For sale · Costa del Sol · Manilva
Available2-Bed Apartment for Sale in La Duquesa, Manilva
Gated community
€235,000€260,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 73 m² built
Price reduced
Ref HT5534929Updated daily · Last sync 4 November 2026
About this property
Overview
Two-bedroom apartment with sea views in La Duquesa, Costa del Sol. This ground-floor property catches the morning light through its southeast-facing orientation, where large sliding doors frame partial sea views and mountain backdrops from the private terrace. Built in 2011 and maintained to excellent condition, the 73sqm layout centres on an open-plan living and dining area that connects directly to the 8sqm outdoor terrace.
Inside, the apartment delivers practical space across two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a family bathroom and a combined guest WC and utility room. The fully fitted kitchen sits within the open-plan design, creating a fluid entertaining zone. Air conditioning runs throughout, and the property includes one allocated parking space within the secure gated community. Furniture is available by negotiation. The terrace offers enough room for outdoor dining furniture and receives sun from mid-morning onwards, sheltered by the building's position.
The community sits within walking distance of La Duquesa beach, approximately 800 metres from the shoreline. La Duquesa Marina lies just over a kilometre away, where restaurants and waterfront bars line the harbour. The development provides residents with a communal swimming pool and secure entry gates, positioned between the marina quarter and the coastal road that connects westward to Sotogrande and eastward to Estepona's town centre in under ten minutes by car.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
- Sea view
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Ground floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 73 m²
- Terrace
- 8 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Levels
- 1
- Year built
- 2011
- Condition
- Excellent
- Furniture
- Optional
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Orientation
- southeast
- Energy rating
- E
- CO₂ rating
- E
- Area
- La Duquesa
- City
- Manilva
- Postcode
- 29691
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
La Duquesa, Manilva
Map shows the approximate La Duquesa, Manilva area. Exact address provided upon request. This property is in La DuquesaManilvaCosta del Sol.
Doña Julia
7 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa
3 mindrive
Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona
11 mindrive
Estepona
18 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
79 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in La Duquesa
Can foreigners buy property in La Duquesa?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in La Duquesa. 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 La Duquesa?
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.
