New development · Costa del Sol · Alhaurín de la Torre

Villa Santhai 3 y 9

From €890,000

4 beds · 259 m² built

Ref HT5140837Updated daily · Last sync 27 August 2026

About this property

Overview

These are detached four-bedroom villas designed across three levels, each one taking up a full plot of just over a thousand square metres. The layout spreads the four bedrooms across the upper floor, ground level and lower floor, with a total of four bathrooms including one by the pool. The ground floor brings the kitchen, dining and living areas into a single open space, while the lower level offers a second living area that can be used as a games room or extra entertaining space. Each villa has more than 180 square metres of terrace in total, which is unusually generous and means you can have seating, dining and sun loungers without compromise.

The site sits in the Pinos de Alhaurín neighbourhood, on the hillside above the AP-7 motorway, with views over the Guadalhorce Valley and the surrounding mountains. You are ten minutes from the centre of Alhaurín de la Torre by car, and a similar distance to Mercadona for weekly shopping. Lauro Golf is twelve minutes away. Málaga Airport is a 28 minute drive, and the beaches at Torremolios and Guadalmar are a similar distance in the other direction. You cannot walk to amenities from here, so a car is necessary for school runs, shopping and getting to the coast.

This location suits buyers who want space, mountain surroundings and privacy, but still need quick access to the airport and Málaga. The pine forest nearby makes for good walking. The trade-off is that you are not in a village centre and the coast requires a drive, so it works best for families or second-home buyers who do not mind being away from the beach and who value large plots and wide views. The terrace area is a clear strength if outdoor living matters to you.

Features

What this home includes

  • Pool
  • Private garden

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT5140837
Property type
Villa
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Built area
259 m²
Terrace
180 m² to 184 m²
Plot size
1,020 m² to 1,044 m²
Price range
€890,000
Pool
Yes
Garden
Yes
City
Alhaurín de la Torre
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Playa de Arroyo Hondo
34 mindrive
Lauro Golf
12 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola
35 mindrive
The British College
35 mindrive
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Maruja Mallo
7 mindrive
Mercadona
10 mindrive
Dia
11 mindrive
Lidl
12 mindrive
Hospital de Alta Resolución de Benalmádena
29 mindrive
Farmacia El Alamillo
7 mindrive
Costasol Centro
25 mindrive
Alhaurín de la Torre
10 mindrive
478 restaurants & bars
within 10 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
28 mindrive
Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.

Location

Alhaurín de la Torre

Location shown is the development site. This development is in Alhaurín de la TorreCosta del Sol.

Villa Santhai 3 y 9 sits above the AP-7, towards the mountains in Alhaurín de la Torre. Málaga Airport is 28 minutes away by car, making it convenient for international travel. The town centre of Alhaurín de la Torre is a 10 minute drive, and you'll find Mercadona supermarket just 10 minutes away for daily shopping. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate Lauro Golf, a 12 minute drive from the property. This location works well for families who want mountain views and easy access to amenities without being right on the coast.

18 questions answered

Villa Santhai 3 y 9: Frequently Asked Questions

The nearest beach is Playa de Arroyo Hondo, which is 7.1 kilometres away and takes about 34 minutes by car. The development sits inland of the AP-7 motorway on the hillside above Alhaurín de la Torre, so you cannot walk to the coast. The beaches at Torremolinos and Guadalmar are a similar distance.

The villas look out over the Guadalhorce Valley and the surrounding mountains, with panoramic views that also take in the garden, pool and pine forest nearby. The hillside position in the Pinos de Alhaurín neighbourhood means the outlook is open and uninterrupted. Each home has mountain and country views from multiple levels.

You need a car here. The centre of Alhaurín de la Torre is 3.2 kilometres away, which is about ten minutes by car, and the nearest supermarket is the same distance. Schools, shops and the coast all require driving. The pine forest nearby offers walking routes, but the development is not in a village centre.

Málaga Airport is 8.6 kilometres away and takes about 28 minutes by car. That makes the villas practical for lock-up-and-leave use or as a second home, particularly given the hillside setting away from the coast. The route is straightforward and the distance is short enough for regular trips.

