New development · Costa del Sol · Benalmádena

Stupa - Villa Fo Guang Shan

From €1,735,995

3 beds · 365 m² built

Ref HT5409124Updated daily · Last sync 26 August 2026

About this property

Overview

Villa Fo Guang Shan is a single three-bedroom villa in Benalmadena, built on a 700-square-metre plot above the AP-7 motorway towards the mountains. The villa measures 365 square metres across three floors and faces south for sea views over the coast. An infinity pool runs along the main terrace, with the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area opening directly onto it through sliding doors. All three bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. The master suite takes the rear corner of the upper floor with a private terrace, while the two guest suites share a joint terrace. A one-car garage sits at street level in the basement, separate from the main entrance.

This location puts you 10 minutes from Playa de Bil Bil and seven minutes from Arroyo de la Miel town centre, but the villa itself sits in the quieter residential slopes above the motorway. The upside is space, privacy and uninterrupted sea views. The downside is that you need a car for everything: beach, shops, restaurants. Málaga Airport is 25 minutes away, which works for frequent flyers. Bifrostskolen is five minutes by car, The British College 14 minutes, so international school runs are manageable. Golf Benalmadena Pitch & Putt is six minutes away.

Three en-suite bedrooms suit a family who wants separation between parents and children, or a couple who host guests regularly. The layout keeps the ground floor for living and entertaining, the upper floor for sleeping, and the basement for parking. The infinity pool and south-facing terraces make outdoor living central to how the villa works. This is mountain-side living with sea views, not beachside living. You trade walkable amenities for plot size and outlook.

Features

What this home includes

  • Pool
  • Parking
  • Sea view
  • Beachside

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT5409124
Property type
Villa
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Built area
365 m²
Plot size
700 m²
Price range
€1,735,995
Pool
Yes
Garage
Yes
Beach side
Yes
Sea view
Yes
City
Benalmádena
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Playa de Bil Bil
10 mindrive
Golf Benalmadena Pitch& Putt
6 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola
15 mindrive
The British College
14 mindrive
Bifrostskolen - Colegio Danes
5 mindrive
Carrefour Market
12 minwalk
Dia
6 mindrive
ALDI
10 mindrive
Supercor
11 mindrive
Hospital de Alta Resolución de Benalmádena
8 mindrive
Farmacia Tivoli
14 minwalk
Edificio Eurocentro
9 mindrive
Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa
7 mindrive
4 restaurants & bars
within 12 minwalk
Málaga Airport (AGP)
25 mindrive
Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.

Location

Benalmádena

Location shown is the development site. This development is in BenalmádenaCosta del Sol.

Villa Fo Guang Shan sits above the AP-7, towards the mountains in Benalmadena, placing it 10 minutes from Playa de Bil Bil. Málaga Airport is 25 minutes away by car, making it convenient for regular travel. The development suits families with schools nearby like The British College just 14 minutes away and Bifrostskolen 5 minutes away. Golf Benalmadena Pitch & Putt is on your doorstep at 6 minutes, while Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa town centre takes 7 minutes to reach. This location works well for buyers who want mountain living with easy access to beach life, shopping, and schools.

18 questions answered

Stupa - Villa Fo Guang Shan: Frequently Asked Questions

Playa de Bil Bil is 10 minutes away by car. The villa sits in the residential slopes above the AP-7 motorway, so the beach is not within walking distance. You gain space, privacy and uninterrupted sea views, but you need a car for the coast.

Bifrostskolen is five minutes by car, The British College 14 minutes. Hospital de Alta Resolución de Benalmádena is eight minutes away. A supermarket is four minutes by car, so daily errands are manageable. Everything requires driving from this mountain-side location in Benalmadena.

The villa faces south for sea views over the Costa del Sol coastline. The infinity pool terrace and upper-floor bedroom balconies all look out towards the Mediterranean. The elevation above the motorway keeps the sightline clear across to the beach and horizon.

The villa has a private infinity pool running along the main south-facing terrace. The open-plan living area opens directly onto it through sliding doors. The 700-square-metre plot belongs to this single villa, so all outdoor space is private and you maintain it yourself.

Málaga Airport is 25 minutes by car. That makes frequent trips practical if you use the villa as a lock-up-and-leave base or split time between Spain and another country. The route runs along the AP-7 motorway, which you join almost immediately from the villa.

Buying off-plan in Benalmádena 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.

Market context

How it sits in the market

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This Villa

€4,756 / m²

€4,756 × 365 m² = €1,735,995 asking · entry unit

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