A four-bedroom detached villa of 489 m² situated on a 583 m² plot in the residential urbanisation of Cerros del Aguila, in the municipality of Mijas, Málaga. Built in 1981 and offered key-ready, the property is arranged over two independent levels, each with its own living accommodation, and has a fixed asking price of €895,000. The villa includes a private pool, garage and driveway, with panoramic views over the coastline and the mountains behind Mijas. The nearest beach lies 3.2 km away as the crow flies, and the Cerrado del Águila golf course is 1.1 km from the property.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Cerros del Aguila is a residential urbanisation between Fuengirola and Mijas, roughly 3.2 km inland from the beaches of El Chaparral as the crow flies. The setting is hilly, giving the villa its elevated views, while remaining within easy reach of Fuengirola's train station (3.3 km straight-line) and the coastal towns. Málaga airport lies approximately 21 km away in a direct line.
The villa offers four bedrooms and four bathrooms across 489 m², split into two self-contained levels: the lower floor with three en-suite bedrooms and the upper floor with its own living room, kitchen, en-suite bedroom and wrap-around terrace. This layout suits multi-generational living or independent use of one level. A private pool, garage, driveway and communal facilities including a tennis court are present.
This is an existing home completed in 1981 and described as being in good condition and key-ready. No construction phase, developer guarantees or new-build delivery schedule applies. Buyers should treat any renovation or modernisation works as a private matter to be assessed through a technical survey prior to purchase.
The property is not on the beachfront; the sea is approximately 3.2 km away as the crow flies, and reaching it requires a short drive. There is no mention of seafront access, underfloor heating, a heat pump or home automation in the listed features. The urbanisation is car-oriented for most daily needs beyond the on-site shop and restaurant. The 1981 construction date means standards differ from current new-build regulations.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family wanting space, four bedrooms, four bathrooms and 489 m² of living area, with the option of housing two generations independently under one roof will find the two-level layout directly relevant, since each floor functions as its own home. Owners considering partial rental can apply the same separation, letting one level while occupying the other, subject to local licensing rules. Buyers seeking a permanent residence near golf courses will note Cerrado del Águila at 1.1 km and two further courses within 2.3 km. Those relocating for work in the Fuengirola, Mijas corridor benefit from the train connection at Fuengirola station (3.3 km straight-line) towards Málaga. The property is less obvious for buyers who want to walk to the beach daily: the sea is 3.2 km away as the crow flies and the return journey is uphill. It also suits those who prefer an established, garden-mature urbanisation over a new development, accepting a 1981 construction date in exchange for larger plots and built volumes than current regulations typically allow. Buyers wanting brand-new infrastructure, modern energy performance certificates or developer payment stages should instead consider the new-build alternatives in the region.
The villa dates from 1981 and is listed in good condition with key-ready status. The interior photographs show tiled floors throughout, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, and a modernised bathroom with a walk-in shower, vanity unit and contemporary tiling, alongside a second shower room finished in white tiles with a blue border detail, suggesting partial modernisation over the years rather than a fully original finish. Climate control combines air conditioning with a fireplace, allowing both summer cooling and winter heating; the fireplace also serves as a character feature in the living areas. The master bedroom and living room on the lower level have large patio doors with electric shutters opening directly onto the pool terrace, while the upper level has a wrap-around terrace oriented towards the panoramic views. Storage and wardrobe space is provided through fitted wardrobes, and the property includes a covered terrace for shade during the hotter months. Parking is solved with a private drive and garage. As with any 1980s construction, buyers should commission an independent technical survey to assess the roof, insulation, electrical installation and window frames, none of these are specified in the available data. The two independent levels each have their own entrance logic, which is a structural advantage for flexible use but also means two sets of kitchen and bathroom installations to maintain.
The villa is offered as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €895,000. This is not a price-list or from-price structure; the amount applies to the specific property as listed. For context within the same region, new-build apartment projects such as Lantana Residencial in Mijas start from €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, although these are apartment developments rather than detached villas of nearly 500 m² with a private pool. Availability is immediate, given the key-ready status. Transaction costs, taxes and notary fees for a resale property in Spain are additional and should be confirmed with the selling agent.
Daily life in Cerros del Aguila revolves around the urbanisation itself and the short drive down to the coast. The villa's position on a hillside means mornings often start with views over the pool terrace towards the sea and the Mijas mountains, with the wrap-around terrace on the upper level catching sun at different times of day. Within the urbanisation there is a communal pool, a children's pool, a park area with tennis courts, a poolside restaurant, two further bars and a small shop, which covers basic daily needs without leaving the hill. For anything more substantial, supermarkets, larger shops, healthcare and schools, Fuengirola and La Cala de Mijas are both a few minutes away by car, as described in the source listing. The immediate area records ten restaurants, four pharmacies and three banks within 2 km, alongside three health centres and fifteen primary schools in the wider zone. The rhythm here is residential rather than touristic: quiet weekdays, golfers on the nearby courses at Cerrado del Águila (1.1 km) and Mijas Golf (1.7 km), and busier weekends when coastal visitors arrive. A car is the practical norm; public transport exists, with eight lines and fifty stops in the area, but the hillside location makes a vehicle far more convenient. The nearby karting track (2.6 km) and the sports centres at Cerrado del Águila padel club (0.9 km) and Ciudad Deportiva Las Lagunas (2.2 km) provide regular leisure options for families and residents.
