Villa Lavanda is a key-ready detached villa completed in 2023 within Santa Rosalía Lake and Life Resort in Murcia. The property offers 175 m² of living space arranged over three levels, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a private rooftop solarium and a fully finished basement. The resort is a gated community built around a central Crystal Lagoon with beach areas and landscaped gardens. The asking price is fixed at €465,000. The villa sits on the Costa Cálida, within reach of the Mar Menor coastline, several golf courses and the cities of Cartagena and Murcia.
Within the Murcia and Mar Menor housing market, Villa Lavanda occupies a distinct position. The most direct comparable in the dataset is Golden Green Villas in Los Alcázares, a new-build villa project starting from €589,900, roughly €125,000 above the fixed asking price of this property. That gap reflects several differences. Los Alcázares is an established coastal town where shops, restaurants and the seafront promenade are walkable, whereas Santa Rosalía is a gated inland resort where the lagoon replaces the beach as the immediate amenity and daily errands require a car. Buyers choosing between the two are effectively choosing between town-coast convenience and managed-resort seclusion. Compared with Cartagena and Murcia city themselves, the villa trades urban density and services for a low-traffic environment and resort facilities; the 17 km and 35 km distances to those cities keep them accessible for work, culture and healthcare without their noise and traffic. Against typical Mar Menor resale stock, a 2023 construction with a finished basement, solarium and full climate installation presents a newer specification than much of the older housing along the coast, though without a private pool, which many coastal villas in this bracket do include, a point worth weighing in any comparison. The regional market shows 849 transactions per year, indicating an active but not overheated market, and the provincial median income of €15,750 gives a sense of the local economic context, which is materially different from the international buyer segment this property addresses. For golf-focused buyers, the concentration of three courses within 13 km, including Serena Golf at 3.2 km, is competitive with better-known golf enclaves such as La Torre, while remaining below typical Marbella or Costa del Sol pricing for detached stock of similar size and age.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands inside Santa Rosalía Lake and Life Resort, a gated urbanisation in the Murcia region on the Costa Cálida. Cartagena lies 17 km away in a straight line, with Murcia city at 35 km. The Mar Menor and its marinas are between roughly 5 and 10 km distant, while golf courses such as Serena Golf are around 3 km away. The nearest station, Torre Pacheco, is 5.8 km away as the crow flies.
The layout serves both permanent residence and holiday use. An open-plan living and dining area connects to outdoor terraces, and the ground floor contains a bedroom with a bathroom for guests. The first floor holds the master suite with en-suite bathroom and terrace access, while the rooftop solarium and finished basement add private outdoor and indoor leisure space. Fitted wardrobes, air conditioning and central heating are installed.
Construction was completed in 2023 and the villa is delivered key-ready, so no waiting period or off-plan risk applies. The property is an existing home with a fixed asking price of €465,000. The condition is listed as good. As with all dates in this type of development, the completion year is indicative and buyers should confirm current status and availability directly.
The property does not include a private pool; swimming facilities are communal within the resort. No private garden plot size is specified, and the data mentions no storage room beyond the basement area. The setting is an urbanisation rather than a coastal front line, and daily life depends largely on a car, since shops and larger services lie beyond the resort itself. Four restaurants operate within 2 km.
This villa fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a key-ready home without construction risk or delivery delays will find the completed 2023 status relevant: the purchase concerns a finished, inspectable building rather than a plan. Households needing guest or multi-generational capacity can use the ground-floor bedroom and bathroom, which allows single-level living for part of the household while the first floor holds the master suite. Buyers who value private outdoor space in a managed resort setting benefit from the solarium and terraces, since the communal grounds and lagoon provide shared leisure without private maintenance of a large garden. The property also suits those using it part-time: the gated community, communal pool and on-site facilities reduce the practical burden of absence. It is less obviously suited to buyers who want a private pool, a front-line sea position or walkable access to a full town centre, the Mar Menor beaches are a short drive rather than a stroll, and daily errands generally require a car. Golf players are well served, with Serena Golf about 3.2 km away and two further courses within 13 km. Finally, the price point, fixed at €465,000 for a detached villa of this size, positions it against both local resale stock and new-build competition, which matters to buyers comparing value across the Costa Cálida.
