Middle floor flat with extra insulation and a 24 m² terrace

A 24-square-metre private terrace extends the main room of this 2 bedroom middle floor apartment in Cumbre de Los Almendros, Benahavís. Inside, the property measures 104 square metres of built area, arranged with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and an equipped kitchen that connects with the living and dining room. Because it sits on a middle floor with flats above and below, and has been fitted with additional insulation, it holds its indoor temperature far better than standard coastal construction.

The terrace and the communal grounds

Twenty-four square metres of outdoor space gives enough room for both a dining table and two loungers without having to step around furniture to cross the floor. Beyond the private terrace, the apartment shares the grounds of a gated community with tropical gardens and a communal swimming pool that looks out over open views. A buyer here gets the use of established shared grounds without the maintenance load of a private plot. When viewing, it is worth checking the exact orientation of the terrace and how much direct sun it receives during the winter afternoon.

Rooms, lift access and thermal upgrades

With 104 square metres of built area split across two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the rooms are larger than those found in most modern two-bedroom developments. One notable modification is the extra thermal and acoustic insulation installed in the property. In older Spanish blocks, sound transfer between floors and heat loss in January are common complaints; addressing both makes this 2 bedroom middle floor apartment in Cumbre de Los Almendros, Benahavís suitable for full-time occupation rather than just summer visits. Lift access connects the levels of the building, and private parking is included with the flat, removing the need to leave a car on the street.

Driving out from Cumbre de Los Almendros

The urbanisation sits in the hillside municipality of Benahavís, meaning daily errands require a car. The road down leads directly to San Pedro de Alcántara for supermarkets, schools, cafés and the beach. Golf courses sit in the surrounding valleys, while the larger centres of Marbella, Puerto Banús and Estepona are reached via the coastal highway. Prospective buyers should check the exact specifications of the added insulation and test the noise levels from the terrace at different times of the day.