New development · Costa del Sol · Marbella

VILLA SARA

From €5,675,000

5 beds · 980 m² built

Ref HT4974748Updated daily · Last sync 26 August 2026

About this property

Overview

Villa Sara is a five-bedroom house on two levels, built across 980 square metres of indoor space with a further 558 square metres of terraces. The plot stretches to 1,600 square metres. Every bedroom has its own bathroom, and there are separate cloakrooms on each floor. The house includes a spa, gym, cinema room and leisure room, with an elevator connecting all levels. High ceilings and full-height windows run throughout, and an indoor patio brings light into the centre of the plan. The kitchen and bathrooms are fitted, and the house has underfloor heating, a heated swimming pool and a jacuzzi.

The plot sits above the AP-7 motorway in the hills of Los Monteros, on the mountain side rather than the coast side of the road. The position gives sea views across to Gibraltar and the North African coast, as well as mountain and garden views from different parts of the house. The nearest beach is a thirteen-minute drive, Marbella town centre is nineteen minutes, and Málaga Airport is fifty-five minutes away. Greenlife Golf Marbella is twenty minutes by car. The immediate surroundings are forested hillside, quiet but not remote.

This layout suits a household that wants both space and facilities under one roof, with room for guests or extended family and the equipment for a self-contained routine. The hill location means every journey is by car. You are not walking to the beach, the shops or a restaurant. The trade is privacy and long views for convenience, and the house delivers both ends of that bargain in full measure.

Features

What this home includes

  • Pool
  • Private garden
  • Parking
  • Sea view
  • Beachside

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT4974748
Property type
Villa
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Built area
980 m²
Terrace
558 m²
Plot size
1,600 m²
Price range
€5,675,000
Pool
Yes
Garden
Yes
Garage
Yes
Beach side
Yes
Sea view
Yes
Area
Los Monteros
City
Marbella
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Nearest beach
13 mindrive
Greenlife Golf Marbella
20 mindrive
Marina Marbella
15 mindrive
English International College
20 mindrive
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria 5 de Noviembre
17 mindrive
ALDI
11 mindrive
Aldi
11 mindrive
Mercadona
15 mindrive
Supercor
15 mindrive
Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol
13 mindrive
Healtfarma. Parafarmacia
17 mindrive
Parque Comercial La Cañada
17 mindrive
Marbella
19 mindrive
292 restaurants & bars
within 10 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
55 mindrive
Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.

Location

Los Monteros, Marbella

Location shown is the development site. This development is in Los MonterosMarbellaCosta del Sol.

Villa Sara is located above the AP-7, towards the mountains in Los Monteros. The nearest beach is 13 minutes away by car. Málaga Airport is 55 minutes away, making it accessible for international travel. Greenlife Golf Marbella is just 20 minutes drive, and Marina Marbella is 15 minutes away for those who enjoy water activities. Marbella town centre is 19 minutes away, and Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol is only 13 minutes away for peace of mind. This location suits families who want mountain proximity with easy access to beaches, golf, and local amenities.

18 questions answered

VILLA SARA: Frequently Asked Questions

The nearest beach is 2.8 kilometres away, a thirteen-minute drive. Los Monteros sits inland of the AP-7 motorway in forested hills, so every journey out is by car. The position trades walking convenience for privacy and long-range views across the coast.

English International College is 5.3 kilometres away, about twenty minutes by car. Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol is 2.7 kilometres, thirteen minutes. The nearest supermarket is 2.5 kilometres, eleven minutes. Marbella town centre, with its full range of shops and services, is 4.3 kilometres, nineteen minutes by car.

The house sits on the mountain side of the AP-7, looking out across the coast to the sea. Views take in Gibraltar and the North African coast on clear days, as well as the surrounding mountains and the garden. Different rooms face different directions, so the outlook changes as you move through the house.

The pool is private, heated, and sits within the 1,600-square-metre plot. The house also has a jacuzzi. With 558 square metres of terraces and the full garden to yourself, outdoor space and its upkeep are entirely your own concern, not subject to communal rules or fees for shared areas.

Málaga Airport is 35 kilometres away, about fifty-five minutes by car on the AP-7 and A-7 coast road. The drive is straightforward, which suits the house for lock-up-and-leave use, though the hillside location and the size of the property mean it works better for longer stays than for brief weekends.

Buying off-plan in Los Monteros 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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