Apartment in Calahonda, Mijas

This duplex apartment sits in the heart of Calahonda on Avenida de España, a lively street lined with restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and local businesses. The beach is roughly 500 metres away, about a 10 to 15 minute walk. El Zoco shopping centre is around 10 minutes on foot, and Carrefour and Mercadona are also nearby.

The apartment has 130 m² of built space, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of them en suite. It faces south and south-west. It has been recently renovated, with a fully refitted kitchen that includes all appliances, freshly smoothed and painted walls, fitted wardrobes, double glazing and electric blinds. Air conditioning provides both heating and cooling, and there is also a utility room.

There are two private terraces. One is a large enclosed terrace with a glass wall, which can be reached from two rooms. The property comes with a private storage room and an underground parking space large enough for a car and a motorbike. It is on the first floor of a building without a lift, within a gated complex with communal gardens, a large pool for adults and children and an on-site maintenance person. Community fees and annual property taxes are low. Main furniture is not included.

Primary features:

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 130 m² duplex
• Recently renovated, with a new fully fitted kitchen
• Two private terraces, one enclosed
• Underground parking and a private storage room
• Gated complex with communal pool and gardens
• Walking distance to the beach and amenities

Calahonda is one of the Costa del Sol's most popular residential areas, located between Fuengirola and Marbella in the municipality of Mijas. It has sandy beaches, plenty of golf courses close by and a large international community. The area offers services all year round, good schools and easy access to the A-7 coastal road. Málaga airport is within easy reach, which makes Calahonda suitable both as a holiday home and as a permanent base.