Nestled in Sotogrande, property HQL-Y2KAG represents a clear example of the kind of coastal apartment we point international buyers toward: three bedrooms, three bathrooms, sea views and a terrace that extends the living space into the Mediterranean light.

Discovering the apartment with Costa del Sol Specialist

This 128 sqm apartment sits in San Roque within the Sotogrande area and is offered at EUR 500,000. As shown in the photos, the layout favours daylight and view lines: an open-plan living area flows to a generous terrace, and large windows frame the sea. The 162 sqm plot gives a sense of outdoor room around the building and the terrace becomes the living room in warm months.

Three bedrooms and three bathrooms make this a versatile home — comfortable for family use, multigenerational living or as a high-demand holiday rental. Air conditioning is installed throughout, which matters in Andalusian summers. The building dates from 1986, so you see character in the proportions and benefit from a mature neighbourhood rather than brand-new speculation.

How Costa del Sol Specialist turned a listing into a case study

Costa del Sol Specialist, based in Málaga with a decade in the market, specialises in luxury, investment and vacation homes across the coast. Their approach to this Sotogrande apartment is a useful lens on what you should expect from an agency when buying from abroad: local market reading, transparent documentation, and presentation that highlights tangible value drivers (views, outdoor space, rental potential).

For international clients the agency did three things well with this property: they contextualised price versus comparable sea‑view apartments in Sotogrande; they highlighted the terrace and sightlines that justify the figure; and they presented realistic running-cost considerations for a 1986 building (maintenance vs renovation potential). The images they supplied—large, clear shots of the living room, terrace and sea views—make it easy to assess habitability at a distance.

What this listing tells you about their due diligence

A credible agency for international buyers must do more than market a property. Costa del Sol Specialist shows evidence of verification: they list year of construction, detailed room counts, the exact living and plot areas and practical features such as air conditioning and terraces. That level of transparency makes it easier to commission pre-purchase surveys, arrange remote viewings and estimate renovation budgets before you travel.

• Practical checks the agency emphasises (and you should ask for): 1) Clear title and community fees, 2) Recent energy certificate and any pending works, 3) Verified plot boundaries and terrace usage, 4) Local rental yields and seasonal occupancy patterns.

Sotogrande context: lifestyle, demand and what matters to buyers

Sotogrande is a coast-with-golf-and-marina market: buyers come for beaches, golf courses, and a quieter, residential coastal lifestyle than central Marbella. For this property, proximity to local amenities and transport links to Gibraltar and Málaga matter. The terrace and sea view are the primary intangible value drivers here — they determine both liveability and rental desirability. As shown in the photos, the view is a consistent selling point across rooms.

Market insight for international buyers

If you’re weighing a mid‑range coastal apartment in Sotogrande, focus on three measurable things: net usable area (128 sqm here), outdoor area that can be monetised (the terrace and plot), and running costs tied to the building’s age. Costa del Sol Specialist uses comparable listings and recent rental data to show whether EUR 500,000 is aligned with current demand — and that’s the sort of local data you should demand before making an offer.

The photographs supplied with this listing make remote assessment practical. They reveal room proportions, the terrace relationship to the living room, and importantly the sightlines to the sea — all essential when you cannot visit in person. We appreciate that the agency’s images are straightforward and documentary in tone: they show light, layout and context rather than staged lifestyle shots.

Negotiation, purchase and post-sale: where agency experience matters

An agency with ten years on the coast will save you time on legal checks and negotiations. Costa del Sol Specialist brings practical experience: they know typical seller flex points for 1980s buildings, they can advise on reasonable contingencies for surveys, and they have relationships with local lawyers who understand non‑resident purchase processes. For HQL-Y2KAG they can coordinate a pre-purchase visit, request recent community minutes, and provide a rental‑return estimate if that’s part of your plan.

Questions to ask them about this apartment

• 1) Can you provide the last three community (HOA) invoices and any planned works? 2) Is the energy performance certificate current? 3) Are there any occupancy or tourist licence restrictions? 4) Can you share anonymised rental performance for similar three‑bed apartments nearby?

Final appraisal: who should consider this apartment

This property suits buyers who prioritise sea views and outdoor living over brand‑new finishes. Families and buyers looking for predictable rental income will value the three-bedroom layout and terrace. Costa del Sol Specialist presents it with clear specs and photographic evidence — exactly the kind of transparency international buyers need to shortlist with confidence.

If you want a focused next step, ask Costa del Sol Specialist for: an annotated floor plan, recent community accounts, and a remote video walkthrough timed for sunset so you can judge the view in real light. They can also advise on realistic renovation budgets for a 1986 property and expected timeframes for sale completion for non‑resident buyers.

Contact Costa del Sol Specialist to discuss this Sotogrande apartment, request documentation, or arrange an inspection. Their decade of coastal experience and practical, documentation‑first approach make them a sensible partner when you’re buying from abroad.