For sale · Costa del Sol · Manilva
Available3-Bed Villa in Las Brisas III, Manilva
Residential complexLas Brisas III
€998,000€1,100,000
3 beds · 4 baths · 548 m² built · 751 m² plot
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Ref HT5513419Updated daily · Last sync 15 October 2026
About this property
Overview
Three-bedroom villa with private pool in La Duquesa, Costa del Sol. This detached property sits on a 751sqm plot with 548sqm of built space, including a 241sqm basement that offers scope for conversion into a cinema room, gym, or additional guest accommodation. The heated pool and 55sqm covered terrace face southeast across the garden, catching morning light and extending the living space outdoors for most of the year.
The ground floor holds a living and dining room that opens directly onto the terrace, a separate sitting area, and a fully fitted kitchen with both a pantry and an office space. One bedroom with its own bathroom sits on this level, whilst the two remaining bedrooms and two further bathrooms occupy the first floor. The villa provides four bathrooms in total, along with a guest toilet and one parking space. Built in 2002 and maintained in excellent condition, the property spans three floors with a southeast and south orientation that draws natural light through the principal rooms.
Las Brisas III sits on the front line of El Hacho Golf Club in Manilva, with fairway views extending towards the Mediterranean. The complex lies 2 kilometres from La Duquesa Marina, where restaurants and boat moorings line the waterfront. Estepona town centre is a 15-minute drive east along the coast road, whilst Gibraltar Airport sits 20 kilometres to the southwest.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Villa
- Subtype
- Detached villa
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Built area
- 548 m²
- Terrace
- 55 m²
- Plot size
- 751 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Orientation
- southeast, south
- Complex
- Las Brisas III
- Area
- La Duquesa
- City
- Manilva
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
La Duquesa, Manilva
Map shows the approximate La Duquesa, Manilva area. The exact position of Las Brisas III is not published. This property is in La DuquesaManilvaCosta del Sol.
Doña Julia
7 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa
3 mindrive
Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona
11 mindrive
Estepona
18 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
79 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this villa in La Duquesa
Can foreigners buy property in La Duquesa?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in La Duquesa. 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 Duquesa?
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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