This detached villa in Ciudad Quesada, in the south of the province of Alicante, is offered with a fixed asking price of €489,000. The property has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and 121 m² of living space, arranged over three levels on a 500 m² plot. The house dates from 1970 and has been renovated in recent years; it is key-ready. The plot includes a private swimming pool, a covered outdoor kitchen with barbecue area and parking space within the grounds. The area combines residential tranquillity with everyday amenities within walking and driving distance.
Within Ciudad Quesada itself, the comparison points are the new-build villa projects in the adjacent Lo Marabú area. AREA BEACH V Lo Marabú phases 1 and 2 start from €364,000, phases 3 and 4 from €373,000, and LO MARABU VILLAS from €549,000. Against these benchmarks, this villa's fixed price of €489,000 sits in the middle of the range. The essential difference is category: the new-build projects offer modern construction, contemporary energy standards and developer payment structures, but also waiting time and, at the lower price points, smaller plots and fewer bedrooms. This property offers five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a 500 m² plot with a mature garden and private pool, a package that new-build offerings at comparable prices rarely match in room count, at the cost of a 1970 construction date that requires technical verification. Looking at the wider region, the southern Costa Blanca around Rojales, Guardamar and Torrevieja is structurally more affordable than the Costa del Sol around Marbella and Estepona, while offering comparable sunshine hours and a similar swimming season of around five months. Median income in the province of €15,750 reflects the local economic base, which is heavily oriented towards services, tourism and agriculture; for international buyers this mainly translates into lower everyday costs than in the more exclusive Costa del Sol enclaves. Accessibility is comparable or better: Alicante-Elche Airport at roughly 27 km straight-line is closer than most Costa del Sol locations sit to Málaga airport. The trade-off is urban character: the area consists of residential urbanisations rather than historic town centres or luxury resort strips, which suits buyers prioritising space and value over prestige addresses.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Ciudad Quesada is a residential urbanisation in the municipality of Rojales, on the southern Costa Blanca. The centre of Rojales lies a short drive away, while the coastal towns of Guardamar del Segura and Torrevieja are also nearby. The distance to Alicante-Elche Airport is approximately 27 km as the crow flies. Elche, with around 235,000 inhabitants, lies 22 km away in a straight line.
The villa offers five bedrooms and three bathrooms across three levels, including a self-contained lower floor with independent external access. This layout suits multi-generational households, families with regular guests, or owners seeking a separate area for rental or visitors. The private pool, outdoor kitchen and terraces support year-round outdoor living, supported by air conditioning and underfloor heating in two bathrooms.
This is not a new-build development. The villa was completed in 1970 and has since undergone renovation, including a new kitchen with white goods, updated bathrooms and modernised living spaces. The construction status is key-ready, meaning the property can be occupied directly after purchase. Completion and handover dates for this type of transaction are indicative and depend on the notarial process.
The villa does not form part of a resort or gated community with communal facilities; there is no communal pool, gym or on-site management. With 121 m² of living space across five bedrooms, individual rooms are relatively compact compared with newer builds of similar capacity. The property dates from 1970, so structural and installation checks during the purchase process are advisable.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family needing five bedrooms and three bathrooms will find the three-level layout practical, particularly because the lower floor with independent access allows teenagers, parents or long-stay guests to live semi-independently. Buyers planning a permanent move to the Costa Blanca benefit from the year-round comfort installations, hot and cold air conditioning, underfloor heating in two bathrooms, security door and alarm system, and from the density of everyday amenities within 2 km. Second-home buyers who want a ready-to-use property without a construction or waiting period can occupy the villa immediately after completion of the purchase. Those considering mixed use should note that the lower level can function as a separate living area, which may suit seasonal rental, provided the buyer verifies current licensing requirements with the municipality of Rojales. The house is less suitable for buyers seeking a modern new-build with communal facilities, a gated resort environment or larger individual rooms: at 121 m² across five bedrooms, the floor area per room is modest, and the 1970 construction date means the property belongs to an older generation of housing, albeit renovated. A car is practically necessary; although five public transport stops and nine lines serve the wider area, distances to the beach and larger cities make driving the normal mode of transport.
The villa has been renovated, and the current specification includes a fully equipped modern kitchen with new white goods, a family bathroom with double shower, and a second bathroom with double sink and underfloor heating. Interior imagery shows contemporary finishes: a living room with floor lamp and lounge seating, and a bathroom fitted with a modern double-sink unit. Climate control is present throughout in the form of hot and cold air conditioning, complemented by underfloor heating in two of the three bathrooms, a combination that covers both summer cooling and winter comfort. Security measures include a security door and an alarm system. The outdoor areas have been finished with a covered terrace at the main entrance, a covered outdoor kitchen with barbecue, a tiled pool terrace and an outdoor shower. The two first-floor bedrooms each open onto a private terrace, and an additional small roof terrace provides extra exterior space. It should be noted that the building originates from 1970. Renovation addresses the visible layers, but buyers are advised to have the underlying structure, electrical installation and plumbing inspected technically during the due diligence phase, as is standard for properties of this age. No energy performance certificate details or guarantees are stated in the available documentation, so these points should be confirmed with the seller.
The property is offered at a fixed asking price of €489,000. This concerns an existing, key-ready home, so there is no price range or variation between units. For orientation within the same area: new-build detached villas in Ciudad Quesada start from approximately €364,000 in the AREA BEACH V Lo Marabú phases, while LO MARABU VILLAS starts from €549,000. This villa sits between those benchmarks, with the distinction that it is immediately available and includes a renovated interior, private pool and established garden. Buyers should additionally budget for purchase costs such as transfer tax, notary and registry fees.
