South-west sun, sea views and a 60 m² solarium

The Mediterranean Sea, surrounding mountains and the communal pool sit in plain view from the terraces of this 3 bedroom penthouse duplex in Guadalupe Hills, Manilva. With an 86 m² built area and 60 m² of outdoor terrace, the layout places nearly as much space in the open air as under the roof. It is a resale property sold unfurnished, though the existing furniture is optional by negotiation.

Two levels of outdoor space and what the community includes

Outdoor space is split across two levels. A private terrace opens directly from the living and dining room, facing south and south-west to hold the afternoon sun while looking over the communal gardens, the pool and the coast. On the upper floor sits a 60 m² private solarium with panoramic views across the coastline and the hills, and a barbecue. Inside the gated complex, residents share communal gardens and a swimming pool, with an entry phone at the gate, a lift in the building, and a private underground parking space included with the apartment.

Rooms, fittings and the 86 m² footprint

Three bedrooms and two bathrooms fit into an 86 m² built area, which means the rooms are compact rather than sprawling. All three bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, so freestanding chests and wardrobes do not need to eat into the floor area. One bathroom is en-suite, and the two bathrooms are split between one with a bathtub and one with a walk-in shower. The kitchen comes fully fitted, the floors are marble, and hot and cold air conditioning is installed throughout this 3 bedroom penthouse duplex in Guadalupe Hills, Manilva.

Driving times from Guadalupe Hills

Guadalupe Hills sits back in the hills above the coast road, which gives the property its elevated views over the sea and country, and also means daily errands require a car. Sabinillas, the beach and Puerto de la Duquesa are a seven-minute drive down the hill for supermarkets, shops and restaurants. Motorway access puts Estepona, Sotogrande and Gibraltar twenty minutes away by car, Marbella at thirty minutes, and Málaga Airport at one hour.

What to check when you view

Because the 86 m² built area covers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an internal staircase to the upper floor, bring a tape measure to check bed sizes in the secondary bedrooms. Stand on the upper solarium to see how exposed it is to the wind and where shade can be rigged in August. Ask the administrator whether the lift goes directly down to the underground parking level, and confirm the inventory if you decide not to negotiate for the optional furniture in this 3 bedroom penthouse duplex in Guadalupe Hills, Manilva.