This key-ready penthouse is situated in the Residencial Fortuna complex in Ciudad Quesada, part of the municipality of Rojales on the southern Costa Blanca. The property offers 79 m² of built space with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, including an en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom. Its most distinctive feature is a 65 m² private solarium, providing extensive outdoor space on the top floor. The home is sold fully furnished and includes ducted air conditioning for both heating and cooling. The asking price is fixed at €299,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Ciudad Quesada is a residential area within Rojales, located inland from the coast at an elevation of about 69 metres. Within two kilometres there are roughly 25 restaurants, two pharmacies, three banks, a café and a dentist. Elche lies 22 km away as the crow flies, with Murcia at 37 km and Alicante at 38 km. Nine public transport lines serve five stops in the area.
The penthouse is laid out for two occupants or a small family: two bedrooms, two full bathrooms and an open-plan living and dining area connected to the kitchen. A utility room adds practical storage, and the 65 m² solarium extends the usable outdoor space considerably beyond the 79 m² interior. The communal pool provides a swimming option without private maintenance responsibilities.
This is an existing property, originally completed in 1970, and is currently key-ready. Delivery of this specific home is therefore immediate upon completion of the purchase process; no construction phase or waiting period applies. Any stated completion or handover dates for existing homes are always indicative and subject to the standard Spanish conveyancing timeline.
The property does not include a private pool; swimming facilities are communal within the complex. No private garden, garage or private parking space is listed in the available data. With 79 m² of built area, the interior is compact by regional standards. The building dates from 1970, meaning original construction methods apply rather than current new-build specifications.
Ref: VL586373
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property matches several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a manageable second home on the Costa Blanca will find the two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout sufficient, with the en-suite arrangement allowing privacy when guests stay. Buyers who prioritise outdoor living over interior volume are the clearest fit: the solarium effectively doubles the usable space, which suits anyone who plans to spend the warm months outside. Those wanting to move without delay benefit from the key-ready status and full furnishing, as no renovation, purchase of furniture or waiting for construction is required. The property also fits a rental-investment approach, since Ciudad Quesada is an established residential area with year-round amenities rather than a seasonal resort, and the fixed price of €299,000 sits below the entry point of new-build alternatives in the same postcode. Conversely, buyers requiring a private pool, a private garden or substantial interior space, a family needing a third bedroom, for example, would need to look elsewhere, as none of these features form part of this offering. A car is advisable for reaching the coast, golf courses and larger cities, though daily amenities lie within the immediate two-kilometre radius.
The property is delivered fully furnished, which removes an immediate furnishing cost and allows occupation from the day of completion. Interior systems centre on ducted air conditioning that provides both heating and cooling, a practical specification for a region where summer temperatures average around 26°C and winter months drop to an average of about 12°C. Ducted systems distribute conditioned air through ceiling channels to multiple rooms, avoiding individual wall units in each space. The utility room is a functional addition, housing laundry equipment and cleaning supplies away from the living areas. The images accompanying the listing show a modern open-plan living and dining space, a contemporary kitchen with dining area, and a furnished balcony with table and chairs oriented towards the view. The solarium, at 65 m², is a private roof terrace finished as usable outdoor surface. One structural fact requires attention: the building was completed in 1970, meaning the core construction is over five decades old. The visible finish in the photographs reflects the current condition, but buyers assessing long-term maintenance should account for the building's age in their survey and budget, particularly regarding roof waterproofing beneath and around the solarium, plumbing and electrical installations, and the typical Spanish community structure that governs shared elements such as the pool and building exterior.
The asking price is €299,000, fixed, for the property as described: 79 m² of built area, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a 65 m² solarium, a utility room and full furnishing. As an existing, key-ready home, no stage payments or construction-linked price schedule applies; the standard Spanish purchase process governs the transaction. For context, new-build developments currently marketed in Ciudad Quesada start at €322,000 for bungalows and from €364,000 to €373,000 for other phases, which places this resale penthouse below the entry price of comparable new construction in the same area.
