This detached villa stands in an established residential area of Calahonda, in the municipality of Mijas on the Costa del Sol. Built in 1970 and offering 256 m² of living space on a 764 m² plot, the property is offered key-ready with a fixed asking price of €650,000. The house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a private swimming pool, a sea-view terrace and a rooftop solarium with panoramic views. The villa requires renovation, which makes it relevant for buyers who want to redesign an existing structure rather than purchase new build. Shops, a supermarket, pharmacy and the beach are all within walking distance.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits in an urbanised part of Calahonda, roughly between Fuengirola and Marbella. The nearest beach, Playa de Calahonda, lies about 1 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de Mijas slightly closer at roughly 850 metres. A supermarket (592 m), pharmacy (600 m) and an EV charging point (568 m) are all within a short walk, giving the location a practical, everyday character rather than a remote or rural one.
The house offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms across 256 m², with an open-plan living and dining area that opens onto the pool terrace. A rooftop solarium provides sea views, and the lower level contains a guest room with its own entrance via external stairs. The enclosed garage, storage room and utility room support permanent residence, while the private pool and covered terrace serve outdoor living during the long warm season.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 1970 and is currently key-ready, meaning it can be transferred in its existing state. The condition is recorded as fair with renovation required, so completion dates relate to the buyer's own works rather than a developer's schedule. Air conditioning (hot and cold) and a fireplace are already installed, and delivery of the property itself is immediate upon purchase.
The property is sold in a condition that requires renovation; no turnkey finish should be expected. It has three bedrooms rather than four, although the layout allows reconfiguration at the buyer's own cost and design. There is no mention of underfloor heating, a heat pump or modern insulation standards typical of current new build. The villa dates from 1970, so buyers should budget for updating systems alongside cosmetic works.
Ref: VL962711
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This villa fits several recognisable buyer situations. The first is the renovation buyer: someone with a budget beyond the asking price who wants to redesign a detached house to their own specification rather than accept a developer's finish. The 1970 structure, generous plot and existing pool form the base; the layout already allows an additional bedroom with en-suite if desired. The second is the family or long-stay buyer who values walking access to daily amenities. With a supermarket, pharmacy and bakeries-scale shopping within about 600 metres, and 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the wider area, the location supports year-round residence without constant car use. The third is the second-home buyer who wants a detached property with a private pool near the coast but prefers not to pay new-build villa prices in Marbella or Estepona. The semi-independent lower bedroom suits visiting guests or rental use. Less suitable is the buyer seeking a move-in-ready home with modern energy performance: the fair condition and renovation requirement mean works must be planned and financed separately. Buyers dependent on brand-new infrastructure, lift access or a gated community with communal facilities should also look elsewhere, as this is an individual house on its own plot in an older urbanisation.
The villa dates from 1970 and its condition is recorded as fair, with renovation explicitly required. What the house currently offers is functional rather than contemporary. The kitchen is fully fitted, the bathrooms include a vanity and shower, and the property is part furnished. Climate control consists of hot and cold air conditioning plus a fireplace, covering both summer cooling and winter heating, though the efficiency of a 1970 building envelope will not match current new-build standards. Features recorded on the property include a covered terrace, fitted wardrobes, a private terrace, a solarium, a storage room and a utility room, the practical inventory of a house that has been lived in rather than stripped. Parking is an enclosed private garage with space for more than one vehicle. Utilities are connected, with electricity on site. In practical terms, buyers should treat the interior finishes, and likely the installations behind them, as a project. Typical scope for a property of this age includes updating bathrooms and kitchen, reassessing plumbing and wiring, and improving thermal performance, costs that sit on top of the purchase price. The structural elements, the plot, the layout with three bedrooms and potential for a fourth, the pool and the terraces, are the durable assets here. The renovation path also allows the buyer to choose materials and systems to current standards rather than inheriting a dated specification.
The asking price is fixed at €650,000 for the property as it stands. This is a resale listing, not a new-build price list, so no 'from' pricing or unit selection applies. The price reflects the built area of 256 m², the 764 m² plot, the private pool and the position within walking distance of the beach and shops. Because renovation is required, buyers typically evaluate this price against the combined cost of purchase plus works. For context, new-build apartments in the wider region start from roughly €205,000 in Mijas and €269,000 in Estepona, though those are different product types. Furniture is included on a part-furnished basis, and the property is available immediately upon completion of the purchase.
Daily life around this villa revolves around the mix of a quiet residential street and a walkable commercial strip. The main entrance gate gives level access to the main floor, where the open-plan living and dining area connects directly to the sea-view terrace and pool. The independent kitchen also opens onto this terrace, which shortens the distance between cooking, eating and swimming to a few steps, a layout that works well for both family meals and longer stays with guests. The plot of 764 m² leaves room for garden areas around the house, and the enclosed garage plus storage and utility rooms absorb the practical clutter of permanent or seasonal living. External stairs lead from the terrace down to a third bedroom with a toilet and space for a shower, effectively a semi-independent room for visitors or older children. Upstairs, the rooftop solarium adds a second outdoor layer with panoramic views over the sea and towards the mountains. The neighbourhood itself is an established urbanisation: within two kilometres there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 9 banks and 7 pharmacies, so the rhythm of the area does not collapse outside the summer months. Marbella lies 15 km away as the crow flies and Málaga 37 km, placing city amenities within reach while keeping the immediate setting residential. The property faces south, southwest and west, which in this latitude means afternoon and evening sun on the terraces through most of the year. As a 1970 building in fair condition, the house is best understood as a structure with a sound layout and a strong location, with the interior finish to be determined by the new owner.
