South-facing terrace and sea views in Hoyo 19

A 40 m² covered terrace faces due south and looks out to sea towards Gibraltar. It belongs to this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom middle floor apartment in Benahavís, Benahavís, within the Hoyo 19 community in Los Flamingos. Because the outdoor area is covered and almost two-fifths the size of the built area, it works as an everyday room with shade in August and low sun through the winter.

The 40 m² covered terrace and what it does for the flat

Forty square metres is large enough to hold both a full dining table and separate seating without moving furniture around to get past. Being on a middle floor gives the apartment elevation for the sea views towards Gibraltar while keeping the slab above to shelter the terrace from direct overhead sun and rain. The south orientation brings steady daylight into the main rooms behind the glass for most of the day.

Built area, parking and storage

The apartment measures 103 m² built across two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Having a second bathroom means visiting guests do not share with the main bedroom, which matters whether the flat is used full-time or for holidays. Downstairs, the deed includes a private underground parking space and a separate storage room. The car stays out of the summer heat, and suitcases, golf bags or beach gear stay out of the bedrooms.

Three pools and a concierge in a gated community

Hoyo 19 is a gated community with a concierge service, which adds a point of contact on site and controlled entry when a resident is away. Within the grounds there are three communal swimming pools. Having three separate pool areas spreads residents out during busy school holidays rather than crowding every sunbed around a single basin. The wider Los Flamingos area has golf courses on hand, with restaurants, general amenities and the Mediterranean beaches reached by road.

What to check when you view

Because the agent notes do not break down how the 103 m² built area is divided between the two bedrooms and bathrooms, a viewing is the time to measure wall space and wardrobe capacity in the second bedroom. Stand on the terrace to check the exact sightline towards Gibraltar and see which of the three pools sits closest to this block.