Daily life in this penthouse revolves around a compact interior paired with unusually generous outdoor space. The 79 m² interior holds two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the master bedroom benefiting from an en-suite arrangement. The open-plan living and dining area connects to the kitchen, and a utility room handles laundry and storage tasks that would otherwise encroach on living space. The defining element is the 65 m² private solarium, accessed from the top-floor position. This outdoor surface is almost as large as the interior itself, which changes how the home is used in practice: meals outdoors, drying laundry in the sun, container gardening or simply an afternoon reading spot all find a place there without competing for the same square metres. Within the complex, the communal pool covers the swimming need, and management of that facility is shared among owners. Ciudad Quesada itself functions as a self-contained residential settlement: the two-kilometre radius recorded for this address contains roughly 25 restaurants, two pharmacies, three banks, a café and a dentist, so most routine errands, a pharmacy run, a cash withdrawal, a meal out, happen within a short walk or drive. The climate supports outdoor use of the solarium for most of the year, with average monthly temperatures ranging from 12°C in the coldest months to 26°C in summer. Ducted air conditioning, covering both heating and cooling, manages the interior temperature across that range.
The immediate surroundings are those of an inland residential settlement rather than a beachfront strip. At 69 metres above sea level, the terrain is gently elevated relative to the coast, which affects drainage and views from upper floors. Amenities cluster tightly: 25 restaurants within two kilometres gives residents genuine variety for eating out without travelling, while two pharmacies, three banks and a dentist cover routine services. For sport, Centro Deportivo La Raqueta lies 3.4 km away as the crow flies and the municipal Polideportivo El Molino 3.5 km, with a taekwondo club at 5 km. Public transport exists, nine lines and five stops, but service frequency on this type of local network is typically modest, so most residents rely on a car for coastal trips and city visits. The nearest electric vehicle charging point, an Iberdrola installation at Oasis Center, is 3.8 km away. Golfers reach Club de Golf La Finca at 6.9 km and Club de Golf Villamartín at 14.9 km. The marina at Marina de les Dunes, 7.6 km away, provides the nearest waterfront leisure facility. Elche, with its larger commercial and cultural offering and a population of about 235,000, is 22 km distant in a straight line, with Murcia and Alicante further out at 37 and 38 km respectively.
The map shows the property's position within Ciudad Quesada, set inland from the Costa Blanca coast at a gentle elevation. The surrounding markers indicate the nearby amenities, restaurants, pharmacies and banks within two kilometres, as well as the golf courses, marina and sports centres that shape recreation in this part of the region. The proximity of Alicante-Elche Airport is a defining locational advantage.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Ciudad Quesada sits in the southern Costa Blanca, administratively part of Rojales, positioned between the coastal towns of Torrevieja and Guardamar and the inland Vega Baja. Its regional role is that of an established residential settlement with an international population, set back from the coast at a modest elevation. The distances define the position well: 22 km from Elche, 37 km from Murcia and 38 km from Alicante, all in straight lines, with Alicante-Elche Airport roughly 27 km away. This places the property within the orbit of two provincial capitals and one large regional city, while remaining in a quieter inland-residential environment rather than a beachfront or urban-centre setting.
Access to the wider region runs through Alicante-Elche Airport, approximately 27 km away as the crow flies, one of the shorter airport distances recorded for Costa Blanca locations, and a practical factor for international owners making regular trips. Valencia Airport lies about 159 km away by direct line and Málaga-Costa del Sol about 369 km, the latter relevant mainly for arrivals from long-haul routes. By road, the property's position in Ciudad Quesada places it within reasonable driving distance of three sizeable cities: Elche at 22 km, Murcia at 37 km and Alicante at 38 km, all measured in straight lines, with actual road distances somewhat longer. The nearest beach and marina facilities sit around 7–8 km from the address, meaning coastal visits require a short drive. Within the settlement itself, daily needs are met on foot or by a brief car trip, given the concentration of restaurants, pharmacies and banks within two kilometres. Public transport, nine lines across five stops, offers a baseline connection, though a private vehicle remains the practical choice for regional mobility in this part of the Costa Blanca.
