Open-plan living on the top floor at Vanian Gardens II

The kitchen is integrated into the living area, and the spacious living room leads directly onto the private terrace. This resale 2 bedroom top floor apartment with private pool in Estepona has a built area of 105 square metres, giving it enough room for two proper bedrooms and a full-sized seating area without feeling cramped. Large windows bring in natural light, and the neutral finishes mean a buyer does not have to strip out someone else's bold colour choices on moving day.

How the bedrooms and kitchen work

Because the kitchen is fitted and sits in the main room, whoever is making coffee or dinner is part of the conversation, though it also means kitchen noise and cooking smells are shared with the sofa. A buyer should check the extraction fan and the quietness of the appliances when viewing. The apartment includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite.

The 37-square-metre terrace and communal facilities

Outside, the 37-square-metre private terrace looks down over the landscaped gardens of the complex. At 37 square metres, the outdoor space is roughly a third of the size of the built area, which is large enough to hold a dining table for six and two sun loungers without having to step sideways around the furniture. Being on the top floor means there is no neighbour overhead dropping crumbs or scraping chairs. Downstairs, the gated community of Vanian Gardens II includes several outdoor communal pools, a gym, and shared social areas, all watched over by security services. Underground parking is included, keeping the car out of the summer heat.

Estepona East and daily practicalities

This 2 bedroom top floor apartment with private pool in Estepona sits on the eastern side of the municipality near Selwo, an area known for greenery and quiet streets rather than late-night bars. It is a few minutes from the beach, supermarkets, restaurants and schools, with direct routes onto the coastal road and main highway for driving into Estepona centre or towards Marbella. When viewing, it is worth checking the exact walking route to the beach and testing the drive to the highway junction at rush hour.