance and controlled access. Families with children at international schools benefit from the British International School 1.1 km away, alongside 41 primary and 28 secondary schools in the wider region. The villa is less suited to buyers seeking a lock-up-and-go apartment, a frontline beach position, or a budget entry into the Costa del Sol market. The steep gradient to the coast means the beach is close in distance but not a flat walk, which matters for anyone who imagines strolling to the sea daily. Buyers planning full renovation of a 1970s building should factor in the scale: 3,131 m² of built space carries significant maintenance and running costs, including garden irrigation, pool upkeep and climate systems across three floors. In short, the property aligns with a permanent or seasonal residence for a household that values space, privacy, staff facilities and proximity to Marbella, and that has the budget to operate a property of this size.
The villa was completed in 1970 and has since been fitted with systems typical of a high-end Mediterranean residence, according to the available documentation. Climate control operates on three levels: water-based underfloor heating on the main floor, integrated air conditioning throughout, and fireplaces in the family room and basement bar. Hot water and electricity benefit from solar panels, and the property stores 15,000 litres of water in a dedicated tank, a practical reserve in an area where summer water restrictions can occur. The garden runs on automatic irrigation, which reduces day-to-day maintenance effort across the lawns and mature palm planting. Security infrastructure is extensive and functional: perimeter video surveillance, an alarm system, and a separate security staff room with private bathroom inside the house, reflecting the 24-hour security arrangement of the wider community. Interior organisation follows a classic layout with distinct formal and service zones: the main floor concentrates reception rooms and two en-suite guest bedrooms, the first floor holds two further en-suite bedrooms with terraces, and the basement accommodates staff quarters, gym, laundry, workshop and technical room. The kitchen includes a dining area and a spacious pantry. Given the construction date, buyers should verify the condition of the roof, installations and any renovation work carried out over the decades; the listed features describe systems present today, not a recent full refurbishment. Parking for up to five vehicles is provided on the plot. Overall, the technical package is coherent for a property of this class, with redundancy in water storage, energy and security rather than novelty.
The villa is offered as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €10,900,000. This is not a price-list project, so there is no range of unit types or entry price; the amount applies to the complete property as described, including the plot of 1,056 m² and the roughly 3,131 m² of built space. For context within the wider province, median annual income stands at €16,450, and the area records around 4,399 housing transactions per year, figures that illustrate how far this segment sits above the regional middle market. Comparable new-build apartments on the eastern Costa del Sol, such as those in Torre del Mar, Mijas and Estepona, start between roughly €205,000 and €321,000, which places this villa in an entirely different price category. Availability is immediate in the sense that the house is key-ready.
Sierra Blanca is a residential community of individual villas on the raised ground south-west of Marbella, characterised by controlled access, perimeter security and quiet streets without through traffic. Daily life in this setting revolves around the house itself and the car: shopping, dining and services are reached by a short drive down the hill towards Marbella centre or the Golden Mile. Within a 2 km radius, the data lists seven restaurants and two pharmacies, which covers basic needs but not the density of a town centre. The villa's layout supports a household that receives guests and staff regularly. The main floor holds the entrance hall, living room, dining room, family room, kitchen with pantry, two en-suite guest bedrooms and two guest toilets. The first floor carries two further en-suite bedrooms with private terraces. The basement adds independent staff quarters with two bedrooms, an entertainment bar, a gym, laundry, technical and workshop rooms and a security room. The rhythm of the day is therefore largely private: mornings on the covered terrace facing south-west, afternoons at the pool, and evenings with views over the Mediterranean and La Concha mountain. The British International School lies 1.1 km away, which matters for families, while several sports facilities including a tennis and padel club sit within 2.2 km. The neighbourhood stays consistent year-round, as it is primarily a permanent and second-home residential area rather than a tourist zone.
Life in Sierra Blanca is defined by its elevated position at 145 metres above sea level and its residential character. The community lies above the Golden Mile, so the sea is visible from the property while the nearest beach, Playa de Casablanca, sits 1.9 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de Nagüeles just beyond at 2.1 km. Reaching the coast involves a descent and return climb of about 7.6% gradient, which makes the car the default means of transport. Marbella centre, with its old town and 147,958 inhabitants, lies 3 km away, providing the full range of urban services. The immediate area offers seven restaurants and two pharmacies within 2 km, plus 48 hotels and over 12,600 beds in the surrounding tourism zone, indicating that hospitality infrastructure is close without being on the doorstep. Healthcare is covered by five health centres in the region, and the education offer includes an international school 1.1 km from the villa. The neighbourhood remains quiet through the year, as it consists of private villas rather than holiday apartments, and the 24-hour security discourages casual traffic. Public transport in the wider area counts eleven lines and fifty stops, workable for occasional trips but not the primary mode for daily errands at this elevation.
