This four-bedroom penthouse is situated within the gated San Roque Club community in Cádiz, on a frontline golf position overlooking the fairways and, in the distance, the Mediterranean Sea. The property offers 198 m² of built accommodation, three bathrooms, and 175 m² of terraces including a solarium. Completed in 2007 and delivered key-ready, it includes two underground parking spaces and storage rooms. The asking price is fixed at €549,000. Residents have access to communal gardens and a swimming pool within the resort, which lies a short drive from Sotogrande and the coast.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse stands inside the San Roque Club resort, roughly 4 km as the crow flies from Playa de La Alcaidesa and around 6 km from Puerto de Sotogrande. Gibraltar Airport lies approximately 13 km away in a straight line. The setting is residential and green, organised around golf courses rather than a town centre, so daily shopping requires a short drive.
With four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a fitted kitchen and marble flooring, the layout suits households that need multiple bedrooms plus generous outdoor space. The 175 m² of terraces and south-facing orientation support outdoor living for much of the year. Air conditioning and double glazing regulate indoor temperatures across seasons.
This is not a new-build project. The penthouse was completed in 2007 and is now offered key-ready as an existing home, fully furnished. That means no construction phase or waiting period: purchase terms, condition and inventory can be assessed directly at viewing, and any completion date depends solely on the sales process.
The property has a communal pool rather than a private one. It is an apartment within a gated complex, so outdoor space is limited to terraces rather than a private garden. The nearest beach is about 4 km away in a straight line, and the immediate surroundings are golf-oriented rather than urban, with no town amenities within walking distance.
Ref: VL285195
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This penthouse fits several recognisable situations. The first is a household seeking a spacious secondary residence in southern Spain that can also accommodate guests: four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a separate solarium allow parallel use by family and visitors without crowding. The second is a couple planning a longer-term or permanent move who want single-level living, generous outdoor space and a managed, gated environment, the communal pool and gardens reduce maintenance obligations compared with a private villa, while the storage rooms and two parking spaces cover practical needs. A third situation is the golfer or golf-oriented buyer: with the San Roque Club course 0.2 km away and two more courses within 1 km, the property functions as a direct base for regular play. Families with school-age children form a fourth group, given that Sotogrande International School's San Roque campus sits essentially next to the community. It fits less well for buyers who want to walk to beach, restaurants and shops, or who need a private pool and garden. The nearest beach is about 4 km as the crow flies, and daily amenities require a car. Buyers focused on new-build specifications, modern energy performance or warranty coverage should also note the 2007 completion date and assess the installation condition accordingly. In short, the property suits buyers prioritising space, quiet, view and golf proximity over urban convenience and brand-new construction.
The penthouse dates from 2007, which places it in the era of solid Mediterranean resort construction: marble flooring throughout, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, and a fully fitted kitchen delivered with the sale. Interior images show a spacious living room oriented towards the golf course, a master bedroom with open views, and a furnished entrance area, the presentation suggests consistent maintenance rather than a renovation backlog, though a technical survey remains the buyer's instrument to verify installation condition. The technical package as documented includes air conditioning and double glazing, the two features that matter most for year-round comfort at this latitude. The south-facing orientation maximises passive solar gain in winter while the terraces provide shaded outdoor options in summer. The ensuite bathroom in the master bedroom, the utility room and the dedicated storage rooms add functional depth typical of larger resort apartments from this period. Outdoor construction is a defining element: 175 m² of terracing, including a solarium with space for sun loungers, built to take advantage of the panoramic position over the fairways and sea. Two underground parking spaces protect vehicles from sun and heat, a practical point in a climate averaging 18.2°C annually with strong summer sun. What the property does not offer is a contemporary new-build specification. There is no documented mention of underfloor heating, home automation, aerothermal systems or a current energy performance certificate figure. Buyers comparing this with 2024/2025 new-build stock in Sotogrande should weigh the larger surface area and established setting against the eighteen-year-old installations, and budget accordingly for any modernisation they consider necessary.
The asking price is fixed at €549,000 for the complete property: 198 m² built, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, 175 m² of terraces, two underground parking spaces and storage rooms, delivered fully furnished and key-ready. As an existing home completed in 2007, there is no price list or tiered pricing, the figure applies to this specific apartment. For context, new-build projects in the wider Sotogrande area currently start from around €341,000 (Altara Alcaidesa) and €423,000 (Atria), while Adel San Roque lists from €549,000. Compared with those, this property offers substantially more built and terrace area at the same entry point, but as a 2007 build rather than new construction.
