This two-bedroom townhouse is located in the El Chaparal neighbourhood of Torrevieja, a coastal city on the Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante. The property forms part of a gated development with a communal swimming pool and was completed in 2000. It offers 70 m² of living space across two bedrooms, one bathroom plus a separate toilet, an open-plan kitchen, and both a front terrace and an enclosed rear terrace. The house is south-facing and sold furnished, with reversible air conditioning. Renovation work is required following a burst pipe, with an estimated repair budget of €6,000. The listed price is €130,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits in an established urban area of Torrevieja, roughly 1.3 km from Playa del Cura and within walking distance of a supermarket (354 m) and a pharmacy (576 m). The neighbourhood combines residential streets with nearby bars and restaurants. Alicante-Elche airport lies approximately 35 km away by straight-line distance, and the city is served by 14 public transport lines with 50 stops.
The house suits a household seeking a compact, low-maintenance coastal base with a communal pool and outdoor space in the form of a balcony, front terrace and enclosed rear terrace. The south orientation supports sun exposure throughout the day. Daily shopping and pharmacy visits are feasible on foot. The layout with two bedrooms and a separate toilet accommodates a small family or a couple with occasional guests.
This is not a new-build project. The townhouse was completed in 2000 and is sold in a condition requiring renovation, specifically wall repairs following a burst pipe, with an indicative repair budget of €6,000. The property is delivered furnished. Prospective buyers should factor the cost and timing of repair works into their purchase decision rather than expecting move-in condition.
The property does not offer a private pool, private garden, private parking, or sea views. It has one bathroom plus a separate toilet rather than multiple full bathrooms. At 70 m² the living area is compact for a townhouse. Renovation work is required before the walls are in finished condition. The nearest EV charging point is approximately 5.8 km away, and the nearest golf course is 8.7 km away.
Ref: VL415961
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable buyer situations. The first is the budget-conscious second-home buyer: a household from northern Europe seeking a furnished, lock-up-and-leave coastal base within walking distance of shops, bars and the beach, where the €130,000 entry price and communal pool remove both a high financial threshold and pool maintenance responsibilities. The second is the buyer comfortable with light renovation work: because the documented damage is specific (walls affected by a burst pipe, with a quoted repair budget of €6,000), a buyer with DIY capability or a trusted local contractor can factor the works in with reasonable certainty. The third is a buyer prioritising year-round liveability over resort exclusivity: Torrevieja is a working city of nearly 100,000 inhabitants with a hospital 3.4 km away, schools within 2 km, and 14 public transport lines, which matters for anyone planning extended stays or semi-permanent relocation rather than summer-only use. The property suits a couple or a small household, given two bedrooms, one bathroom and 70 m² of space; it is less suited to buyers who need multiple bathrooms, private parking or a private garden. It also does not suit buyers wanting new-build energy performance or a warranty-backed delivery: this is a 2000-built house sold in existing condition. Finally, buyers who measure value primarily by location and walkability, beach at 1.3 km, supermarket at 354 m, pharmacy within 600 m, will find the fundamentals aligned with a car-optional lifestyle, though the distance to golf courses (8.7, 11 km) and EV charging (5.8 km) reflects the urban rather than resort character of the immediate area.
The townhouse dates from 2000 and is described as traditional in construction style, sold furnished. Photographs indicate a property with mixed finishes: a bathroom with a walk-in shower and vanity unit appears recently modernised, a separate toilet with white marble-effect tiling is in good order, while the enclosed rear terrace with artificial grass and a kitchenette reflects a functional, individually customised space rather than a developer-delivered finish. The kitchen is fully fitted. Climate control consists of reversible air conditioning, providing both cooling and hot-air heating, which is a common and practical setup on the Costa Blanca but less comprehensive than ducted or underfloor systems. The south orientation supports passive solar gain in winter. The documented condition issue is specific: a burst pipe has caused damage to walls, with a repair quote of approximately €6,000 requested. Buyers should treat this as the starting point of a condition assessment rather than its entirety, a property of this age warrants checks on electrical installation, plumbing beyond the known incident, and window frames. The gated development with communal pool implies shared maintenance obligations through a community of owners, with monthly fees that buyers should verify. There is no energy performance certificate value recorded in the available data; for a 2000-built property, buyers should expect standards of that era rather than current new-build requirements. The overall picture is a structurally conventional Spanish townhouse with some updated elements, sold in a condition that requires defined repair work before the interior reaches a finished state.
