For sale · Costa del Sol · Benalmádena
Available3-Bed Villa in La Perla de Torremuelle, Benalmádena
Residential complexLa Perla de TorremuelleGated community
€1,200,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 126 m² built · 831 m² plot
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About this property
Overview
Three-bedroom villa with sea views in Torremuelle, Costa del Sol. This south-facing property sits on an 831sqm plot with a private swimming pool and sauna, offering significant scope for expansion with the potential to add a second storey. The 126sqm single-level layout currently includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a garage providing covered parking for one vehicle.
The living and dining areas open onto a 30sqm terrace that captures the southern sun throughout the day. The fully furnished interior features a separate kitchen, while the outdoor space includes the sauna facility and established gardens surrounding the pool. The generous plot size allows for substantial reconfiguration of both the house and grounds, with planning potential to increase the built area considerably. The existing structure dates from 1970 and presents an opportunity for comprehensive modernisation whilst retaining the advantages of the elevated position and sea-facing orientation.
La Perla de Torremuelle occupies a residential hillside above Benalmádena Costa, with the complex positioned 1.2 kilometres from Torremuelle beach and its small marina. The N-340 coastal road runs 400 metres downhill, connecting to Málaga airport in 15 minutes by car and to Marbella in 25 minutes. Local shops and the Benalmádena Pueblo village centre sit within a five-minute drive, while the Bil-Bil castle and seafront promenade lie directly below the urbanisation. The plot's elevated setting provides the sea views whilst maintaining vehicle access via the internal complex roads.
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Features
What this home includes
- Private pool
- Panoramic view
- Pool view
- Sea view
- Private garden
- Solarium
- Air conditioning
- Fitted kitchen
- Furnished
- Covered parking
- Garage
- Private parking
- Beachside
- Close to schools
- Close to the sea
- Close to town
- Urbanisation
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Villa
- Subtype
- Detached villa
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 126 m²
- Terrace
- 30 m²
- Plot size
- 831 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Orientation
- South
- Complex
- La Perla de Torremuelle
- Area
- La Perla de Torremuelle
- City
- Benalmádena
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
La Perla de Torremuelle, Benalmádena
Residential complexLa Perla de TorremuelleMap shows the La Perla de Torremuelle complex location. Exact unit address provided upon request. This property is in La Perla de TorremuelleBenalmádenaCosta del Sol.
Nearest beach
1 minwalk
Golf Benalmadena Pitch& Putt
8 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola
13 mindrive
The British College
3 mindrive
CDP Kindercare
6 mindrive
ALDI
18 minwalk
Hospital Vithas Xanit International
9 mindrive
Farmacia El Higuerón
7 mindrive
Centro Idea
11 mindrive
Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa
9 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
34 mindrive
Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.
9 questions answered
Buying this villa in La Perla de Torremuelle
Can foreigners buy property in La Perla De Torremuelle?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in La Perla De Torremuelle. 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 Perla De Torremuelle?
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.
