For sale · Costa del Sol · Estepona
Available2-Bed Penthouse in El Pilar Residencial, Estepona
Residential complexEl Pilar ResidencialGated community
€340,000€350,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 85 m² built
Price reduced
Ref HT5469451Updated daily · Last sync 27 October 2026
About this property
Overview
Two-bedroom penthouse with private pool in El Paraíso, Costa del Sol. The 112-square-metre solarium terrace includes a private swimming pool and direct lift access from the apartment below, creating an elevated outdoor space that more than doubles the 85-square-metre interior footprint.
Inside, marble floors run throughout the open-plan lounge and dining area, which opens directly onto the terrace via sliding glass doors. The fully fitted kitchen sits adjacent to the main living space, while air conditioning provides both heating and cooling across all rooms. The master bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom, and a second bathroom serves the guest bedroom and communal areas. The property comes fully furnished and includes one allocated parking space in the communal garage.
El Pilar Residencial is a gated complex with 24-hour security and a communal swimming pool, positioned in the residential area of El Paraíso. The development sits 2 kilometres from Atalaya Golf & Country Club, one of several championship courses that define this western stretch of the Costa del Sol. Local shops, restaurants, and a pharmacy are within 500 metres of the complex entrance, while the A-7 coastal road provides direct access to Puerto Banús in 8 minutes by car.
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Features
What this home includes
- Mountain view
- Sea view
- Solarium
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Fitted kitchen
- Fitted wardrobes
- Furnished
- Close to golf
- Close to the sea
- Urbanisation
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Penthouse
- Subtype
- Penthouse
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 85 m²
- Terrace
- 112 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Orientation
- East, West
- Energy rating
- E
- Complex
- El Pilar Residencial
- Area
- El Paraíso
- City
- Estepona
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
El Paraíso, Estepona
Residential complexEl Pilar ResidencialMap shows the El Pilar Residencial complex location. Exact unit address provided upon request. This property is in El ParaísoEsteponaCosta del Sol.
Nearest beach
8 mindrive
El Campanario Golf Course
3 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo José Banus
13 mindrive
The International School of Estepona
2 mindrive
Colegio Isdabe del Mar
7 mindrive
ALDI
13 minwalk
Hospital Hospiten de Estepona
7 mindrive
Pharmacy
1 minwalk
Mustang
2 mindrive
San Pedro Alcántara
11 mindrive
Gibraltar Airport (GIB)
53 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this penthouse in El Paraíso
Can foreigners buy property in El Paraíso?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in El Paraíso. 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 El Paraíso?
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.
