This four-bedroom penthouse duplex is located on The Golden Mile, one of the most established residential stretches of the Marbella coastline in the province of Málaga. The property offers 176 m² of built living space, three bathrooms, a 50 m² terrace and a south-west orientation with views over the sea, mountains, gardens and the communal pool. Completed in 2000 and delivered key-ready, the home forms part of a gated complex with 24-hour security, underground parking and a lift. The asking price is €1,200,000 as a fixed amount. The nearest beach, Playa de la Bajadilla, lies approximately 1.3 km away as the crow flies.
Within the Costa del Sol market, this penthouse occupies a different segment from the new-build developments commonly advertised along the coast. Aquamar in Torre del Mar opens from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, all eastern or western coastal towns where land values and established-infrastructure density run lower than on The Golden Mile. The €1,200,000 fixed asking price here reflects three things that those entry-level projects do not offer: a Marbella-front-door address roughly 7 km from the old town, an established gated complex with continuous security, and a two-level penthouse format with 176 m² of space and a 50 m² private terrace. The trade-off is age. A 2000 completion means the buyer inherits a building of mid-generation standard, solid construction, marble floors, double glazing, but without the energy performance, contemporary insulation levels and developer warranties of a 2024 new build. The location compensates in service density: 130 restaurants, 28 pharmacies and 5 health centres within 2 km, 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools in the area, and two international schools at 3.0 km and 7.7 km straight-line. Transaction volumes of 4,743 per year locally signal a liquid resale market, relevant for future exit flexibility. Compared with Mijas and Estepona, the Golden Mile buyer pays for immediacy, walkable amenities, established landscaping and a mature community, rather than for new construction. Buyers weighing this property against those new-build alternatives should therefore compare two different propositions: an established premium address versus a modern unit in a developing area, at entry prices a fraction of this one but with longer distances to Marbella's core services.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits on The Golden Mile, the coastal corridor between Marbella's centre and Puerto Banús. Marbella itself is around 7 km away in a straight line, while Málaga city lies roughly 54 km from the location. The immediate area combines residential complexes with hotels, restaurants and shops. Distances stated are direct, straight-line measurements; actual road distances are longer.
The layout serves households needing four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including an ensuite bathroom for the master bedroom. A utility room, fitted wardrobes and a fully fitted kitchen support year-round living rather than short stays. The 50 m² private terrace and communal pool cover outdoor use. Air conditioning and double glazing regulate indoor temperature across seasons.
This is not a new-build project. The complex was completed in 2000 and the penthouse is offered key-ready in good condition. No construction phase or delivery planning applies; the buyer can take occupancy directly after completion of the purchase process. Any renovation, if desired, would be the buyer's own responsibility and at their own cost.
The property is sold unfurnished. Parking is limited to an underground space within the complex; no private garden belongs to the home, as gardens and pool are communal. The terrace measures 50 m², so extensive outdoor dining space is constrained by that area. No private pool, no solarium pool and no separate guest apartment are included in the listed specification.
This property fits a buyer seeking an established, security-managed base on the Marbella coastline with space for a family or regular guests. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including an ensuite, accommodate a household of five or six, or a couple who host frequently. It also suits buyers relocating to the Costa del Sol full-time: schools in the area include 41 primary and 28 secondary institutions, with the British International School approximately 3.0 km away and the English International College around 7.7 km, both measured in a straight line. Five health centres operate in the area, relevant for permanent residents. The property is less suited to buyers wanting a lock-up-and-leave holiday flat with minimal space, the two-level layout and terrace size point toward extended stays rather than weekend use. Buyers seeking a private pool or a private garden should note that both are communal here. Those wanting new construction with developer warranties should also look elsewhere, as the building dates from 2000. A car is not strictly necessary for daily life given the public transport network, but is practical for golf courses at 6.6 to 8.9 km and for airport transfers. The unfurnished state means the buyer budgets separately for furnishing. For a household that values security, walking access to amenities and a south-west evening terrace in a mature coastal district, the specification aligns well; for buyers prioritising a private plot or modern energy performance, it does not.
