South-east light, sea views and four communal pools in Vistalmar Duquesa Norte

Three double bedrooms and a 20 m² south-east facing terrace with sea views set this home apart from the typical two-bedroom holiday flats around La Duquesa. This 3 bedroom middle floor apartment in Manilva sits on the first floor of Vistalmar Duquesa Norte, a gated residential complex with 24-hour security. It provides an 85 m² built area plus the private terrace, giving a family enough room to stay for longer periods without feeling cramped.

How the 85 m² built area is arranged

Fitting three double bedrooms and two full bathrooms into an 85 m² built footprint means the floor plan has no wasted corridor space, though buyers should check the exact dimensions of the secondary bedrooms during a viewing. All three bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, which reduces the need for freestanding storage furniture. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and direct terrace access, while the other two bedrooms share the second bathroom. Instead of an open-plan kitchen that puts cooking noise into the seating area, this apartment has a separate kitchen with an external window for natural light and ventilation, alongside a combined living and dining room that opens onto the terrace.

The terrace and what the community includes

Both the living room and the main bedroom step out onto the 20 m² private terrace. Because it faces south-east, the outdoor space takes the morning and midday sun while avoiding the harsh late-afternoon heat in summer. A pergola covers one section to shade an outdoor dining table, leaving the rest of the terrace open to views of the sea and the surrounding greenery. Downstairs, the gated grounds contain palm trees, lawns, three adult swimming pools and a children’s pool. Having three separate main pools spreads residents out across the complex during August, rather than crowding everyone around a single water area. A private covered parking space is also included with the property.

Location in Vistalmar Duquesa Norte

Vistalmar Duquesa Norte lies on the elevated side of La Duquesa in Manilva. Buying a 3 bedroom middle floor apartment in Manilva in this specific urbanisation means you will use a car for most errands, as the beach and the restaurants at La Duquesa marina are a short drive down the hill. Shops, schools and public transport stops sit nearby, and the coastal road connects directly to Estepona to the east and Sotogrande and Gibraltar to the west.