Daily life at the San Roque Club revolves around the rhythm of a gated golf resort. The penthouse sits directly on the fairways, which means the view from the living areas and terraces is predominantly green, with the sea visible in the distance. Mornings can realistically begin on the terrace: the south-facing orientation brings sun through the middle of the day, and the solarium extends that exposure into the afternoon and evening. With 175 m² of outdoor space across terraces and solander roof, the boundary between indoor and outdoor living is deliberately thin, and the regional climate, an average annual temperature of 18.2°C, makes that usable for most of the year. Indoors, the 198 m² layout places four bedrooms and three bathrooms around a combined living and dining area with a fully fitted kitchen. One bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, which suits households with guests or older children. Fitted wardrobes and a utility room add practical storage, and the property is sold fully furnished. The resort context shapes the weekly pattern. The golf courses, communal gardens and pool are on the doorstep; the swimming pool is shared with other residents. For shopping, schools and healthcare the car is essential, Sotogrande International School's San Roque campus is only 0.1 km away in a straight line, but supermarkets, health centres and the marina at Puerto de Sotogrande all require a drive. The area is quiet by nature: it is a low-density residential community, not a resort town, and outside the summer months the pace slows considerably. For residents who value space, quiet and golf within a short drive of the coast, that trade-off, car dependency in exchange for tranquillity and view, defines daily life here.
The San Roque Club occupies a residential pocket of San Roque municipality, inland of the coast but visually connected to it through elevated, south-facing positions, this penthouse stands at roughly 114 m above sea level with a flat gradient towards the sea. The immediate environment consists of the golf courses, low-rise residential phases and the resort's own greenery; the nearest school, the San Roque campus of Sotogrande International School, is 0.1 km away in a straight line, which places an international curriculum within easy reach for families. Beyond the gates, the surroundings are structured around the Sotogrande corridor. Puerto de Sotogrande, the marina with its restaurants and services, lies about 6.1 km away in a straight line. Playa de La Alcaidesa, the nearest beach, is 4.0 km as the crow flies, a few minutes by car given the flat terrain. Two health centres and a network of thirteen primary and five secondary schools serve the wider municipality, and an IONITY fast-charging station for electric vehicles sits 3.0 km away, a practical point for EV owners. The area is quiet by design. Tourism infrastructure exists, eight hotels with around 1,719 beds across the region, but the volume is modest relative to Marbella or Estepona, and activity concentrates around the golf and marina enclaves. Public transport is limited: six lines and 21 stops serve the municipality, which in practice means residents rely on private cars. Algeciras, with around 122,000 inhabitants and full urban services, is 18 km away in a straight line; Marbella lies 49 km to the east.
The map shows the penthouse's position within the San Roque Club resort, directly on the golf courses and inland of the coast. Playa de La Alcaidesa lies about 4 km to the south as the crow flies, Puerto de Sotogrande to the west, and Gibraltar's peninsula is visible a short distance further along the coast.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
The San Roque Club sits at the western end of the Costa del Sol, in the Cádiz province rather than Málaga, a distinction that shapes both price levels and atmosphere. Marbella lies 49 km to the east as the crow flies; Algeciras, the nearest large city, is 18 km away; and Jerez de la La Frontera is 85 km to the north-west. The area is commonly grouped with Sotogrande, the low-density luxury enclave that functions as this coast's answer to Marbella's golden mile, but with a quieter, more residential character and golf at its core rather than nightlife. Gibraltar, a few kilometres south, adds an international employment and services dimension unusual for the Spanish coast.
Accessibility is one of this location's practical strengths, particularly by air. Gibraltar Airport is approximately 13 km away in a straight line, making it one of the closest residential golf resorts in Spain to an international airport. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies about 88 km in a straight line to the east, connected by the A-7 coastal motorway, giving access to a much wider route network at the cost of a longer drive. By car, the essentials sit within a short radius: the beach at La Alcaidesa about 4 km as the crow flies, the Sotogrande marina around 6 km, and Algeciras, the region's principal city and port, 18 km away. Road distances will be longer than these straight-line figures, but the flat coastal gradient of roughly 2.9% means routes are direct and uncomplicated. Charging infrastructure for electric vehicles is available at Sotogrande, 3.0 km away. Public transport exists but is thin: six bus lines with 21 stops across the municipality, oriented mainly towards Algeciras and the coast rather than the resort itself. For daily life, shopping, school runs beyond the adjacent campus, healthcare, dining, a car is effectively a requirement. This is normal for gated golf communities on the Costa del Sol and should be factored into the living pattern rather than seen as an exception.
