This detached villa stands in Torrenueva, on the Málaga coast, approximately 140 metres from Playa de Torrenueva Costa. The property was completed in 1986 (indicative) and offers 149 m² of built space on a 758 m² plot, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The single-storey layout includes a glass-enclosed sunroom, a covered terrace, and a separate 22.80 m² garage annex. Sea, mountain and country views are reported from the plot. The villa carries a licence to construct additional space beyond its current footprint of 150.52 m². Local shops, a pharmacy and the beach are within walking distance.
Set against current regional supply, this villa occupies a different segment from the nearest new-build comparables. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €269,000, all substantially below this property's €595,000 asking price. The difference is structural: those developments are predominantly apartment products, while this is a detached villa on a 758 m² private plot with a garage annex and expansion rights. Buyers comparing the two routes are effectively choosing between modern construction, communal facilities and warranty coverage on the one hand, and land, privacy, sea views and single-level living on the other. The location itself also differs from the core Costa del Sol resort belt. At 90 km from Málaga airport, Torrenueva sits at the eastern edge of the region's commuting radius, closer in character to the Granada-province Costa Tropical than to Fuengirola or Marbella. This shows in the data: a small local population, 108 annual property transactions, and a modest service base of nineteen restaurants and three cafés within two kilometres, enough for daily life, thin by resort-corridor standards. Golf access, often a defining Costa del Sol attribute, is weak here at 78–92 km to the nearest courses, which rules the area out for golf-led buyers. Conversely, the walkability profile, supermarket at 86 m, pharmacy at 241 m, beach at 136 m, exceeds what most apartment developments in the comparables list can offer in terms of detached-property living. The villa's 1986 construction means it will not match new-build energy standards, and the €4,000 per built m² rate reflects plot value and expansion potential rather than interior specification. For buyers whose priority is a coastal plot with room to build, the regional alternatives at lower price points generally do not provide that combination.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits in a residential street in Torrenueva, Málaga province, roughly 136 metres from Playa de Torrenueva Costa. A supermarket is 86 metres away and a pharmacy 241 metres, placing daily retail within a short walk. The nearest hospital is 50 km distant and the nearest golf course 78 km, so medical and golf access require longer journeys. The area is urbanised and flat-to-coastal rather than rural.
The property functions as a permanent or second residence for households wanting single-level living near the sea. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite), fitted wardrobes, a utility room and double glazing cover basic domestic needs. Air conditioning provides both hot and cold climate control. The 758 m² plot allows outdoor use and has space for a pool, which is not currently installed.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 1986 (indicative) and is described as being in good condition, with rustic Andalusian elements such as terracotta flooring, a fireplace and arched doorways. A renovation or extension is possible under an existing licence covering additional construction beyond the current 150.52 m² footprint. Delivery is immediate as the build is finished.
The villa does not include a swimming pool; only space to add one. It has three bedrooms rather than four or more, and 96 m² of the 149 m² built area is currently habitable interior space. There is no communal development, no on-site spa or gym, and the nearest hospital and golf courses are 50 km and 78–92 km away respectively. The build dates from 1986, so construction standards reflect that period rather than current new-build regulations.
This property fits a buyer who wants a detached, single-storey villa within walking distance of the beach and shops, and who accepts a 1986 build in exchange for land and location. It suits households planning to renovate or extend gradually: the existing licence permits additional construction, which is relevant for buyers whose long-term need is four bedrooms or larger living space than the current 96 m² habitable area. It also fits those who prioritise outdoor living, a large plot with room for a pool, over turnkey interior finish. Buyers who require immediate proximity to a hospital (50 km) or regular golf access (nearest course 78 km) would find the distances a constraint. Frequent flyers should also weigh the 90 km transfer to Málaga airport. The property works less well for buyers seeking new-build energy performance, communal facilities or a modern open-plan layout without works. It is a practical match for permanent residents who value walkable amenities, and for second-home buyers who want sea views and privacy rather than an urban apartment.
The villa dates from 1986 and its interior reflects traditional Andalusian construction of that period: terracotta floor tiles, a feature fireplace in the living area, and arched doorways between rooms. The photographs show a mix of original and updated elements, a modern kitchen with fitted cabinets and contemporary appliances alongside vintage-style dining furniture and cabinetry. Double glazing is installed, which is a meaningful upgrade over single-glazed 1980s stock and affects both thermal comfort and noise from the street. Climate control consists of air conditioning units providing both hot and cold functions, covering the main seasons; there is no mention of underfloor heating or a modern central system. Fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom in the principal bedroom are present, as is a utility room and WiFi provision. The glass-enclosed sunroom extends usable space year-round and is a common coastal adaptation for wind and winter use. The garage annex of 22.80 m² is a secure, private structure. No energy performance certificate is stated, and buyers should assume that a building of this age will not match current new-build efficiency standards without works. Overall, the finish level is that of a maintained older villa rather than a renovated or newly built property, and the extension licence allows upgrading during any future works.
The asking price is €595,000 for the completed villa, including the plot, garage annex and the construction licence. This positions the property above nearby new-build comparables such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000), though those are typically apartment developments rather than detached villas with 758 m² plots. Price per built square metre is approximately €4,000, and per square metre of plot roughly €785. The value case rests on land, sea views and expansion rights rather than interior floor area alone.
