A detached villa of approximately 282 m² on a 627 m² private plot in the coastal village of Chilches, east of Málaga. Completed in 2006 and available key-ready, the house is arranged over two floors plus a basement, with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a south-facing orientation and sea views. The beach is within walking distance and a Mercadona supermarket is nearby. The asking price is fixed at €699,000, with agency fees included, in a quiet residential setting between Benajarafe and Torre del Mar.
Against the wider Costa del Sol market, this villa occupies a distinct segment: it is a finished, detached resale property on a private plot, whereas most current competing launches are apartment developments. Aquamar in Torre del Mar, the nearest comparable project, starts from €269,950, and Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, while Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts from €321,000. Those entry prices reflect smaller built areas, typically two or three bedrooms, and communal outdoor space, a fundamentally different product from 282 m² of living area on a 627 m² private plot with a garage and basement. At €699,000 fixed, this villa is positioned above the regional new-build entry level but delivers volume and land that apartments cannot match. Location also differentiates: Chilches sits on the eastern Costa del Sol, roughly 25 km as the crow flies from Málaga airport, considerably closer than Estepona or Mijas, yet the area commands lower prices per square metre than the Marbella-centred western corridor. Buyers weighing this property against new build should consider trade-offs in both directions. New apartments offer modern specifications, communal pools and lower maintenance, but lack privacy and private outdoor space at comparable budgets. This villa offers immediate availability, established planting, heating for year-round use and no construction risk, but carries a 2006 build date, no pool and an unfurnished sale. The Axarquía coast generally appeals to buyers prioritising value, proximity to Málaga and a quieter residential rhythm over resort-style infrastructure, a positioning that fits this property's profile closely.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Chilches is a small coastal community on the Axarquía coast, roughly 25 km as the crow flies from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport. The villa sits in a residential development within walking distance of the sea, near Playa Los Rubios. Benajarafe lies just to the east and Torre del Mar a short drive along the coast, giving access to wider shopping and services.
The property suits households that need generous interior space: four first-floor bedrooms, two sitting rooms, a separate kitchen, central heating and a fireplace. Outside there is a private garden, terrace, outdoor kitchen with barbecue and a garage. The basement adds space for parking or storage, making the layout workable for families as well as for entertaining guests.
This is an existing home, not a new-build project. Construction was completed in 2006 and the property is described as being in good condition and key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. Buyers should expect a finished, previously occupied villa rather than off-plan purchase, with the associated shorter purchase timeline and no construction-phase payments.
The villa is offered unfurnished and has no swimming pool. Community facilities such as a shared pool, gym or landscaped grounds are not part of the property; the garden and outdoor kitchen are private. Central heating and a fireplace are present, but no air conditioning is listed. The nearest beach is about 2.3 km as the crow flies, and buyers should verify walking routes and exact access independently.
Several recognisable situations fit this property. A family relocating to the Axarquía coast who want four bedrooms, enclosed private ground and a garage within a commuting distance of Málaga will find the layout directly usable. Buyers seeking a year-round residence rather than a summer-only house benefit from the central heating and fireplace, which are not standard in every coastal property. Households that entertain frequently can use the second sitting room and the outdoor barbecue kitchen as paired entertaining spaces. Buyers with storage needs, a second car or hobby equipment will value the basement level. Those wanting a lock-and-leave holiday home near the sea also match the profile, since the property previously functioned in that role and needs no building work before occupancy. Conversely, the property is less self-evident for buyers who require a communal pool, on-site gym or managed complex, since none of these are present. Buyers wanting a turnkey furnished purchase should note the villa is sold unfurnished. In terms of budget logic, the fixed price suits purchasers comparing a single finished villa against new-build apartments at lower entry prices but with smaller footprints and typically communal outdoor space rather than a private 627 m² plot.
