For sale · Costa del Sol · Torremolinos
Available3-Bed Apartment in Residencial Montealegre, Torremolinos
Residential complexResidencial MontealegreGated community
€475,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 124 m² built
Ref HT5473507Updated daily · Last sync 27 October 2026
About this property
Overview
Three-bedroom apartment with private solarium in Torremolinos, Costa del Sol. This duplex spans 124 square metres across two floors plus a rooftop terrace, offering an unusual configuration for coastal apartment living. The east-facing orientation ensures morning light floods the ground-floor living spaces, while the private solarium above provides all-day sun exposure without overlooking neighbours.
The ground floor opens through an entrance hall into a living-dining room with direct access to a covered terrace, alongside a separate kitchen and guest toilet. Upstairs, two bedrooms share a bathroom and another covered terrace, with stairs continuing to the solarium. The property includes two parking spaces and a dedicated storage room, practical additions often missing in period apartment blocks. Built in 2008, the 124-square-metre layout maintains good condition throughout, with the duplex design creating natural separation between social and sleeping zones across its levels.
Residencial Montealegre sits in the Pinillo-Este area of Torremolinos, a gated development with communal pool, landscaped gardens and 24-hour security. Playamar Beach lies 1.2 kilometres south, a six-minute drive or 15-minute walk through residential streets. The complex occupies elevated ground above the coastal strip, positioning residents between the beach quarter below and the commercial centre of Torremolinos to the west. Málaga Airport operates 6 kilometres northeast, placing international connections within a 10-minute drive along the A-7 coastal motorway.
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Features
What this home includes
- Panoramic view
- Air conditioning
- Fitted wardrobes
- Storage room
- Garage
- Close to schools
- Close to the sea
- Close to town
- Near public transport
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Duplex
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 124 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Orientation
- South
- Complex
- Residencial Montealegre
- City
- Torremolinos
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Torremolinos
Residential complexResidencial MontealegreMap shows the Residencial Montealegre complex location. Exact unit address provided upon request. This property is in TorremolinosCosta del Sol.
Playa de la Carihuela
3 mindrive
Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez
9 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola
21 mindrive
The British College
12 mindrive
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria El Pinillo
2 mindrive
Aldi
2 minwalk
Hospital
6 mindrive
Pharmacy
1 minwalk
Edificio Eurocentro
1 mindrive
Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa
5 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
27 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in Torremolinos
Can foreigners buy property in Torremolinos?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Torremolinos. 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 Torremolinos?
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.
