This property is a fully enclosed private garage box of approximately 28 m², situated within the gated Matchroom complex in Mijas Golf, in the province of Málaga. It is not a residential dwelling but a secure, lockable storage and parking unit. The asking price is fixed at €23,000 and the unit is key-ready, with the wider complex dating from 1994. It offers space for one vehicle plus additional storage such as bicycles, golf equipment or tools. The listing is of interest primarily to existing residents and owners in the Mijas Golf area.
Within its price bracket, this garage box has no direct equivalent among the residential projects typically listed in the region, which is worth making explicit. New-build developments on the Costa del Sol currently start well above €200,000, for reference, Lantana Residencial in Mijas lists from about €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from about €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from about €321,950. Those figures frame the regional market for homes; at €23,000, this unit is an ancillary asset that only makes sense alongside a property in or near the complex. Comparing it with other parking options in the area is more useful. An open parking space in a gated community on the Costa del Sol generally trades at a lower price than an enclosed box, because the box adds security, weather protection and usable storage volume. In golf urbanisations such as Mijas Golf, enclosed boxes with storage potential are scarcer than open bays, and demand comes both from permanent residents and from second-home owners who need somewhere to leave a car and equipment between visits. Location-wise, Mijas Golf occupies a mid-market position on the Costa del Sol: less expensive per square metre than frontline Marbella or Estepona new-build, more oriented to value-conscious buyers, yet central enough to reach Málaga airport, Marbella and Fuengirola with short drives. For an owner already committed to the area, the decision on this unit is therefore not a choice between regions but a practical calculation: the value of enclosed, secured parking and 28 m² of lockable storage relative to the asking price, purchase costs and any community restrictions on use.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The garage box is located inside the Matchroom complex in Mijas Golf, a residential golf setting in the Málaga province on the Costa del Sol. The location places it within reasonable reach of the coast and of the regional road network. Mijas Golf is a established urbanisation rather than a town centre, meaning daily shopping and services require a short drive. Marbella lies roughly 47 km away as the crow flies.
This unit serves functional needs rather than residential ones. It provides enclosed, private parking for one vehicle and roughly 28 m² of usable space for storing items such as golf bags, bicycles, tools or seasonal equipment. It has an electricity connection. For owners of property in or near Matchroom, it removes reliance on open visitor parking. It does not offer habitable space, water connections or sanitation.
This is not a new-build project. The unit forms part of a complex completed in 1994 and is available immediately in key-ready condition. The listing indicates recent renovation and refurbishment work. There is no construction phase, no delivery schedule and no variation in unit types: a single garage box is offered at a fixed asking price. Transfer can in principle take place shortly after a standard purchase process.
The property is a garage box only. It contains no bedrooms, no bathrooms and no habitable living area, and cannot legally be converted into a residence. There is no kitchen, terrace, garden or pool connected to this unit. Financing options for garage units are generally more limited than for homes, as many lenders treat them as ancillary purchases. Buyers should verify community rules on usage, particularly regarding storage of goods inside garage units.
Several recognisable situations apply. The first is an owner of an apartment or townhouse in the Matchroom complex who does not have a private garage and currently parks in an open bay or on the street. Buying this box converts uncertain parking into a secured, enclosed space and adds a lockable storage room at the same time. The second situation is a golf player or part-time resident who keeps equipment in Spain. Clubs, trolleys, bicycles and seasonal gear take up space in a holiday home; a dedicated box on site solves that without renting external storage elsewhere in Mijas or Fuengirola. The third is a buyer purchasing a property in the area without a parking space included, for whom a nearby garage box is a practical supplement. Some buyers also acquire garage units as small rental or resale assets, since demand for secure parking in gated complexes is steady, although returns are limited and depend on community rules. It does not suit buyers seeking a residential property, a rental apartment or a plot. It is also not a solution for anyone needing large workshop space, since 28 m² is sufficient for a car and household storage but little more. Buyers needing financing should confirm early whether their bank will lend against a standalone garage unit.
The unit is a functional garage box, and its construction and finishing should be assessed on those terms. The complex dates from 1994, which means the structural shell is of that period: concrete construction, block walls and a screeded floor, consistent with the underground parking environments shown in the photographs. The listing states that the unit has recently been renovated and refurbished, which in practice usually refers to the door mechanism, wall treatment, lighting and electrical points rather than structural changes. The interior images show bare walls, an unfinished ceiling and an empty floor plate, which is standard for this type of unit and leaves the buyer free to add racking, shelving or a workbench. An electricity connection is present, so lighting and small appliances can be operated; there is no water connection, which is normal for a garage box. Points a buyer should check during a viewing are concrete: the condition and operation of the door, the presence of ventilation, signs of damp on walls or floor, the height clearance for the buyer's specific vehicle, and whether the community permits storage of goods inside the box. As the unit is key-ready, no completion work by the buyer is required before use, though some owners choose to add floor paint or shelving. In summary, the finishing level is utilitarian and appropriate to the asset class. It is not residential-standard plasterwork or joinery, and it is not presented as such.
The asking price is fixed at €23,000. This is not a price-list development with a range of units; a single garage box is offered, so no from-price applies. Purchase costs on top of the asking price typically include transfer tax, notary and registry fees, which for a low-value ancillary asset remain proportionally modest but should be confirmed with the appointed lawyer. Compared with residential property in the wider region, where new-build apartments start above €200,000, this unit sits in a completely different price bracket and appeals to a buyer who already owns or is buying property nearby. Availability is immediate, as the unit is key-ready.