The British College is seven kilometres away and takes about 35 minutes by car. Colegio Maruja Mallo is closer, at a seven minute drive. The nearest hospital is Hospital de Alta Resolución de Benalmádena, 5.2 kilometres away, which is about 29 minutes by car. Shops and amenities are ten minutes away in Alhaurín de la Torre.

Buying off-plan in Alhaurín de la Torre means reserving a property before or during construction. You pay a reservation deposit (typically €6,000 to €12,000), then sign a private purchase contract within 30 days and pay a further 10 to 20% of the purchase price. Staged payments follow the construction milestones. The final 60 to 70% is paid at notary completion when the keys are handed over.

Under Spanish law (Law 57/1968 and its 2015 successor), all off-plan deposits must be covered by a bank guarantee or insurance policy. Your lawyer must verify this before you pay any money. If the developer fails to deliver, you can claim 100% of your deposit plus 6% annual interest. Never transfer funds without a confirmed guarantee in your name.

Spanish law mandates three tiers: a 10-year structural guarantee (Seguro Decenal) for serious structural defects, a 3-year guarantee for habitability issues (waterproofing, insulation, installations), and a 1-year guarantee on finishes and fixtures. These run from the date the licence of first occupation (licencia de primera ocupación) is issued.

New-build purchases are subject to 10% IVA (VAT) on the purchase price, plus 1.2% AJD (stamp duty) in Andalucía. Parking spaces or storage sold separately may attract 21% IVA. Add notary, land registry and legal fees (1 to 2%), budget 12 to 15% on top of the purchase price in total acquisition costs.

Most developers allow personalisation during the early construction phase, choices of floor tiles, kitchen units, bathroom fixtures, paint colours and sometimes layout tweaks. The window for changes is typically 3 to 6 months after signing the contract. Structural changes are rarely possible once work has started. Your sales representative will provide a customisation deadline and specification sheet.

Typical build time in coastal Spain is 18 to 30 months from licence grant to completion. Delays of 3 to 6 months are common due to weather, supply-chain or permit issues. Your contract should specify a longstop completion date and the compensation you are owed for any overrun. Always check whether the building licence has already been granted before reserving.

Key due-diligence points: (1) confirm the building licence is granted, not just applied for; (2) verify all deposits are bank-guaranteed in your name; (3) check the developer's track record and financial standing; (4) review the specification sheet and what is included in the price; (5) confirm the estimated completion date and longstop clause; (6) have an independent Spanish lawyer review the contract before you sign anything.

Yes, both are required before the final notary signing. You can reserve with a passport, but your Spanish NIE (foreigner tax number) is needed for the private purchase contract and your Spanish bank account for the staged transfers. Your lawyer can obtain your NIE with a power of attorney in 2 to 4 weeks. Open the bank account on your first trip to Spain or remotely via certain Spanish banks.

Yes. Spanish banks lend to non-residents at typical LTVs of 60 to 70% of the lower of purchase price or valuation (vs 80% for residents). Rates are competitive with the rest of the eurozone. You will need 6 months of bank statements, tax returns and proof of income, pre-approval takes 2 to 4 weeks.

Recommended for serious buyers. A mortgage in principle confirms your budget, signals credibility to sellers and shortens completion. We can introduce you to specialist non-resident mortgage brokers familiar with the local market.

Resale property in Andalucía: ITP (transfer tax) at 7%. New-build: 10% IVA + 1.2% AJD (stamp duty). Plus notary, land registry and legal fees of roughly 1 to 2%. Budget 10 to 13% on top of the asking price for total acquisition costs.

Annual IBI (council tax) is typically 0.4 to 1.1% of cadastral value. Community fees on apartments and gated villas range €100 to €600/month depending on amenities. Non-resident owners pay an annual income tax based on cadastral value, plus utilities and home insurance.

In Spain the seller pays the agent commission (typically 3 to 6% + VAT), already baked into the asking price. Buyers do not pay agent fees on resale or new-build.

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