East-facing third-floor living over the valley and golf course

Open views cross the valley, a golf course and the mountains from the third floor. This 3 bedroom penthouse with private pool and garden in Bel Air combines 150 square metres of built area with a 30 square metre covered terrace. Because the home faces east, the main rooms and the outside seating take the morning sun and stay out of the direct mid-afternoon heat, which reduces the load on the air conditioning during the summer months.

An independent kitchen and three full bathrooms

Inside, the living and dining room connects directly to the terrace. Rather than putting the cooking area along one wall of the main room, the layout keeps an independent, fully fitted kitchen with its own utility area and storage space. That separation keeps cooking noise, heat and laundry out of the living room when people are staying. All three bedrooms are served by three bathrooms, meaning nobody queues in the morning and visiting guests have their own facilities. The principal bedroom looks out over the surrounding landscape, while the other two rooms have fitted wardrobes and can take beds or a desk for working from home.

The covered terrace and the shared grounds

Doors from the living room open onto the 30 square metre covered terrace. Having a roof overhead matters on the Costa del Sol: it shades the glass of the living room from high summer sun, keeps light rain off the outdoor table, and gives a sense of enclosure from the sky while leaving the front completely open to the golf and mountain views. While the listing category notes a 3 bedroom penthouse with private pool and garden in Bel Air, the written building details describe communal Mediterranean gardens and a communal swimming pool shared by the residential block. A buyer should check on site how the outdoor areas are allocated and whether any part of the garden or water is designated for sole use.

Garage parking, storage and location between two towns

A lift runs to the third floor, which makes bringing shopping up from the car straightforward. A private garage space and a storage room are included, taking suitcases, golf clubs and bicycles out of the flat itself. Bel Air sits within Estepona on the road towards Marbella, placing beaches, marinas, golf courses, international schools, shops and restaurants within a short drive in either direction. When viewing this 3 bedroom penthouse with private pool and garden in Bel Air, check the size of the garage bay against your car, test the air conditioning in each room, and look at where the morning light falls across the terrace table.