Estate agents on the Costa del Sol

Low Maintenance Property – Village houses in Estepona

With so much property for sale on the Costa del Sol, it’s difficult to decide on a specific area, but you should certainly consider Estepona.

Estepona is rightly famous for its beautiful old quarter in the heart of the town – full of quaint cobbled streets, shady squares to enjoy a cool drink in the summer heat, and pretty houses covered in bougainvillea flowers.

For many people, the character of the town is the real pull. It has been jealously guarded and its “Spanish-ness” is a heritage to be proud of. The most traditional Spanish village houses are not lavish properties with high walls to keep your neighbours out, but they are friendly homes, cheek by jowl with their neighbours. The Spanish tradition of a vibrant community is due to their open way of life and openness to everyone around them.

The traditional village houses in Estepona are typically 2-3 bedrooms, with perhaps a small courtyard or solarium (sun terrace) on the roof, but opening straight onto the lane where you might put a chair and some pots full of flowers and where you'll sit and watch the world go by or chat with the passersby.

For many people looking to buy a house on the Costa del Sol, they don't want to be isolated from the world but to enjoy being able to walk out every day to go the local shops, enjoy a traditional breakfast of thick, delicious hot chocolate and churros, sip an evening drink before supper, truly engage with their local neighbours and friends. With no large gardens and easy to maintain properties, this is a great choice for a holiday home or permanent move.