The villa dates from 2023 and is recorded in good condition, which is consistent with recent construction standards in the region. The interior layout follows contemporary Mediterranean practice: an open-plan living and kitchen area on the ground floor, sliding or large-format doors to the terrace, and a stair core connecting three finished levels. The photographs show a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower enclosure, marble-effect surfaces and a heated towel rail, indicating a fitted rather than basic specification. The kitchen area is presented as an open contemporary unit integrated with the living space. Climate control is comprehensively covered: the property lists pre-installed and fitted air conditioning with both hot and cold functions, alongside central heating. This combination is significant in the Murcia region, where winter nights can be cool despite the warm annual average, and it means the villa is equipped for year-round occupation rather than seasonal use only. Storage is provided through fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms. The basement is fully finished rather than a shell, including a bathroom and an entertainment area currently furnished with a games table. The rooftop solarium is a completed private space, not a bare slab. Buyers should nonetheless commission an independent technical inspection to verify installation quality, warranties and the exact inventory included in the sale, as finishes and inclusions in resale-key properties can differ from the original developer specification.
Villa Lavanda is offered as an existing, completed home at a fixed asking price of €465,000. This is not a price-list project with a starting figure; the price applies to the specific villa described. For context, comparable new-build villas in the wider region, such as Golden Green Villas in Los Alcázares, start from €589,900, which places this property below the entry point of nearby new construction of a similar type. The villa offers 175 m² of living space across three levels plus the basement, with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Buyers should verify current availability, included inventory and any community costs associated with the resort directly with the seller, as these figures can change.
Daily life at Villa Lavanda is shaped by the structure of the resort. The Crystal Lagoon functions as the central feature: an artificial bathing lake with beach areas and gardens, used for swimming, walking and water-based recreation. For residents, this means leisure options are available on foot rather than by car, which defines the rhythm of the day, morning walks around the lagoon, afternoons at the pool or on the solarium, and evenings on the terrace. The house itself supports this pattern. The open-plan ground floor with its kitchen, living and dining zone extends through large doors onto the outdoor space, making indoor-outdoor use practical for most of the year given the regional average temperature of 18.8 °C. The rooftop solarium is a private sun area separated from the communal grounds, useful in a resort where outdoor space is otherwise shared. The finished basement adds a flexible room that works as a lounge, cinema or guest accommodation, with its own bathroom, giving the house capacity beyond its formal three bedrooms. Shopping and wider services require a short drive; the nearest larger towns such as Los Alcázares and Torre Pacheco cover daily needs. Within 2 km there are four restaurants, and the resort itself contains additional dining. The area is quiet by nature of the gated setting, with low through-traffic. Outside the summer months the resort is noticeably calmer, which suits permanent residents more than visitors seeking year-round activity.
The resort setting determines most of the living environment. Santa Rosalía is a planned, gated urbanisation, which means traffic is limited to residents and visitors, and the soundscape is dominated by resort life rather than through-roads. Within 2 km, the data lists four restaurants; the wider tourism infrastructure includes seven hotels with just over 1,000 beds, indicating a modest seasonal visitor economy rather than a dense resort strip. Daily services are structured around nearby towns: Torre Pacheco, 5.8 km away as the crow flies, has a train station and municipal facilities, while the Mar Menor settlements such as Los Alcázares provide supermarkets, healthcare access and beaches. The education data, 13 primary schools and 5 secondary schools in the area, suggests the region supports permanent family residence, not only tourism. Two health centres operate locally. Housing market activity of 849 transactions per year points to an established resale market with reasonable liquidity. The elevation of 21 m means the terrain is essentially flat, which affects daily life positively: walking and cycling within and around the resort require no significant climbs. Public transport exists, 20 lines and 45 stops in the wider area, but a car remains the practical basis for shopping, beach visits and airport transfers.
The map shows the villa's position within Santa Rosalía Lake and Life Resort relative to the Mar Menor coastline, the golf courses at 3 to 13 km and the connecting towns of Torre Pacheco, Los Alcázares and Cartagena. Rail stations and the road network towards Murcia and Alicante airport are also visible. Markers indicate straight-line distances.
