Rooftop living and full resort facilities in El Paraiso

One hundred square metres of built area and a 50 m² terrace give this resale flat half as much space again outside as it has indoors. For a buyer looking at a 3 bedroom penthouse in El Paraiso, that proportion is the main draw, supported by a development that runs its own restaurant, workspace and gym.

Inside the 100 m² built area

Fitting three bedrooms, two bathrooms and the main living area into 100 m² built means little floor area is given over to long corridors. The kitchen is open-plan and connects directly to the living room, so cooking, dining and sitting share one footprint rather than being divided by walls. Above the living room, high ceilings add vertical volume, which helps a compact three-bedroom floorplan feel broader than its measurements suggest. A buyer viewing the flat should check the storage capacity in the bedrooms and how furniture fits into the combined living and kitchen space.

The 50 m² rooftop terrace

Up top, the rooftop terrace acts as a second main room with panoramic views across the surrounding area. It comes fitted with an outdoor kitchen and a private jacuzzi, meaning meals can be prepared and eaten upstairs without carrying trays up and down from the main kitchen. Fifty square metres provides ample space to hold the jacuzzi and outdoor kitchen. Because a jacuzzi and an exterior kitchen sit out in all weather, a sensible check during a viewing is the condition of the covers, the plumbing connections and the drainage across the terrace floor.

Seven pools and on-site working

Most residential blocks on the coast share a garden and a single pool; this community holds seven swimming pools, a professional gym, an on-site restaurant and a coworking space, all watched over by 24-hour security. For someone working remotely from a 3 bedroom penthouse in El Paraiso, the coworking room removes the need to sacrifice the third bedroom to a desk and monitor. Running seven pools, staffed security and commercial facilities requires structured management, so a buyer should ask to see the annual community budget and the rules governing access to the gym, workspace and restaurant.

Underground parking and storage

Down below, the property includes underground parking and a private storage room. Keeping the car below ground keeps it out of the summer heat, while the lock-up takes the suitcases, golf clubs and beach gear that would otherwise eat into the cupboards inside a 100 m² home.