The home was completed in 2000 and is listed in good condition, which places it in the middle age bracket for The Golden Mile, where stock ranges from 1980s apartments to contemporary developments. Interior materials include marble flooring throughout and fitted wardrobes, with a mirrored closet in the master bedroom. Windows are double glazed, and air conditioning units provide cooling; no underfloor heating or heat pump system is listed, so winter warmth relies on the air conditioning and any supplementary heating the buyer installs. The kitchen is fully fitted, and a separate utility room keeps laundry functions out of the living area. The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom; the remaining two bathrooms serve the other bedrooms and guests. Photographic review shows a living room with sofa, armchair and bookshelf, a bedroom with wooden headboard and armchair, and a tiled rooftop terrace with chimney stacks, consistent with a Spanish penthouse of this period, where roof-level space sits above the dwelling. The 50 m² private terrace is covered in part, extending usable hours in summer and sheltering against wind. A lift serves the building, and parking is underground. As a resale from 2000, buyers should expect a professional technical inspection to assess the state of installations, plumbing, electrics and the air conditioning units, as these typically have service lives of 15 to 25 years and may be original or partially replaced. No renovation works are included in the asking price; the property is delivered in its current good condition.
The asking price is €1,200,000, fixed, for the complete property: 176 m² built, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a 50 m² terrace and an underground parking space. This is an existing home completed in 2000, not a new-build development, so no price list or unit variation applies. Comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, start at substantially lower entry points, reflecting differences in location, size and segment. The Golden Mile positions this property in a premium, established market where resale supply is limited. Availability is immediate, subject to the standard purchase process.
Daily life at this address is shaped by its position between the coast road and the residential belt of The Golden Mile. The complex is gated and staffed around the clock, which sets a clear boundary between the private grounds and the public street. Within roughly 2 km, the area counts about 130 restaurants, 24 cafés, 28 pharmacies and 20 bank branches, so ordinary errands, a pharmacy run, a coffee, a supermarket trip, take place within a short drive or, for many destinations near the coastal strip, on foot. The nearest beach, Playa de la Bajadilla, is approximately 1.3 km away as the crow flies, with a moderate gradient of just under 5% between the complex and the shore. Two marinas, Marina la Bajadilla and Marina Marbella, both lie about 1.4 km in a straight line, offering mooring activity, fish restaurants and seafront walking. The penthouse itself works as a two-level home: living spaces and kitchen on one level, sleeping quarters spread across the accommodation, with the master bedroom served by an ensuite bathroom and mirrored fitted wardrobes. The south-west orientation means the 50 m² terrace receives afternoon and evening sun, relevant for anyone who values late-day outdoor dining, but worth noting for those who prefer morning light. A rooftop terrace area with tiled flooring extends the outdoor space. The utility room and fully fitted kitchen indicate a home prepared for full-time residence. With 50 public transport stops and 11 lines in the area, the location functions without a car for many daily trips, although a car remains practical for golf, larger shopping and airport runs. The area is busy by inland standards: the tourism dataset records 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 beds locally, so summer months bring noticeably more traffic and footfall than winter.
The Golden Mile functions as one of the coast's most service-dense residential zones. Within a 2 km radius, the dataset counts 130 restaurants, 24 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 20 banks and 2 dental practices, meaning that almost every daily need is met within a short drive or a walk along the coastal strip. The tourism presence, 52 hotels and 12,781 beds, indicates a district that stays active year-round, with hospitality and services remaining open outside the summer season, unlike more seasonal towns east of Málaga. Sports facilities cluster nearby: Pabellón de Gimnasia Rítmica at 0.6 km, Complejo Polideportivo Antonio Serrano Lima at 0.9 km and the Supera Miraflores centre with its municipal pool at 1.0 km, all straight-line distances. Golfers reach The Range at 6.6 km, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 8.1 km and Magna Marbella Golf at 8.9 km, a short car journey rather than a walk. Public transport covers the district with 11 lines and 50 stops, connecting to Marbella centre roughly 7 km away. An EV charging point, the Marbella Supercharger, lies 4.3 km away. Elevation is a modest 81 m above sea level, and the 4.9% gradient to the beach makes the walk to Playa de la Bajadilla manageable on foot for most residents.
