A two-bedroom townhouse for sale in the gated community of Balcones de Sierra Blanca, on the Golden Mile near Marbella. The property dates from 1973 and has been recently renovated, offering 129 m² of living space on a 128 m² plot with a private terrace and garden. The asking price is fixed at €1,125,000. The home is key-ready, with two bedrooms, one bathroom, a guest toilet, air conditioning and a fireplace. Residents have access to communal gardens, a swimming pool and 24-hour security. The nearest beach, Playa de la Bajadilla, lies 1.3 km away as the crow flies.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits in Sierra Blanca, a residential area bordering Marbella's Golden Mile, roughly 7 km from Marbella city centre. Within a 2 km radius there are more than 130 restaurants, 28 pharmacies and 20 banks. The beach is 1.3 km away in a straight line, with two marinas at approximately 1.4 km. The gradient towards the coast is moderate at 4.9%, meaning part of the walk is uphill on the return.
The house offers 129 m² of living space across two floors, with an open-plan ground floor containing the living and dining area, a fireplace, a guest toilet and a new kitchen. The first floor holds two bedrooms with a shared walk-in dressing area and a separate bathroom. A private terrace and garden connect directly to the communal pool. With two bedrooms and one full bathroom, the layout suits couples, small households or use as a second residence.
This is an existing home, originally completed in 1973 and recently renovated. The property is key-ready, which means no construction waiting period applies. The kitchen will be installed by the sellers after purchase, with buyers able to select their preferred design and finishes. This is the standard arrangement for this sale and should be factored into the moving-in timeline.
The property has two bedrooms and one full bathroom plus a guest toilet, which limits suitability for larger households. It is a townhouse within a gated community, so there is no private pool. No private parking space or garage is listed in the available data. The building dates from 1973; while renovated, its construction era differs from contemporary new-build standards. The walk to the beach involves a moderate 4.9% gradient.
This property fits a recognisable set of situations. The first is the couple or single buyer seeking a manageable residence on or near the Golden Mile, where two bedrooms, a private garden and direct pool access cover the core needs without the maintenance burden of a large villa. The shared dressing area between the bedrooms works for a couple using both rooms as bedroom and study, or for households that regularly host guests. A second situation is the second-home buyer: the gated community with 24-hour security, the key-ready condition and the lock-up-and-leave character of a townhouse reduce the practical complications of owning property abroad. The southwest orientation and the short walk to the communal pool suit seasonal or holiday use. A third profile is the buyer prioritising location over surface area. At 129 m², the house trades internal space for a Sierra Blanca address within 1.3 km straight-line distance of the beach and 1.4 km of two marinas. Buyers needing three or more bedrooms, a private pool or a private garage will find the specifications limiting and would need to look at other properties in the area. The single full bathroom upstairs is also a constraint for households that expect simultaneous use by several people.
The property was built in 1973 and has been recently renovated, which is the central fact about its technical condition. The renovation established a contemporary open-plan layout on the ground floor, where previously townhouses of this era typically had separated kitchen, living and dining zones. The living area retains a fireplace, functional both as a feature and for heating in the cooler months, complemented by air conditioning for the summer period. The kitchen is new but not yet installed: the sellers will select and fit it in consultation with the buyers, who can choose the design and finishes. This is a concrete advantage in terms of finish control, but it also means the kitchen's exact specification is determined after purchase rather than before viewing. The photography shows a bright dining area adjacent to a laundry room, a tiled patio, a bedroom with wooden-framed windows overlooking greenery, an outdoor patio with a sink, and a hallway with a staircase and a garden-facing window. These images indicate a home where the outdoor patios are integrated into daily use rather than treated as residual space. The communal elements, gardens and swimming pool, are maintained by the community, and the complex operates 24-hour security. No data is available on the building's insulation values, energy performance or structural condition beyond the renovation status, and buyers relying on those factors should arrange an independent technical survey. The same applies to the exact age and warranty status of the renovation works.
