More outdoor space than indoor

The Mediterranean Sea is visible from the upper terrace of this resale flat in Casares del Sol. Although the search category classes this as a 2 bedroom penthouse duplex with private pool in Casares Playa, prospective buyers should note that the swimming pool is shared with the community rather than private to the terrace. The defining metric here is the relationship between inside and out: 80 m2 of built area paired with 90 m2 of terrace, and the property has already been renovated.

Inside the 80 m2 built area

An 80 m2 footprint across a duplex layout requires careful use of space because the internal staircase takes a share of the floorplate. The flat holds two bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with a living room and a fitted kitchen. Having a second bathroom means guests do not need to use the main bedroom's facilities. Because the property was recently renovated, a buyer avoids the dust, delays, and permit applications of updating an older kitchen or retiling bathrooms. However, anyone viewing should check how the 80 m2 is divided between the two levels and which rooms sit on which floor, as the listing details do not specify the internal arrangement.

A 90 m2 terrace and communal grounds

The 90 m2 solarium is larger than the built footprint of the apartment itself. It provides open views to the sea and enough room to separate dining tables, loungers, and shade structures without having to move furniture around every time you sit down. Downstairs, the gated community of Casares del Sol provides tropical communal gardens and the shared swimming pool. The property also comes with parking, and the community is administered and maintained jointly by the owners.

Walking to the beach and local golf

A pedestrian path leads from the area down to the sandy beaches of Casares Costa, allowing residents to reach the sea on foot without crossing main roads by car. Local shops and restaurants are nearby for daily errands, as are the area's golf courses, including Finca Cortesin. This 2 bedroom penthouse duplex with private pool in Casares Playa — with the pool sitting inside the gated communal grounds — also holds an active tourist licence. For an owner, that means the legal paperwork required for short-term holiday lets is already registered, though it is sensible on a viewing to verify the community statutes regarding tourist rentals.