New development · Costa del Sol · Estepona

Acqua Gardens - KEY READY

From €524,600

3 beds · 118 m² built · Est. completion 2025-08-01

Ref HT4201507

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About this property

Overview

Acqua Gardens - KEY READY is a new development of 3-bedroom ground floor apartments for sale in Estepona, Costa del Sol, priced at €524,600. This 95-unit scheme on the New Golden Mile targets buyers seeking a central coastal position without paying Marbella premiums. The development is complete and ready for immediate occupation, which removes construction risk and allows buyers to inspect the finished product before committing. Its B energy rating delivers an estimated 70% reduction in running costs compared to older Spanish properties with F ratings, a material consideration for year-round residents managing utility bills.

Each ground floor apartment measures 118 m² built, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The specification includes open-plan interiors extending to private terraces with sea and mountain views, modern kitchens and bathrooms, and a choice of finishes across materials and colour tones. Optional upgrades include gas fireplaces and kitchen enhancements. The communal facilities span landscaped gardens, a swimming pool with sunbathing deck, a professionally equipped gymnasium with changing rooms, underground parking (one space per property), individual storage rooms, and a co-working space with café bar. The low-rise architecture keeps the development visually restrained, and the secure gated entrance provides controlled access.

The New Golden Mile stretches between Estepona and San Pedro Alcántara, placing Acqua Gardens roughly equidistant from both towns. Puerto Banús marina lies approximately 10 minutes by car to the northeast. This coastal strip attracts northern European buyers seeking golf access (six courses within a few minutes' drive), families requiring international schools, and retirees who want beaches and practical amenities without the density of central Marbella. The local village of Cancelada, a few hundred metres away, provides shops, cafés, banks, and a post office for everyday needs. The development sits close enough to the coast to claim sea views from upper floors, but the immediate surroundings are residential rather than beachfront, which keeps prices below comparable schemes with direct beach access.

Acqua Gardens is complete and available for immediate key handover. Spanish new build purchases typically require a reservation deposit to secure the property, though in this case no construction stage payments apply. The full purchase price is due on completion, minus any initial deposit. Buyers should budget for notary fees, land registry costs, and stamp duty (typically 1.5% for new builds in Andalucía), plus annual community fees for the gardens, pool, and gym maintenance. Independent legal representation is advisable to verify the developer's licences and the property's debt-free status. The B energy certificate, issued under Spanish regulations, is transferable to the buyer and remains valid for 10 years from the date of issue.

Features

What this home includes

  • Pool
  • Private garden
  • Parking
  • Sea view
  • Beachside
  • South facing

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT4201507
Property type
Ground Floor Apartment
Developer
CASABLANCA
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Built area
118 m²
Terrace
43 m²
Plot size
22 m²
Price range
€524,600
Completion
2025-08-01
Pool
Yes
Garden
Yes
Garage
Yes
Beach side
Yes
Sea view
Yes
South facing
Yes
City
Estepona
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Playa del Saladillo
8 minwalk
Lidl
1 minwalk
Mercadona
3 minwalk
ALDI
5 mindrive
Farmacia BEL AIR
3 minwalk
Mustang
8 mindrive
15 restaurants & bars
within 12 minwalk
Málaga Airport (AGP)
63 mindrive
Gibraltar Airport (GIB)
51 mindrive
Beachside, south of the coastal road (A-7), close to the Mediterranean.

Location

Estepona

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

Acqua Gardens sits on the sea side of the AP-7, putting you between the motorway and the Mediterranean in Estepona. You're just 96 meters from a Lidl supermarket, so daily shopping takes one minute on foot. Gibraltar Airport is 44 kilometres away, about 51 minutes by car, making it practical for regular travellers. The location suits buyers who want direct beach access without the crowds of central Marbella, and families who value convenience and easy motorway links.

18 questions answered

Acqua Gardens - KEY READY: Frequently Asked Questions

The starting price of €524,600 for Acqua Gardens covers the 3-bedroom ground floor apartment at 118 m², plus your private garage and private garden. You also get access to either a private pool or communal pool depending on your unit, along with all the standard finishes and fittings in this key-ready development by CASABLANCA.

Yes, Acqua Gardens is positioned right on the beachside in Estepona, so beach access is one of the main draws of this location. You're living steps away from the sand rather than having to travel to reach the coast, which is a significant advantage for anyone wanting that coastal lifestyle.

Acqua Gardens offers 3-bedroom ground floor apartments with a built size of 118 m², though individual layouts and configurations may vary slightly between units. Each unit comes with its own private garden and garage, but the core bedroom count and approximate square footage remain consistent across the development.

Yes, Acqua Gardens features sea views as a key selling point, and the south-facing orientation means you get excellent natural light and views throughout the day. This south-facing aspect combined with the beachside location makes the sea views a genuine feature of living in Acqua Gardens.

Acqua Gardens is expected to be completed and key-ready by August 2025, so you're looking at a relatively near-term delivery date. This means you won't have an extended wait before you can take possession of your new home in Estepona.

Buying off-plan in Estepona 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

Live €/m² comparisons from current inventory of similar ground floor apartments in the same city.

This Ground floor apartment

€4,446 / m²

€4,446 × 118 m² = €524,600 asking · entry unit

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Acqua Gardens - KEY READY

Estepona · From €524,600 · 3 bed · Completing Q3 2025

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