New development · Costa del Sol · Sotogrande

Villa Sunshine

From €1,580,000

4 beds · 266 m² built · Est. completion Q4 2026

Ref HT5195026Updated daily · Last sync 27 August 2026

About this property

Overview

Villa Sunshine is a detached four-bedroom home on a 1,665 square metre plot in Sotogrande Costa, placing you between the AP-7 and the Mediterranean coast. The 266 square metres of interior space takes an open-plan approach, with large connected areas rather than a traditional room-by-room layout. This suits buyers who prefer fluid living spaces and natural light over defined boundaries, but it means less scope for closing off parts of the house or creating private zones during the day.

The plot size is the main draw here. At over 1,600 square metres, you have room for a pool, garden planting and vehicles, with plenty of open ground left over. That scale of outdoor space is unusual this close to the coast and the marina, and it gives you options for outdoor living that smaller plots cannot match. The three bathrooms across four bedrooms means one bedroom will need to share, which is typical for this configuration.

Sotogrande Costa itself is a low-rise, golf-focused enclave with an established feel. The marina, golf courses and beach are all within a short drive, and Lidl is a nine-minute walk away. Gibraltar Airport is 29 minutes by car, which makes regular flights practical without the noise and congestion of living under a flight path. Schools are nearby, and the setting is quieter than Estepona or Marbella, though that means fewer restaurants and shops within walking distance. The motorway is close, which brings road noise to some parts of Sotogrande Costa depending on which side of it you sit. This villa is on the sea side, so you are closer to the beach than to the hum of the AP-7, but the road is still audible in calm conditions.

Features

What this home includes

  • Private garden
  • Parking

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT5195026
Property type
Villa
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Built area
266 m²
Plot size
1,665 m²
Price range
€1,580,000
Est. completion
Q4 2026
Garden
Yes
Garage
Yes
Area
Sotogrande Costa
City
Sotogrande
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Beach
10 mindrive
Supercor
8 minwalk
Lidl
9 minwalk
Mercadona
10 minwalk
Farmacia Sotogrande
4 minwalk
Galerías Comerciales Andalucía
22 mindrive
8 restaurants & bars
within 12 minwalk
Málaga Airport (AGP)
90 mindrive
Gibraltar Airport (GIB)
29 mindrive
Beachside, south of the coastal road (A-7), close to the Mediterranean.

Location

Sotogrande Costa, Sotogrande

Location shown is the development site. This development is in Sotogrande CostaSotograndeCosta del Sol.

Villa Sunshine sits on the sea side of the AP-7, placing it between the motorway and the Mediterranean coast. Gibraltar Airport is just 15.5 kilometres away, making a 29 minute drive to reach it. A Lidl supermarket is nearby at 682 metres, taking only 9 minutes on foot or 8 minutes by car. Sotogrande Costa is known for its established golf community and marina facilities. This location works well for buyers seeking easy airport access and a coastal setting without the intensity of busier resort areas.

18 questions answered

Villa Sunshine: Frequently Asked Questions

The beach is 2.5 kilometres away, about ten minutes by car. Sotogrande Costa sits between the motorway and the coast, so the walk would take you along roads without pavements in places. You will drive to the beach rather than walk it, but once there you have direct Mediterranean access without the built-up crowds of Marbella or Estepona further along the coast.

You get a 1,665 square metre private plot, which is entirely yours to landscape and maintain. There is no communal garden or shared pool. That scale of land this close to the marina and the sea is rare, and it gives you room for a pool, planting, parking and open lawn without filling the plot. The trade-off is upkeep: hedges, irrigation and pool maintenance are all on you.

Gibraltar Airport is 16 kilometres away, about 29 minutes by car. That puts regular flights within easy reach for lock-up-and-leave use or weekend trips, without the flight path noise that comes with living directly under Málaga's approach. The drive is straightforward, mostly motorway, and the border crossing into Gibraltar rarely adds more than a few minutes outside peak summer days.

Lidl is an eight-minute walk, so everyday groceries are manageable on foot. Beyond that, you will need a car. The marina, golf courses, restaurants and schools are all short drives rather than strolls, and pavements are patchy once you leave the immediate neighbourhood. Sotogrande Costa is designed around the car, and the layout reflects that.

Sotogrande Costa has several golf courses nearby, which makes it quiet and green but also means amenities are spread out. Schools are close, and the beach is a ten-minute drive, so family life works here if you are happy to drive most days. The roads are low-traffic and the setting is safe, but there is no high street or park within walking distance for children to reach independently.

Buying off-plan in Sotogrande Costa 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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