A fully renovated, key-ready three-bedroom ground-floor apartment in the Mijas Golf area of Málaga province, offered at a fixed asking price of €389,000. Built in 1989 and since taken back to the electrics and plumbing, the 107 m² home now offers a contemporary open-plan layout, two bathrooms, a fitted kitchen with induction hob, and two terraces with a west-facing orientation. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and a private south-facing terrace. The established community includes a lagoon-style pool and a separate children's pool, set against the backdrop of the Mijas mountain range, with two 18-hole golf courses at the doorstep.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits at the entrance to Mijas Golf, a residential golf urbanisation west of Málaga city. Two 18-hole golf courses and the five-star La Zambra Resort are within the immediate surroundings. The beaches of the Costa del Sol are approximately 10 minutes away by car, and Málaga Airport is reachable in under 30 minutes. Restaurants and health and fitness facilities are within walking distance of the community.
The home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 107 m² of living space, arranged around an open-plan living and dining area. Fitted wardrobes provide storage in all three bedrooms. Outdoor space consists of two terraces, including a private south-facing terrace off the master bedroom. Air conditioning is installed for hot and cold use. The communal pool area, with a lagoon-style pool and children's pool, serves daily leisure use in the warmer months.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 1989 and has since undergone a complete renovation, including replacement of the electrics and plumbing. The construction status is key-ready, meaning the home can be occupied immediately after purchase. Delivery dates and completion years for existing properties are indicative; the buyer takes over the home in its current renovated state.
The apartment is a ground-floor unit with a west-facing orientation, which affects sun exposure during the day. It is sold unfurnished, and the interior images in the listing are AI-generated, except for the bathrooms, which are completed and fitted. There is no private pool; swimming facilities are communal. The property is a 1989 construction despite its renovation. No private garden is listed among the features.
This home fits a buyer who wants to move into a turn-key property without renovation work, since the electrics and plumbing have been fully replaced and the finishes are new. It suits households needing three bedrooms, for example, a family with children who would use the two additional bedrooms and the family bathroom with both bath and separate shower, or owners who want space for visiting guests. The configuration also works for part-year residents: a lock-and-leave ground-floor unit in a managed community with a pool suits holiday use, with the airport under 30 minutes away by car. Golf players benefit directly from the location inside a golf urbanisation with two 18-hole courses and the La Zambra Resort at the doorstep. Buyers seeking a private pool, sea views or a top-floor position should note that none of these apply here. The west-facing orientation suits those who prefer afternoon and evening sun on the terrace. It is less suitable for buyers who want new-build warranties, since this is a 1989 building that has been renovated, or for those who plan to rely entirely on public transport, as the urbanisation is primarily car-oriented despite walking-distance amenities.
The renovation has been taken back to the technical core of the building: the electrical installation and the plumbing have been replaced rather than patched, which is a substantive intervention in a 1989 property and removes two of the most common sources of expense in older Spanish apartments. The kitchen is fully fitted with a modern design, an induction hob and quality appliances, integrated into the open-plan living and dining area. The family bathroom is fitted with both a bath and a separate shower, and the master bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom. All three bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, which reduces the need for additional furniture purchases. Climate control consists of air conditioning with hot and cold functions, meaning the same system covers summer cooling and winter heating. The listed condition is excellent and recently renovated. Two terraces extend the usable space: a private south-facing terrace at the master bedroom and a second terrace shared by the other bedrooms, one of them covered, which makes it usable outside the peak sun hours. Important context for assessment: the apartment is sold unfurnished, and the interior photographs in the marketing are AI-generated representations, with the exception of the bathrooms, which are shown as actually completed and fitted. Buyers should therefore view the property in person or request current photos of all rooms before making decisions based on the visuals.
The asking price is fixed at €389,000 for the complete 107 m² apartment with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. This is an existing, resale property in key-ready condition, so there is no price list or range of unit types as with new-build developments; the price applies to this specific home as renovated. For context, comparable new-build projects in the wider region start from around €205,000 in Mijas (Lantana Residencial), €269,950 in Torre del Mar (Aquamar) and €321,000 in Estepona (Etherna Homes 2). The property is sold unfurnished, so furnishing costs should be budgeted separately. As with all resale purchases, the stated completion year of 1989 and the delivery situation are indicative and confirmed during the purchase process.
Daily life in this home revolves around a renovated ground-floor layout that connects the living area to two outdoor terraces. The west-facing orientation means the main outdoor space receives afternoon and evening sun, which suits late-day meals outdoors during the long Andalusian summers. The private south-facing terrace off the master bedroom catches midday sun for a longer part of the day. Mornings start quietly in an established urbanisation where the rhythm is set by the golf courses and the community pool rather than by city traffic. The lagoon-style pool and the separate children's pool sit within the communal grounds, framed by the Mijas mountain range. Because the apartment is on the ground floor, stepping outside to the pool area or the garden views requires no stairs. Restaurants and fitness facilities within walking distance cover everyday needs without driving, while a car widens the options considerably: the coast is roughly 10 minutes away by car, and the cultural and commercial offering of Málaga city, Marbella and Fuengirola is within easy reach. The climate, an annual average of around 19°C and a swimming season of about five months with sea temperatures of 20°C or more, means outdoor living is possible for most of the year. Outside the summer holidays, the area quiets down noticeably, as is typical for golf urbanisations on the Costa del Sol, where a large share of owners are part-year or weekend residents.
