For sale · Costa del Sol · Manilva
Available1-Bed Apartment for Sale in San Luis de Sabinillas, Manilva
Gated community
€250,000
1 bed · 1 bath · 96 m² built
Ref HT5151781Updated daily · Last sync 14 November 2026
About this property
Overview
One-bedroom apartment with beachfront position in San Luis de Sabinillas, Costa del Sol. This 96sqm ground-floor residence sits directly on the sand, placing the Mediterranean shoreline within steps of your private 15sqm west-facing terrace. The apartment opens onto communal gardens that buffer the building from the promenade, whilst marble flooring and double-glazed windows maintain a cool, quiet interior even during summer months.
Inside, the fully fitted kitchen connects to a reception room large enough for distinct living and dining zones, and fitted wardrobes in the bedroom maximise storage without encroaching on floor space. A utility room handles laundry and household items separately from the main living areas. The building provides lift access to all floors, and the ground-floor position suits buyers with reduced mobility. Residents share a communal swimming pool, tennis court and 24-hour gated security, whilst the underground garage includes one allocated parking space. Fibre-optic broadband and satellite television points are installed throughout.
San Luis de Sabinillas sits midway between Estepona and Sotogrande, with the fishing harbour and tapas restaurants of Sabinillas port a five-minute walk east along the beachfront. Estepona's renovated old town lies 10 kilometres west, and the complex backs onto the commercial centre of San Luis, placing supermarkets, medical services and the weekly street market within 200 metres. A courtesy bus serves the urbanisation, connecting residents to surrounding towns without needing to drive. The A7 coastal road runs 400 metres inland, offering direct routes to Marbella in 35 minutes and Gibraltar Airport in 25.
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Features
What this home includes
- Double glazing
- Fitted kitchen
- Fitted wardrobes
- Furnished
- Utility room
- Garage
- Mains gas
- Fibre internet
- Beachfront
- Beachside
- Close to schools
- Close to the sea
- Frontline beach
- Near public transport
- Urbanisation
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Ground floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Built area
- 96 m²
- Terrace
- 15 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Levels
- 1
- Year built
- 2006
- Condition
- Excellent
- Furniture
- Fully Furnished
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Beachfront
- Yes
- Orientation
- West
- Area
- San Luis de Sabinillas
- City
- Manilva
- Postcode
- 29691
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
San Luis de Sabinillas, Manilva
Map shows the approximate San Luis de Sabinillas, Manilva area. Exact address provided upon request. This property is in San Luis de SabinillasManilvaCosta del Sol.
Nearest beach
4 mindrive
Doña Julia
7 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa
4 mindrive
Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona
11 mindrive
Estepona
18 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
79 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in San Luis de Sabinillas
Can foreigners buy property in San Luis De Sabinillas?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in San Luis De Sabinillas. You will need a Spanish NIE (foreigner tax number) before signing the title deed, plus a Spanish bank account for the transfer. The full purchase typically completes 6 to 10 weeks from signing the reservation contract.
What is an NIE and how do I get one?
The NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is your Spanish tax ID and is mandatory for buying property, opening a bank account or paying taxes. You can apply at a Spanish consulate in your home country or in person in Spain. Your lawyer can also obtain it on your behalf with a power of attorney, typically 2 to 4 weeks.
Do I need a Spanish lawyer?
Strongly recommended. An independent lawyer (abogado), separate from the agent and seller, verifies title, checks for debts and planning issues, drafts contracts and represents you at the notary. Typical fee is 1% of the purchase price plus VAT, with a minimum around €1,500.
How long does completion take?
From accepted offer to keys: 6 to 10 weeks for a resale, 30 to 45 days from reservation if no mortgage is needed. New-build off-plan completes when the development is delivered, often 18 to 36 months after reservation, with staged payments along the way.
What taxes will I pay buying a property in San Luis De Sabinillas?
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.
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.
