72 square metres of outdoor space across a terrace and a solarium

72 square metres of outdoor space split between a covered main terrace and a separate 50-square-metre solarium gives this home almost half its built area again in the open air. This 2 bedroom penthouse duplex with golf views in Casares Playa sits in the frontline golf urbanisation of Doña Julia, facing south-west with views to the sea over Estepona Bay, the mountains and the communal pool. Because the home is sold fully furnished and already holds a tourist licence, a buyer does not face the usual months of fitting out a flat or waiting on municipal paperwork before using or letting it.

The terrace, the solarium and the community

The living room steps out to the main private terrace, which is partly covered so a dining table can stay out of the midday sun, while the 50-square-metre solarium takes the open sky and the widest line of sight towards the bay. With a south-west orientation, both outdoor areas take the light from early afternoon until sunset rather than morning sun, which suits late lunches and evenings outside. Below the apartment, the gated community maintains communal gardens and a swimming pool. A lift connects the residential levels directly down to a private underground parking space, keeping the car out of the summer heat and making the top-floor position practical with shopping or luggage.

Inside the 151 m² built area

A 151-square-metre built area is generous for a two-bedroom layout, leaving room for a proper utility room alongside the open-plan, fully fitted kitchen. The kitchen opens straight into the main living room, so whoever is cooking stays part of the conversation and shares the natural light coming through the terrace doors. Both bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, and one has its own en-suite bathroom while the second bathroom sits separately for guests or the second bedroom. Marble flooring, hot and cold air conditioning and fibre optic internet are installed throughout the flat.

Doña Julia and the drive to the coast

Sitting frontline to the course in Doña Julia means the immediate outlook is green fairways rather than a tight street of neighbouring blocks, though living in a golf urbanisation also means a car is needed for daily errands. The beach is approximately 3 kilometres down the hill, a drive that separates the home from the summer noise of the coast road while keeping the sea close. For restaurants, supermarkets and marinas, the port of La Duquesa is 7 minutes away by car, and the old town and port of Estepona take 10 to 12 minutes in the other direction.

What to verify when viewing

When visiting this 2 bedroom penthouse duplex with golf views in Casares Playa, check how the 151-square-metre built area is divided between the two levels and whether the stairs to the solarium suit everyone who will use the flat. Stand on the south-west facing terraces in the late afternoon to judge the wind exposure and see how the sun sits over Estepona Bay. For anyone buying with letting in mind, ask to see the existing tourist licence documentation and the community statutes to confirm the current rules on short-term stays within the gated complex.