New development · Costa del Sol · Benalmádena
The Bay 7
From €2,950,000
5 beds · 504 m² built
Ref HT4889071Updated daily · Last sync 26 October 2026
The Bay 7 is in Benalmádena.
About this property
Overview
The Bay 7 is a single five-bedroom villa set on a 1,164-square-metre plot in the hills above the AP-7 in Benalmadena. The built area runs to 504 square metres, with 252 square metres of terraces. South-west facing, the house frames sea views from raised ground while sitting within walking distance of Playa de Torreblanca, 19 minutes on foot. The plot gives you a private pool and garden, with garage parking included.
The layout spreads across five bedrooms and five bathrooms, designed for families who need guest accommodation or space for older children. Terrace area at half the internal footprint means outdoor living is built into the floor plan, not added as a balcony. The positioning above the motorway trades immediate beachfront for elevation and views across to the coast, so you see the sea but hear the road when the wind turns.
Benalmadena places you 28 minutes from Málaga Airport, close enough for a rental car to make sense over airport transfers. Mercadona is an eight-minute walk for weekly shopping. Golf Benalmadena Pitch and Putt is seven minutes by car, and The British College is ten minutes away, making the location workable for international families with school-age children. Fuengirola and Torremolinos sit either side, both under 15 minutes, so you have restaurant and marina access without living in the centre of either.
This suits buyers who want a large villa on its own land near the beach but not pressed against it, and who need a car for school runs and golf. The plot size and terrace allowance give you room that smaller townhouse developments cannot, but the elevation means every trip to the beach involves a climb back up the hill.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
- Private garden
- Parking
- Sea view
- Beachside
- South facing
Property details
Specifications
- Reference
- HT4889071
- Property type
- Villa
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Built area
- 504 m²
- Terrace
- 252 m²
- Plot size
- 1,164 m²
- Price range
- €2,950,000
- Pool
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Garage
- Yes
- Beach side
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- South facing
- Yes
- City
- Benalmádena
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
What's Nearby
Location
Benalmádena
Location shown is the development site. This development is in Benalmádena.
The Bay 7 is positioned above the AP-7, towards the mountains in Benalmadena. Playa de Torreblanca is a 19-minute walk away, offering direct beach access. Málaga Airport is 28 minutes by car, making arrivals and departures straightforward. Golf Benalmadena Pitch and Putt is 7 minutes away by car, and Mercadona supermarket is just 8 minutes on foot for daily shopping. The British College international school is 10 minutes by car. This location suits families who want mountain views and easy access to the beach, golf, and good schools.
18 questions answered
The Bay 7: Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the beach from The Bay 7?
Playa de Torreblanca is 1.5 kilometres away, about four minutes by car or 19 minutes on foot. The walk is downhill to the beach, which means you climb back up after a day on the sand. A car removes that effort and makes multiple trips easier.
Does the villa have a private pool and garden?
Yes, the plot is 1,164 square metres and includes both a private pool and garden. You maintain them yourself or hire help, but you do not share the space or pay community fees for pool upkeep. The plot size gives you room for outdoor dining, sunbeds and planting without crowding the terrace.
What are the sea views like?
The villa sits on raised ground inland of the AP-7, so the south-west orientation delivers panoramic sea views across the coast. You gain elevation and sightlines but you also hear motorway traffic when the wind blows inland, which is the trade-off for building above the coastal plain.
Is Benalmadena close to international schools?
The British College is 2.5 kilometres away, about ten minutes by car. Hospital Vithas Xanit International is eight minutes by car, and a supermarket is 0.6 kilometres away. The location works for families who need daily school access and medical care nearby, though you will need a car for all of it.
How far is Málaga Airport?
Málaga Airport is 13 kilometres away, about 28 minutes by car. That makes the villa practical for lock-up-and-leave use, because the transfer is short enough to land and reach the house inside an hour. Hire a car at the airport if you plan to use the villa regularly, because walking distance covers only the beach and the supermarket.
How does buying off-plan work in Spain?
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.
Are my deposits protected if the developer goes bust?
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.
What building guarantees come with a new-build?
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.
What taxes apply to new-build property in Spain?
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.
Can I customise finishes and layout before completion?
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.
How long will construction take?
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.
What should I check before signing an off-plan contract?
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.
Do I need a NIE and Spanish bank account to buy off-plan?
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.
Can non-residents get a Spanish mortgage?
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.
Should I get pre-approval before viewing?
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.
What taxes will I pay buying a property in Benalmádena?
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.
What ongoing costs should I expect?
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.
Are agent fees paid by the buyer or seller?
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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€5,853 / m²
€5,853 × 504 m² = €2,950,000 asking · entry unit
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