This detached villa is located in Balsicas, in the municipality of Torre-Pacheco, Murcia, approximately 25 km from both Cartagena and the city of Murcia. Built in 2007 (indicative) and since fully renovated, the property offers 185 m² of living space with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, priced from €289,000. The villa sits within a golf resort community and includes a private 8 x 4 m swimming pool, a 50 m² terrace and an outdoor kitchen. Beaches of the Mar Menor and San Javier coast lie roughly 13 km away. Balsicas has its own railway station within walking distance, and daily amenities are available on foot, making the location less car-dependent than many inland golf urbanisations.
Within the inland golf segment of the Murcia region, this villa competes primarily with resale stock in the La Torre, La Tercia and United Golf Resort urbanisations, all within a 7 km radius. Resale villas in these communities generally price between the high €200,000s and mid €400,000s depending on plot size, renovation state and golf frontage, which places this listing at the accessible end of that band for a fully renovated four-bedroom property. Against new-build coastal product, the comparison is structural. Golden Green Villas in Los Alcázares, the nearest documented comparable, starts from €539,900, roughly 87% above this property's price, in exchange for a coastal position, contemporary build standards and developer warranties. This villa instead offers more built area for a lower outlay, a documented full renovation and a location with genuine village walkability, at the cost of a 13 km distance to the beach and a 2007 construction date requiring standard resale due diligence. Positioning between Murcia and Cartagena (each 25 km) gives Balsicas a different profile from single-city satellite towns. Buyers comparing the area with coastal towns such as San Javier or Santiago de la Ribera trade beach proximity for lower pricing, larger plots and quieter winter surroundings. The railway station at 0.6 km is a differentiator within the inland segment, where most resort urbanisations lack any rail access. Buyers focused on the Mar Menor golf corridor, La Torre, La Tercia, United, and further afield the Condado de Alhama and Hacienda Riquelme developments, will find this property's combination of village adjacency, rail link and completed renovation comparatively uncommon in the segment.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Balsicas lies inland in the Murcia region at roughly 100 m above sea level, between the cities of Murcia and Cartagena. The villa sits in a golf resort setting on the edge of the village, with a supermarket about 120 m away and the Balsicas-Mar Menor railway station under 1 km distant. Beaches are approximately 13 km away by road.
The property functions as a four-bedroom family villa with three bathrooms, air conditioning (hot and cold), a private pool and an outdoor kitchen. A storage room with a solar inverter indicates on-site photovoltaic installation. The villa is sold partially furnished, including Philippine outdoor furniture, and is described as move-in ready.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 2007 (indicative) and has since undergone a full renovation, including a modern kitchen with island and breakfast bar. Construction status is recorded as complete, meaning no off-plan phase or construction risk applies. Interior finishes reflect the renovation rather than original 2007 specifications.
The property is not on the coast: beaches lie approximately 13 km away, requiring a short drive. There is no sea view; recorded views are mountain and countryside. No beachfront, frontline-sea or marina setting applies. The nearest hospital is approximately 19 km away, and the nearest EV charging point is over 4 km distant.
This property aligns with several recognisable buyer situations. A household seeking a permanent residence in southern Spain with genuine year-round walkability, supermarket, village services and a railway station within reach, would find the Balsicas location more practical than most resort urbanisations in the region. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom layout suits families or couples who regularly host guests. Second-home buyers who prioritise golf and pool use over beachfront proximity may also find the setting appropriate: three courses within 7 km and a community golf facility, combined with roughly 3,862 recorded sunshine hours per year, support outdoor use for most of the calendar. The five-month swimming season (water temperature at or above 20 °C) applies to sea swimming; the private pool extends this period at the owner's discretion. Buyers who need to commute or travel periodically benefit from the 0.6 km railway link and the dual access to Murcia (25 km) and Cartagena (24 km), with Alicante-Elche Airport approximately 62 km away in a straight line. The property is less suitable for buyers requiring a sea view, walking access to the beach or immediate proximity to a hospital (19 km). Those comparing new-build finishes should note the 2007 construction date, though the documented full renovation updates the key interior spaces.
