For sale · Costa del Sol · Torrox
Available3-Bed Penthouse for Sale in Torre del Mar, Torrox
€400,000€426,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 134 m² built · 154 m² plot
Price reduced
Ref HT5353768Updated daily · Last sync 23 June 2026
About this property
Overview
Three-bedroom penthouse with top-floor position in Costa del Sol East, Torre del Mar, Costa del Sol. This duplex occupies both the ground and first floors of the building, placing you on the uppermost level with no neighbours above. Renovated in 2020, the property delivers 134 square metres of modern living space arranged across two storeys, just 200 metres from the Mediterranean shoreline.
The ground floor opens with an entrance hallway leading to a full bathroom and a dedicated laundry room with pantry storage. The main living area operates as a single open-plan zone where the kitchen, lounge and dining space flow together without partition walls, maximising natural light and creating a functional social hub. Upstairs, three bedrooms provide sleeping accommodation alongside a second bathroom, whilst the 154-square-metre total includes exterior terrace space accessible from the upper floor.
Torre del Mar's town centre surrounds the property, placing shops, restaurants and service providers within immediate walking distance. The building stands on the second line from Playa de Torre del Mar, a four-kilometre stretch of dark sand beach reachable in under three minutes on foot. The A-7 coastal motorway runs 500 metres north, connecting Málaga Airport 38 kilometres west and Nerja 15 kilometres east along the Costa del Sol.
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Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Penthouse
- Subtype
- Penthouse
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 134 m²
- Plot size
- 154 m²
- Area
- Torre del Mar
- City
- Torrox
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Torre del Mar, Torrox
Map shows the approximate Torre del Mar, Torrox area. Exact address provided upon request. This property is in Torre del MarTorroxCosta del Sol.
Nearest beach
1 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez
20 mindrive
Hospital Comarcal de La Axarquía
22 mindrive
Torrox
12 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
70 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this penthouse in Torre del Mar
Can foreigners buy property in Torre Del Mar?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Torre Del Mar. 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 Torre Del Mar?
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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