Of all the places in the world in which to take up residence in a penthouse apartment, the Costa del Sol is up there with the best of them. Head out onto one of the home's two terraces and you're greeted with sweeping views of the Med that will take your breath away regardless if it's the first or the fiftieth time you cast your eyes upon it.

The glass doors leading out to these outdoor spaces have the added benefit of flooding the living quarters with natural light. In terms of design, the home can certainly be said to lean on the traditional side – particularly the ornate bedframe, large artworks and chandeliers over the dining table – but it's far from dusty or dated. In fact, the bathrooms are quite contemporary in style.

One of the biggest perks, however, is the grand total of four shared swimming pools, including one open year-round. There's plenty more to keep you entertained in the locale too, from the four golf courses that can be reached in ten minutes' drive to the plethora of golden beaches that line the Andalusian coastline.

Home truths:
*This home is in a residential block of apartments – the entrance to the building and the four swimming pools are shared with other guests
*Three of the swimming pools are only available for use between 1st May and 30th September, but there's an infinity pool that's open year-round
*You'll need a car in this area – there's free private parking available for guests
*While the kitchen isn’t photographed, we expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home
*The TV has Spanish, English, German, Dutch, Swedish and Norwegian channels
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*The wi-fi can be a bit slow at times