Penthouse for sale in Los Monteros

Two terraces facing opposite directions give La Solana something most fifth-floor apartments don't have: a choice between sun and shade at almost any point in the day.

The penthouse, in the gated Los Monteros community about fifteen minutes east of central Marbella, has 174 m² built, three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 29 m² of terraces, facing south-west across mature communal gardens towards the sea. The central room combines sitting and dining areas around an open kitchen finished with oak cabinetry, stone worktops and a large island, with full-height glazing opening onto terraces on both sides of the apartment. A separate laundry area keeps practical work out of the kitchen.

Each bedroom has its own bathroom and fitted storage. The principal suite opens onto a terrace facing the Mediterranean, while the two guest suites are positioned to keep their own privacy, making the layout workable for a family as well as visiting guests. A lift connects the fifth floor to the entrance level, with parking available beside the building.

Los Monteros is a long-established, beachside gated neighbourhood with 24-hour security and a communal pool set among landscaped gardens. Playa de Los Monteros, a Blue Flag beach, and the La Câbane beach club at the Kimpton Los Monteros hotel are within walking distance, while schools, golf and central Marbella are a short drive away.

The renovation and the two-sided terraces are the strong points here. The outdoor space totals 29 m², though, so this is a well-planned coastal penthouse rather than one of the very large solariums found on some newer developments.