About this property
Overview
Seven Diamonds is a collection of seven detached villas in Atalaya, west of San Pedro Alcántara. Each home has three or four en-suite bedrooms and comes with a full basement that you can fit out as you choose. The built sizes run from 245 to 356 square metres across two floors and the basement, and every villa has a rooftop terrace with sea views. Plots range from 536 to 795 square metres, each with its own pool and garden. The living room has a double-height ceiling, and underfloor heating runs throughout. All seven villas face south.
The development sits just off the A-7 coast road, inland of the motorway but close enough to walk to Playa Isdabe in 21 minutes. El Campanario Golf Course is a minute's drive if you play regularly, and San Pedro town centre takes seven minutes by car. Puerto Banús is ten minutes away. Two international schools are within a short drive, so the location suits families who want space and quiet without being remote. You are far enough from Marbella to avoid the crowds, but near enough to reach the port and the shops easily.
The basement gives you real flexibility. Use it as a cinema, a gym, a guest suite or storage, and the developer offers full customisation of the interiors at no extra cost. That includes changes to the layout if you want to move walls or reconfigure rooms. The garage fits two cars.
The drawback is that you need a car for almost everything. Walking to the beach is possible, but walking to shops or restaurants is not practical. This is a villa development in a residential pocket, not a town centre, so daily life happens by car. If you want a detached home near golf and beaches but do not mind driving for errands, this fits. If you prefer to walk to a café or a supermarket, look closer to San Pedro or Estepona old town.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
- Private garden
- Parking
- Sea view
- Beachside
- South facing
Property details
Specifications
- Reference
- HT4810633
- Property type
- Villa
- Bedrooms
- 3 to 4
- Bathrooms
- 3 to 4
- Built area
- 245 m² to 356 m²
- Terrace
- 106 m²
- Plot size
- 536 m² to 795 m²
- Price range
- €1,530,000 to €2,220,000
- Est. completion
- Q4 2027
- Pool
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Garage
- Yes
- Beach side
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- South facing
- Yes
- Area
- Atalaya
- City
- Estepona
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
What's Nearby
Location
Atalaya, Estepona
Location shown is the development site. This development is in AtalayaEstepona.
Seven Diamonds sits on the sea side of the AP-7 in Atalaya, putting you between the motorway and the Mediterranean. Playa Isdabe is a 21 minute walk away. El Campanario Golf Course is just 1 minute's drive if you play regularly. San Pedro Alcántara town centre takes 7 minutes to reach by car, and Gibraltar Airport is 55 minutes away. Schools include both Colegio Isdabe del Mar and The International School of Estepona nearby. This location works well for families and golfers who want beach access without the bustle of central Marbella.
18 questions answered
Seven Diamonds: Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the beach from Atalaya?
Playa Isdabe is 1.7 kilometres away, about seven minutes by car or 21 minutes on foot. The walk is flat and takes you under the motorway on a path. If you want to go daily, most buyers drive. If you go a few times a week, walking is manageable.
What do you get in a three-bedroom villa versus a four-bedroom?
The three-bedroom villas measure 245 square metres built, and the four-bedroom homes go up to 356 square metres. All have en-suite bathrooms, and every villa includes the full basement, which you can fit out however you want. Plot sizes range from 536 to 795 square metres, so the larger villas sit on bigger gardens.
Which schools are close to Atalaya?
The International School of Estepona is 1.5 kilometres away, about four minutes by car. Colegio Isdabe del Mar is the same distance. HC Marbella International Hospital is 4.3 kilometres away, seven minutes by car. San Pedro Alcántara, with its full range of shops and services, is 2.6 kilometres away.
What views do the villas have?
All seven villas face south and have sea views from the rooftop terrace. You also see the mountains, the gardens and the forest behind the development. Each plot has its own pool, so you look out onto your own garden rather than shared grounds.
How far is the nearest golf course?
El Campanario Golf Course is 0.6 kilometres away, about one minute by car. The development sits in a quiet residential area surrounded by golf courses, so you have several within a five-minute drive. The setting is green and low-rise, but that also means you need the car for shops and restaurants.
How does buying off-plan work in Spain?
Buying off-plan in Atalaya 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 Atalaya?
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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€6,245 / m²
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