The property has a fixed asking price of €1,125,000. This is an existing home, not a new-build development with a price list, so no 'from' pricing or unit variation applies. The price reflects the Sierra Blanca location adjacent to the Golden Mile, one of Marbella's established residential areas, combined with the recent renovation and the gated community with 24-hour security. For context, comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the Costa del Sol start from roughly €205,000 in Mijas and €321,000 in Estepona, though these differ in location, type and specification. Annual transaction volume in the wider area stands at 4,743, indicating an active local market. Availability is immediate, as the home is key-ready; only the kitchen installation by the sellers remains to be scheduled.
Daily life in this townhouse is organised around the interplay between the interior and the outdoor spaces. The ground floor works as one open-plan zone: living and dining around the fireplace, with direct access from the seating area to the private terrace and garden. That terrace, in turn, opens onto the communal swimming pool, so the boundary between private and communal outdoor space is short and practical, a swim requires no more than stepping outside. The first floor is reserved for sleeping, with two bedrooms sharing a walk-in dressing area arranged in a Jack-and-Jill style, plus a separate guest bathroom. This layout favours households of one or two people, or guests staying over occasionally, rather than families needing several independent bathrooms. The southwest orientation means the terrace and garden receive afternoon and evening sun, which aligns with how most residents use outdoor space on the Costa del Sol: late lunches outside, sundowners, and dinner on the terrace for much of the year. With an average annual temperature of 18.3°C, outdoor use is not limited to the summer months. The setting is residential rather than touristic, but the immediate surroundings are far from isolated. Within 2 km there are over 130 restaurants, 24 cafés, 28 pharmacies and 20 banks, so day-to-day errands are concentrated close by. The municipal swimming pool is 0.9 km away and a sports centre at 0.6 km, giving options beyond the communal facilities. Public transport is available through 11 lines with 50 stops in the area, which reduces, though does not eliminate, the need for a car.
The immediate environment combines residential calm with dense amenity provision. Within 2 km, the area counts 130 restaurants, 24 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 20 banks and 2 dentists, a level of provision that means daily errands rarely require travelling further. Healthcare is covered by 5 health centres in the area, and education by 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools, including international options: the British International School lies 3.0 km away and the English International College 7.7 km. Sports facilities are close at hand: a rhythmic gymnastics pavilion at 0.6 km, a municipal sports complex and a municipal swimming pool both under 1 km. For golfers, three courses sit within 9 km, The Range at 6.6 km, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 8.1 km and Magna Marbella Golf at 8.9 km. The tourism footprint in the area is considerable, 52 hotels with 12,781 beds, which is typical for this stretch of the coast and translates into busy hospitality provision year-round. Marbella itself, with roughly 148,000 inhabitants, is 7 km away, and Málaga with its regional facilities is 54 km away. Public transport operates on 11 lines with 50 stops, and an EV supercharger is available 4.3 km from the property.
The map shows the property's position between Marbella's Golden Mile and the Sierra Blanca hillside. Visible nearby are the beach and marinas at 1.3 to 1.5 km straight-line distance, the cluster of sports facilities under 1 km, and the golf courses further inland. Marbella centre lies 7 km west.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Sierra Blanca occupies the zone where Marbella's Golden Mile meets the foothills behind the coast, a position that combines proximity to the beach and marinas with a slightly elevated, residential character. Marbella centre lies 7 km to the west along the coast, while Málaga, the regional capital with 579,076 inhabitants, is 54 km away. Algeciras, at 59 km, sits towards the Strait of Gibraltar. The location is thus central to the western Costa del Sol: the airport at 38 km, Gibraltar at 59 km, and the golf and leisure infrastructure of Marbella and Estepona all within practical range. Within this region, Sierra Blanca is positioned as an established, security-oriented residential enclave rather than a touristic or high-rise district.
