House in Princesa Kristina, Manilva

Set within the established urbanisation of Princesa Kristina, this south-facing semi-detached house combines rustic character with impressive self-sufficiency. The main house offers two bedrooms, a full bathroom and a fully fitted kitchen, finished with marble flooring, fitted wardrobes and double glazing, plus air conditioning for warm and cool air.

Upstairs, an independent studio with its own en-suite bathroom makes an ideal guest apartment, teenage den or home office. It opens onto a generous private solarium with all-day sun and panoramic views over the mountains and countryside.

Outside, the 179 m² plot includes a private garden and a spacious outdoor utility and summer kitchen area, perfect for al fresco dining. Photovoltaic solar panels, solar water heating and a private well support low running costs. The house is in fair, working order and ready to enjoy as it is, while offering a good canvas for modernisation. There is also a communal pool and street parking, and furniture is available by arrangement.

Primary features:

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 99 m² built
• Upper-floor guest studio with en-suite bathroom
• Private solarium with panoramic mountain and country views
• Private garden with summer kitchen
• Solar power, solar water heating and private well
• Communal pool and south-facing orientation

Manilva sits on the western Costa del Sol, between Estepona and Gibraltar, and blends a traditional Andalusian village with a relaxed coastline. The marina at Puerto de la Duquesa offers waterside restaurants and bars, while sandy beaches, golf courses and the historic Castillo de la Duquesa lie close by. The surrounding hills are dotted with vineyards and walking trails, giving residents the best of coast and countryside.