New development · Costa del Sol · Casares

VILLA ALHAMA Cortesín

From €2,695,000

4 beds · 479 m² built

Ref HT5452213Updated daily · Last sync 28 August 2026

About this property

Overview

This is a single large villa in Finca Cortesín, Casares, with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms across two floors and 479 square metres. The plot is 1,485 square metres. The layout is built around wide glazed walls that open the living areas onto terraces and an infinity pool. The architecture uses clean lines and exposed pergolas, and the two floors follow the slope of the land. Parking is provided for three cars.

Finca Cortesín sits between Marbella and Sotogrande, inland from the beaches at Casares Costa. The resort is gated and staffed around the clock. It is built at low density with wide landscaped avenues, and is known for its golf course and hotel. You are removed from the coast here, which brings privacy and quiet but means you need a car for beaches, shops and restaurants. The resort itself has dining and facilities, and the location gives you reach to marinas and golf courses across both Marbella and Sotogrande.

This is a substantial single villa on a private plot within a controlled resort setting. It suits a buyer who wants space, security and separation from the coastal towns, and who is comfortable relying on a car for most journeys. The architecture is contemporary, the plot generous, and the setting exclusive. The drawback is isolation: you are not within walking distance of much beyond the resort's own amenities, and the scale of the villa and its grounds demand upkeep.

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT5452213
Property type
Villa
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Built area
479 m²
Price range
€2,695,000
City
Casares
Coast
Costa del Sol

Location

Casares

Casares

Exact location available on request. This development is in CasaresCosta del Sol.

18 questions answered

VILLA ALHAMA Cortesín: Frequently Asked Questions

The beaches at Casares Costa are a drive from Finca Cortesín, which sits inland between Marbella and Sotogrande. This is not a beachfront location. The villa is positioned for privacy and golf rather than proximity to the sea, so reaching the coast requires a car.

The villa sits within the gated Finca Cortesín resort, which has staffed security around the clock. The wider estate is built at low density with controlled access throughout. That setting brings both security and seclusion, which matters here because you are removed from passing traffic and the coastal towns.

The resort itself has dining and facilities you can reach on foot, including the golf course and hotel. Beyond the resort gates, almost everything requires a car. Shops, restaurants and beaches are all a drive away, which suits a buyer who values quiet and separation over convenience.

The villa has a private plot of 1,485 square metres with terraces and an infinity pool. All outdoor space is yours alone, not shared. That gives you control and privacy, but it also means you are responsible for maintaining the grounds and the pool, which on this scale is a consideration.

The size, layout and resort setting make this workable for permanent residence, provided you are comfortable with the isolation and the reliance on a car. The gated environment and low density suit families or anyone who wants space and security, but Casares itself is quiet outside the summer months.

Buying off-plan in Casares 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

€5,626 / m²

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