A three-bedroom apartment in a low-density development of 117 homes in El Chaparral, Mijas, set between the sea and the hills beside the Costa del Sol racecourse. 118 m² with a 27 m² terrace, two bathrooms, and a garage and storeroom included rather than priced separately. The interior is finished and ready: ducted air conditioning throughout, a fitted kitchen with the main appliances installed, and an aerothermal hot water system that keeps running costs lower than the electric immersion heaters still common in this price band. The terrace runs off the living space and is deep enough for a table and seating rather than a row of chairs. The density is the thing that distinguishes this development. 117 homes spread across a generous plot means gardens between the buildings instead of a wall of balconies, and the common areas are built out properly: pool, landscaped gardens, an outdoor fitness area, an indoor gym, a yoga and mindfulness zone, and a social room for gatherings. The position sits just north of Fuengirola, 3 km from the beach and about 25 minutes from Marbella, with the A-7 and AP-7 both close. For a buyer who wants the Costa del Sol without Marbella pricing, and the school run and supermarket within a few minutes rather than a trek, El Chaparral does the job.