Apartment in Estepona, Malaga

New-build one-bedroom apartment with its own garden in Estepona, set within a development of 45 homes around 1 km from the sea, with completion scheduled for 2028. With 66 m² built, one bedroom and one bathroom, it suits a lock-up-and-leave holiday base, a first step onto the Costa del Sol or a low-maintenance home in the sun.

Interiors are designed for comfort and practicality. The kitchen comes fitted with a full set of appliances, built-in wardrobes provide plenty of storage, and underfloor heating keeps the apartment comfortable all year round. The B energy rating for both consumption and emissions means running costs should stay modest. Outside, the private garden gives you room to relax, dine al fresco and enjoy the Mediterranean climate.

Residents share landscaped communal gardens, a swimming pool and a gym. A lift serves the building, and the apartment includes a parking space. Shops, schools and services are close by, as are the beaches and golf courses.

Primary features:

• Private garden with new-build apartment, completion 2028
• Communal pool, gym and landscaped gardens
• Underfloor heating and fully equipped kitchen
• Built-in wardrobes and parking space
• Around 1 km from the sea, energy rating B

Estepona is one of the Costa del Sol's most charming towns. Its old quarter has whitewashed streets decked with flowerpots and the lovely Plaza de las Flores. Golden beaches such as Playa de la Rada are lined by a long seafront promenade with chiringuitos and restaurants. Golf courses lie all around, Marbella is a short drive away and Málaga airport is easily reached, making Estepona a favourite with British buyers.