| Beach Distance | 4 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 13 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 88 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data supports the outdoor-oriented design of this penthouse. The average annual temperature is 18.2°C, consistent with the western Costa del Sol and Cádiz coast: warm dry summers, mild winters, and a long shoulder season on either side. At an elevation of 114 m with a flat gradient of about 2.9% down to the sea, the property sits high enough for panoramic views and sea breeze penetration without the hillside access issues that affect some inland golf resorts. The swimming season is measured at four months with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, realistic for the Atlantic-influenced end of the coast, where water warms later than around Marbella. For a property with 175 m² of terraces and a solarium, this distinction matters less than for a beachfront home: the terraces and the communal pool, rather than the sea itself, carry most of the outdoor living. The south-facing orientation maximises sun hours on those terraces during the cooler months, and the double glazing and air conditioning cover the temperature extremes at both ends of the year. The surrounding golf courses and greenery define the natural backdrop, with rolling fairways and open countryside towards the Mediterranean.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beach, Playa de La Alcaidesa, lies about 4.0 km away in a straight line, a long, open stretch of coast between Sotogrande and Gibraltar that is noticeably quieter than the beaches east of Marbella. The drive takes only a few minutes given the flat terrain, so beach access is easy without the property being beachfront. Golf is the dominant recreational asset and it is immediate: the San Roque Club course is 0.2 km from the property, a second resort course sits 0.7 km away, and The Pine Trees lies 1.0 km away. Few locations on the Costa del Sol place three courses this close to a single residence, which is the defining recreational argument for this penthouse. For water-based leisure, Puerto de Sotogrande, 6.1 km away in a straight line, is one of the coast's well-established marinas with dining and mooring facilities. Other sports facilities in the area include a municipal swimming pool 3.9 km away and a sports complex 4.6 km away, covering gym and court sports. The eight hotels in the wider area add spa and dining options open to non-residents. Together the recreational profile is golf-first, with beach and marina leisure a short drive away rather than on the doorstep.
Source: OpenStreetMap
The San Roque Club is a country club and Gated Community located in San Roque, in the Andalusia region in Southern Spain, a few miles from Gibraltar.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.4°C | 82 mm |
| February | 13.3°C | 51 mm |
| March | 14.3°C | 137 mm |
| April | 16.1°C | 60 mm |
| May | 18.9°C | 28 mm |
| June | 22.1°C | 10 mm |
| July | 24.8°C | 2 mm |
| August | 25.2°C | 5 mm |
| September | 22.7°C | 30 mm |
| October | 19.7°C | 73 mm |
| November | 15.6°C | 99 mm |
| December | 13.5°C | 90 mm |
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Within its immediate market, this penthouse competes on space rather than novelty. The comparable new-build projects nearby, Altara Alcaidesa (from €341,000), Atria (from €423,000) and Adel San Roque (from €549,000), all offer contemporary construction, modern energy specifications and developer payment structures, but at these entry prices buyers generally acquire smaller apartments with more limited outdoor areas. At €549,000 fixed, this resale property delivers 198 m² built, 175 m² of terraces, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two underground parking spaces and storage rooms: a surface-to-price ratio that new-build stock in Sotogrande rarely matches. Geographically, the San Roque Club belongs to the Cádiz end of the Costa del Sol rather than the Marbella-centred core. Compared with Marbella, 49 km to the east as the crow flies, the area is quieter, lower in density and, in general, lower in price per square metre, while carrying a golf pedigree that draws an international buyer base. Algeciras, 18 km away, provides the working-city services, hospitals, retail, transport links, that the resort itself lacks. The proximity of Gibraltar, roughly 13 km in a straight line, is a differentiator with practical consequences: short-haul flights from the UK, cross-border employment, and an international services economy that supports demand in the local property market. Housing transactions in the municipality run at about 1,018 per year, a liquid but not overheated market for a town of this size. The trade-off against new-build comparisons is straightforward: an eighteen-year-old building without a contemporary energy specification or structural warranty, versus more than double the built and outdoor area at the same price point. Buyers weigh those differently, which is precisely why both segments coexist in this market.
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