New development · Costa del Sol · Estepona

Marine Hills - The Villas

€1,468,000 to €1,638,000

3 beds · 167 to 174 m² built · Est. completion Q2 2027

Ref HT4980559Updated daily · Last sync 27 August 2026

About this property

Overview

Marine Hills - The Villas is a development of semi-detached villas on a hillside site between the AP-7 motorway and the Mediterranean in Estepona. Each villa gives you three bedrooms and three bathrooms across 167 to 174 square metres of built space. The outdoor space is substantial: terraces run to 151 to 155 square metres, and plots range from 329 to 547 square metres. The larger plots give you more garden and breathing room from neighbours. South orientation means direct sun through the day.

The villas face the sea from an elevated position, so you get sea and mountain views from the terraces and upper floors. The site sits two kilometres back from the beach, so you are not walking to the shore. You need a car for the beach, for shopping and for most errands, though Aldi is a six minute drive. The community is gated and includes a gym, spa, coworking space, paddle courts, jacuzzis, pools for adults and children, and a heated infinity pool with sea views. Underfloor heating runs throughout each villa.

The development sits in the Selwo area, part of what is marketed as the New Golden Mile, a stretch of coast between Estepona town and Puerto Banús. The location puts you close to the motorway for quick runs east or west, and Gibraltar Airport is 51 minutes by car. This is a residential urbanisation rather than a village or town centre, so daily life depends on driving.

The semi-detached layout means you share one wall. The villas suit buyers who want space, sea views and community facilities, and who are comfortable with car dependence and the hum of the motorway in the background.

Features

What this home includes

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

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT4980559
Property type
Villa
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Built area
167 m² to 174 m²
Terrace
151 m² to 155 m²
Plot size
329 m² to 547 m²
Price range
€1,468,000 to €1,638,000
Est. completion
Q2 2027
Pool
Yes
Garden
Yes
Beach side
Yes
Sea view
Yes
South facing
Yes
City
Estepona
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Beach
9 mindrive
ALDI
6 mindrive
Aldi
6 mindrive
Mercadona
9 mindrive
Lidl
9 mindrive
Pharmacy
17 minwalk
Mustang
13 mindrive
160 restaurants & bars
within 10 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
68 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.

Marine Hills - The Villas sits on the sea side of the AP-7 in Estepona, placing you between the motorway and the Mediterranean. Gibraltar Airport is a 51 minute drive away, making it accessible for international visitors. Daily essentials are close at hand with Aldi supermarket just 6 minutes by car. The location works well for buyers seeking a coastal address with easy motorway access and straightforward connections to the airport.

18 questions answered

Marine Hills - The Villas: Frequently Asked Questions

The beach is 1.8 kilometres away, which is a nine minute drive. The development sits on a hillside with the AP-7 motorway between the site and the shore, so walking is not practical. You need a car to reach the beach and to manage most daily errands in this part of Estepona.

The villas face south from an elevated position, giving you sea and mountain views from the terraces and upper floors. The hillside setting means you look over lower ground towards the Mediterranean. Panoramic views also take in the surrounding countryside.

Each villa has its own private plot, ranging from 329 to 547 square metres, plus a private terrace of 151 to 155 square metres. The larger plots give you more garden and more separation from the semi-detached neighbour. You are responsible for your own garden upkeep, though the development also offers communal pools, paddle courts and other shared facilities.

Gibraltar Airport is 42 kilometres away, about 51 minutes by car. The motorway access makes the journey straightforward. That distance suits lock-up-and-leave use if you are flying in for short stays, though Málaga Airport is the larger alternative for international routes on the Costa del Sol.

The development is close to schools and sits in a residential urbanisation, so the setting is quiet and gated. The drawback is that everything requires a car: the supermarket is a six minute drive, the beach is nine minutes, and there is no village centre within walking distance. Families who are comfortable with that car dependence will find the space and facilities work well.

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 villas in the same city.

This Villa

€8,790 / m²

€8,790 × 167 m² = €1,468,000 asking · entry unit

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