This key-ready villa development stands in an urban, inland setting in Cartagena, in the region of Murcia. The property offers three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 120 m² of living space on a 195 m² plot, with a private pool, mountain views and both hot and cold air conditioning. Daily amenities are within walking distance: a supermarket lies roughly 900 metres away and a hospital about 300 metres. The nearest beaches, including Cala Cortina, are between five and eight kilometres away as the crow flies. Asking prices range from €349,900 to €364,900 depending on the unit.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits in an urban, residential part of Cartagena, set slightly inland but with the coast within easy reach. Shops, a supermarket, a pharmacy and a hospital are all close by, several of them on foot. The nearest beach, Cala Cortina, lies 5.3 km away in a straight line; road distances will be somewhat longer. A car is useful for coastal trips but not strictly necessary for daily errands.
The villa is arranged for year-round living: three bedrooms with an en-suite bathroom, fitted wardrobes, a fully fitted kitchen, fibre-optic internet and satellite TV. Outside there is a private pool, a private and a covered terrace, and mountain views. Hot and cold air conditioning supports comfort across seasons, and a safe is installed. The layout suits both permanent residence and extended stays.
The development is described as key-ready, meaning construction has been completed and the home can be occupied without further building work. The completion date given is 1970 for the original structure, which is indicative and should be verified against the notarial documentation. No phased construction or waiting period applies; buyers can plan their move or furnishing directly after purchase.
The listing does not mention a garage or private parking, storage room, garden details beyond the plot, or communal facilities such as a gym or paddle court. The property is not directly on the beachfront; the sea is several kilometres away. No information is given about lift access, adapted accessibility, or orientation of the plot. Buyers with specific requirements in these areas should request written confirmation.
Ref: VL615346
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a permanent residence in a genuine Spanish city, with a hospital 300 metres away and a supermarket within walking distance, will find the urban location practical for daily life without depending on a car for essentials. A couple or small family wanting three bedrooms and three bathrooms, including an en-suite, at a fixed asking price under €365,000 will find few equivalents in new construction this close to a regional city. Buyers prioritising a private pool and outdoor space over beachfront positioning are also served: the villa has its own pool and terraces, and the sea remains a short drive for weekend outings. Remote workers can rely on fibre-optic connectivity and satellite TV, while hot and cold air conditioning supports year-round comfort. The property is less suited to buyers who want to walk to the beach each morning, who need a dedicated garage or large storage room, or who are looking for a gated resort with communal facilities, as none of these are listed. Investors should note that the location is a normal residential district, which supports long-term rental demand near the hospital but offers a different profile from tourist-zone apartments.
The villa is delivered key-ready with a fully fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and an en-suite bathroom attached to the principal bedroom. Climate control covers both heating and cooling through the air conditioning system, a practical arrangement for Murcia's hot summers and cool winter nights. A safe is built in, and the property is pre-wired for satellite TV and connected to fibre-optic internet, which reflects a contemporary standard of connectivity rather than a basic finish. Outside, the plot includes a private pool with a covered terrace and an additional private terrace, giving shaded and open-air seating options throughout the day. The listed completion year of 1970 relates to the original structure and is indicative only; the property is marketed as new construction and key-ready, so buyers should clarify in writing which elements are original and which have been rebuilt or renovated. Interior surface area is 120 m² across three bedrooms and three bathrooms, a ratio that allows for three genuine bathrooms without compromising living space. The 195 m² plot means the outdoor area is compact by villa standards, with the pool, terraces and any remaining garden space sharing the footprint. No specific brands, appliance models or energy-performance figures are provided in the available data, so an on-site inspection or written specification is the reliable way to assess material quality.
The asking prices are fixed at between €349,900 and €364,900 depending on the specific unit within the development; these are not "from" prices. The spread of €15,000 between the lowest and highest asking price typically reflects differences in plot position or finish level, and buyers should confirm which unit each figure applies to. For context, comparable new villas on the Mar Menor coast, such as Golden Green Villas in Los Alcázares, start at €539,900, placing this Cartagena development below the typical coastal new-build benchmark in the wider region. Availability should be verified directly, as completed properties in this segment can move quickly.
Daily life here revolves around an established urban neighbourhood of Cartagena rather than a resort environment. The supermarket is roughly a nine-minute walk away, the hospital about 300 metres in a straight line, and a pharmacy 1.6 km, which makes routine errands and medical appointments manageable without a car. The immediate setting is residential, with mountain views from the villa and the pool area oriented towards its own outdoor space rather than the street. The morning routine can include coffee on the covered terrace; evenings can be spent around the private pool, which is fully private to the plot. For coastal days out, Cala Cortina lies 5.3 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de Fatares at 6.0 km and Playa de "La Morena" at 7.9 km, all short drives, though actual road distances are longer than the straight-line figures. An electric vehicle charging point sits under 700 metres away, which matters for buyers running an EV. Golfers face longer journeys: Serena Golf is 16 km away, with Campo de Roda at 20 km and La Torre Golf Resort at 21 km, making golf an occasional outing rather than a walk-out activity. The rhythm of the area is steady year-round rather than seasonal, as it is a working city district with permanent residents, schools and transport links nearby.