Built in 2006, the villa reflects the construction standards of that period along this stretch of coast: cavity-style masonry construction, tiled floors and conventional Spanish finishing rather than the specification of current new-build projects. The interior photographs show a tiled-floor living room, a functional bathroom with tub and shower arrangement, and a twin bedroom with a window view, consistent with a well-maintained resale property rather than a recently renovated one. Technical comfort is anchored by central heating and a fireplace, which together cover winter use; no air conditioning system is listed, which buyers may wish to factor into any upgrading plans. The kitchen is separate and closed, in keeping with the property's era, rather than the open-plan layouts of newer developments. The condition is stated as good, and the key-ready status means no completion work is contractually outstanding. Outdoor elements, the terrace with palm trees, the lawn garden with mature trees and the outdoor kitchen with built-in barbecue, appear established rather than newly installed, which typically means planting and shade are already effective. The garage and storage room provide covered parking and secure storage. Buyers assessing long-term maintenance should treat the 2006 build date as a reference point: systems approaching twenty years of age, such as the heating installation and bathroom fittings, warrant inspection during the purchase process. Overall, the finishing level is best characterised as comfortable and complete, with the private plot and outdoor facilities carrying much of the property's practical value rather than high-end interior specification.
The asking price is fixed at €699,000 for the villa as a whole; this is an existing resale property, so no unit-by-unit price list applies. The agency fees are included in this figure. Buyers should budget additionally for notary fees, Land Registry fees and Property Transfer Tax (ITP), none of which are included, in line with Andalusian Decree 218/2005. Within the surrounding market, nearby new-build projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar start from €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, but those are typically smaller apartments; this villa competes on plot size, privacy and built volume. Availability is immediate given the key-ready status.
Daily life in this villa revolves around the split-level layout and the outdoor plot. The ground floor contains the main living spaces: a living room, a separate kitchen, a second sitting room with fireplace and one bathroom. This arrangement creates two distinct indoor zones, useful for households that want a quieter room separate from the main living area, or space for a home office. The fireplace and central heating make the house usable year-round rather than only in summer. Upstairs, four bedrooms and two bathrooms accommodate a family or guests without conversion work. The 627 m² plot is the second living space for much of the year: the south-facing orientation extends the hours of usable terrace and garden time, and the outdoor kitchen with built-in barbecue anchors al fresco dining. The basement is a flexible level, currently suited to parking and storage but conceivably adaptable, subject to permissions. The setting is a quiet residential development, which in practice means low through-traffic and a settled neighbourhood rhythm. Everyday errands are straightforward: a Mercadona supermarket is within reach, and within roughly two kilometres there are around eleven restaurants, a school, a pharmacy and a café, so basic needs are covered without driving into the larger towns. The property previously served as a holiday home, which speaks to a manageable upkeep pattern rather than intensive permanent use. For permanent residents, the village scale of Chilches means quieter winter months, while Torre del Mar provides larger retail, healthcare and services within a short drive. A car is practical for most households here, although public transport options exist along the coastal corridor.
Chilches functions as a residential satellite between the larger coastal towns of the Axarquía. Everyday provision within about two kilometres includes around eleven restaurants, a school, a pharmacy and a café, which covers the daily basics. A Mercadona supermarket is located nearby, so a full weekly shop does not require a longer trip. For sport, the Axarquía gym lies 2.2 km away as the crow flies and the Benajarafe sports complex 2.7 km, giving options for indoor training and municipal facilities. The nearest beach, Playa Los Rubios, is roughly 2.3 km in a straight line, with Playa de Benajarafe at 2.4 km and Playa Los Claros at 3.4 km, road distances will be longer than the straight-line figures. The terrain slopes gently toward the sea at an average gradient of about 4.2%, a moderate incline that most residents can walk but which becomes noticeable on the return leg. Public transport is reasonably present for a village of this size, with 17 lines and 50 stops recorded in the surroundings, mainly along the coastal corridor towards Málaga, Torre del Mar and Vélez-Málaga. In practice, most households will use a car for flexibility, with Málaga airport reachable within a moderate drive given the 25 km straight-line distance.
