For sale · Costa del Sol · Benahavís
Available3-Bed Apartment in Atalaya Hills, Benahavís
Residential complexAtalaya HillsGated community
€695,000€725,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 130 m² built · 25 m² plot
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About this property
Overview
Three-bedroom apartment with sea views in Benahavis, Costa del Sol. The 48sqm south-facing terrace captures views across the swimming pool, gardens, and out to the Mediterranean, extending the 130sqm interior into an outdoor room where most of daily life unfolds during the warmer months.
The ground-floor layout places three bedrooms across 130sqm, with two bathrooms including one en-suite. The open-plan kitchen comes fully fitted and equipped, connecting to the main living area where floor-to-ceiling windows pull in southern light. Both bathrooms have underfloor heating. A 25sqm private garden sits directly off the terrace, offering a second outdoor zone for morning coffee or evening shade. The apartment is part-furnished and includes one allocated parking space.
Atalaya Hills is a gated complex with a swimming pool, gym, golf facilities, and 24-hour security. The development sits 8 kilometres inland from San Pedro de Alcántara and the beaches of the western Costa del Sol, a 12-minute drive down through the valley. Atalaya Golf & Country Club runs along the southern edge of the area, with two 18-hole courses within 3 kilometres of the complex gates.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool view
- Sea view
- Private garden
- Air conditioning
- Double glazing
- Fitted kitchen
- Garage
- Close to schools
- Frontline golf
- Urbanisation
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Ground floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 130 m²
- Terrace
- 48 m²
- Plot size
- 25 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Orientation
- South
- Complex
- Atalaya Hills
- Area
- Atalaya
- City
- Benahavís
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Atalaya, Benahavís
Residential complexAtalaya HillsMap shows the Atalaya Hills complex location. Exact unit address provided upon request. This property is in BenahavísCosta del Sol.
Playa Isdabe
11 mindrive
El Higueral Golf
7 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo José Banus
13 mindrive
The International School of Estepona
8 mindrive
spanish school
4 mindrive
ALDI
8 mindrive
Mercadona
9 minwalk
Lidl
9 mindrive
Ambulatorio de Nueva Andalucia.
16 mindrive
Farmacia María del Mar Navarro Cozar
7 mindrive
Mustang
8 mindrive
San Pedro Alcántara
11 mindrive
269 restaurants & bars
within 10 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
64 mindrive
Gibraltar Airport (GIB)
59 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 Benahavís?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Benahavís. 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 Benahavís?
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.