The nearest beach, Playa de la Bajadilla, is 1.3 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de Casablanca at 3.2 km and Playa de Nagüeles at 3.9 km. Two marinas, Marina la Bajadilla and Marina Marbella, both lie at 1.4 km straight-line distance, and the fishing port at 1.5 km. Road distances and actual walking routes will be longer than these direct figures. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 38 km away in a straight line, making it the most practical arrival airport. Gibraltar Airport (GIB) is an alternative at roughly 59 km. Alicante-Elche (ALC) at 429 km is not a realistic option for routine travel. A car is convenient but not strictly essential: 11 public transport lines serve the area through 50 stops. The moderate 4.9% gradient towards the coast means the return walk from the beach involves a climb. Marbella centre at 7 km and Málaga at 54 km are both reachable by car along the coastal corridor, and an EV charging hub sits 4.3 km away.
| Beach Distance | 1.3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 38 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 59 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The property stands at 81 metres above sea level, which explains the moderate gradient of 4.9% towards the beach, the setting is slightly raised above the coastline rather than flat. This elevation, modest as it is, contributes to the garden views described for the property and provides a degree of separation from the immediate coastal strip. The climate data points to an average annual temperature of 18.3°C, consistent with the Mediterranean profile of the western Costa del Sol: warm dry summers and mild winters. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about 4 months, which typically spans roughly June through September. Outside that window, the communal pool and the sea remain available to those who tolerate cooler water, and the fireplace in the living area covers the cooler evenings of the winter months. For outdoor living, this combination means the private terrace and garden are usable for a large part of the year, with the southwest orientation capturing the warmest hours of the day. Natural viewpoints nearby, Mirador de los Gitanos at 2.5 km and Mirador de Ojén at 4.8 km, indicate the transition from the coastal plain towards the hillier interior just behind Sierra Blanca.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within 4 km straight-line distance: Playa de la Bajadilla at 1.3 km is the closest, followed by Playa de Casablanca at 3.2 km and Playa de Nagüeles at 3.9 km. The Bajadilla beach adjoins the marina of the same name, so a beach outing can be combined with the marina's restaurants and services, both marinas and the fishing port cluster at 1.4 to 1.5 km from the property. Golf is a defining recreation option in this part of the coast. Three courses lie within 9 km: The Range for lessons and practice at 6.6 km, and the established Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 8.1 km and Magna Marbella Golf at 8.9 km. The 'close to golf' setting listed for the property corresponds to this cluster. For everyday sport, the density of facilities is high: a gymnastics pavilion at 0.6 km, a municipal sports complex and a municipal pool at 0.9 to 1.0 km, and a private sports club at 1.0 km. Recreational walking extends inland, with two viewpoints at 2.5 and 4.8 km marking routes into the hills behind Marbella. The communal pool of the complex itself, directly accessible from the private garden, covers swimming without leaving the grounds.
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: VL198509
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
At €1,125,000 for 129 m², this townhouse prices at roughly €8,720 per square metre, a level consistent with the Golden Mile and Sierra Blanca segment of the Marbella market, where location and community security carry substantial weight in the price. It is helpful to place this against the wider Costa del Sol landscape. Comparable new-build projects listed in the region start at €205,000 in Mijas (Lantana Residencial), €269,950 in Torre del Mar (Aquamar) and €321,000 in Estepona (Etherna Homes 2). These are different products in different markets, but the comparison clarifies what the premium buys: a Marbella address adjacent to the Golden Mile, a gated community with 24-hour security, and straight-line distances of 1.3 km to the beach and 1.4 km to two marinas. Within Marbella's own market, the western Costa del Sol records around 4,743 housing transactions per year in the wider area, reflecting a liquid but competitive market. The tourism infrastructure, 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 beds nearby, underpins year-round demand for the hospitality and services that residents also use. Buyers comparing options should note the trade-off this property represents. Against a new-build apartment in Estepona or Mijas, it offers an established, secure residential enclave with a private garden at a far higher price per square metre. Against other Marbella properties, its two bedrooms and single full bathroom are modest; the market at this price point typically offers more bathrooms or a third bedroom. The determining factors are therefore the location within Sierra Blanca, the renovation status, and the direct pool access from the private garden.
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