Sometimes simple ideas make all the difference. This fully renovated beachfront apartment at Bahia del Velerín has a large solarium terrace designed for relaxing, dining and enjoying the Costa del Sol climate. What makes it stand out is the inclusion of a dumb waiter to help take everything needed upstairs, a practical feature that could make a real difference to how often the terrace is actually used.
One of the things many buyers are now looking for on the Costa del Sol is a property that is genuinely ready to use from day one. Not just renovated cosmetically, but thoughtfully redesigned around the way people actually live.
We recently looked at a fully refurbished beachfront penthouse in Bahia del Velerín on Estepona’s New Golden Mile which stood out for exactly that reason.
At first glance, the obvious attractions are what you would expect from a high-end beachfront penthouse. Sea views, direct beach access, open-plan living spaces, designer kitchen, rooftop solarium, sauna, jacuzzi and contemporary finishes throughout.
But sometimes it is the smaller practical details that say the most about the quality of a renovation.
In this particular property, one of the most interesting features was actually the installation of a dumb waiter between the main living area and the rooftop solarium.
That may sound like a small detail, but anybody who has owned a property with a rooftop terrace will probably understand the thinking behind it immediately.
Many homes on the Costa del Sol have fantastic solarium terraces with outdoor kitchens, dining areas and sea views, but in reality people often use them far less than they expected because carrying food, drinks, plates, cushions or ice backwards and forwards upstairs quickly becomes inconvenient.
It is one of those practical lifestyle details that rarely appears in property brochures, but which can make a genuine difference to how a home is actually used on a day-to-day basis.
For us, that small detail probably says more about the renovation team than the expensive finishes do. It suggests that the property was designed by people who have genuinely thought about how owners will live in the space rather than simply creating something visually impressive for photographs.
We are also seeing increasing demand from buyers looking for homes that are fully renovated and ready to move into immediately, particularly in established beachfront communities on the Costa del Sol. Many purchasers simply do not want the uncertainty, delays and rising costs that can come with managing building work themselves.
As a result, well-executed renovated homes in strong locations continue to attract attention, especially when the design combines modern finishes with practical day-to-day usability.
The Bahia del Velerín penthouse is a good example of that balance. A beachfront property with the lifestyle features buyers expect, but also with smaller practical details that may ultimately make the home more enjoyable to live in over the long term.
