A 1989 Andalusian house on an elevated plot in El Paraiso Medio

El Paraiso Medio has residential cul-de-sacs that sit on rising ground above the coast road, keeping passing traffic away from the houses. This 8 bedroom detached villa in El Paraiso occupies a plot at the end of one of those dead-end streets. Completed in 1989, the property now requires a full renovation, offering the bones of a large classic Andalusian house to a buyer prepared to take on building works.

Scale and proportions of the 1,265 m² built area

With 1,265 m² of built area, the house is far larger than the standard residential villas in the district. It contains eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms. The front door opens into an entrance hallway that leads directly into a wide, open living area. High ceilings and large open rooms define the original 1989 structure, which means a renovation does not need to fight small, dark cellular rooms to achieve modern proportions. Large windows along the main living area face the garden and frame the open panoramic views.

The 2,805 m² flat plot and south-west orientation

Land is the primary asset here. The 2,805 m² plot is both elevated and flat, a combination that gives open views without sacrificing usable lawn to steep terraces or retaining walls. Because the ground sits higher than its neighbours and at the end of a cul-de-sac, the private garden and large swimming pool are not overlooked. The south-west orientation puts sun on the pool and main garden from midday until sunset, which matters in winter as much as in August. Private parking is included within the plot.

What a renovation project here involves

Buyers looking at an 8 bedroom detached villa in El Paraiso of this age are buying the plot, the orientation and the volume of the existing build. A house from 1989 that needs updating will typically require a buyer to assess the plumbing, wiring, glazing and climate control, even when the underlying build quality is solid.