The map shows the villa's position in the quiet coastal strip of Chilches, between Benajarafe and the larger centre of Torre del Mar. Málaga city and airport lie to the west, while the beaches, supermarket and sports facilities sit within a few kilometres. The gentle descent toward the sea explains the sea views from the property.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Chilches occupies a low-profile position on the eastern Costa del Sol, in the Axarquía region between Rincon de la Victoria and Torre del Mar. It is closer to Málaga city and airport than the major resort zones of Marbella and Estepona, while retaining a village character that those towns have largely lost. Within the region, it competes on affordability and tranquillity rather than on resort infrastructure, with Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar acting as the service hubs. For buyers comparing the western Costa del Sol, this location trades glamour for shorter airport transfer times and a lower density of development.
The villa's accessibility profile is coastal-village rather than urban. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies approximately 25 km away as the crow flies, making it a realistic airport for regular international travel, with the road route following the A-7 coastal motorway. Gibraltar (about 119 km straight-line) and Alicante-Elche (about 367 km) are considerably further and serve as secondary options. Along the coast, Torre del Mar and Vélez-Málaga provide the nearest concentration of larger shops, health centres and secondary schools. Three beaches sit within about 3.5 km: Playa Los Rubios (2.3 km), Playa de Benajarafe (2.4 km) and Playa Los Claros (3.4 km), all measured in a straight line. Daily shopping is simplified by the Mercadona supermarket within walking distance. Public transport coverage, 17 lines and 50 stops in the wider area, connects the village along the coastal axis, though frequency outside peak season is modest, so a car remains the practical choice for most residents.
| Beach Distance | 2.3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 25 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 119 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical Mediterranean coastal pattern: average monthly temperatures ranging from about 11°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 18.4°C. That winter figure means heating demand exists but stays moderate, which aligns with the villa's central heating and fireplace rather than requiring an intensive heating system. The swimming season is around four months with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, concentrating beach use between late spring and early autumn. The property stands at approximately 101 metres above sea level, enough elevation for the sea views mentioned in the listing while keeping the walk to the beach manageable. The 4.2% average gradient toward the shore is moderate; residents should expect a gentle but consistent incline on the return from the beach. Sun exposure is generous, as expected on this coast, and the south-facing orientation of the villa maximises terrace and garden use across the day, with the palm-planted terrace capturing afternoon and evening light.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life here is spread across three nearby options. Playa Los Rubios, at 2.3 km as the crow flies, is the closest; Playa de Benajarafe at 2.4 km offers the facilities of a village seafront with its promenade and summer chiringuitos; Playa Los Claros at 3.4 km is a quieter alternative. Road distances will exceed these straight-line figures. For organised sport, the Axarquía gym (2.2 km) and the Complejo Deportivo de Benajarafe (2.7 km) cover indoor training, municipal courts and fitness facilities within a short drive. No golf courses are listed in the immediate surroundings, so golfers would travel to courses further along the Costa del Sol. Recreation in the villa itself centres on the private plot: the outdoor kitchen with built-in barbecue, the lawn garden with mature trees and the south-facing terrace support year-round outdoor living given the mild climate, with roughly four months of genuinely warm sea swimming complemented by walking and cycling along the coastal corridor outside the summer season.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Xilxes (Valencian) or Chilches (Spanish) is a municipality located in the province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.7°C | 35 mm |
| February | 11.4°C | 27 mm |
| March | 13.6°C | 37 mm |
| April | 15.9°C | 36 mm |
| May | 19.2°C | 36 mm |
| June | 23.1°C | 21 mm |
| July | 25.9°C | 7 mm |
| August | 26.3°C | 12 mm |
| September | 23.1°C | 61 mm |
| October | 19.3°C | 57 mm |
| November | 14.3°C | 45 mm |
| December | 11.4°C | 47 mm |
Moderate
Ref: VL800184
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
With years of experience, Emma Whitfield expertly guides English-speaking clients through the intricacies of the Spanish property market. Her dedication ensures a smooth journey.
AI-assisted multilingual representative. Your inquiry is handled by the team behind this site.
Interested?
Leave your details and we will contact you shortly with more information about this project.
EN
FR
ES
