East-facing terrace and tropical gardens on the Golden Mile

A 20-square-metre east-facing terrace looks out over tropical communal gardens toward the sea, catching the morning sun while staying shaded through the hottest part of a summer afternoon. This 3 bedroom middle floor apartment with beachfront and garden in Marbella has 119 square metres of built area on the Golden Mile. The orientation is a decisive detail for daily life on the Costa del Sol: breakfast outside is bright and warm, and the main living area avoids the heavy western glare later in the day.

The terrace and the communal grounds

Because the terrace faces the communal grounds and the sea, the immediate outlook is green rather than a neighbouring wall. Below the flat, the complex maintains tropical communal gardens and a communal swimming pool. For someone who wants outdoor space without the responsibility of maintaining private lawn or pool plant, the shared grounds handle the work while the 20-square-metre terrace provides enough private room for a proper dining table and chairs.

How the rooms are arranged

An entrance hall separates the front door from the rest of the home, leading to an independent kitchen and a living room with high ceilings. Keeping the kitchen separate means cooking smells and noise stay out of the sitting room, though buyers who prefer an open-plan layout should check the wall structure when viewing. The main bedroom includes fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub. The other two bedrooms share a second bathroom fitted with a shower. Having one bath and one shower suits a household with different routines, and three bedrooms within 119 square metres of built area means the rooms are proportioned for regular use.

Heating, cooling, parking and storage

Climate control is installed for both summer and winter use. The entire flat has central air conditioning, while both bathrooms and the independent kitchen have underfloor heating. Cold floor tiles in winter are a common complaint in Spanish coastal flats, so heating under the kitchen and bathroom floors makes a practical difference between November and March. Downstairs, the property includes a garage space and a large storage room, keeping cars off the street and beach gear or luggage out of the bedrooms.

Walks to the beach and town

From the complex, it is a 500-metre walk to Casablanca Beach and Trocadero Playa. You can reach the centre of Marbella in a 10-minute walk, and Puerto Banús is a 10-minute drive away. Buying a 3 bedroom middle floor apartment with beachfront and garden in Marbella at this point on the Golden Mile means daily errands and beach trips can be done on foot, reducing reliance on the car for most of the week.