New development · Costa del Sol · Casares

VILLA HORIZON Cortesín

From €6,500,000

5 beds · 996 m² built

Ref HT5426920Updated daily · Last sync 28 August 2026

About this property

Overview

This is a five-bedroom villa on a 2,820-square-metre plot within the Finca Cortesín estate in Casares, inland from the coast between Estepona and Sotogrande. The estate centres on a championship golf course, a five-star hotel and spa, and low-density residential plots set along wide, landscaped avenues. The nearest beaches are at Casares Costa, a ten-minute drive. Marbella lies half an hour east, Sotogrante fifteen minutes west. Shops, schools and restaurants require a car.

The villa runs to 996 square metres across three floors, including a basement of 211 square metres. The architecture is horizontal and linear, with volumes that stretch outwards to form deep terraces and outdoor rooms. An infinity pool extends the sightline towards the golf course and the hills beyond. The layout follows the path of daylight, with living spaces opening fully to the south and west. Five bedrooms and four bathrooms plus a guest toilet are distributed across the upper floors.

This suits buyers who want space, seclusion and a resort-level golf course on the doorstep, and who are comfortable with estate living under the rules and fees that come with it. You are buying into a managed enclave, not a stand-alone plot. The setting is quiet and controlled, which means limited spontaneity and a reliance on the car for everything outside the estate gates. Families drawn to the international schools around Sotogrande and retirees prioritising golf and privacy form the core market here.

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT5426920
Property type
Villa
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4.5
Built area
996 m²
Price range
€6,500,000
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 HORIZON Cortesín: Frequently Asked Questions

The villa covers 996 square metres across three floors, including a 211-square-metre basement. That scale gives you room for guest suites, a home cinema, a gym or wine storage without compromising the flow of the main living floors. The plot runs to 2,820 square metres, large enough for mature landscaping and privacy between you and the nearest neighbour.

You get a private garden of 2,820 square metres, an infinity pool and deep covered terraces that function as outdoor rooms. All of it is yours to maintain or hand to a contractor. The estate manages the roads, perimeter and communal landscaping, but the plot itself and everything built on it falls to you.

The villa works year-round if you are prepared to drive for schools, supermarkets and healthcare, all of which sit outside the estate. Casares has limited urban services, so families and retirees here tend to split their shopping and medical appointments between Estepona and Sotogrande. The estate itself remains open and staffed throughout the year.

You step onto a championship course from your gate, and you share roads and facilities with a small population of owners and hotel guests. The trade is seclusion and resort-standard maintenance against estate fees, design restrictions and a residents' association that governs what you can and cannot do with your own plot.

The five bedrooms and 996 square metres give you space enough for a large group, and access to the Finca Cortesín golf course and spa adds resort appeal. The drawback is the ten-minute drive to the beach, which weakens rental demand outside the golf season. Estate rules may also restrict short lets, so check those before you plan a rental model.

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

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