Daily life here centres on a walkable coastal strip. The supermarket is 86 metres from the front door and the pharmacy 241 metres, which means grocery runs and prescription collections do not require a car. The beach at Playa de Torrenueva Costa is roughly 140 metres away, close enough for a morning swim or an evening walk without planning around it. Within a two-kilometre radius there are around nineteen restaurants, three cafés and two banks, giving the area a modest but usable service base. The villa itself is arranged on one level, with a glass-enclosed sunroom acting as a buffer between the living areas and the terrace. The terracotta floors, fireplace and arched doorways date from the 1986 construction and set the interior tone. Outside, the 758 m² plot holds a lawn, mature planting, a paved terrace and a stone barbecue. The 22.80 m² garage annex provides parking and storage. The licence to build additional floor area means the current three-bedroom layout is not fixed; extension of living space or bedrooms is permitted. Schools in the wider municipality include one primary and one secondary school, so families would need to verify catchment and capacity. Public transport is limited; a car is practical for anything beyond the immediate neighbourhood, and the airport is 90 km away, making arrivals and departures a significant journey.
The immediate environment is an urbanised coastal neighbourhood with a walkable service core. Nineteen restaurants, three cafés, two banks and a pharmacy sit within two kilometres, and the supermarket is 86 metres from the property. This density supports year-round living rather than a purely seasonal resort rhythm. The beach is a two-minute walk, and two further coves, Playa de la la Pelá (885 m) and Cala de los Pobres (1.1 km), extend the coastline options. Sports facilities are more dispersed: the nearest padel club is 3.3 km away, a shooting club 4.3 km, and a municipal sports court 4.7 km. Electric-vehicle charging is available only at Shell stations roughly 5.5 km away, a consideration for EV owners. Public transport exists in a limited form, and the railway station at Santa Cruz de Mudela is 7.5 km distant; in practice, daily mobility beyond the neighbourhood depends on a car. The hospital at 50 km is the most significant structural distance in the dataset and shapes access to specialist care.
The map shows the villa in its street setting between the supermarket (86 m) and the beach (136 m), with the pharmacy and restaurant cluster within the surrounding blocks. The longer distances, hospital, airport and golf courses, fall outside the immediate view and define the regional travel radius.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Torrenueva sits on the Málaga coast between the urban centres of the Costa del Sol and the eastern Costa Tropical, roughly 90 km from Málaga city and its airport. Larger regional cities, Córdoba (149 km), Granada (164 km) and Madrid (200 km) by the wider dataset, define weekend-trip distances. The local municipality records a small population and 108 property transactions, indicating a low-volume, locally driven market rather than a high-turnover resort corridor. The property's position, coastal, walkable, detached housing stock, is relatively scarce compared with the apartment-dominated supply shown in the comparables.
Distances run as follows (straight-line): beach 136 m, supermarket 86 m, pharmacy 241 m, hospital 50 km, nearest golf 78 km (La Envía Golf), Club de Golf Málaga Parador 87 km and Club de Golf de Guadalhorce 92 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is 90 km by the project data, with Alicante-Elche and Valencia airports at roughly 248 km and 266 km straight-line respectively. The practical picture: everything for daily life is on foot; everything regional, airport, hospital, golf, is a car journey of between roughly one and one-and-a-half hours. EV charging requires a 5.5 km drive.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 240 km |
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 248 km |
| Santa Cruz de Mudela | 7.5 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The historical dataset records approximately 3,735 sunshine hours per year for the wider area and an average annual temperature of 15.8 °C, with monthly averages ranging from about 7 °C in winter to 26 °C in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20 °C, lasts roughly four months, concentrated in summer and early autumn rather than year-round. The villa's south, south-west and west orientations mean the terrace and sunroom receive afternoon and evening sun, which suits outdoor dining and the covered-terrace use shown in the property's features. Views extend to the sea, mountains and countryside, reflecting the property's elevated position above the coastline. The coastal setting moderates temperature extremes compared with inland areas.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Playa de Torrenueva Costa lies 136 metres from the property, effectively at the end of the street, with Playa de la Pelá 885 m and Cala de los Pobres 1.1 km further along the coast. This gives residents a choice of a main beach and quieter coves within a quarter-hour walk. For sport, the nearest facilities are padel at Pádel Club Las Palmeras (3.3 km), precision shooting at Club de Tiro de Carchuna (4.3 km) and a municipal multi-sports court (4.7 km). Golf requires a substantial journey: the three nearest courses are 78–92 km away, so this is not a golf-walkable location. Water-based recreation is seasonal, consistent with the four-month warm-water period.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Torrenueva is a municipality of Spain located in the province of Ciudad Real, autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. It has a population of 2,637.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.9°C | 41 mm |
| February | 8.5°C | 36 mm |
| March | 11.5°C | 41 mm |
| April | 14.0°C | 37 mm |
| May | 18.1°C | 30 mm |
| June | 22.9°C | 8 mm |
| July | 26.0°C | 0 mm |
| August | 25.7°C | 3 mm |
| September | 21.2°C | 26 mm |
| October | 16.5°C | 43 mm |
| November | 10.7°C | 53 mm |
| December | 7.9°C | 50 mm |
Ref: VL229042
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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