The map shows the villa's position on the hillside above Marbella, roughly 3 km from the town centre and 1.9 km from the nearest beach in a straight line. Golf courses, marinas, schools and sports facilities cluster within a 5 km radius, illustrating how the property combines elevation and views with short driving distances to the coast.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Sierra Blanca occupies a specific niche on the Costa del Sol: an elevated, gated residential community directly above Marbella's Golden Mile, roughly 3 km from the town centre and 50 km from Málaga. Its position between the coast and the Sierra Blanca mountains places it closer to Marbella's amenities than inland towns such as Estepona's newer developments, while remaining quieter than frontline beach areas. Within the regional hierarchy, it sits in the higher-priced segment of the Marbella property market, distinct from the volume developments further east along the coast towards Torre del Mar and Mijas.
Access to the wider region runs through Marbella's road network. Málaga city lies 50 km away in a straight line, with Malaga-Costa del Sol airport roughly 41 km by the same measure, and Gibraltar airport about 56 km to the south-west; actual driving distances are longer. Within the immediate surroundings, key facilities cluster comfortably close: a supercharger for electric vehicles 2.0 km away, a tennis and padel club 1.8 km, a public sports centre 2.2 km, and a swimming pool complex 2.7 km. Golfers can reach The Range 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 figures. Marbella's marinas lie between 3.2 and 4.3 km away, covering both leisure and fishing ports. For schooling, the British International School is 1.1 km from the property. The villa's own parking for five vehicles, combined with the gated access, makes car-based mobility straightforward, while the eleven public transport lines in the area serve the coastal corridor for trips where driving is unnecessary.
| Beach Distance | 1.9 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 41 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 56 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records an average annual temperature of 18.0°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, a pattern typical of the southern Costa del Sol. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts around four months, concentrated in the summer half of the year. At 145 metres of elevation on the lower slopes of the Sierra Blanca mountain range, the property enjoys a degree of elevation that brings panoramic views towards the sea and the La Concha mountain, the 1,215-metre peak that dominates Marbella's skyline. The gradient down to the beach, measured at 7.6%, confirms the hillside character: cooler breezes than at sea level and views in exchange for sloped terrain. Rainfall concentrates in the winter months, leaving long dry summers that suit the pool-and-terrace rhythm of the house, with the south-west orientation of the property catching afternoon and evening sun on its covered terrace. Several viewpoints within 3.3 km, including Mirador la Concha, underline the natural setting between mountain and coast.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access is varied despite the elevated position. Playa de Casablanca lies 1.9 km away in a straight line, followed by Playa de Nagüeles at 2.1 km and Playa de la Bajadilla at 4.0 km, all reachable within a short drive. Marbella's three marinas, between 3.2 and 4.3 km, cover moorings, fishing activity and waterfront dining. Golf is a defining leisure option in this part of the Costa del Sol: three courses within 5.6 km include the Real Club de Golf Las Brisas, one of the area's established clubs, and Magna Marbella Golf. Sports facilities nearby include a tennis and padel club at 1.8 km, a climbing facility at 2.0 km, a municipal sports centre at 2.2 km and a swimming pool complex at 2.7 km. The villa itself adds private recreation: a large swimming pool, a gym with bathroom, a games area with an entertainment bar and fireplace, and terraced gardens with mature palms. The regional tourism infrastructure, with 48 hotels and over 12,600 beds, reflects the density of dining and leisure options in the surrounding 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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Within the Costa del Sol market, Sierra Blanca belongs to the established premium residential areas around Marbella, alongside neighbouring communities on the Golden Mile such as Nagüeles and the lower slopes towards Puerto Romano. Compared with these, Sierra Blanca offers a similar combination of gated security and elevated sea views, with the distinction of sitting directly against the protected mountain backdrop of the same name. The broader Marbella municipality, with 147,958 inhabitants and roughly 4,399 housing transactions per year, provides the liquidity and service infrastructure that supports this segment: international schools, private healthcare and a dense hospitality sector concentrated in the 48 hotels and more than 12,600 tourist beds recorded in the area. Measured against the region's newer coastal developments, the contrast is substantial. Projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000) operate in the volume apartment market, typically offering communal pools, standardised finishes and flat walking access to amenities. This villa, at a fixed €10,900,000, sits in a different category entirely: a single substantial residence with staff accommodation, private leisure facilities and a large plot, positioned 3 km from Marbella centre and 41 km from Málaga airport. A further regional distinction is topography. The 7.6% gradient to the beach reflects the hillside setting that defines Marbella's premium zones, contrasting with the flat coastal strips of eastern developments. Buyers comparing across the region therefore face a choice between modern, managed apartment living at volume-market prices and older, larger individual houses in established enclaves, where the building's age, maintenance history and operating costs carry more weight in the assessment than in new-build purchases. Median provincial income of €16,450 per year underlines how far above the regional average this property segment sits.
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