The villa's documented condition reflects a completed renovation rather than its original 2007 construction. Interior imagery shows a modern kitchen with an island unit and breakfast bar, indicating a replacement kitchen rather than an original fit-out. The living room is arranged with a sectional sofa facing the pool area, and interior sightlines connect the main living space to the terrace and pool zone. Climate control consists of air conditioning units providing both hot and cold functions, which serves as the primary heating and cooling system. A storage room houses a solar inverter, which indicates a photovoltaic installation contributing to domestic electricity supply; the exact capacity and ownership structure of the solar system should be verified during due diligence. Exterior provision includes the 8 x 4 m private pool, a 50 m² terrace, an outdoor kitchen and a bamboo gazebo lounge area. Outdoor furniture of Philippine manufacture is included in the partial furnishing. The property is recorded with east, south and west orientation, providing sun exposure across morning, midday and late-afternoon periods. Overall condition is documented as excellent, with views recorded as mountain and countryside. As with any resale purchase, buyers should commission an independent technical survey (inspección técnica) to verify installations, pool equipment and the structural condition of the 2007 build.
The asking price is €289,000 for a completed, renovated villa of 185 m² with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a private pool and partial furnishings. This equates to roughly €1,560 per m² of built area. Within the regional context, comparable new-build villas such as Golden Green Villas in Los Alcázares start from €539,900, positioned closer to the coast. As a resale of a 2007 property (indicative) with completed renovation, this listing carries no off-plan payment structure; the transaction follows standard resale conveyancing. Availability, included inventory and final price terms should be confirmed with the vendor.
Daily life at this villa centres on the interaction between the resort community and the village of Balsicas. The property stands within a golf urbanisation, which typically means low traffic density, landscaped surroundings and a resident population that fluctuates between winter quiet and summer activity. Unlike fully isolated golf resorts, this location has a functioning village directly adjacent: a supermarket sits about 120 m from the property, and the village's shops, cafés and services are within walking distance. This combination is relatively uncommon for inland golf developments in Murcia, where most resort urbanisations require a car for every errand. The villa itself is arranged around outdoor living: the 50 m² terrace, outdoor kitchen, bamboo gazebo lounge and private 8 x 4 m pool occupy the central part of the plot, with the living room oriented towards the pool. East, south and west exposure means sun moves across the outdoor spaces through most of the day, with morning light on one side and late-afternoon light on the other. Air conditioning covers both heating and cooling, which matters given the region's temperature range of roughly 10–27 °C across the year. The rhythm of the area follows the golf season and the school calendar more than the beach season. Three golf courses, La Torre (4.1 km), La Tercia (6.6 km) and United Golf Resort (7.0 km), are within a ten-minute drive, and one course is accessible within the community itself. For residents who work or spend extended periods here, the railway station at Balsicas-Mar Menor (0.6 km) provides a connection toward Murcia and the coast without a car. The village records around 3,650 inhabitants, which supports year-round services rather than a purely seasonal economy.
Balsicas functions as a working village of roughly 3,650 inhabitants within Torre-Pacheco municipality, which distinguishes it from purpose-built resort settlements. The practical consequence is year-round availability of services: a supermarket at approximately 120 m, local shops and four restaurants within a 2 km radius. The nearest pharmacy is 3.7 km away and the nearest hospital 19 km, so routine daily needs are covered on foot while medical facilities require a short drive. Transport infrastructure is unusually complete for a settlement of this size. Balsicas-Mar Menor railway station lies 0.6 km from the property, offering connections toward Murcia city and the coast. The area records 18 public transport lines and 18 stops. Both Cartagena (24 km, approximately 219,000 inhabitants) and Murcia (25 km, approximately 463,000 inhabitants) are reachable within thirty minutes by car, giving residents access to two full-scale urban economies, universities, hospitals and cultural facilities. The environment around the villa combines resort and rural elements. Golf courses occupy the immediate surroundings, and mountain and countryside views are recorded from the property. The nearest electric vehicle charging point is 4.2 km away, which matters for EV owners. Noise levels in golf urbanisations are generally low outside maintenance activity, and village activity concentrates in the centre rather than the resort perimeter where the villa sits.
