Generous proportions for a one-bedroom home

A 69 m² built area gives this 1 bedroom middle floor apartment in El Paraiso more room than is typical for a one-bedroom layout on this stretch of coast. Being on an intermediate level brings the practical security of living off the ground while avoiding the heat gain that top-floor properties often experience beneath the roof. A passenger lift connects the floors, making daily step-free access straightforward from the entrance and garage.

Inside the apartment

The home is a resale property in good condition, sold unfurnished with a fully fitted kitchen. Buying without furniture means you do not have to pay for or dispose of a previous owner's rental pack, though you will need to factor in the time and budget to furnish the rooms from scratch. Marble flooring runs through the apartment, and climate control is handled by hot and cold air conditioning. The bedroom includes fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. Because the single bathroom is en-suite, any visiting guests will pass through the bedroom to use it, which is a detail worth bearing in mind when viewing the floor plan.

The terrace and the communal grounds

Outside, the 20 m² private terrace adds nearly a third again to the size of the built area. Twenty square metres is large enough to hold both a dining table and loungers without having to shuffle furniture around each time you want to eat outside. The development is a gated complex with an alarm system, communal gardens, and a communal swimming pool. For a single-bedroom property, shared gardens and a pool maintained by the community make sense, leaving nothing to look after when the front door is locked. Garage parking is also included, keeping a car off the street and out of the summer sun.

Surroundings and what to check on a viewing

This 1 bedroom middle floor apartment in El Paraiso sits within an established urbanisation close to golf, shops, and forest. Having shops nearby reduces reliance on the car for basic errands, while the surrounding golf courses and woodland keep the immediate area relatively green and open. When you visit, check the orientation of the terrace to see what time of day it catches the sun, and walk the route from the allocated garage space to the lift to see how convenient it is when carrying shopping.