A detached villa of approximately 300 m² on a rural plot of roughly 24,000 m² in La Alcaidesa, in the province of Cádiz near Sotogrande. The property offers five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a private pool, separate guest accommodation and stables. Built in 2000 and recently refurbished, it runs off-grid on solar power with mains water connected. The asking price is fixed at €1,395,000. Playa de La Alcaidesa lies about 0.9 km away as the crow flies, and Gibraltar airport roughly 10 km away, making this one of the more accessible rural holdings on this stretch of the Andalusian coast.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits in La Alcaidesa, a gated residential area in Cádiz province reached via junction 124 of the A-7 coastal motorway. Alcaidesa Links golf course is about 1.1 km away as the crow flies, Sotogrande's marina roughly 7 km, and the beach at La Alcaidesa approximately 0.9 km. Gibraltar airport is around 10 km distant in a straight line, while Algeciras, with roughly 122,000 inhabitants, lies about 16 km away.
The house provides 300 m² of living space across five bedrooms and three bathrooms, with an open-plan layout, a mezzanine and a fitted kitchen. A separate guest apartment offers independent space for visitors, and stables on the land allow horse keeping. Outside there is a private pool, a covered terrace and a garden planted with olive, avocado and orange trees. Air conditioning and double glazing are installed throughout.
This is an existing home, completed in 2000 and recently refurbished, offered key-ready. The property is sold unfurnished. It operates off-grid on solar power, with 20 panels, three batteries and inverters, and is connected to mains water. An AFO procedure is currently underway to regularise the entire property, which is a relevant consideration for buyers to verify with legal advisers.
The property does not form part of a new-build development and has no community facilities such as a gym or shared gardens. It depends on solar power rather than a mains electricity connection. Daily shopping requires a short drive, as amenities within 2 km are limited to five restaurants and one pharmacy. The AFO regularisation is still being registered, and the house is sold unfurnished.
Ref: VL474525
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property suits several recognisable situations. A first is the buyer seeking a permanent family home with land: the five bedrooms, separate guest apartment and stables support a household that wants space for visiting family, animals or a degree of self-sufficiency, with around 2.4 hectares of planted land and mains water available. A second situation is the lifestyle buyer moving towards smallholding or rural retreat use. The orchard of olive, avocado and orange trees, the off-grid solar installation and the outdoor space for gatherings align with plans to live closer to the land or to run a retreat or event business, using the guest accommodation already in place. A third is the equestrian buyer: the stables on site allow horse keeping, and land of this scale this close to the coast is scarce in the region. The property fits less well for buyers seeking a low-maintenance lock-and-go holiday home within walking distance of shops and restaurants, given that amenities within 2 km are limited and the land requires ongoing management. Buyers who prioritise mains electricity and a fully regularised legal status should also verify the AFO registration process before committing.
The villa was completed in 2000 and has been recently refurbished, and is described as being in good condition. The interior features micro-cement flooring throughout the main living areas, an open-plan layout and a mezzanine level, with a vaulted wooden ceiling in the attic living room visible in the listing photographs. The staircase, finished in orange, forms a deliberate design feature within the living space. The kitchen is fully fitted, and the bathroom photography shows modern sanitaryware, tiled shower enclosures and a double-sink vanity unit. Bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, and the principal bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. A utility room and a separate storage room provide space for laundry and household storage. Climate control consists of air conditioning and double glazing throughout. The property runs off-grid on solar power, with 20 solar panels, three batteries and inverters supplying electricity, while water comes from the mains supply. This configuration reduces dependence on the grid but places responsibility for system maintenance and battery capacity on the owner, a practical consideration for year-round use and for anyone planning energy-intensive additions such as a heated pool or extensive workshop equipment. Parking is provided in both covered and open forms, with room for several cars.
The property is offered as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €1,395,000. This price reflects the combination of a 300 m² villa, a plot of approximately 24,000 m², a private pool, separate guest accommodation and stables. For context within the wider area, new-build apartments in the Sotogrede region start from around €341,000 at Altara Alcaidesa and from €549,000 at Adel San Roque, placing this property in a different segment of the market, where the land itself carries a substantial share of the value. Availability details, including what is included in the sale, can be confirmed on request.