The map shows the villa's position on the edge of Balsicas village, between the golf resort urbanisations and the village centre. Note the short distance to the supermarket and railway station, the ring of three golf courses within 7 km, and the Mar Menor beaches at approximately 13 km. Murcia and Cartagena sit at equal distance to the north-west and south-west.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Balsicas occupies a central position within the Campo de Cartagena, Mar Menor corridor of Murcia, equidistant from Cartagena (24 km) and Murcia city (25 km), with Elche at 55 km and the Alicante airport corridor beyond. This placement differs from coastal towns such as Los Alcázares or San Javier, which trade inland space for beach proximity. Within the local market, Balsicas and its surrounding golf resorts, La Torre, La Tercia, United, form a distinct inland-resort segment where land prices and villa pricing sit below equivalent coastal stock.
Straight-line distances place the beaches of the Mar Menor coast, Playa de El Pescador, Playa de Barnuevo and Playa de Colón, at approximately 13 km, a drive of roughly 20–25 minutes by road. Three golf courses lie within 7 km: La Torre Golf Resort (4.1 km), La Tercia Golf Resort (6.6 km) and United Golf Resort (7.0 km), with a further course within the community itself. Regional access runs through two cities: Cartagena at 24 km and Murcia at 25 km. The nearest airport is Alicante-Elche (ALC) at approximately 62 km straight-line distance, reachable in under an hour by car; the corridor also links toward Valencia (191 km) and Málaga (338 km). Murcia's Corvera airport serves the region closer to Cartagena. The railway station at Balsicas-Mar Menor (0.6 km) provides an alternative to driving for regional trips. A car remains convenient for beach visits, hospital appointments and airport transfers, though it is not required for daily shopping.
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 62 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 191 km |
| Balsicas Mar Menor | 0.6 km |
| Torre Pacheco | 7.7 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at approximately 97–100 m above sea level on gently inclined terrain between the Segura valley and the coastal sierras, which explains the recorded mountain and countryside views. The regional climate data shows a mean annual temperature of 18.6 °C, with monthly averages ranging from roughly 10 °C in winter to 27 °C in summer, a pattern that supports outdoor living for most of the year while still requiring heating capacity in winter months, which the hot-air conditioning provides. Recorded sunshine hours total approximately 3,862 per year, a figure comparable with the sunniest zones of southern Spain. The sea swimming season, defined by water temperature at or above 20 °C, extends to roughly five months; the private pool lengthens the usable swimming period independently of sea conditions. Rainfall in this part of Murcia concentrates in autumn months, with long dry stretches from late spring through early autumn. The inland position at modest altitude means slightly greater temperature variation between day and night than directly on the coast.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The Mar Menor coastline near San Javier offers the nearest beaches, all at approximately 13 km straight-line distance: Playa de El Pescador, Playa de Barnuevo and Playa de Colón. The Mar Menor is a shallow saltwater lagoon, generally warmer than the open Mediterranean, with calm conditions suited to swimming and water sports. Current Blue Flag status of individual beaches varies by season and should be checked against the annual award listings. Golf forms the primary recreation within the immediate area. Three 18-hole courses sit within a 7 km radius, La Torre Golf Resort, La Tercia Golf Resort and United Golf Resort, plus a course accessible within the resort community itself. This concentration gives residents multiple membership and pay-and-play options without lengthy travel. Other recreation includes the countryside and low sierras surrounding Balsicas, suited to walking and cycling, and the wider Murcia region's natural areas such as the Sierra de Carrascoy within driving distance. The village itself supports everyday sport and social activity, with 32 local festive days per year recorded in the municipal calendar.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Balsicas is a locality in the municipality of Torre-Pacheco in the autonomous community of Murcia, Spain. It has a population of 3,305 inhabitants.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5°C | 30 mm |
| February | 11.0°C | 22 mm |
| March | 13.8°C | 26 mm |
| April | 16.0°C | 27 mm |
| May | 18.9°C | 26 mm |
| June | 23.0°C | 9 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 2 mm |
| August | 26.6°C | 4 mm |
| September | 23.5°C | 22 mm |
| October | 19.2°C | 37 mm |
| November | 14.6°C | 35 mm |
| December | 11.0°C | 30 mm |
Ref: VL586690
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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