Calahonda functions as a self-contained coastal urbanisation within Mijas, and the villa's position inside it is genuinely walkable. The supermarket at 592 metres and the pharmacy at 600 metres cover daily needs on foot, and the density of amenities within two kilometres, 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 9 banks, means the area does not shut down in winter. The beach sits roughly 900 metres away as the crow flies, described in the listing as about fifteen minutes on foot; the gradient of about 5.5% to the shore is moderate, so the walk back is noticeable but not steep. Public transport consists of four lines with 50 stops in the area, connecting along the coast road; for most residents a car remains useful. The A-7 coastal motorway runs nearby, placing Marbella 15 km away and Fuengirola slightly closer, while Málaga city and its historic centre lie 37 km to the northeast. Healthcare is organised in two tiers: two health centres serve the immediate area, and the nearest hospital is 9.5 km away. Education options include 15 primary and 10 secondary schools locally, with the English International College 7 km away for families seeking a British curriculum. For sports, La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol are both only 600 metres from the property, and the marina at Puerto Cabopino is 2.3 km away for dining and boating.
The map shows the villa's position in the built-up core of Calahonda, between the coast road and the urbanisation's residential streets. The cluster of shops, pharmacy and EV charging within about 600 metres, and the three nearest beaches just under a kilometre away, are all visible in relation to the property. Marbella and Málaga frame the wider coastline to the southwest and northeast.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda occupies a middle position on the Costa del Sol between Fuengirola and Marbella, in the municipality of Mijas. Marbella lies 15 km to the southwest as the crow flies and Málaga 37 km to the northeast, giving residents access to both a resort city and a provincial capital within about half an hour by car. This stretch of coast combines established residential urbanisations with golf courses and marinas, and the villa's location within walking distance of amenities distinguishes it from more isolated hillside properties further inland. For international buyers, the region's airport connections at Málaga (28 km) and Gibraltar (68 km) frame the practical geography of the area.
Accessibility is one of the strong points of this location. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport lies 28 km away as the crow flies, a drive of roughly half an hour depending on traffic, which keeps international travel practical for second-home owners. Gibraltar airport is 68 km to the southwest as an alternative. Beach access requires no car: three beaches lie within about 900 metres, and the walk takes roughly fifteen minutes. Golfers can reach Cabopino golf at 1.9 km, El Soto Golf at 3.7 km and a par-3 course at 4.3 km, all straight-line distances. The nearest supermarket, EV charging point and pharmacy all sit within about 600 metres, meaning charging an electric car is possible without major detours. By car, the coastal motorway connects the property to Marbella (15 km) and Málaga (37 km); actual road distances are longer than straight-line figures. Public transport covers the main corridors with four lines and 50 stops, though frequency is oriented towards local travel rather than commuting.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data supports year-round use of the property. The average annual temperature is 18.5°C, typical of the western Costa del Sol, with hot dry summers and mild winters. The swimming season, months with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts five months, from roughly June to October, which aligns with the private pool and the beach within walking distance. The villa sits at 55 metres above sea level on a plot with a moderate 5.5% gradient toward the coast: high enough for sea views from the terraces and solarium, low enough that the walk to the beach remains manageable. Views from the property include both sea and mountains, a combination produced by Calahonda's position between the coastline and the foothills behind it. The orientation, south, southwest and west, favours afternoon and evening sun on the outdoor spaces. Sunshine hours in this part of Andalusia rank among the highest in Spain, so the pool, terraces and solarium receive usable outdoor weather for most of the year, with the fireplace and air conditioning covering the cooler months.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within roughly one kilometre of the villa as the crow flies: Playa de Mijas (851 m), La Luna-Royale Beach (881 m) and Playa de Calahonda (906 m). In the wider region, six Blue Flag beaches are recorded, including Torrenueva, so quality bathing options are not limited to the nearest cove. Golf is the second recreational pillar of the area: Cabopino golf is 1.9 km away, El Soto Golf 3.7 km and a par-3 course 4.3 km, while the sports clubs La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol sit only 600 metres from the property. For water-based recreation, the marina at Puerto Cabopino (2.3 km) offers berths and waterfront dining. The viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, 3.9 km away, marks a pleasant destination for an evening drive or cycle. Tourism infrastructure in the immediate area is moderate, 10 hotels with around 2,131 beds, indicating a residential area with seasonal visitors rather than a resort zone. Sports centres such as Finca Naundrup (1.0 km) add to the local options for active residents.
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 61 mm |
| February | 13.3°C | 41 mm |
| March | 14.4°C | 125 mm |
| April | 16.2°C | 59 mm |
| May | 19.2°C | 23 mm |
| June | 22.8°C | 7 mm |
| July | 25.5°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.2°C | 26 mm |
| October | 20.0°C | 72 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 71 mm |
| December | 13.6°C | 66 mm |
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At a fixed asking price of €650,000, this villa occupies a distinct segment of the Costa del Sol market. The comparable new-build projects in the dataset, Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000), are apartment developments, sold off-plan or under construction with modern specifications. The Calahonda villa competes on different terms: it offers a detached structure, a private plot of 764 m² and a private pool, assets that new-build apartments at similar prices cannot match, but it requires renovation and carries the building standards of 1970. Locationally, the villa sits closer to Marbella (15 km) and the established infrastructure of the central Costa del Sol than Torre del Mar or Estepona, while remaining 28 km from Málaga airport, a shorter transfer than most eastern Costa del Sol options. The Mijas municipality records around 3,800 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale market with liquidity for later exit. Within Calahonda itself, the property's walkable distance to shops and the beach contrasts with hillside streets further up the urbanisation where a car is essential for almost every trip. For a buyer weighing this villa against a new-build apartment, the trade-off is straightforward: older building requiring investment versus land, privacy and space; established immediate surroundings versus developer delivery timelines. The renovation route also allows the owner to select current materials and systems, partially closing the technical gap with new build over time, though at additional cost on top of the purchase price.
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