New development · Costa del Sol · Istán

ALMAZARA GARDENS

€475,000 to €650,000

2 to 3 beds · 98 to 110 m² built

Ref HT4585324Updated daily · Last sync 16 September 2026

About this property

Overview

Almazara Gardens sits on a hillside in Istán, above the AP-7 motorway, where the Costa del Sol begins to rise towards the mountains. The development consists of four low-rise blocks containing 32 apartments, all positioned to face south-east across Marbella Bay towards Gibraltar. Each home has two or three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with built areas between 98 and 110 square metres. Terraces are generous, ranging from 31 to 95 square metres, and penthouses come with private solariums. Every apartment includes an underground parking space and a storeroom.

The location trades proximity to the beach for space, quiet and unobstructed views. Istán is a mountain village known for its reservoirs and walking trails, and this setting suits buyers who want to see the coast rather than be on it. Málaga Airport is just over an hour away by car. Marbella town centre and Puerto Banús are both within 18 minutes, so restaurants, marinas and shopping remain accessible. Aloha College is a ten-minute drive, making this practical for families with school-age children. Real Club de Golf Las Brisas is 15 minutes away, and a Mercadona supermarket is ten minutes for groceries.

The communal pool and gardens are planted with native species that sit naturally in the landscape. The architecture blends contemporary open-plan interiors with a rustic exterior that softens the impact of the building on the hillside. The height and orientation mean every apartment has clear views, but the trade-off is remoteness. You need a car for everything, and the winding drive up from the coast adds time to every journey. This works for retirees and families who want mountain air and panoramic scenery without the density of the coastal strip, but it will not suit anyone who wants to walk to amenities or prefers to be near the sea.

Features

What this home includes

  • Pool
  • Private garden
  • Parking
  • Sea view

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT4585324
Property type
Apartment
Developer
PF-1
Bedrooms
2 to 3
Bathrooms
2
Built area
98 m² to 110 m²
Terrace
31 m² to 95 m²
Price range
€475,000 to €650,000
Pool
Yes
Garden
Yes
Garage
Yes
Sea view
Yes
City
Istán
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Playa de Nagüeles
14 mindrive
Real Club de Golf Las Brisas
15 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo José Banus
13 mindrive
Aloha College
10 mindrive
Swans
16 mindrive
Mercadona
10 mindrive
ALDI
12 mindrive
Supercor
13 mindrive
Ambulatorio de Nueva Andalucia.
16 mindrive
Farmacia Fernando García Domínguez
13 mindrive
El Corte Inglés
16 mindrive
Marbella
18 mindrive
378 restaurants & bars
within 10 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
63 mindrive
Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.

Location

Istán

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

Almazara Forest and Gardens is positioned above the AP-7, towards the mountains in Istán, offering a peaceful hillside setting away from coastal traffic. Málaga Airport is 63 minutes away by car, making it accessible for international visitors. The development is well placed for daily life: Aloha College is a 10-minute drive for families with school-age children, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas is 15 minutes away for golfers, and Mercadona supermarket is just 10 minutes for shopping. Marbella town centre and Puerto Deportivo José Banus marina are both within 18 minutes, giving you easy access to restaurants, shops and water activities. This location suits families and retirees who want mountain views and space without the crowds of the coastal strip.

18 questions answered

ALMAZARA GARDENS: Frequently Asked Questions

Playa de Nagüeles is 5.5 kilometres away, about 14 minutes by car. The hillside position in Istán means the beach is not walkable, but the elevation delivers uninterrupted sea views across Marbella Bay. You need a car for every trip to the coast.

Built areas run from 98 to 110 square metres, with two or three bedrooms and two bathrooms in each home. Terraces range from 31 to 95 square metres, so outdoor space varies considerably. Penthouses include private solariums on the roof.

All homes face south-east across Marbella Bay, with unobstructed sea, mountain and panoramic lake views. The hillside location in Istán puts every apartment high enough to see Gibraltar on a clear day. The orientation also means good natural light through the morning and early afternoon.

Aloha College is four kilometres away, about ten minutes by car. Healthcare is covered by Ambulatorio de Nueva Andalucia, 5.5 kilometres from the development and a 16-minute drive. A Mercadona supermarket is ten minutes away, so the essentials for family life are all reachable but none are walkable.

The development has communal pool and gardens rather than private pools for each home. Maintenance and upkeep are handled collectively, which reduces the burden on individual owners but means shared access. The terraces are private, and penthouses add rooftop solariums for exclusive outdoor space.

Buying off-plan in Istán 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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