South-facing Golden Mile living five minutes from the sea

Reaching the beach from here takes a five-minute walk from the front gate. This resale 1 bedroom middle floor apartment with private pool in Marbella sits on the Golden Mile and gives a single buyer or a couple a lock-up-and-leave base without needing a car for daily errands on the coast. Because the property has 71 square metres of built area divided across just one bedroom and one bathroom, the rooms are noticeably wider than those in standard holiday flats that squeeze two bedrooms into the same footprint.

How the 71 square metres are arranged

An open-plan living and dining room forms the main body of the flat, with an American-style kitchen along one side. Cooking, eating, and sitting happen in one shared volume, which keeps the room bright and connected but means kitchen noise and cooking smells are part of the main room. Floor-to-ceiling windows run along the outer wall, pulling daylight deep into the built area and linking the seating area directly to the outside space. The single bedroom comes with fitted wardrobes already installed, cutting down on the need for freestanding chests or extra storage furniture, and a separate bathroom serves both the bedroom and visiting guests.

A 14-square-metre terrace facing south

Stepping through the full-height glazing brings you onto a 14-square-metre private terrace. Fourteen square metres is enough floor area for a four-seat dining table and two sun loungers without having to shuffle furniture around to walk past. Because the building has a south-facing orientation, this outdoor room receives direct sunlight throughout the day rather than just for an hour in the morning or late afternoon. From the terrace rail, the outlook takes in views of both the sea and the gardens below. When viewing a south-facing 1 bedroom middle floor apartment with private pool in Marbella, check whether awnings or shutters are fitted over the floor-to-ceiling glass, as midday sun in summer heats an unshaded living room quickly.

Gated grounds, security and underground parking

The building stands inside a gated community with 24-hour security, a major consideration for owners who leave the property empty between visits. Outside, residents share landscaped communal gardens and a communal swimming pool. A private underground parking space is included in the sale. Having a dedicated bay below the building matters on the Golden Mile, where street parking near the beach is scarce in July and August, and keeping a car underground protects the bodywork and cabin from constant summer heat.