The unit is an enclosed garage box of approximately 28 m² within the underground parking environment of the Matchroom complex. Unlike an open parking bay, it can be closed off, which offers protection from dust, weather exposure and casual contact. The photographs show a bare, functional interior of the kind typical for this asset class: a concrete-floor box with white walls, a roller or sectional door, and no interior partitioning. For a resident of Mijas Golf, the practical use is straightforward. One car fits inside with space remaining along the sides and rear. That surplus area is what distinguishes the unit from a standard parking space: golf trolleys, bicycles, suitcases, garden furniture cushions and tools can be kept behind a locked door rather than in a hallway cupboard or on a balcony. In a golf urbanisation, where equipment tends to accumulate, this is a concrete daily convenience. The surrounding setting is Mijas Golf, a residential area built around golf courses, with a mix of permanent residents and second-home owners. It is quieter than the coastal strip and noticeably calmer outside the summer months. Access to the complex is controlled, as it is a gated development. The rhythm of use of a garage box is episodic rather than daily: arrivals and departures, loading the car before a round of golf, seasonal storage swaps. There is no residential routine attached to the unit itself, but it supports the routine of a household elsewhere in the complex.
Mijas Golf is a residential urbanisation between the villages of Mijas and Las Lagunas, inland of the coastal town of Fuengirola. Daily life for owners here is car-based: supermarkets, pharmacies and health services are a short drive away in Las Lagunas or Fuengirola, while the golf courses of the urbanisation are on the doorstep. The area is considerably quieter than the seafront, with the ambient sound dominated by the golf courses and residential streets rather than traffic or nightlife. The regional data for the wider Málaga area show a dense amenity network: several hundred restaurants, over a hundred pharmacies and numerous cafés within a two-kilometre radius of the referenced urban core, along with primary and secondary schools and two health centres. For a garage box this data matters mainly as context for the wider investment area: the Málaga region records around 3,800 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale market in which ancillary assets such as parking hold their usefulness. For the owner, the relevant daily experience is short: pulling into the box after a trip, unloading clubs, and having the car and belongings secured in a gated complex. The urbanisation's seasonality is noticeable, with busier months in summer and around the golf high season in spring and autumn.
The map shows the position of the Matchroom complex within Mijas Golf, between Fuengirola and the village of Mijas. Key reference points in the wider region, Málaga city and airport, Marbella and the coastal strip, are included to give scale. Distances shown are straight-line indications; actual driving distances are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Mijas Golf sits in the central band of the Costa del Sol, between Fuengirola on the coast and the white village of Mijas in the hills, roughly equidistant in travel terms from Málaga city to the east and Marbella to the west (Marbella lies about 47 km away as the crow flies). This central position gives access to both urban Málaga, with its airport, station and cultural offering, and the more resort-oriented Marbella, Estepona strip. Granada lies approximately 90 km away as the crow flies and is feasible as a day trip. Within the region, Mijas Golf positions itself as a value-oriented golf residential area compared with frontline-coast or Marbella addresses.
Distances below are straight-line figures for the wider Málaga reference area and should be read as an indication; actual road distances can be longer. Málaga Airport is the key gateway at roughly 7 km as the crow flies from the referenced point, reachable from Mijas Golf by car in well under half an hour via the A-7 and AP-7. Gibraltar Airport lies approximately 103 km away as the crow flies. Rail connections are concentrated in Málaga city: El Perchel, Málaga María Zambrano and Guadalmedina stations provide regional and high-speed services, though these are not walkable from Mijas Golf. Within the referenced area, seven public transport lines and around fifty stops operate, but from Mijas Golf itself a car is effectively necessary for daily life. Golf is the defining nearby activity: Club de Golf Málaga Parador, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez lie between roughly 8 and 11 km away as the crow flies, in addition to the courses within Mijas Golf itself. The nearest beaches referenced include Playa de San Andrés at about 1.5 km and Playa de la Misericordia at about 2.9 km straight-line from the reference point; from Mijas Golf the coast at Fuengirola is a short drive.
| 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 Málaga coast records an average annual temperature of 18.9°C, with monthly averages ranging from about 12°C in winter to 27°C in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts around five months. The elevation of the referenced area is a low 13 metres above sea level, indicating flat terrain around the urban core; Mijas Golf itself sits slightly inland and higher, on gentle terrain without steep access roads. For a garage box, climate translates into practical matters: the Mediterranean climate means no frost damage to a stored vehicle, low humidity compared with northern Europe, and minimal risk of weather-related wear on stored equipment. enclosed underground parking further protects contents from sun and temperature extremes. Rainfall is concentrated in a small number of autumn and winter months, and the region enjoys abundant sunshine year-round, which is the principal draw for the golf-oriented residents of the area.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The referenced coastal data include several beaches within a short straight-line distance of the urban core: Playa de San Andrés at about 1.5 km, Playa de la Misericordia at about 2.9 km and Playa de los Baños del Carmen at about 4.1 km. From Mijas Golf, the sandy beaches of Fuengirola are the nearest coastal option by car, offering a long promenade, chiringuitos and water sports in season. Recreation in the immediate setting is golf-centred. Mijas Golf is home to established courses, and the referenced data list further clubs within roughly 8 to 11 km as the crow flies, including Club de Golf Málaga Parador, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce and the public Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez. This concentration is precisely why storage space for clubs and trolleys has value here. Other referenced facilities include sports centres and fitness clubs within about a kilometre of the reference point, such as a municipal chess centre, a wellness centre and a fitness club. Marinas listed in the data, including IGY Málaga Marina and Marina Real Club Mediterráneo, lie 1.2 to 1.6 km straight-line from the reference point in Málaga city and are reached by car from Mijas Golf.
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: VL347854
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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