This is a penthouse apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms for sale in El Vicario, La Mairena, on the hillside above the Marbella beaches on the Costa del Sol. There are local cafés and restaurants in the immediate area together with the German School, and it is a short drive down to the shops and restaurants of Elviria, along with sandy beaches with beach bars and beach clubs. Marbella is a short drive along the coast together with Puerto Banús and its marina and designer shopping. La Mairena provides an option for buyers wanting a more peaceful living environment while still having the lifestyle and facilities of Marbella close at hand.

El Vicario III is a gated community with well-maintained gardens, a pool area and paddle tennis courts. It affords views of the surrounding countryside and the Mediterranean coastline towards Fuengirola.

The penthouse offers spacious and well-proportioned accommodation including an entrance hallway with double doors leading through to a large square living room providing dining and sitting areas with an open fireplace and direct access out to the south-facing terrace. The terrace has open coastal views and space for relaxing, entertaining and alfresco dining. There is a fitted kitchen with granite worktops and a range of integrated appliances including oven, hob, dishwasher and fridge-freezer. A door leads through to the utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.

The main bedroom is exceptionally spacious and has direct access out to the terrace. There is a walk-in dressing room together with the en suite bathroom, which has a walk-in shower and a bath with shower over. The second bedroom has fitted wardrobes and there is an adjacent bathroom with a large walk-in shower.

The home has hot and cold air conditioning together with double glazing and fitted window blinds. The penthouse has an allocated parking space and a storeroom.

If you are looking to buy a Costa del Sol home with views to the sea in a peaceful environment yet with easy access to all amenities, then this home at El Vicario in La Mairena is worthy of consideration.