New development · Costa del Sol · Estepona

Villa Esmeralda

From €6,800,000

6 beds · 1,182 m² built

Ref HT5169181Updated daily · Last sync 27 August 2026

About this property

Overview

Villa Esmeralda is a six-bedroom villa on a plot of 1,283 square metres in El Paraíso, giving you 1,182 square metres of built space across four floors. The layout centres on open-plan living areas that connect through floor-to-ceiling glass, bringing the garden and pool into the rooms. Each of the six bedrooms has its own bathroom, and there are nine bathrooms in total, which makes this workable for a large family or regular guests. The kitchen is separate but connects to the main living space, and outside there is a second kitchen for eating on the terrace.

The plot sits on the seaward side of the AP-7, 739 metres from the beach. You can walk there in nine minutes or drive in eight. The International School of Estepona is 127 metres away, which puts the school run at a minute by car or a short walk. El Paraíso Golf Club is three minutes by car, San Pedro Alcántara town centre is eleven minutes, and Puerto Banus marina is thirteen minutes if you keep a boat. Gibraltar Airport is 53 minutes away. Shops are close enough for daily errands without a car being essential, but you will drive for most things.

The villa has a garage and additional parking on the plot. The garden is landscaped, and the pool is an infinity design with a water feature. Terraces and balconies run across multiple levels, giving you outdoor space on each floor. The setting suits a family that wants proximity to an international school, regular beach access and golf within a few minutes. The size of the villa means upkeep and running costs are substantial, and four floors will not suit everyone.

Features

What this home includes

  • Pool
  • Private garden
  • Parking
  • Beachside

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT5169181
Property type
Villa
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
9
Built area
1,182 m²
Plot size
1,283 m²
Price range
€6,800,000
Pool
Yes
Garden
Yes
Garage
Yes
Beach side
Yes
Area
El Paraiso
City
Estepona
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Nearest beach
9 minwalk
El Paraíso Golf Club
3 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo José Banus
13 mindrive
The International School of Estepona
1 mindrive
Colegio Isdabe del Mar
7 mindrive
Mercadona
14 minwalk
Carrefour
11 mindrive
Dia
11 mindrive
Supercor
13 mindrive
Hospital Hospiten de Estepona
7 mindrive
Pharmacy
4 minwalk
Mustang
1 mindrive
San Pedro Alcántara
11 mindrive
19 restaurants & bars
within 12 minwalk
Málaga Airport (AGP)
64 mindrive
Gibraltar Airport (GIB)
53 mindrive
Beachside, south of the coastal road (A-7), close to the Mediterranean.

Location

El Paraiso, Estepona

Location shown is the development site. This development is in El ParaisoEsteponaCosta del Sol.

Villa Esmeralda sits on the sea side of the AP-7, just 739 metres from the beach. You can walk there in 9 minutes or drive in 8. Gibraltar Airport is 53 minutes away by car. The International School of Estepona is practically on your doorstep at 127 metres, a 1 minute drive. El Paraíso Golf Club is 887 metres away for morning rounds. Puerto Deportivo José Banus marina is 13 minutes away if you keep a boat. San Pedro Alcántara town centre has shops and restaurants within 11 minutes by car. This location works well for families who want beach access, school convenience, and golf on demand.

18 questions answered

Villa Esmeralda: Frequently Asked Questions

The beach is a nine-minute walk from Villa Esmeralda, and The International School of Estepona is 127 metres away. A supermarket is 1.1 kilometres from the villa, which is walkable but easier by car. Most other amenities, including San Pedro Alcántara town centre and El Paraíso Golf Club, require driving.

The villa has 1,182 square metres of built space across four floors. Six bedrooms each have their own bathroom, with nine bathrooms in total. The layout includes open-plan living areas connected by floor-to-ceiling glass, a separate kitchen that links to the main living space, and a second outdoor kitchen on the terrace.

The garden is private, covering the 1,283-square-metre plot. It includes an infinity pool with a water feature, landscaping across the plot, and terraces on multiple levels. You are responsible for maintaining the garden, the pool and the grounds yourself or through contractors you arrange.

The International School of Estepona is 127 metres from the villa, making the school run a one-minute drive or a short walk. Hospital Hospiten de Estepona is seven minutes by car. The beach is nine minutes on foot, and a supermarket is three minutes by car.

El Paraíso Golf Club is three minutes by car from the villa. The golf course shapes the neighbourhood, keeping building density lower and giving open views across fairways. You live alongside people who play regularly, which means a quieter residential feel but fewer shops and restaurants within walking distance than a town-centre setting would offer.

Buying off-plan in El Paraíso 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.

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