For sale · Costa del Sol · Benalmádena
Available1-Bed Apartment in Alessandra, Benalmádena
Residential complexAlessandraGated community
€225,000€230,000
1 bed · 1 bath · 67 m² built
Price reduced
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About this property
Overview
One-bedroom apartment in Torreblanca, Costa del Sol, with a large west-facing terrace and mountain views from an elevated ground-floor position. The 67sqm layout centres on an expansive outdoor space that extends the living area into the open air, catching afternoon and evening sun across the Sierra de Mijas range.
Inside, the single bedroom accommodates a double bed with fitted wardrobes, while the bathroom features modern fixtures installed during recent refurbishment work. The open-plan kitchen connects to a bright lounge with direct terrace access through full-width glass doors. One allocated parking space sits beneath the building. The property comes fully furnished with contemporary pieces selected for the proportions of each room, and the west orientation floods the interior with natural light from midday onwards.
The Alessandra complex maintains communal gardens with Mediterranean planting and paved pathways between the low-rise blocks. Torreblanca's commercial centre lies 400 metres north along Avenida de los Manantiales, where supermarkets and cafés serve the residential neighbourhood. Fuengirola's beachfront promenade runs 1.2 kilometres south, reachable in fifteen minutes on foot or five minutes by car via the A-7 coastal road. The Cercanías C-1 train station connects to Málaga Airport in thirty-five minutes, with services departing every twenty minutes during peak hours. Tourist rental is not permitted under current community statutes, restricting use to permanent or second-home residence.
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Features
What this home includes
- Air conditioning
- Fitted kitchen
- Fitted wardrobes
- Furnished
- Private parking
- Close to schools
- Close to the sea
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Middle floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Built area
- 67 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Levels
- 1
- Year built
- 1977
- Condition
- Excellent
- Furniture
- Fully Furnished
- Gated community
- Yes
- Orientation
- West
- Complex
- Alessandra
- Area
- Torreblanca
- City
- Benalmádena
- Postcode
- 29640
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Torreblanca, Benalmádena
Residential complexAlessandraMap shows the Alessandra complex location. Exact unit address provided upon request. This property is in TorreblancaBenalmádenaCosta del Sol.
Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal
6 mindrive
Campo Los Lagos
16 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola
11 mindrive
The British College
13 mindrive
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Valdelecrín
5 mindrive
Aldi
17 minwalk
Hospital Vithas Xanit International
14 mindrive
Farmacia Jiménez Ortigosa
16 minwalk
Centro Idea
10 mindrive
Fuengirola
13 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
34 mindrive
Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in Torreblanca
Can foreigners buy property in Torreblanca?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Torreblanca. 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 Torreblanca?
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.
