For sale · Costa del Sol · Manilva
Available1-Bed Apartment for Sale in San Luis de Sabinillas, Manilva
€235,000
1 bed · 1 bath · 67 m² built
Ref HT5520064Updated daily · Last sync 22 October 2026
About this property
Overview
One-bedroom apartment with private pool in San Luis de Sabinillas, Costa del Sol. This recently renovated residence offers a separate balcony alongside its 12sqm terrace, giving you two distinct outdoor spaces to catch the Mediterranean breeze. The 67sqm interior comes fully furnished with air conditioning throughout and contemporary finishes installed during the full refurbishment.
Inside, the bright living room connects to a modern kitchen, while the bedroom provides ample storage and natural light. The bathroom features updated fixtures and tiling from the recent renovation. A lift serves all floors in the building, and your private parking space sits in the secure basement level. The terrace extends your living area outdoors, whilst the additional balcony creates a second vantage point over the neighbourhood.
The building sits in central Sabinillas with communal outdoor seating areas for residents. Sabinillas beach lies 800 metres away on foot, whilst the Port of La Duquesa sits 1.7 kilometres along the coast with its marina restaurants and waterfront promenade. Duquesa Golf Club is a 19-minute walk from your door, and the town centre's shops and services cluster within a five-minute radius. The A7 coastal road provides direct access to Estepona in 10 minutes and Sotogrande in 15 minutes by car.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Top floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Built area
- 67 m²
- Terrace
- 12 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Energy rating
- C
- Area
- San Luis de Sabinillas
- City
- Manilva
- 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.
