South-facing terraces and direct access to the communal gardens

Seventy-one square metres of terrace space — split between a ground-floor covered porch and an upper solarium — give this house nearly two-thirds as much outdoor room as it has indoors. For a resale 3 bedroom townhouse in El Paraiso, El Paraiso, that ratio changes how the home is used, shifting daily routines outside while keeping 123 square metres of built area inside.

Two floors of built area and an open-plan ground level

The house is arranged over two main floors plus the solarium on top. Downstairs, an open-plan kitchen with high-end appliances sits together with the south-facing living room. Because the kitchen is not enclosed, whoever is cooking stays part of the conversation, though it also means kitchen noise and cooking smells share the main room. Upstairs holds all three bedrooms and two bathrooms, keeping the sleeping quarters completely separate from the living area below. A buyer should check at viewing whether one of the two bathrooms is en-suite and whether there is a guest cloakroom on the ground floor, as the current specification lists only the two upstairs bathrooms.

The private garden, porch and upper solarium

Stepping out from the south-facing living room brings you onto a covered porch and a private garden. That south orientation means the lower terrace and garden take the sun through the middle of the day, while the porch roof keeps direct heat off the living room glass. Beyond your own boundary, the private lawn leads straight into the communal garden and swimming pool, which is practical for anyone who wants to reach the water without walking along an internal road. Above the bedroom level, the solarium looks out to the sea, the surrounding nature and the community grounds below. The 71 square metres of terrace are divided between these levels, so measuring both the porch and the solarium in person is the best way to see where a full dining table will sit comfortably.

Parking and the surrounding golf courses

Two private parking spaces belong to this 3 bedroom townhouse in El Paraiso, El Paraiso, with one space covered by a pergola to keep the worst of the summer sun off a car bodywork. The residential development sits in the Benahavis part of El Paraiso, close to the beach and three established golf clubs: El Paraíso Golf Club, Club de Golf Los Flamingos, and Club de Golf Villa Padierna. For wider errands, schools and dining, the house is a drive from San Pedro de Alcántara, Puerto Banús and Estepona town.