The map shows the property's position on The Golden Mile between Marbella centre and the marina area. Beaches, marinas, sports facilities and schools appear with straight-line distances; road routes are longer. The coastal A-7 and AP-7 motorways connect the location to Málaga airport, roughly 38 km away as the crow flies.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
The Golden Mile occupies the coastal strip between Marbella's old town and Puerto Banús, roughly 7 km from the city centre measured directly. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, the district sits toward the premium western end of the market, closer to Málaga airport (about 38 km straight-line) than to Gibraltar (59 km) and Algeciras (59 km). The annual housing transaction figure of 4,743 in the area reflects one of the most active resale markets on the coast. Compared with Mijas, Estepona and Torre del Mar further east, the position trades lower entry prices for immediate proximity to Marbella's services and the international school corridor.
Key distances from the property, measured as the crow flies: Playa de la Bajadilla beach 1.3 km, Playa de Casablanca 3.2 km, Playa de Nagüeles 3.9 km; Marina la Bajadilla and Marina Marbella each 1.4 km; Marbella centre 7 km; Málaga city 54 km. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) lies approximately 38 km away, and Gibraltar Airport (GIB) around 59 km, both reachable by car, with actual driving times longer than straight-line figures suggest due to the coastal A-7/AP-7 route. Public transport in the area comprises 11 lines and 50 stops, sufficient for local trips to Marbella and along the coast without a car, though a vehicle remains practical for golf, schools runs to the international colleges at 3.0 km and 7.7 km, and airport transfers. Underground parking within the gated complex is included, and a Tesla Supercharger station sits 4.3 km away. Road distances exceed the straight-line figures quoted above.
| Beach Distance | 1.3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 38 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 59 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location stands 81 m above sea level on the lower coastal shelf below the Sierra Blanca foothills, giving the property its listed mountain views to the north and sea views to the south-west. The average annual temperature is 18.3°C, consistent with the Costa del Sol's mild winter regime, where frost is rare at this elevation and distance from the sea. The swimming season runs about four months with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, roughly June through September, meaning the communal pool and nearby beaches serve a defined warm-water window rather than year-round sea swimming. Rainfall on this coast concentrates between November and March, with long dry spells in summer. Viewpoints at Mirador de los Gitanos (2.5 km) and Mirador de Ojén (4.8 km) mark walking and driving routes into the hills behind Marbella, offering access to hillside scenery within a quarter-hour of the property. The gradient between home and sea is moderate at 4.9%, so the terrain remains walkable in both directions.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 4 km of the property. Playa de la Bajadilla, at 1.3 km straight-line, sits beside the working fishing marina of the same name, where Puerto Pesquero operates 1.5 km away, a combination of sand, fish restaurants and moored boats. Playa de Casablanca (3.2 km) and Playa de Nagüeles (3.9 km) extend the choice along the Marbella shoreline. Swimming options off the beach include the municipal pool at 0.9 km and the pool at Supera Miraflores at 1.0 km, useful outside the roughly four-month warm sea season. Golfers have three courses within 9 km: The Range for lessons at 6.6 km, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 8.1 km and Magna Marbella Golf at 8.9 km. Indoor and team sports are covered by the rhythmic gymnastics pavilion at 0.6 km and the Antonio Serrano Lima sports complex at 0.9 km. The two marinas at 1.4 km each provide waterfront dining and promenade walking, rounding out a recreation profile built around sea, sport and golf rather than rural hiking, though the viewpoints at 2.5 km and 4.8 km open routes into the nearby hills.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.1°C | 64 mm |
| February | 12.9°C | 40 mm |
| March | 14.0°C | 130 mm |
| April | 15.9°C | 59 mm |
| May | 19.1°C | 23 mm |
| June | 22.8°C | 6 mm |
| July | 25.6°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.1°C | 24 mm |
| October | 19.8°C | 73 mm |
| November | 15.4°C | 78 mm |
| December | 13.2°C | 70 mm |
Moderate
Ref: VL704473
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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