New development · Costa del Sol · Estepona
South Sand
€669,000 to €1,080,000
3 beds · 124 to 164 m² built
Ref HT4907818Updated daily · Last sync 27 October 2026
South Sand is in Estepona.
About this property
Overview
South Sand is a three-bedroom apartment block in Estepona, under a kilometre from Playa del Cristo beach. The flats range from 124 to 164 square metres of interior space, with terraces from 38 to 106 square metres. At the smaller end you get a straightforward family flat with two bathrooms. The larger units add a third bathroom and enough terrace to host properly or set up an outdoor living room. All face northeast, which means morning sun on the terrace and shade by afternoon, useful in summer but less appealing if you want evening light.
The development sits on the coast side of the AP-7 motorway, close enough to the sea that you can walk to Playa del Cristo in eleven minutes. Puerto Estepona marina is two minutes by car, and Lidl supermarket is an eight-minute walk. Estepona town centre and the local hospital are both under ten minutes away by car. Gibraltar Airport is 44 minutes if you fly often. This is a genuine residential area with schools, shops and services around you, not a resort strip. You have the beach and marina nearby without being isolated from everyday infrastructure.
The communal facilities include an outdoor pool, a heated indoor pool, coworking space, a social room with a kitchen and a putting green. Each flat comes with a parking space and a storage room. Kitchens are fitted with Siemens or Bosch appliances. The 74 homes are spread across four blocks with shared garden areas between them.
This suits buyers who want beach proximity with practical amenities within reach. Families will find schools close by and enough space in the larger layouts. The drawback is the northeast orientation, which limits afternoon sun on the terrace and reduces the appeal of those sea and mountain views later in the day.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
- Private garden
- Sea view
- Beachside
Property details
Specifications
- Reference
- HT4907818
- Property type
- Apartment
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2 to 3
- Built area
- 124 m² to 164 m²
- Terrace
- 38 m² to 106 m²
- Price range
- €669,000 to €1,080,000
- Pool
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Beach side
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- City
- Estepona
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
What's Nearby
Location
Estepona
Location shown is the development site. This development is in Estepona.
South Sand sits on the sea side of the AP-7, just 891 metres from Playa del Cristo, a proper beach-side location in Estepona. Gibraltar Airport is 44 minutes away by car, making this accessible for frequent travellers. You have Puerto Estepona marina 2 minutes down the road, Lidl supermarket within an 8-minute walk, and Azata Golf is a 12-minute drive if you play. The town centre of Estepona and Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona are both under 10 minutes away. This works well for families who want beach access with practical amenities close by, or for buyers looking for a holiday base with genuine local facilities.
18 questions answered
South Sand: Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the beach from South Sand?
Playa del Cristo is 900 metres away, an eleven-minute walk. That makes it one of the closer developments to the beach in Estepona without sitting right on the sand. The walk is flat and takes you through a residential neighbourhood rather than along a busy road.
What size are the apartments?
Interior space runs from 124 to 164 square metres, with terraces between 38 and 106 square metres. The smaller flats have two bathrooms and terraces that work for morning coffee or a small table. The larger units add a third bathroom and terraces big enough to divide into separate zones for dining and lounging.
What views do the apartments have?
Sea, mountain and panoramic views, depending on which floor and block you choose. All homes face northeast, so you get morning sun but lose direct light by mid-afternoon. That orientation means the views are best enjoyed early in the day, and the terrace will be in shade when most people want to sit outside in summer.
What is nearby for families in Estepona?
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaría Ramón García is a two-minute drive. The local hospital is 3.4 kilometres away, about nine minutes by car. A supermarket is 600 metres from the development, close enough to walk with shopping bags. Estepona town centre, with its wider choice of schools and services, is seven minutes by car.
Is a car necessary here?
Not for the beach, the marina or a quick supermarket run, all of which are walkable. You will need one for the hospital, golf courses, the airport and broader shopping in Estepona. The development is residential rather than self-contained, so a car gives you access to everything the wider area offers.
How does buying off-plan work in Spain?
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.
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 Estepona?
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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€5,395 / m²
€5,395 × 124 m² = €669,000 asking · entry unit
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