For sale · Costa del Sol · Benalmádena
Available3-Bed Apartment in Stupa Hills I, Benalmádena
Residential complexStupa Hills IGated community
€1,395,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 159 m² built
Ref HT5364817Updated daily · Last sync 27 October 2026
About this property
Overview
Three-bedroom apartment with sea views in Benalmadena, Costa del Sol. This ground-floor residence captures uninterrupted Mediterranean vistas from 71 square metres of south-facing terrace space, where the horizon stretches across open water. Completed in 2024, the apartment delivers 159 square metres of built area finished to excellent standard, with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood each room with natural light from morning through to late afternoon.
Inside, the layout separates three double bedrooms across a single level, served by two full bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with integrated appliances. The open-plan living and dining area extends directly onto the main terrace through sliding glass panels, creating a continuous indoor-outdoor zone that works for year-round entertaining. Storage comes via a dedicated room included with the property, while one allocated parking space sits within the secure underground garage. Air conditioning runs throughout, and the apartment arrives part-furnished with key pieces in place.
Stupa Hills I rises adjacent to the Benalmadena Stupa, the largest Buddhist monument in Europe, which sits 200 metres uphill from the complex entrance. Residents access a shared outdoor pool, a fully equipped gym, and landscaped tropical gardens maintained by the community. The development occupies an elevated plot above Benalmadena Costa, placing the beachfront promenade and marina eight minutes away by car. Two parking spaces serve the property, with the second space located in a separate bay within the same underground level.
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Features
What this home includes
- Alarm system
- Panoramic view
- Sea view
- Private garden
- Air conditioning
- Central heating
- Fitted kitchen
- Fitted wardrobes
- Storage room
- Covered parking
- Garage
- Private parking
- Fibre internet
- Beachside
- Close to marina
- Close to schools
- Close to the sea
- Close to town
- Near public transport
- Urbanisation
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Duplex
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 159 m²
- Terrace
- 71 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Orientation
- South
- Complex
- Stupa Hills I
- Area
- Benalmadena
- City
- Benalmádena
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Benalmadena, Benalmádena
Residential complexStupa Hills IMap shows the Stupa Hills I complex location. Exact unit address provided upon request. This property is in BenalmádenaCosta del Sol.
Playa de Torreblanca
6 mindrive
Golf Benalmadena Pitch& Putt
4 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola
12 mindrive
The British College
8 mindrive
CDP Kindercare
1 mindrive
ALDI
3 minwalk
Hospital Vithas Xanit International
5 mindrive
Farmacia El Higuerón
11 minwalk
Centro Idea
6 mindrive
Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa
9 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
29 mindrive
Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in Benalmadena
Can foreigners buy property in Benalmádena?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Benalmádena. 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 Benalmádena?
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.