The immediate surroundings are formed by the Mijas Golf urbanisation, with restaurants and health and fitness facilities within walking distance of the apartment. Two 18-hole golf courses define the green setting, complemented by the five-star La Zambra Resort next door. The area is classified as frontline golf, close to golf, forest and schools, combining a country setting with the convenience of an urbanisation. The beaches of the Costa del Sol are approximately 10 minutes away by car, covering the full range of coastal leisure. Málaga Airport is reachable in under 30 minutes, which matters for international owners travelling regularly. In the wider region, Málaga city lies roughly 579,000 inhabitants strong within easy driving distance, Marbella is about 47 km away as the crow flies, and Granada approximately 90 km straight-line. The surrounding infrastructure includes a high density of everyday amenities, hundreds of restaurants, cafés, pharmacies, banks and dentists registered in the broader area, plus primary and secondary schools and health centres, making the location practical for permanent residence as well as for holidays. The setting at the foot of the Mijas mountain range adds hiking and nature options within a short drive.
The map shows the apartment at the entrance to the Mijas Golf urbanisation, with the two golf courses, the community grounds and the surrounding mountain scenery. The Mediterranean coast lies a short drive to the south-east, and the road network connects directly to Málaga city and the airport in under 30 minutes by car.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, Mijas Golf occupies a middle position between the metropolitan area of Málaga, about 579,000 inhabitants, with its airport, high-speed rail and cultural offering, and the Marbella belt roughly 47 km to the west. This gives the location a dual character: the quiet of an inland golf valley with mountain views, combined with access to both the provincial capital and the resort towns of the western coast. The beaches of the Costa del Sol are around 10 minutes away by car. Compared with coastal hotspots, the area is quieter and more residential, with tourism concentrated in the nearby hotels and resort facilities rather than in the streets of the urbanisation.
Accessibility is one of the strong points of this location. Málaga Airport is under 30 minutes by car, an unusual convenience for a golf-side residential setting. The beach is approximately 10 minutes by car. By public transport, the broader area is served by multiple lines and dozens of stops, although, as with most golf urbanisations on the Costa del Sol, a car remains the practical mode of transport for daily life. Gibraltar Airport lies about 103 km away as the crow flies and Alicante-Elche about 384 km, relevant mainly for buyers comparing flight connections. Within the region, Marbella is roughly 47 km straight-line and Granada around 90 km, both reachable for day trips. The train network around Málaga, including María Zambrano station, connects the area to the national rail system; driving to the station is the realistic option from Mijas Golf. Everyday errands are manageable on foot: restaurants and fitness facilities are within walking distance of the apartment, while larger shopping is a short drive away.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 7 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 103 km |
| El Perchel | 0 km |
| Málaga María Zambrano | 0.2 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at low elevation, around 13 metres above sea level, on gently rolling golf terrain at the foot of the Mijas mountains, so no steep climbs are involved in daily life around the community. The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of approximately 18.9°C, and monthly averages ranging from 12°C in the coolest months to 27°C in summer. Practical consequences: heating needs are modest and mainly confined to winter evenings, while air conditioning, installed here with both hot and cold functions, covers most of the year comfortably. The swimming season runs around five months, during which sea temperatures reach 20°C or higher, roughly May to October. Rainfall is concentrated in the cooler months, leaving long dry stretches that suit outdoor terrace use. The west-facing orientation of the main terrace aligns with the climate: it captures the warm afternoon and evening sun, while the covered section offers shade at midday in summer. The nearby forest areas and mountain range provide cooler walking options during the hottest weeks.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Coastal recreation is close at hand: the beaches of the Costa del Sol are approximately 10 minutes away by car, covering sandy city beaches and quieter coves along the coast towards Fuengirola and Marbella. The strongest recreational asset, however, is on the doorstep, Mijas Golf itself, with two 18-hole golf courses, complemented by the facilities of the five-star La Zambra Resort. This makes the location one of the few settings on the coast where golf is not a drive but part of the daily environment. Within the broader area, further golf options exist towards Málaga, where courses such as Club de Golf Málaga Parador (about 7.9 km straight-line) and Club de Golf de Guadalhorce (about 9.2 km) add variety. Marinas, including those in Málaga, provide sailing and water-sport options within driving distance. The mountain range behind the urbanisation offers hiking trails and viewpoints. For families, the community pool with its separate children's pool covers daily swimming without leaving the grounds during the roughly five-month swimming season.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 62 mm |
| February | 13.2°C | 56 mm |
| March | 14.9°C | 66 mm |
| April | 16.9°C | 41 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 23 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 4 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.7°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 25 mm |
| October | 19.9°C | 61 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 77 mm |
| December | 13.4°C | 88 mm |
Ref: VL847841
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Compared with new-build alternatives in the region, this apartment occupies a distinct position. Projects such as Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000), Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000) offer brand-new construction with developer warranties, but typically at smaller sizes or later delivery dates for a similar budget. This property, at a fixed €389,000, delivers 107 m² with three bedrooms and two bathrooms in a fully renovated, immediately available state, a combination of space and readiness that new-build projects in this price band rarely match. The trade-off is structural: a 1989 building, however thoroughly renovated, does not carry new-build guarantees, and the buyer depends on the quality of the renovation work rather than on a developer's completion obligations. Locationally, Mijas Golf differs from Torre del Mar and Estepona by its inland golf-valley setting rather than a frontline beach position; the sea is about 10 minutes by car rather than within walking distance. Against Marbella, roughly 47 km to the west as the crow flies, prices per square metre are noticeably lower while golf access is comparable. The proximity of Málaga Airport, under 30 minutes by car, is a practical advantage over Estepona, where airport transfers take considerably longer. For buyers weighing renovation-in-place against new construction, the regional market currently offers both routes within the same budget, and the choice largely comes down to preference for immediate availability and space versus building warranties and modern communal infrastructure. Annual housing transactions in the area of around 3,800 indicate an active resale market, which is relevant for future flexibility.
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