PROPERTY · LA DUQUESA, MANILVA
A sea view is an easy promise to make on the Costa del Sol. More interesting is how a house lets you live with it. At this six-bedroom villa in La Duquesa, the Mediterranean appears beyond the dining terrace, through the kitchen glazing and from upstairs bedrooms. The photographs show a home organised around being together, with enough separate spaces to step away from the group.
Offered at €2,345,000, it combines a traditional whitewashed, tiled-roof exterior with refreshed interiors and a substantial pool garden. Its appeal is not a famous architect’s name or a long list of gadgets. It is the combination of six en-suite bedrooms, generous outdoor entertaining areas and a coastal setting in Manilva, on the western Costa del Sol.
The property at a glance
- Location: La Duquesa, Manilva, Málaga
- Asking price: €2,345,000
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6 en-suite bathrooms, plus 2 guest WCs
- Built area: 501 m², as listed
- Interior area: not separately supplied
- Terrace area: not separately supplied
- Plot: 1,548 m²
- Outside: private swimming pool and garden
- Parking: double garage and additional outdoor parking, according to the listing
- Property reference: 361-13005P
Details checked 18 October 2026; availability subject to confirmation.
A Mediterranean exterior, a lighter interior
The house retains the recognisable proportions of a southern Spanish villa: white walls, terracotta roof tiles, chimneys and a taller central section framed by lower wings. Palms and established planting soften the building, while stone retaining walls give the garden more texture than a continuous expanse of paving would.
Inside, the mood changes. Pale floors, cream upholstery and wood shelving make the living room feel contemporary without competing with the view. A long fireplace sits between tall display shelves; circular pendant lights pick up the softer shapes of the seating. Beyond this sitting area, glazing opens the dining space towards the coast.
Originally built in 2002, the villa is described in the listing as fully refurbished, pairing its traditional exterior with a lighter contemporary interior.
Room for guests without sharing every space
Six bedrooms with their own bathrooms give this villa a clear advantage for a large family or an owner who regularly hosts friends. The two additional guest WCs also matter: visitors need not enter a bedroom suite simply to use a bathroom during lunch or an evening gathering.
The bedrooms offer a mix of arrangements: one has windows on two sides and a glazed door to an outdoor area, while another accommodates twin beds. That variety gives family and guests different places to settle in.
Individual air-conditioning units, fitted wardrobes, laundry and storage space support longer stays. The house and garden unfold across several levels, with stairs connecting the main terrace and pool.
The garden is a second living space
The private pool is the centre of the outdoor arrangement, surrounded by loungers and planted borders. Above it, the main terrace offers a place to eat while looking over neighbouring rooftops towards the sea.
A separate covered bar and barbecue area adds a different kind of gathering space. Its timber structure, broad counter and stools give it a more informal character than the interior dining room. For an owner who entertains often, having these distinct settings could be more useful than one oversized terrace.
The 1,548 m² grounds give the house room for several outdoor settings, from poolside afternoons to shaded meals and evenings around the bar.
La Duquesa beyond the villa gates
La Duquesa belongs to Manilva, where marina life, beachside neighbourhoods and the inland village offer different sides of the municipality. The local council identifies Playa de la Duquesa as the stretch between El Castillo and the Peñuela stream, with restaurants and beach bars around the marina and castle area.
There is also history behind the holiday setting. Manilva’s municipal account dates the Castillo de la Duquesa to 1767 and describes Roman remains nearby, including baths and a fish-salting complex. It gives the coast a point of interest beyond the boats and restaurant terraces.
A closer look with Diana
Diana can provide the floor plan, furnishing details and further information about the renovation.
For buyers who value space for family and friends, the case for this villa is straightforward: six private suites, several places to gather and a garden large enough to make outdoor living central to the home.
For current availability, further details or a viewing enquiry, contact Diana at Schellhammer Estates, quoting reference 361-13005P.
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