Daily life here is shaped by the scale of the land and the rhythm of a rural coastal setting. The villa stands on roughly 2.4 hectares planted with around 30 olive trees, three avocado trees, several orange trees and a variety of other fruit trees, giving the property the character of a working smallholding rather than a conventional garden plot. The south-east orientation means the covered terrace and private terrace receive morning and midday sun, with panoramic views over the mountains and forest that frame the horizon. The interior is arranged around open-plan living with micro-cement floors and a mezzanine level under a vaulted wooden ceiling, creating a sequence of connected spaces rather than closed rooms. The five bedrooms and three bathrooms include an en-suite and fitted wardrobes, with a utility room and storage room supporting practical household routines. A separate guest apartment allows visitors to stay independently, which also opens possibilities for rental or retreat use. The immediate surroundings are quiet: a swimming pool and sports facility lies about 300 m away, the nearest golf course about 1.1 km, and the beach roughly 0.9 km as the crow flies. A car is necessary for shopping and most services, with Algeciras about 16 km away providing the full range of urban amenities. The elevation of 43 m and a moderate gradient of 4.8% towards the sea make the walk to the beach feasible but not flat.
The immediate environment combines rural quiet with proximity to established leisure infrastructure. Within a 2 km radius there are five restaurants and one pharmacy, which sets expectations: this is not a village-centre location, and a car is part of daily life. The area's 66 sports facilities, 13 primary schools and five secondary schools indicate a settled residential population rather than a purely seasonal one, with 34,310 inhabitants recorded in 2025 and around 849 housing transactions per year in the wider municipality. The beach at La Alcaidesa lies about 0.9 km away in a straight line, with a moderate gradient of 4.8% between the property and the shore. Playa de La Atunara is roughly 3.3 km distant. For everyday leisure, a public swimming pool and sports centre sits about 300 m away, and the golf courses of Alcaidesa Links (about 1.1 km) and La Hacienda Links (about 1.3 km) are within easy reach, with San Roque Club about 3.8 km away. Sotogrande's marina, about 7.1 km as the crow flies, and the fishing port of La Atunara, about 6.2 km, provide dining and mooring options. International schooling is available at Sotogrande International School's San Roque campus, approximately 3.7 km away, a relevant factor for families considering year-round residence.
The map shows the property in its rural setting between La Alcaidesa beach and the golf courses of Alcaidesa Links and La Hacienda. Sotogrande's marina lies a short drive east, with Algeciras to the south-west and Gibraltar just across the bay. Distances shown are straight-line measurements.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Alcaidesa occupies the western end of the Costa del Sol, where the coast of Málaga province gives way to Cádiz and the approaches to the Strait of Gibraltar. The position is defined by two anchors: Sotogrande, roughly 7 km to the east, with its marina, international schools and established residential market, and Algeciras, about 16 km to the south-west, as the regional working city. Marbella, about 49 km away as the crow flies, marks the eastern reach of practical day trips. This western location trades the denser leisure infrastructure of central Costa del Sol for larger plots, quieter countryside and proximity to Gibraltar airport.
Access is by road, with junction 124 of the Autovía A-7 coastal motorway serving La Alcaidesa. Gibraltar airport is approximately 10 km away in a straight line, which is unusually close for coastal Andalusia and shortens travel to the United Kingdom considerably. Malaga-Costa del Sol airport lies about 88 km away as the crow flies, offering a wider route network with a correspondingly longer drive. Algeciras, with roughly 122,000 inhabitants, is about 16 km distant and provides rail connections and ferry links to Morocco. Public transport exists in the area, with nine lines and eight stops recorded, but service frequency in semi-rural zones of this kind is typically limited, and a car remains the practical mode of transport. Electric vehicle charging is available at IONITY Sotogrande, about 5.8 km away, with further points at Punto Ribot (7.0 km) and Puente Mayorga (8.2 km). Marbella lies about 49 km away as the crow flies, and Jerez de la Frontera about 88 km.