The asking price is €130,000 for the property as described, sold furnished. This price should be considered alongside the documented renovation requirement: wall repairs following a burst pipe, with an indicative budget of €6,000 already quoted, bringing a realistic total acquisition picture to roughly €136,000 before purchase costs and taxes. Within the local market, comparable listings in Torrevieja start from approximately €155,000 (Panorama Beach), €160,000 (Apartments Palangre Beach) and €169,000 (Edificio Sun & Center), all of which are apartments rather than townhouses. The price therefore positions this property below the entry point of nearby comparable stock, with the condition and repair requirement being the principal explanatory factor.
Daily life around this townhouse is shaped by the density and walkability of urban Torrevieja. The El Chaparal neighbourhood functions as a residential district with bars, restaurants and a supermarket within a short walking radius, meaning routine shopping does not depend on car use. With 168 restaurants and 44 cafés within a 2 km radius, the immediate area offers a wide choice of eating and drinking options, from neighbourhood bars to more formal dining along the seafront. The morning routine can plausibly be done on foot: a supermarket at 354 m, a pharmacy at 576 m, and bakeries and small shops typical of Spanish urban districts in between. The communal swimming pool in the gated development provides a seasonal amenity without the maintenance burden of a private pool. The south-facing orientation means the front terrace and balcony receive direct daylight through the middle of the day, which extends the usable outdoor season from spring into autumn. The house itself is arranged around practical rather than generous spaces: an open-plan kitchen connected to the living area, two bedrooms, one bathroom and a separate toilet, plus an enclosed rear terrace that functions as a utility or morning space. The balcony adds an upper-level outdoor spot. The rhythm of the area follows the Costa Blanca calendar: busy and warm in July and August, noticeably quieter in winter months, when a substantial part of the international population leaves and the city returns primarily to year-round residents. With around 98,500 inhabitants, Torrevieja remains a functioning city year-round, so services, healthcare and shops do not close seasonally in the way smaller resort villages do.
The immediate environment is urban Torrevieja at its most practical. Within a 2 km radius the density of amenities is high: 168 restaurants, 44 cafés, 27 pharmacies, 24 bank branches, 27 dentists and 3 schools. This density means daily errands, medical appointments and school runs can all be handled without leaving the neighbourhood by car. The hospital at 3.4 km is reachable in a short drive or by public transport. Beach access is a genuine feature of the location: Playa del Cura lies 1.2, 1.3 km away, a walkable distance of roughly 15 minutes, with the cove Cala del Palangre at 1.4, 1.5 km. The terrain is essentially flat, the gradient to the beach is under 1% and the city sits at about 20 m above sea level, so walking and cycling are realistic year-round modes of transport. The public transport network of 14 lines and 50 stops covers the city and connections towards surrounding towns. Sports facilities include the Palacio de Deportes Infanta Cristina at 1.2 km, CF Torrevieja at 1.4 km, and a public swimming pool at a hotel 0.9 km away. The marina, Real Club Náutico, is 1.1 km from the property. For buyers accustomed to car-dependent coastal developments, this location inverts the equation: the car is needed for the airport (35 km straight-line to Alicante-Elche) and for golf courses (8.7, 11 km), but not for the fabric of daily life.
The map shows the property in El Chaparal, an established residential neighbourhood of Torrevieja. The walkable radius includes the supermarket, pharmacy, bars and restaurants, with Playa del Cura roughly 1.3 km to the east. The golf courses of Orihuela Costa and the airport connection lie further afield, reflecting the urban setting of the immediate location.
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Torrevieja occupies the southern stretch of the Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante, between the city of Alicante to the north (approximately 45 minutes by road) and the Orihuela Costa and Mar Menor areas to the south. The municipality has around 98,500 registered inhabitants and functions as a full-scale city rather than a seasonal resort, with a hospital, schools and year-round administration. Within the region it competes on price and density of services rather than exclusivity; the golf and resort developments of Orihuela Costa lie 10, 15 minutes to the south, while the provincial capital offers the nearest major airport at approximately 35 km straight-line distance.
