Top floor living in an established El Paraiso complex

An entrance hall separates the front door from the combined lounge and dining area in this 2 bedroom top floor apartment in Patio Los Naranjos, El Paraiso. Rather than walking straight into the main room, there is a distinct arrival space before the flat opens out toward the fireplace and the terrace. The property is a resale home with a built area of 99 square metres, where two full bathrooms serve the two bedrooms.

The kitchen, heating and layout details

The kitchen is new, fully fitted and includes a laundry area. Having two full bathrooms rather than a bathroom and a guest cloakroom means two couples or a small family can stay without sharing a shower. Marble floors run throughout the rooms. For climate control across the seasons, the apartment uses hot and cold air conditioning alongside the fireplace in the lounge. The property is sold partly furnished, so a buyer should clarify during the viewing through the inventory list which main pieces remain and what will need replacing before moving in.

The covered terrace and top floor position

Outside, the covered terrace measures 16 square metres. Because it is roofed, it provides shade during the middle of the day and keeps outdoor chairs dry during occasional winter rain, functioning as an extra room off the lounge. Being a 2 bedroom top floor apartment in Patio Los Naranjos, El Paraiso means there are no neighbours walking overhead, which removes one of the most common sources of noise in Spanish apartment blocks. When viewing a top floor unit in an older complex, it is worth checking whether the building has a lift or if access is by stairs alone, as the listing data does not specify this.

What the community includes

Patio Los Naranjos is a gated urbanisation with communal gardens and a swimming pool, sitting on the stretch of coast between Marbella and Estepona. The grounds are established rather than newly planted. Communal parking is included within the complex, meaning residents do not need to hunt for street spaces during the busier summer months.