Almost as much outdoor space as indoor

The numbers set this property apart from a standard flat: 106 square metres of built area paired with 90 square metres of terrace and solarium. This 2 bedroom penthouse in Manilva, Manilva sits in the hills of Bahía de las Rocas, close to the border with Sotogrande. Because it occupies the top floor on elevated ground, the outlook clears the surrounding rooftops and takes in the coastline, the Rock of Gibraltar, and the mountains of Morocco across the strait.

Rooms, views, and the serving hatch

Inside, the layout divides into two bedrooms and two bathrooms. What is unusual here is how many rooms share the primary aspect: panoramic sea views are visible not just from the main living room and the master bedroom, but also from the kitchen. The kitchen comes fully equipped and connects to the living room through a serving hatch rather than a fully open-plan wall. That keeps cooking noise and smells contained in a separate room while still letting daylight, conversation, and the view pass through to the person preparing food. The flat is sold fully furnished, meaning a buyer can use it immediately without waiting on furniture deliveries, though anyone wanting to modernise the interior or remove the hatch wall will want to inspect the partition during a viewing.

The terrace, the solarium, and the community

Ninety square metres of exterior floorplate is nearly the size of the apartment itself. The outdoor space splits across a main terrace and a solarium, giving enough room for separate dining and lounging areas without moving chairs around to make space. Downstairs, the residential complex is private and fully secure, enclosing large landscaped communal gardens and a communal pool. In the basement, an underground parking space and a private storage room are included with the apartment. Having both solves the two main friction points of holiday or permanent ownership on a hillside: the car stays out of the summer heat, and bulky items like bicycles, golf clubs, or sunbed cushions do not have to live in the spare bedroom.

Bahía de las Rocas and daily practicalities

Bahía de las Rocas is a quiet residential hillside at the western edge of the municipality. Because it sits on a slope, a car is necessary for daily errands, as you will not be walking back up the hill with shopping bags. The nearest hub for everyday errands is the Sotogrande marina, five minutes away by car, which handles supermarkets, restaurants, and sports facilities. Looking further along the coast, this 2 bedroom penthouse in Manilva, Manilva is roughly thirty minutes by road from Marbella and one hour from Málaga Airport.