For sale · Costa del Sol · Estepona
Available2-Bed Apartment in Benatalaya, Estepona
Residential complexBenatalayaGated community
€449,000€450,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 99 m² built · 30 m² plot
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About this property
Overview
Two-bedroom apartment with private pool in Atalaya, Costa del Sol. The 30sqm private terrace hosts your own plunge pool, oriented south-west to hold afternoon light across the water. This is a ground-level setup in a gated complex where the pool sits steps from the living space, no shared schedule required.
Inside, 99sqm of living area includes two double bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen that flows into the lounge without partition walls. The apartment comes fully furnished with contemporary pieces selected to complement the neutral stone floors and floor-to-ceiling windows. A single underground parking space is included. The terrace extends the full width of the property at 25sqm, large enough for a dining table, sun loungers, and the private pool without crowding the layout.
Benatalaya is a gated development set among golf fairways on the Atalaya strip, with 24-hour security, tropical gardens, a residents' spa with heated indoor pool, sauna, and a gym. The complex sits 3 kilometres from San Pedro de Alcántara, where the boulevard runs parallel to the beach and holds weekly markets. Mountain views frame the northern edge of the terrace, looking towards the Sierra Bermeja range.
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Features
What this home includes
- Heated pool
- Mountain view
- Private garden
- Air conditioning
- Underfloor heating
- Fitted kitchen
- Furnished
- Utility room
- Private parking
- Close to schools
- Frontline golf
- Urbanisation
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Ground floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 99 m²
- Terrace
- 25 m²
- Plot size
- 30 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Levels
- 1
- Year built
- 2008
- Condition
- Excellent
- Furniture
- Fully Furnished
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Orientation
- South West
- Complex
- Benatalaya
- Area
- Atalaya
- City
- Estepona
- Postcode
- 29688
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Atalaya, Estepona
Residential complexBenatalayaMap shows the Benatalaya complex location. Exact unit address provided upon request. This property is in AtalayaEsteponaCosta 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 Atalaya?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Atalaya. 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 Atalaya?
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.