Daily life in this villa is organised over three levels, each with its own function. The main floor centres on an open-plan living and dining area connected to a fully equipped kitchen, with doors from the living room to the front garden and from the kitchen to a terrace. A bedroom and a bathroom on this level make single-floor living possible for part of the household. The first floor holds two further bedrooms, each with a private terrace, a family bathroom with double shower and access to a small roof terrace. The lower level functions as a second living unit in practice: a generous second living room, two bedrooms and a bathroom, reachable both internally and via an independent external entrance. This flexibility shapes how the house is used, a family can occupy the upper two floors while grandparents or guests stay below, or the lower floor can serve as a private zone for seasonal letting, subject to local regulations. Outdoors, the 500 m² plot is divided between a front garden with covered entrance terrace and in-plot parking, and a rear garden oriented towards leisure: a private swimming pool, outdoor shower, covered outdoor kitchen with barbecue and a tiled terrace with room for loungers and dining. The rhythm of the day follows the Mediterranean climate: mornings on the covered front terrace, afternoons around the pool, evenings at the barbecue. The immediate surroundings are residential and relatively quiet, with 25 restaurants, two pharmacies, three banks and a café within 2 km, meaning daily errands can largely be done on foot or by a short drive.
Ciudad Quesada functions as a self-contained residential urbanisation with a commercial centre, and the available data confirms a solid level of daily amenities: 25 restaurants, two pharmacies, three banks, a dentist and a café within a 2 km radius. For sport and leisure, Centro Deportivo La Raqueta lies 3.4 km away and the municipal sports centre El Molino 3.5 km, both measured in a straight line. Golfers can reach Club de Golf La Finca at 6.9 km and Club de Golf Villamartín at 14.9 km as the crow flies. The nearest marina, Port Esportiu Marina de les Dunes, is 7.6 km away in a direct line. Electric-vehicle owners can charge at the Iberdrola Oasis Center, 3.8 km away. These distances are straight-line figures; actual road distances are longer. The area sits at roughly 69 m above sea level on gently rolling terrain, so walking and cycling are feasible in most parts of the urbanisation. Public transport consists of five stops and nine lines, which covers local movement, but for commuting or beach visits a car remains the practical choice. The nearest major cities, Elche at 22 km, Murcia at 37 km and Alicante at 38 km straight-line, provide hospital care, wider shopping and cultural facilities.
The map shows the villa's position within Ciudad Quesada and its relation to the surrounding region: Elche at 22 km, Alicante airport at approximately 27 km and Murcia at 37 km straight-line. Golf courses, sports centres and the marina are marked to give a sense of scale of the immediate surroundings.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Ciudad Quesada occupies a mid-position on the southern Costa Blanca, within the municipality of Rojales and roughly equidistant, in travel terms, from Alicante to the north and the Mar Menor region to the south. Elche at 22 km straight-line is the nearest large city, followed by Murcia (37 km) and Alicante (38 km). This positions the area closer to the Murcia and Alicante urban economies than to the Costa del Sol, which explains the different price level compared with Marbella and its surroundings. Within the local market, Quesada borders the Lo Marabú area and the golf belt around Algorfa and Orihuela Costa, forming one continuous residential landscape popular with international residents.
Accessibility is one of the strong points of this location. Alicante-Elche Airport lies approximately 27 km away as the crow flies, making direct flights to most European destinations reachable within a short drive; actual travel time by car is longer than the straight-line distance suggests. Valencia Airport (159 km straight-line) serves as the northern alternative, while Málaga-Costa del Sol (369 km) is realistically only an option for long-distance routing. Within the region, Elche (22 km), Murcia (37 km) and Alicante (38 km) form the triangle of larger cities, each with hospitals, universities and full urban services. The beach is not within the immediate 2 km amenity dataset, but the coast at Guardamar and La Mata lies a short drive away, with the marina at 7.6 km straight-line indicating the distance scale to the shore. By car, the AP-7 and N-332 connect Ciudad Quesada northwards to Alicante and southwards to the Mar Menor and Murcia. Parking is unproblematic: the villa offers parking within its own plot.
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 27 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 159 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for this location shows an average annual temperature of 18.8 °C, with monthly averages ranging from 12 °C in the coolest months to 26 °C in summer. This places the area firmly in the Mediterranean comfort zone: winters are mild enough for daytime outdoor use of terraces, while summer heat is moderated by the coastal proximity. The swimming season, the period in which sea water reaches at least 20 °C, lasts around five months, roughly from late May to October, which matches the usability of the private pool. Sunshine hours in the southern Costa Blanca are among the higher figures for mainland Spain, supporting the orientation of the terraces and the pool garden as year-round living spaces. The elevation of 69 m means the villa sits slightly above the coastal plain, with gentle slopes rather than steep hills, so no significant stair climbing is required within the urbanisation. Rainfall is concentrated in autumn and early spring, with long dry stretches in between.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastal strip nearest to Ciudad Quesada includes the beaches of Guardamar del Segura and La Mata to the north and Torrevieja to the south, all a short drive from the property; the presence of Port Esportiu Marina de les Dunes at 7.6 km straight-line gives an indication of the distance scale to the shore. The region's beaches regularly receive Blue Flag status, although the exact designation per beach varies by year and should be checked with current listings. Golf is well represented: Club de Golf La Finca, 6.9 km away as the crow flies, is an 18-hole course set in a valley landscape, while Club de Golf Villamartín (14.9 km) is another established championship course. For racket and indoor sports, Centro Deportivo La Raqueta (3.4 km) and Polideportivo municipal El Molino (3.5 km) offer facilities close to home, and Club de Taekwondo Draco Kwan (5.0 km) provides martial arts training. The natural surroundings include the salt lagoons of Torrevieja and La Mata, a short drive away, whose walking and cycling paths are popular with residents for evening exercise.
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 |
Ref: VL664324
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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