| Beach Distance | 0.9 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 10 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 88 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The property stands at 43 m above sea level, low enough to avoid stiff climbs from the coast but elevated enough to command panoramic views over the surrounding mountains and forest. The climate is Mediterranean with an Atlantic influence: the average annual temperature is 18.3°C, moderate for southern Spain due to the proximity of the Strait of Gibraltar, which also brings frequent breeze and, in summer, relief from the heat. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about four months, somewhat shorter than further east along the Costa del Sol, where the Mediterranean warms earlier and holds its heat longer. Beach outings are therefore concentrated roughly from June to October. The surrounding countryside, including the Mirador del Higuerón viewpoint about 3.2 km away, offers walking and riding terrain directly from the property, and the planted orchard gives the land a seasonal rhythm of olive, avocado and citrus harvests.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beach, Playa de La Alcaidesa, is about 0.9 km away as the crow flies; actual road distance will be longer. Playa de La Atunara lies roughly 3.3 km distant. This stretch of coast between La Alcaidesa and Sotogrande is known for long, relatively uncrowded sandy beaches backed by dunes and countryside rather than dense front-line development. Golf is the dominant leisure asset of the area: Alcaidesa Links, about 1.1 km away, and La Hacienda Links Golf Resort, about 1.3 km away, are both within a few minutes' drive, while San Roque Club sits about 3.8 km distant. For water-based recreation, three marinas lie within roughly 9 km: Puerto Pesquero de La Atunara (6.2 km), Puerto de Sotogrande (7.1 km) and Embarcadero de Campamento (8.6 km). On land, a swimming pool and sports centre is located about 300 m from the property, with further sports pitches at Vista Hermosa (3.3 km) and Venta Melchor (3.6 km), and the municipality records 66 sports facilities in total.
66 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
La Alcaidesa is an affluent gated community near Sotogrande, Spain, in the Andalusian province of Cádiz, accessed by junction 124 on the Autovía A-7 coastal motorway.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 82 mm |
| February | 13.3°C | 51 mm |
| March | 14.3°C | 137 mm |
| April | 16.2°C | 60 mm |
| May | 19.0°C | 28 mm |
| June | 22.2°C | 10 mm |
| July | 24.9°C | 2 mm |
| August | 25.3°C | 5 mm |
| September | 22.8°C | 30 mm |
| October | 19.8°C | 73 mm |
| November | 15.7°C | 99 mm |
| December | 13.6°C | 90 mm |
Moderate
Within the immediate La Alcaidesa and Sotogrede market, this property occupies a distinct segment. Recent new-build developments nearby are apartment-led: Altara Alcaidesa starts from about €341,000, Atria in Sotogrande from about €423,000, and Adel San Roque from about €549,000. These projects offer modern construction, community pools and low maintenance, but on communal grounds measured in shared square metres. At a fixed price of €1,395,000, this villa is priced well above those entry points, and the difference is largely explained by the land: a freehold plot of approximately 24,000 m² with orchard planting, stables and room for several cars is scarce this close to the coast between Sotogrande and Gibraltar. The trade-offs run in both directions. New-build buyers receive guaranteed build standards, community management and, typically, a warranty period, whereas this 2000-built villa has been refurbished but carries the responsibilities of a rural property: solar system maintenance, land upkeep and an AFO regularisation still being registered. Conversely, apartment buyers gain convenience and security but not the privacy, panoramic mountain and forest views, guest accommodation or equestrian potential that this holding provides. Positionally, the western Costa del Sol differs from the Marbella-Estepona corridor about 49 km to the east: plots are larger, development is sparser, and price levels per square metre of land are generally lower, while access to Gibraltar airport (roughly 10 km) is closer than anywhere along the central coast. For buyers comparing a Sotogrande-area villa with an equivalent budget in Marbella, the same money generally buys less land further east. The regional market context, with 849 housing transactions per year locally and a provincial median income of €15,750, indicates a market driven substantially by international and second-home demand rather than local wages.
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