For sale · Costa del Sol · Benahavís
Available3-Bed Penthouse in Real de La Quinta, Benahavís
Residential complexReal de La QuintaGated community
€2,245,000
3 beds · 4.5 baths · 490 m² built
Ref HT5506315Updated daily · Last sync 10 October 2026
About this property
Overview
Three-bedroom penthouse with private pool in La Quinta, Costa del Sol. Set across 490 square metres of built space on the top floor, this newly built residence centres its design around a 142-square-metre terrace and private pool. Floor-to-ceiling glass frames the indoor living areas, drawing Mediterranean light deep into the open-plan layout and blurring the boundary between interior and exterior.
Inside, the penthouse offers three bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms finished in natural stone and pale timber. The primary suite occupies a dedicated wing with direct terrace access and an en-suite clad in honed marble. Two further guest bedrooms each include their own bathroom, while a guest cloakroom serves the main living zone. The kitchen runs along one wall with integrated appliances, a central island, and uninterrupted sightlines to the terrace. Underfloor heating extends throughout, and one underground parking space is included.
Real de La Quinta is a gated hillside resort with 24-hour security, communal pools, landscaped gardens, and immediate access to La Quinta Golf & Country Club. The penthouse sits in the development's highest section, 4 kilometres above San Pedro de Alcántara and 8 kilometres inland from the coast. Puerto Banús marina lies a 12-minute drive south, while Marbella's old town is 15 minutes east along the A-7. Completion is scheduled for 2026.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Penthouse
- Subtype
- Penthouse duplex
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 4.5
- Built area
- 490 m²
- Terrace
- 142 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- New build
- Yes
- Complex
- Real de La Quinta
- Area
- La Quinta
- City
- Benahavís
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
La Quinta, Benahavís
Map shows the approximate La Quinta, Benahavís area. The exact position of Real de La Quinta is not published. This property is in La QuintaBenahavísCosta del Sol.
Playa Canina Ventura del Mar
11 mindrive
El Higueral Golf
9 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo José Banus
11 mindrive
Ambulatorio de Nueva Andalucia.
10 mindrive
San Pedro Alcántara
7 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
60 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this penthouse in La Quinta
Can foreigners buy property in La Quinta?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in La Quinta. 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 La Quinta?
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.
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