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The villa occupies a specific niche on the Costa Cálida: an inland-but-near-coast resort position between the Mar Menor and the city of Murcia. Cartagena (17 km) and Murcia (35 km) frame the location from opposite sides, while Elche (61 km) and Alicante airport lie to the north-east. This is a deliberately managed environment, a gated lake resort, rather than a traditional Spanish coastal town, and the distinction matters for buyers comparing it with, for example, front-line properties in Los Alcázares or hillside villas further inland. The region records 849 housing transactions per year and a provincial median income of €15,750, figures that contextualise both resale liquidity and local purchasing power.
Accessibility is a clear strength of the location within regional terms. Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) lies roughly 67 km away in a straight line, making it the principal gateway for international arrivals; the drive typically takes under an hour. Murcia city is 35 km away straight-line and Cartagena 17 km, giving both a major regional capital and a historic port city within easy reach by car. Rail connections run through Torre Pacheco station at 5.8 km, with further stations at La Palma, Pozo Estrecho (8.1 km) and Balsicas Mar Menor (9.8 km). Beach and marina access is provided via the Mar Menor coastline: Club Náutico Mar Menor sits 4.6 km away and Puerto Deportivo de Urrutias 9.7 km. Golfers can reach Serena Golf at 3.2 km, Campo de Roda at 5.6 km and La Torre Golf Resort at 12.6 km, all straight-line distances, so actual road distances will be longer. Sports facilities include Polideportivo La Torre at 3.4 km plus a tennis club and an indoor municipal pool at 4.6 km. All figures are direct distances; travel time by road should be calculated accordingly.
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 67 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 198 km |
| Torre Pacheco | 5.8 km |
| La Palma - Pozo Estrecho | 8.1 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate is one of the region's defining assets. Average monthly temperatures range from 12 °C in the coolest month to 27 °C in the warmest, with an annual average of 18.8 °C, a profile that supports outdoor living for most of the year. The swimming season, defined by sea or lagoon water at 20 °C or above, lasts about five months, roughly May or June through September or October. The Crystal Lagoon within the resort extends this practical bathing window, since its shallow waters warm earlier than the open sea. Elevation is 21 m above sea level and the surrounding terrain is flat, so the villa involves no hillside access roads or steep walks. The immediate landscape is landscaped resort greenery and gardens rather than natural parkland; the natural highlights of the area lie towards the Mar Menor wetlands and the viewpoint at Fuente de los Pescadores, 4.8 km away. The Mediterranean climate means dry, hot summers and mild winters, with heating needed on winter evenings, which the villa's central heating and hot air conditioning cover.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Recreation in the immediate vicinity centres on the resort's own facilities: the Crystal Lagoon with its beach areas, walking and cycling trails, communal pool and water sports options. Beyond the gates, the Mar Menor coastline provides sandy beaches and shallow, calm water about a ten-minute drive away. Marinas at Club Náutico Mar Menor (4.6 km) and Puerto Deportivo de Urrutias (9.7 km) support sailing and water-based activities. Golf is particularly well represented for a location of this size: Serena Golf lies 3.2 km away, Campo de Roda 5.6 km and La Torre Golf Resort 12.6 km, giving three options within a quarter-hour drive. Land sports are covered by the Polideportivo La Torre sports centre at 3.4 km, a tennis club at 4.6 km and an indoor municipal swimming pool, also 4.6 km, the latter useful for exercise outside the summer season. For excursions, Cartagena at 17 km offers Roman heritage, museums and a port, while Fuente de los Pescadores at 4.8 km is a local viewpoint on the Mar Menor shoreline. All distances are straight-line; road distances run somewhat longer.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.8°C | 31 mm |
| February | 13.0°C | 11 mm |
| March | 14.5°C | 62 mm |
| April | 16.3°C | 43 mm |
| May | 19.6°C | 35 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 13 mm |
| July | 26.6°C | 5 mm |
| August | 26.9°C | 12 mm |
| September | 24.0°C | 51 mm |
| October | 20.3°C | 40 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 28 mm |
| December | 12.9°C | 37 mm |
Ref: VL605049
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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