Beach: Playa del Cura at approximately 1.2, 1.3 km, roughly a 15-minute walk; Cala del Palangre at 1.4 km. Town centre: the marina (Real Club Náutico) is 1.1 km away, and Torrevieja's commercial core lies within the same radius. Hospital: 3.4 km. Supermarket: 354 m. Pharmacy: 576 m. Airport: Alicante-Elche (ALC) approximately 35 km in a straight line, commonly quoted as around 40 minutes by road; Valencia airport is 168 km and Málaga 368 km away. Golf: three courses within reach, Villamartín (8.7 km), Real Campoamor (10 km) and Las Ramblas de Orihuela (11 km), all requiring a car. EV charging: nearest point 5.8 km, with fast-charging options at La Zenia (8.3 km). Public transport: 14 lines and 50 stops across the city.
| Beach Distance | 1.2 km |
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 35 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 168 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Torrevieja records approximately 3,854 sunshine hours per year, a figure well above the European average, and a mean annual temperature of 18.7°C with a range of roughly 12, 26°C across the year. The sea is warm enough for comfortable swimming (water temperature at or above 20°C) for about five months per year, typically late May to early October. The city sits at roughly 20 m above sea level with a near-flat gradient towards the coast, so the walk to the beach involves no significant incline. The climate profile supports year-round outdoor use of the south-facing terraces, with winter temperatures that generally remain mild enough for daytime terrace use, while the reversible air conditioning covers both summer cooling and cooler winter spells. The immediate area is urban rather than green; the nearest substantial natural viewpoints are Torre del Moro at 3 km and La Pinada at 4 km, and the salt lagoons of the Torrevieja natural park lie on the inland edge of the municipality.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Torrevieja holds seven Blue Flag beaches, including El Cura, Los Locos, Cabo Cervera, Cala de las Piteras and La Mata, a concentration of awarded beaches unusual for a single municipality. The closest to the property, Playa del Cura (1.2 km), is a city beach with a promenade, while Los Locos and the northern coves offer more varied swimming conditions. Beyond the beaches, the recreational infrastructure within a short radius includes the marina at Real Club Náutico (1.1 km), the Palacio de Deportes Infanta Cristina sports centre (1.2 km), CF Torrevieja football facilities (1.4 km) and several swimming pools within 1, 1.5 km. Golfers have three 18-hole courses within 8.7, 11 km: Villamartín, Real Club de Golf Campoamor and Las Ramblas de Orihuela, all in the Orihuela Costa golf corridor. Water sports, diving and boat trips operate from the marinas along this stretch of coast.
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap
Torrevieja occupies the southern stretch of the Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante, between the city of Alicante to the north (approximately 45 minutes by road) and the Orihuela Costa and Mar Menor areas to the south. The municipality has around 98,500 registered inhabitants and functions as a full-scale city rather than a seasonal resort, with a hospital, schools and year-round administration. Within the region it competes on price and density of services rather than exclusivity; the golf and resort developments of Orihuela Costa lie 10, 15 minutes to the south, while the provincial capital offers the nearest major airport at approximately 35 km straight-line distance.
Torrevieja is a Mediterranean-seaside city and municipality on the Costa Blanca, in the province of Alicante, Valencian Community, in southeastern Spain. The city is in one of the only Spanish-speaking areas of the Valencian Community.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.9°C | 23 mm |
| February | 12.6°C | 14 mm |
| March | 14.6°C | 26 mm |
| April | 16.6°C | 23 mm |
| May | 19.7°C | 15 mm |
| June | 23.2°C | 12 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.4°C | 12 mm |
| September | 23.7°C | 52 mm |
| October | 20.1°C | 26 mm |
| November | 15.6°C | 37 mm |
| December | 12.3°C | 30 mm |
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Within the Torrevieja resale and new-build market, this townhouse is positioned at the lower end of the price range. Comparable listings in the same city start at approximately €155,000 for Panorama Beach, €160,000 for Apartments Palangre Beach and €169,000 for the key-ready Edificio Sun & Center, all apartment products. At €130,000, this property trades roughly €25,000, 40,000 below those entry points, with the principal differentiators being the required renovation (documented at approximately €6,000) and the 2000 construction date rather than new-build delivery. Adjusted for the repair budget, the effective cost remains below the cheapest comparable listing. What the property offers in exchange is a house typology rather than an apartment: a front terrace, balcony and enclosed rear terrace, plus a communal pool within a gated development. Regionally, Torrevieja sits at the value end of the Costa Blanca compared with Orihuela Costa to the south, where resort developments and golf-front properties command higher prices, and with Alicante city to the north, where urban pricing is higher again. The lifestyle trade-off is clear: buyers here get density of services, 27 pharmacies and 24 banks within 2 km, a hospital at 3.4 km, 14 bus lines, rather than resort exclusivity or golf-adjacent positioning. For buyers whose priority is walkable, year-round urban coastal living at a modest entry price, the location competes well. For buyers seeking new-build energy performance, sea views or immediate golf access, the surrounding Orihuela Costa corridor offers alternatives at higher price points. The regional context of Torrevieja as a city of nearly 100,000 inhabitants with a substantial year-round international population also distinguishes it from smaller seasonal resorts along the coast, where winter services thin out considerably.
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