This detached villa stands on a 3,118 m² plot in Mijas Costa, Málaga, roughly 4.7 km inland from the beaches of Torreblanca and Los Boliches. Built in 1987 and completed, the property offers 310 m² of living space arranged over three bedrooms and three bathrooms, all en suite, with a separate guest apartment, private pool, private garden and parking for two cars. The house faces south and sits at approximately 279 m above sea level on a mountainside, giving partial sea views together with mountain and countryside vistas. Renovation is required, which positions the property as a substantial project in an established residential area with shops, schools and transport within close range.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits in a hilly, built-up part of Mijas Costa between Fuengirola and the village of Mijas. A supermarket lies 239 m away and the nearest pharmacy 4 km. Beaches at Torreblanca-Carvajal are about 4.2-4.7 km away, reached via a 6.5% slope. Málaga Airport is 14 km distant, and the Cercanías stations at Carvajal and Fuengirola are 4.3 and 5.5 km away respectively.
The property suits households seeking space and privacy rather than frontline coastal living. The 3,118 m² plot, private pool, two parking spaces, storage room, utility room and separate guest apartment provide capacity for multigenerational use or visiting guests. South orientation supports outdoor use of the 40 m² terrace and garden across most of the year.
This is not a new-build development. The villa was completed in 1987 (indicative) and is marketed in a completed state with renovation required. Buyers should budget for modernisation works beyond the asking price, and treat energy performance, installations and finishes as items to be assessed during technical due diligence rather than specified by a developer.
The property does not offer frontline beach access, a contemporary developer specification, an energy certificate stated at point of sale, or turnkey condition. Renovation is explicitly required. The gradient to the coast is 6.5%, described as steep, and the sea views are partial rather than unobstructed. Furniture is optional, not included as standard.
This property fits a buyer with a budget around one million euros who wants land, privacy and volume rather than a turnkey finish. Recognisable situations include: a household relocating permanently that can sequence a renovation before moving in; a family that needs the separate guest apartment for grandparents or returning adult children; an owner who wants to garden, keep a private pool and park two or more cars on their own ground; and buyers prioritising views and a hillside climate over immediate proximity to the sand. It also suits purchasers who value walking access to a supermarket and reasonable public transport, eight lines and 50 stops in the area, for household members who do not drive. Conversely, the fit is weaker for buyers who want to walk to the beach daily, since the 4.2-4.7 km distance and steep 6.5% return gradient make that impractical; for those seeking a warranty-backed new-build specification; and for anyone unwilling to manage a renovation project in Spain, including licensing, builders and technical assessments of a 1987 structure. The local market context, 3,800 transactions recorded in the area and 15 primary schools nearby, indicates an established, functioning residential zone, which matters to buyers intending to use the property outside the summer season.
The villa dates from 1987 and the listing explicitly states that renovation is required, so the current condition should be treated as a starting point rather than a finished product. Typical for Andalusian villas of that period, the construction is likely to feature terracotta roof tiles, rendered elevations and a traditional internal layout, the photographic material shows a terracotta roof, a tree-lined driveway with fencing and patio areas around the house. Prospective buyers should commission a technical inspection (survey) covering structural condition, damp, roofing, electrical installations and plumbing, none of which are documented in the listing data. No energy performance certificate value is stated; this will need to be obtained and, after works, the villa's rating will depend on the insulation, glazing and systems installed during renovation. The existing specification includes three en suite bathrooms, a utility room, a storage room and a separate guest apartment, features that reduce the scope of remodelling but do not remove the need for modernisation of kitchens, bathrooms and services. Practical renovation considerations specific to this site include the 3,118 m² plot's retaining walls, terracing, irrigation and pool plant, and access for contractors up a mountainside lane. Furniture is optional. Buyers comparing against new-build alternatives such as Lantana Residencial or Etherna Homes 2 should weigh the price differential against a realistic renovation budget and timeline, obtained through local quotes rather than estimates.
The property is listed at €995,000. As a single, completed 1987 villa there is no unit variation or price ladder as found in new-build developments; the price reflects plot size (3,118 m²), built area (310 m²), the south orientation and the elevated views. Comparable new-build options in the wider region start materially lower, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, but those are smaller apartments rather than detached villas on substantial plots. Renovation costs should be added to the acquisition price in any budget calculation. Furniture is optional and priced separately.
Daily life at this villa revolves around a large, private plot set on a mountainside above the coastal strip. The south orientation means the 40 m² terrace, pool and garden receive sun through the middle of the day and into the evening, while the elevated position at 279 m gives views over rooftops towards the sea and back towards the hills behind Mijas. The setting is residential rather than rural despite the plot size: a supermarket is 239 m away, and the surrounding two-kilometre radius contains around 32 restaurants, several cafés, banks and pharmacies, plus 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools. The rhythm of the area is year-round rather than seasonal, because Mijas Costa functions as the main commercial and residential zone adjoining Fuengirola, with a permanent population served by two health centres and 50 public transport stops across eight lines. In practice, the villa works as a base from which errands can partly be done on foot, while the beach, the marina at Fuengirola and the golf courses of the Mijas valley remain short drives. The slope towards the coast, 6.5%, steep, shapes the walking experience: the immediate neighbourhood is manageable on foot, but the descent to and return from the sea is a car or bicycle journey for most residents. The separate guest apartment and en suite bedrooms allow the house to absorb visitors or extended family without reorganising the main living space, and the storage and utility rooms support full-time residence rather than holiday-only use.
