For sale · Costa del Sol · Estepona
Available2-Bed Apartment in Atalaya Emotion, Estepona
Residential complexAtalaya EmotionGated community
€679,000€690,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 96 m² built
Price reduced
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About this property
Overview
Two-bedroom apartment with private pool in Estepona, Costa del Sol. This ground-floor residence in the new Atalaya Emotion development delivers 96 square metres of contemporary living space plus a 22-square-metre south-facing terrace. The open-plan layout connects a kitchen fitted with Siemens appliances to a bright reception room flooded with natural light from floor-to-ceiling double glazing.
Inside, two double bedrooms are served by two bathrooms, while air conditioning runs throughout the apartment. The kitchen features handleless cabinetry and stone worktops, and a separate storage room keeps clutter at bay. Underground parking for one car comes included, and furniture is available by negotiation. The terrace opens directly onto communal gardens, offering immediate outdoor access without stairs or lifts. Premium finishes include porcelain tiles, built-in wardrobes, and energy-efficient LED lighting fitted as standard in this 2024-built property.
Atalaya Emotion is a gated community with two swimming pools, a children's pool, Jacuzzis, and a fully equipped residents' gym set within landscaped gardens. The complex sits in Estepona East, 2 kilometres from Atalaya Golf & Country Club and 4 kilometres from the beach at Guadalmina. Central Estepona with its marina, shops, and restaurants is a 10-minute drive east, while the AP-7 motorway provides direct access to Marbella in 15 minutes or Málaga airport in 45 minutes. Local amenities including supermarkets and cafés line the nearby Avenida de las Golondrinas within a five-minute walk.
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Features
What this home includes
- Alarm system
- Countryside view
- Air conditioning
- Underfloor heating
- Jacuzzi
- Double glazing
- Ensuite bathroom
- Fitted kitchen
- Fitted wardrobes
- Storage room
- Utility room
- Covered parking
- Garage
- Private parking
- Fibre internet
- Close to schools
- Close to the sea
- Close to town
- Urbanisation
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Middle floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 96 m²
- Terrace
- 22 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Levels
- 3
- Year built
- 2024
- Condition
- Excellent
- Furniture
- Optional
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- New build
- Yes
- Orientation
- South
- Complex
- Atalaya Emotion
- Area
- Atalaya
- City
- Estepona
- Postcode
- 29688
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Atalaya, Estepona
Residential complexAtalaya EmotionMap shows the Atalaya Emotion complex location. Exact unit address provided upon request. This property is in EsteponaCosta del Sol.
Playa Atalaya
7 mindrive
El Higueral Golf
5 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo José Banus
11 mindrive
The International School of Estepona
6 mindrive
spanish school
1 mindrive
Mercadona
3 minwalk
Ambulatorio de Nueva Andalucia.
13 mindrive
Farmacia Guadalmina
9 mindrive
C.C. La Colonia
9 mindrive
San Pedro Alcántara
9 mindrive
Gibraltar Airport (GIB)
57 mindrive
Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in Atalaya
Can foreigners buy property in Estepona?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Estepona. 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 Estepona?
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.