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 27 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 159 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for this location shows a Mediterranean pattern: average monthly temperatures ranging from 12°C in winter to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 18.8°C. For practical purposes, this means heating is needed for a few winter months, handled here by the ducted air conditioning system, while summers are warm enough for continuous use of the solarium and communal pool. The swimming season, defined by sea water at 20°C or above, lasts five months, running roughly from late spring into early autumn. The elevation of 69 metres places the property on slightly raised ground inland from the coastal plain, which typically brings marginally cooler evenings than the immediate waterfront and avoids the most exposed coastal positions. The solarium benefits from sun exposure throughout the day given its unroofed top-floor position, making it usable across most of the calendar year rather than only in high summer. Rainfall is concentrated in the cooler months, consistent with the wider regional pattern, and the long sunshine hours associated with this latitude support the outdoor-oriented use of the property that its layout encourages.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Coastal recreation is reached by a short drive rather than on foot. The Port Esportiu Marina de les Dunes, 7.6 km away as the crow flies, serves as the nearest waterfront hub, combining mooring facilities with the dining and leisure typically found at Spanish marinas. Golf is a notable feature of this part of the southern Costa Blanca: Club de Golf La Finca lies 6.9 km away and Club de Golf Villamartín 14.9 km, giving residents two 18-hole courses within a quarter-hour drive. For everyday sport and exercise, Centro Deportivo La Raqueta (3.4 km) and the municipal Polideportivo El Molino (3.5 km) offer indoor and court-based facilities closer to home, with a taekwondo club at 5 km adding a further option, particularly for children's activities. The communal pool within the Residencial Fortuna complex covers casual swimming without travel. Beyond organised facilities, the elevated residential setting lends itself to walking and cycling on local roads, and the five-month swimming season means beach and pool use is realistically concentrated between late May and early October, with the shoulder months offering comfortable conditions for golf and hiking.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Quesada is a district of the San Carlos canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. It is the head city of the canton of San Carlos. Although Ciudad Quesada is the official name, it is commonly referred to by the area name of San Carlos. Ciudad Quesada is also the most populous city in the canton of San Carlos.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.9°C | 23 mm |
| February | 12.6°C | 14 mm |
| March | 14.6°C | 26 mm |
| April | 16.6°C | 23 mm |
| May | 19.7°C | 15 mm |
| June | 23.2°C | 12 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.4°C | 12 mm |
| September | 23.7°C | 52 mm |
| October | 20.1°C | 26 mm |
| November | 15.6°C | 37 mm |
| December | 12.3°C | 30 mm |
Within Ciudad Quesada itself, the new-build pipeline offers a useful benchmark. Lo Marabu Bungalows Phase 2 starts at €322,000, while the Area Beach V Lo Marabú phases are listed from €364,000 and €373,000. Against this backdrop, the fixed €299,000 asking price of this resale penthouse sits below the entry point of all current new construction in the same settlement, a difference of at least €23,000 against the cheapest new-build phase, and over €70,000 against the more expensive phases. The trade-off is structural: the 1970 building carries over five decades of age, whereas the new developments carry modern building regulations, warranties and contemporary specifications. What this property offers in exchange is immediacy (key-ready, fully furnished) and the 65 m² solarium, an outdoor-to-indoor ratio that new-build apartments in this price bracket rarely match, since new phases typically price private roof terraces at a premium. Regionally, Ciudad Quesada occupies a specific niche on the southern Costa Blanca: cheaper than coastal-front Torrevieja and the prime Orihuela Costa strip, quieter than both, and less expat-service dense than Benidorm further north. Its position roughly equidistant from Elche (22 km), Murcia (37 km) and Alicante (38 km), all straight-line figures, plus an airport at 27 km, gives it stronger regional connectivity than its village-scale centre would suggest. For a buyer weighing this penthouse against new-build alternatives, the comparison reduces to three variables: price difference, construction age, and the value placed on the solarium and immediate availability.
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