A duplex layout with a working upper terrace

A large living room connects directly to a semi-open kitchen in this 3 bedroom penthouse in Atalaya, while the upper floor holds the main outdoor area and a second lounge. The property is a resale duplex with a 185 m² built area, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Having the kitchen partially screened rather than fully open keeps cooking noise and clutter slightly removed from the main seating area while retaining light and sightlines across the room.

The 118 m² upper floor and terrace

The upper level holds a 118 m² terrace alongside an additional lounge and a kitchenette. Outside, the space is arranged with a barbecue area and an entertainment area. Because there is a kitchenette and a sheltered lounge right on this upper level, meals and drinks can be prepared upstairs without carrying trays up and down the stairs from the main kitchen below. A terrace of this size easily takes both a full dining table and separate lounging furniture without cramping the walkway.

Security, pools and tennis on site

The building sits inside a residential complex with 24-hour security, extensive communal gardens, swimming pools and a tennis court. For an owner who uses the flat as a holiday home and leaves it empty for weeks at a time, round-the-clock security and maintained grounds remove much of the day-to-day worry of remote ownership. Having both a tennis court and multiple pools inside the boundary also means active residents do not need to book external club courts for a game.

Position next to the golf course

This 3 bedroom penthouse in Atalaya sits directly next to the golf course, within a short drive of Guadalmina, San Pedro, the beach, and daily amenities. Buying in this pocket of the Costa del Sol suits golfers who want to be on the tee quickly, while still relying on San Pedro and Guadalmina for supermarkets, pharmacies, and restaurants. When viewing, it is worth checking the exact orientation of the upper terrace and how the bedrooms are split between the levels.