The surroundings combine a quiet hillside setting with practical accessibility. Within a 2 km radius, the area registers ten restaurants, four pharmacies, three banks and two cafés, indicating that daily essentials do not require a long journey. The urbanisation's own facilities, communal pool, children's pool, tennis courts and poolside restaurant, extend this convenience to walking distance. Fuengirola lies roughly five minutes away by car according to the listing, with La Cala de Mijas around eight minutes; in straight-line terms the Fuengirola train station is 3.3 km away, connecting along the coast towards Málaga. For families, the wider area counts fifteen primary schools and ten secondary schools, plus three health centres. The viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas (3.6 km straight-line) is a nearby spot for evening walks, and the marinas at Fuengirola (3.9 km) and Cabopino (9.1 km) offer dining and boat-related leisure. Road access runs through the A-387 and the coastal A-7/N-340 corridor, and an EV charging point, the Fuengirola Supercharger, is 7.7 km away in a direct line. Málaga airport is approximately 21 km as the crow flies, with Gibraltar as a secondary option at about 75 km.
The map shows the villa's hillside position between Fuengirola and Mijas, with the beaches of El Chaparral 3.2 km to the south as the crow flies and three golf courses clustered within 2.3 km. Note that all distances shown are straight-line; actual road distances are longer. Málaga airport lies roughly 21 km to the north-east.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Cerros del Aguila occupies a middle position on the Costa del Sol: between Fuengirola and Mijas, 20 km from Marbella and 30 km from Málaga in straight-line terms, with Málaga airport about 21 km away. This places the property in the central band of the coast, close to both the established resort towns and the provincial capital. The area records around 2,169 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale market rather than a dormant one. Compared with coastal front-line zones, the urbanisation trades seafront proximity for space, views and golf access.
The nearest beaches, Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral, all lie 3.2 km away in a straight line, with a gentle average gradient of 1.3% toward the coast; in practice the drive takes a few minutes and the return is uphill. Golf is the closest amenity: Cerrado del Águila Golf at 1.1 km, Campo Los Lagos at 1.7 km and Campo Los Olivos at 2.3 km, all as the crow flies. Marbella is 20 km away in a direct line and Málaga city 30 km, giving access to two larger urban centres within half an hour to forty minutes by road. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is roughly 21 km straight-line, cited in the listing as a 20-minute drive. Public transport covers the area with eight lines and fifty stops, and the railway stations at Fuengirola (3.3 km), Los Boliches (4.6 km) and Torreblanca (5.8 km) provide the coastal train service. A private car remains the most practical mode for the hillside location.
| Beach Distance | 3.2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 21 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 75 km |
| Fuengirola | 3.3 km |
| Los Boliches | 4.6 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Cerros del Aguila sits at about 45 metres above sea level, low enough to keep the walk or drive to the beach gentle but high enough, combined with the hillside position, to deliver the panoramic sea and mountain views the property is noted for. The climate is classic western Costa del Sol: an average annual temperature of 18.6°C, with monthly averages ranging from 14°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer. The swimming season lasts about five months, with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, roughly from late May into October. The gradient to the beach averages 1.3%, described as flat, which matters for cycling and walking despite the urbanisation's own elevation on the hillside. The Mijas mountains behind the property provide hiking terrain and the green backdrop visible from the terraces, and the five-month outdoor pool season is extended in practice by the villa's private pool and the region's long shoulder seasons.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The closest stretch of coast, around 3.2 km as the crow flies, includes Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral, a broad sandy section between Fuengirola and La Cala de Mijas. Two marinas sit within ten kilometres: Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola at 3.9 km and the smaller, sheltered Puerto Cabopino at 9.1 km, both offering waterside dining and boat hire. Golf is the strongest recreational theme nearby, with three courses within 2.3 km, Cerrado del Águila (1.1 km), Los Lagos (1.7 km) and Los Olivos (2.3 km), making year-round play practical. Other options include the padel club at Cerrado del Águila (0.9 km), the municipal sports centre at Las Lagunas (2.2 km), a karting experience track (2.6 km) and the public pool at Bellavista (2.8 km). The tourism infrastructure in the wider area, 29 hotels and roughly 9,400 beds, supports restaurants and services that remain open beyond the summer season.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.3°C | 48 mm |
| February | 14.4°C | 49 mm |
| March | 15.7°C | 86 mm |
| April | 17.5°C | 49 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 14 mm |
| June | 22.6°C | 0 mm |
| July | 24.8°C | 0 mm |
| August | 25.8°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.5°C | 21 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 64 mm |
| November | 16.9°C | 106 mm |
| December | 14.8°C | 77 mm |
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Ref: VL843170
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the western Costa del Sol, Cerros del Aguila sits in the value band between the coastal front-line zones of Fuengirola and the more expensive hillside estates of Mijas and Marbella. The fixed asking price of €895,000 for 489 m² of living area on a 583 m² plot works out at roughly €1,830 per m², a figure that should be weighed against what new-build alternatives in the region offer. The comparable new-build projects listed are of a different character: Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts from €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, but these are apartment developments where buyers receive modern construction, current energy standards and developer guarantees rather than land and built volume. In the resale segment, established villas in Cerros del Aguila compete with properties in the Mijas golf corridor (Mijas Golf, La Cala Resort) and with town-adjacent villas in Los Boliches and Torreblanca. The urbanisation's distinguishing traits are the on-site community facilities, communal pools, tennis courts, restaurant, and the density of golf within two kilometres. Marbella, 20 km away in a direct line, anchors the premium end of the regional market, while Fuengirola provides the practical urban layer: train station, health centres and schools. The local market registers around 2,169 transactions per year, reflecting steady liquidity, and median provincial income of €16,450 indicates that international buyers, rather than the local wage base, drive demand at this price level. Buyers comparing this villa with new builds should weigh the trade-off explicitly: volume, plot and views against age, energy performance and modern specification.
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