For sale · Costa del Sol · Benahavís
Available3-Bed Penthouse in Balcones de La Quinta, Benahavís
Residential complexBalcones de La QuintaGated community
€849,900€850,000
3 beds · 3 baths · 247 m² built
Price reduced
Ref HT5506798Updated daily · Last sync 27 October 2026
About this property
Overview
Three-bedroom penthouse with golf views in La Quinta, Costa del Sol. This top-floor residence sits frontline to La Quinta Golf Course, delivering uninterrupted fairway panoramas from 247 square metres of recently renovated living space. The property includes a 150-square-metre private rooftop solarium, transforming outdoor entertaining into an all-day affair with sweeping views across the greens.
Inside, the layout flows from an entrance hall into a bright living and dining area that opens to the main terrace. The fully fitted kitchen serves three generous double bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, while a dedicated parking space and access to the communal pool complete the package. Sold fully furnished, the apartment is ready for immediate occupation, with contemporary finishes throughout the 1990-built structure that has been thoughtfully updated for modern coastal living.
Balcones de La Quinta occupies a gated position accessed by its own private road, eliminating through traffic and ensuring exceptional quiet. The complex sits directly opposite the members-only La Quinta Golf Course, with the five-star Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa located within a five-minute walk. Daily amenities including shops, restaurants and a pharmacy are two minutes away by car in Monte Halcones, while the beaches and marina of Puerto Banús lie 10 kilometres to the south.
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Features
What this home includes
- Alarm system
- Golf view
- Mountain view
- Sea view
- Barbecue
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Double glazing
- Ensuite bathroom
- Fitted wardrobes
- Furnished
- Frontline golf
- Near public transport
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Penthouse
- Subtype
- Penthouse
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Built area
- 247 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Golf view
- Yes
- Orientation
- West
- Energy rating
- B
- Complex
- Balcones de La Quinta
- Area
- La Quinta
- City
- Benahavís
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
La Quinta, Benahavís
Residential complexBalcones de La QuintaMap shows the Balcones de La Quinta complex location. Exact unit address provided upon request. This property is in La QuintaBenahavísCosta del Sol.
Playa de San Pedro
8 mindrive
Magna Marbella Golf
7 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo José Banus
10 mindrive
Aloha College
10 mindrive
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria José Banús
10 mindrive
Dia
21 minwalk
Ambulatorio de Nueva Andalucia.
9 mindrive
Farmacia Monte Halcones
11 minwalk
C.C. La Colonia
8 mindrive
San Pedro Alcántara
6 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
59 mindrive
Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.
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.
