Large 2-Bed Apartment with Year-Round Terrace Living in El Chaparral, Mijas

Set within the quiet residential pocket of La Mirada in El Chaparral, this well-proportioned 2-bedroom apartment offers a more relaxed way of living on the Costa del Sol, while still keeping everything within easy reach. Positioned between Fuengirola and La Cala de Mijas, you’ve got a 10-minute walk to the beach and chiringuitos, with restaurants, cafés, and essentials close by. It’s the kind of spot that suits someone who wants access to everything, but doesn’t want to be in the middle of it. Inside, the apartment offers around 100m² of usable space, and it shows. The proportions are noticeably larger than many newer developments. The living area is wide and open, with direct access onto a covered terrace fitted with glass curtains. In practice, this becomes an extension of the lounge. Open it up in summer, close it off in winter, and you’ve got a space that works all year round. The kitchen is modern and functional, fully equipped with white goods and supported by a separate utility room, which makes a difference if you’re actually living in the property rather than just visiting for a week or two. Both bedrooms are proper doubles with fitted wardrobes, not the squeezed-in type you often see. The standout, which is often overlooked, is the bathrooms. Both the main bathroom and the ensuite are genuinely spacious and include a full-size bath and a separate shower. That’s something that’s slowly disappearing in newer builds where everything is compacted to maximise unit numbers. Here, you’ve got comfort and practicality instead. The apartment sits within a secure gated community with well-kept gardens and a calm pool area, more geared towards relaxed living than short-term holiday noise. Additional features include: - Private underground parking space - Visitor parking within the urbanisation - Secure gated access - Internal intercom system - Integrated hot and cold air conditioning - Low community fees - Built in 2003, the property benefits from more generous layouts and solid construction.