The villa sits at 279 m above sea level on the lower slopes of the Mijas mountains, roughly midway between Fuengirola's urban centre and the white village of Mijas. The immediate surroundings are residential and green, with mature trees along the driveway and viewpoints such as Mirador Hermanos Nuñez Andreu (0.6 km) and Mirador Juan Antonio Gómez Alarcón (0.8 km) within walking distance. Daily provisions require little travel: the supermarket is 239 m from the gate. The area's transport framework includes the Cercanías railway, Carvajal station 4.3 km, Fuengirola 5.5 km, connecting to Fuengirola, Benalmádena and Málaga, plus eight bus routes with 50 stops. A car remains convenient for the beach, hospital (6.7 km), golf and airport runs, but is not essential for every trip. Sports facilities within a short radius include Polideportivo Juan Roa Sánchez (1.8 km), the Lew Hoad tennis and padel club (2.4 km), a municipal pool (1.9 km) and a secondary school sports centre (1.0 km). An EV charger, the Fuengirola Supercharger, is 3.7 km away, relevant for electric-vehicle owners given the villa's two private parking spaces. The neighbourhood's year-round character is supported by two health centres and a full school offering within the wider zone.
The map shows the villa's elevated position on the Mijas hillside, roughly 4.5 km from the coastline and equidistant between Málaga and Marbella. Markers indicate the nearby supermarket, the beaches of Torreblanca and Los Boliches, the golf courses of the Mijas valley, and the rail corridor running from Fuengirola towards the airport.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Mijas Costa occupies the coastal and lower-hillside band between Fuengirola and Marbella, and this villa sits in its upper residential tier. Málaga city (579,076 inhabitants) and Marbella (147,958) are both around 24 km away, positioning the property roughly equidistant from the provincial capital and the western Costa del Sol's principal resort town. Fuengirola, with its rail terminus, marina and hospital access, functions as the everyday urban centre at 5-6 km. The village of Mijas lies directly uphill.
Straight-line distances frame the property's reach: Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal 4.7 km, Playa de Torreblanca 4.8 km, Playa de los Boliches 5.3 km, and Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola 5.7 km. Golf is concentrated in the Mijas valley, Mijas Golf 5.7 km, Campo Los Lagos 5.9 km, Campo Los Olivos 6.0 km, Lauro Golf 6.8 km. Málaga Airport is 14 km by road (approximately 15 km straight-line), typically a 20-25 minute drive, with Gibraltar Airport around 80 km as a secondary option. Healthcare: hospital 6.7 km, pharmacy 4.0 km, two health centres in the zone. The supermarket at 239 m anchors daily shopping. Train stations at Carvajal (4.3 km) and Fuengirola (5.5 km) provide rail access along the coast. Distances are straight-line or approximate; driving routes to the coast add length due to the hillside terrain.
| Beach Distance | 4.2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 15 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 80 km |
| Carvajal | 4.3 km |
| Fuengirola | 5.5 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records 3,886 sunshine hours per year historically and a mean annual temperature of 16.9 °C with a seasonal range of roughly 14-26 °C. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20 °C or above, extends to about four months; a private pool on a south-facing plot lengthens the practical outdoor season beyond that, since the villa's pool is not dependent on sea temperature. Elevation of 279 m brings slightly cooler nights than the seafront in summer, a factor some residents prefer, while the slope towards the coast averages 6.5%, steep, which affects walking routes, driveway design and garden terracing. The hillside setting places the property among the viewpoints and green corridors of the Sierra de Mijas foothills, with the beaches and marina of the Costa del Sol a short drive below. Rainfall concentrates in autumn and winter, as is typical for the Mediterranean coast of Málaga province.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches, Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal, Playa de Torreblanca and Playa de los Boliches, lie 4.2 to 5.3 km away, all on the Fuengirola stretch of coast, which offers chiringuitos, promenade walks and the marina at Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola (5.7 km). Golf is a defining recreation option here: the Mijas Golf complex (Los Lagos and Los Olivos courses, 5.2-6.0 km) and Lauro Golf (6.8 km) are all within ten minutes' drive, giving residents access to three 18-hole courses without crossing the region. Racket sports are covered by the Lew Hoad Tennis and Padel Club (2.4 km). Municipal facilities include the public swimming pool (1.9 km) and Polideportivo Juan Roa Sánchez (1.8 km). For less structured recreation, the miradores on the hillside directly above the property provide walking routes with valley and coastal views. Tourism infrastructure in the immediate zone is moderate, 10 hotels with about 2,131 beds, meaning summer visitor pressure exists but is considerably lighter than in Fuengirola's centre.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Mijas Costa is the main commercial and residential zone of, although not limited to, Fuengirola.
| 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: VL840168
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Málaga coastal market, this villa occupies a specific niche that new-build developments in the comparable set do not. Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000), Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000) and Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950) all represent lower entry prices, but they are new-build apartment products with communal facilities, developer warranties and contemporary energy specifications. This property, at €995,000, offers what those products structurally cannot: a 3,118 m² private plot, a 310 m² detached dwelling, a self-contained guest apartment, two private parking spaces and an established garden with pool, in exchange for a 1987 construction date and an explicit renovation requirement. The trade-off is therefore between capital and effort on one side and land, volume and privacy on the other. Locationally, Mijas Costa sits between Fuengirola and Marbella, both about 24 km from Málaga city, which places the villa in one of the coast's most connected residential corridors: airport at 14 km, rail at Carvajal 4.3 km, and the Mijas Golf complex under ten minutes away. Compared with hillside properties further inland towards Coín or Alhaurín, the compromise here is a steeper but shorter route to the coast; compared with frontline Fuengirola, it is cooler, quieter and considerably more private. The local market recorded 3,800 transactions, indicating an active resale environment, which matters for buyers assessing eventual liquidity. Buyers for whom a warranty and turnkey condition outweigh land and space will find the new-build comparables more efficient; buyers seeking a substantial hillside property within reach of the coast will find few alternatives at this plot size in this corridor.
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