La Duquesa, Spain - A Place in the Sun

La Duquesa, Spain, Leah Charles - King

Hampshire couple Taz and Mark are looking for a holiday home that they hope will become their permanent home on the stunning Western Costa del Sol. They particularly like Casares and La Duquesa. Leah Charles-King has stepped in to find the perfect property and with a budget of £250,000 she shows some impressive options–but will any be the perfect one for them?

About the area

La Duquesa lies on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain between Marbella and Gibraltar, to get there, you can fly to Malaga from most UK airports in around three hours, then it’s just over an hours drive. La Duquesa, which literally means the Duchess, dates back to Roman times, and has grown from a small fishing village in the early 1970s to the popular holiday town we have today. It’s best known for its stunning marina, one of the best in the Costa Del Sol, but even if you don’t fancy getting out on the water, there’s loads to do on dry land in terms of shops bars and restaurants. 

Property 1

Brand New Apartment in La Duquesa

As well as access to the communal pool, this brand new and unfurnished penthouse apartment has a spacious balcony with absolutely stunning views, a light bright and white open plan living dining and kitchen area, the main bedroom with an en suite shower room, a second bedroom and a second shower room.

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Valued at £254,310 at the time of filming. 

Property 2

Ground Floor Apartment in La Duquesa

As well as access to the two pools, this duplex apartment has two balconies upstairs and another one downstairs, two of which have great views of the port. Inside on the lower level there’s a light and bright living and dining room which joins onto the kitchen, a utility room, two bedrooms, one of which opens onto the balcony, as well as a shower room and a bathroom. Upstairs there’s a mezzanine living area which could easily become a fourth bedroom, plus the main bedroom with the balcony and an en suite bathroom.

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Valued at £254,310 at the time of filming. 

Property 3

Townhouse with Roof Terrace in Marina de Casares

As well as access to the communal pool and gardens, this townhouse has a private courtyard garden at the back with an al fresco kitchen and dining area–plus up top there’s this spacious roof terrace. Inside there’s a living and dining room, a roomy kitchen, the main bedroom with an en suite bathroom, along with two more good sized bedrooms and another bathroom.

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Valued at £211,207 at the time of filming. 

Property 4

House by the Beach in Marina de Casares

As well as access to the communal pool and gardens, this house has a partly covered terrace at the back with a breakfast bar, an outdoor kitchen and a dining area–plus a roof terrace with great views. Inside there’s a spacious living and dining room, a separate kitchen and a WC on the ground floor–on the first floor there’s the main bedroom with an en suite shower room along with two more bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the top floor there’s a room which could easily become a fourth bedroom leading onto the roof terrace. Plus there’s a big basement with loads of potential though it does need a bit of work doing to it. 

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Valued at £258,620 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Duplex Penthouse Apartment in La Duquesa

This duplex penthouse apartment has no less than four balconies of varying shapes and sizes and a good mix of views. On the inside which is recently refurbished and partly furnished, there’s a large light filled open plan living dining and kitchen space, the main bedroom which opens onto the roof terrace and has an en suite shower room, along with three more bedrooms of varying shapes and sizes, a family bathroom and another shower room. Plus there’s a parking space and separate storage room.

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Valued at £257,758 at the time of filming. 

Hot Property

Mediterranean Beachfront Residence in Estepona

This south facing frontline beach villa offers generous accommodation over two floors and a basement/garage, the charming residence boasts uninterrupted and breath-taking views over the Mediterranean Sea and to the African coastline. Set on a large flat plot of 6000 m2, its mature tropical garden has an extensive swimming pool. The impressive estate boasts a spacious entrance hall leading into the huge reception room with wooden beamed ceilings, a separate dining room, a library, a fully fitted country-style kitchen with huge dining area, 8 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms. The majestic master-suite is situated on the top floor and has a beautifully designed gallery providing a cosy seating area, en-suite bathroom and impressive large terraces. From the main entrance to the estate are the stunning Mediterranean Gardens with lemon and orange trees and the glistening of water splashing from its fountains. The basement level of 600 m2 comprises a garage for a minimum of 10 cars plus the option for a cinema or games room in the basement and maids quarters. Features include underfloor heating throughout the property with marble and terracotta surfaces, air conditioning and heating, bespoke interior finishes including the kitchen furniture made of solid oak, the property also has it`s own well for the garden and pool, irrigation system and security.

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Valued at £10,258,620 at the time of filming.