For sale · Costa del Sol · Manilva
Available2-Bed Apartment for Sale in La Duquesa, Manilva
Gated community
€270,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 90 m² built · 30 m² plot
Ref HT5526379Updated daily · Last sync 27 October 2026
About this property
Overview
Two-bedroom apartment with private pool in La Duquesa, Costa del Sol. This ground-floor property offers the rare advantage of its own 30sqm private garden and pool, an uncommon feature in apartment living along this stretch of coast. The southwest orientation ensures natural light floods the interior throughout the afternoon and evening hours.
Inside, the 90sqm layout provides two double bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, including an ensuite in the principal room. The fully fitted kitchen opens to the main living area, which extends onto a 12sqm covered terrace overlooking the garden. Air conditioning maintains a comfortable temperature year-round, whilst the terrace offers a sheltered outdoor dining space. One allocated parking space is included within the gated complex, and the property is sold unfurnished, allowing you to configure the interiors to your own requirements.
La Duquesa sits between Estepona and Sotogrande, with the apartment positioned less than 2 kilometres from La Duquesa Marina, where restaurants, bars and boat moorings line the waterfront. The marina's beach runs adjacent to the harbour, accessible within a five-minute drive. Estepona town centre lies 15 minutes east by car, whilst the international schools and polo facilities of Sotogrande are a similar distance west along the A7 coastal road.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Ground floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 90 m²
- Terrace
- 12 m²
- Plot size
- 30 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Orientation
- southwest
- Area
- La Duquesa
- City
- Manilva
- 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.
