For sale · Costa del Sol · Casares
Available2-Bed Penthouse for Sale in Casares Playa, Casares
Gated community
€265,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 77 m² built
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About this property
Overview
Two-bedroom penthouse with sea views in Casares Playa, Costa del Sol. This top-floor duplex spans two levels, with an open-plan kitchen flowing into a light-filled living room that opens onto a 27 square metre terrace. Above, a 50 square metre private solarium delivers panoramic views across the Mediterranean to the Moroccan coast and the surrounding mountains.
Inside, 77 square metres of built space accommodates two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the living areas designed around an open layout that maximises natural light. The property comes fully furnished and holds a tourist licence, allowing immediate rental income or personal use from completion. An underground parking space is included, providing secure off-street storage in a recently whitewashed residential block that benefits from a communal pool.
Casares Playa sits 3 kilometres from the nearest beach, reachable in seven minutes by car, with the shoreline stretching between Estepona and Sabinillas. The area provides access to coastal amenities while maintaining a quieter residential character, with the Doña Julia Golf Club less than 2 kilometres inland. The property's elevated position on the top floor ensures uninterrupted sightlines across the coast, with the solarium offering 360-degree exposure for year-round outdoor use.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
- Sea view
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Penthouse
- Subtype
- Penthouse duplex
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 77 m²
- Terrace
- 80 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Area
- Casares Playa
- City
- Casares
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Casares Playa, Casares
Map shows the approximate Casares Playa, Casares area. Exact address provided upon request. This property is in Casares PlayaCasaresCosta del Sol.
Estepona Golf
27 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa
28 mindrive
Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona
29 mindrive
Estepona
36 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
97 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this penthouse in Casares Playa
Can foreigners buy property in Casares Playa?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Casares Playa. 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 Casares Playa?
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.