The surroundings combine city convenience with quick access to nature. Within a kilometre of the property lie a supermarket (about 900 metres), an electric vehicle charging point (under 700 metres) and, notably, a hospital at roughly 300 metres in a straight line, an unusual level of medical proximity for a villa product. A pharmacy sits 1.6 km away. The urban setting means pavements, schools and public transport are part of the immediate fabric, and the listing confirms proximity to transport links. The coast begins 5.3 km away at Cala Cortina, a sheltered cove, followed by Playa de Fatares at 6.0 km and Playa de "La Morena" at 7.9 km; these straight-line distances translate to short car journeys for swimming, marina visits or seaside walks. Further afield, three golf courses, Serena Golf (16 km), Campo de Roda (20 km) and La Torre Golf Resort (21 km), cover the golfing options in the region. The area is described as residential and tranquil, with mountain views from the property; inland Cartagena is generally quieter than the summer-saturated beach strips. A car remains useful for the coast and golf, but daily life can function largely on foot.
The map shows the villa's position within urban Cartagena, set back from the coast but surrounded by everyday amenities. Note the hospital 300 metres away, the supermarket within a kilometre, and the string of coves beginning roughly five kilometres to the east.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Cartagena is one of the two main cities of the Murcia region, a historic naval port with a full urban economy rather than a tourist town. Positioned inland of the coast, this property trades beachfront proximity for city services and lower pricing than comparable new villas on the Mar Menor. The Mar Menor resorts such as Los Alcázares lie to the north-east, while the La Manga strip and the coves of the Calblanque natural park sit to the south-east, all within driving range. Within the Costa Cálida, Cartagena offers a working-city alternative to the resort strips, with a large hospital, universities and a year-round population.
Key distances, measured in a straight line: beach 5.3 km (Cala Cortina), supermarket roughly 900 m, hospital roughly 300 m, pharmacy 1.6 km, EV charging under 700 m, and golf between 16 and 21 km. The location is inland but well connected, with shops, schools and a marina all noted as nearby in the listing data. Public transport availability is indicated through the "near transport" feature, though specific lines and frequencies should be checked locally. By car, the beaches and coves around Cartagena's coastline are short drives, and the motorway network of the Murcia region links the city to La Manga, Murcia capital and the airports further afield. Buyers should note that the stated airport distance is very large and that the property is not positioned for quick airport access; this is a local, city-based mobility profile rather than a fly-in weekend-home profile. Distances are as the crow flies, so actual road travel is always somewhat longer.
Cartagena lies on the coastal plain of Murcia at low elevation, with the terrain rising into the inland mountain ranges that give this villa its mountain views. The regional climate is one of the driest in Spain: summers are long, hot and almost rainless, while winters are mild, which suits the hot and cold air conditioning specified for the property. The swimming season extends well beyond the peak summer months, typically from late spring into October, and the nearby coves remain usable for walking year-round. Rainfall is low and concentrated in autumn, meaning outdoor living around the private pool and terraces is practical for most of the year. The inland urban position means slightly more temperature variation than directly on the shore, warmer summer afternoons, cooler winter nights, which the dual climate control system addresses. The setting offers a combination of sea within a few kilometres and hillside scenery in the immediate view.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest coastal options are small coves rather than open sandy beaches: Cala Cortina at 5.3 km is a sheltered bay popular with local families, Playa de Fatares at 6.0 km and Playa de "La Morena" at 7.9 km continue the series of quieter spots along Cartagena's shoreline, all measured in a straight line. A marina is listed among the nearby amenities, supporting sailing and boat-related leisure. Golf is a deliberate trip: Serena Golf (16 km), Campo de Roda (20 km) and La Torre Golf Resort (21 km) offer three distinct courses within half an hour's drive, with La Torre part of a larger resort environment including additional sports facilities. Within the city itself, Cartagena provides theatres, museums, Roman heritage sites and a full calendar of local festivals. On the plot, recreation is anchored by the private pool and the covered terrace, usable through most of the year given the regional climate.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Within the wider Murcia region, this Cartagena development occupies a different niche from the coastal resort products that dominate new-build supply. The most direct comparable in the available data is Golden Green Villas in Los Alcázares, on the Mar Menor, where prices start at €539,900, roughly €175,000 to €190,000 above the fixed asking prices here. That gap reflects location rather than size alone: Los Alcázares sits directly on the Mar Menor shoreline with the beach within walking distance, while this villa lies inland in the city of Cartagena with the nearest cove 5.3 km away as the crow flies. What the Cartagena property offers in exchange is urban substance: a hospital roughly 300 metres away, a supermarket within a nine-minute walk, schools nearby and year-round city life, none of which typifies the seasonal resort strips. For permanent residents, particularly retirees or families who value medical proximity over beachfront, this trade-off can weigh favourably. For holiday-let investors, the calculus reverses, tourist demand concentrates on the Mar Menor and La Manga, and the golf resorts at 16 to 21 km distance (Serena Golf, Campo de Roda, La Torre Golf Resort) sit closer to the resort belts than to this address. Pricing at €349,900 to €364,900 positions the property at the accessible end of the villa market in the region, where new detached homes with private pools near the coast more commonly start well above €400,000. The 120 m² build and 195 m² plot are compact by detached-villa standards, which is consistent with the price point and distinguishes it from the larger plots found in the resort developments inland of the AP-7 corridor.
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