A two-storey house with Gibraltar on the horizon

A 212 m2 built area sits on a 678 m2 plot in the western reaches of the Costa del Sol. This 4 bedroom detached villa with garden in Manilva is a resale property arranged over two storeys, looking out towards the Mediterranean and the silhouette of the Rock of Gibraltar. Having a house of this footprint on a plot of nearly seven hundred square metres leaves well over four hundred square metres for the grounds, terrace, and pool, rather than pushing the boundary walls right up against the windows.

Inside the two-storey layout

The main living and dining room uses floor-to-ceiling windows to frame panoramic sea views and bring daylight deep into the plan. An equipped open-plan kitchen connects directly to this room, meaning the person cooking stays part of the conversation, though buyers who prefer a closed kitchen to hide cooking smells should take note of the layout. All four bedrooms come with fitted wardrobes, electric blinds, and individual air conditioning controls, allowing guests or family members to set their own room temperatures without cooling empty rooms. The three bathrooms all have underfloor heating, which takes the chill off the floor tiles during the winter months.

The 678 m2 plot and covered terrace

Outdoor space defines how a detached house in southern Spain is used for most of the year. Here, a covered terrace overlooks the private pool and private garden, providing a shaded spot to sit outdoors when the midday sun is too direct. Because the garden and pool sit between the house and the drop of the land, the view stays clear out to the sea and Gibraltar. A practical detail worth noting for part-time residents is that the community fees include the maintenance of both the private pool and the garden. An owner can lock up and leave without contratar separate contractors to keep the water clean or the planting trimmed.

Parking and drives along the coast

The plot provides off-street parking for two cars, supplemented by ample on-street parking directly in front of the house when visitors arrive. From this part of Manilva, getting to the water or neighbouring towns requires a car, though the drives are short. Cala Sardina beach is five minutes away by car for a swim in the sea. Heading west into Cádiz province puts Sotogrande and its marina ten minutes away, while driving east brings you into the centre of Estepona in twenty minutes. Choosing a 4 bedroom detached villa with garden in Manilva often comes down to this position between the two larger towns, trading walkability to an urban centre for a quieter road and a wider view.