77 square metres split between a single bedroom and a double living area

The living room is divided into two distinct zones, placing the dining area beside the kitchen and the sofa and television space next to it, while the kitchen itself opens directly onto the terrace. This 1 bedroom top floor apartment in Marbella gives 77 square metres of built area to a layout that many coastal buildings try to divide into two or three smaller bedrooms. For one person or a couple, that decision means proper furniture fits without blocking the walkways.

Cross ventilation and the bedroom layout

Large windows sit on both sides of the property, including on both sides of the bedroom. That dual aspect gives the flat natural cross ventilation, which draws a breeze through the rooms during the summer months instead of trapping still heat against a single facade. In the bedroom, storage is handled by several closets rather than relying on a single wardrobe, and the bathroom is fitted with a shower.

The 25 m2 terrace and communal solarium

Direct access from the fully equipped kitchen to the 25 square metre private terrace makes eating outside practical, as plates and drinks do not have to be carried through the sitting area. From this level, the terrace looks out over the rooftops of the old town and the city. Above or beside the private space, the building also provides a communal open solarium terrace, which houses a large private storage room belonging to this apartment. Having dedicated storage outside the main walls keeps suitcases, tools and beach gear out of the bedroom closets.

Living in the centre of the old town

Buying a 1 bedroom top floor apartment in Marbella's historic centre means trading suburban facilities like swimming pools for immediate access to the streets of the old town. A buyer viewing the property should check how the access stairs or lift are arranged in the building, and test the noise levels on the terrace at different times of day. Because the layout is generous and the ventilation is natural, the flat works equally well for year-round living or as a holiday base.