For sale · Costa del Sol · Marbella
Available4-Bed Apartment in serenity, Marbella
Residential complexserenityGated community
€3,136,000
4 beds · 3.5 baths · 186 m² built
Ref HT5335186Updated daily · Last sync 14 November 2026
About this property
Overview
Four-bedroom apartment with sea views in Los Monteros, Costa del Sol. This ground-floor residence commands 186 square metres of interior space plus a 74-square-metre terrace, where glass enclosures frame uninterrupted views across the Mediterranean. Built in 2005 and maintained in good condition, the property comes fully furnished and ready to occupy.
The open-plan kitchen flows directly into the living and dining area, creating a 40-square-metre social space lit by floor-to-ceiling windows. All four bedrooms are double-sized, serviced by three full bathrooms and a guest cloakroom. The covered terrace extends the living area outdoors, with the glass surround allowing year-round use regardless of weather. A private parking space is included, along with access to the communal pool. Storage is generous throughout, with fitted wardrobes in each bedroom and additional utility space off the kitchen.
Los Monteros sits 8 kilometres east of Marbella's town centre, placing this apartment within a five-minute drive of Marbella's golden-mile beaches. The Hotel Los Monteros and its beach club lie 800 metres downhill, reachable on foot in under ten minutes. Three golf courses operate within a three-kilometre radius, and the AP-7 motorway junction provides direct access to Málaga Airport in 35 minutes. The terrace faces south-east across landscaped gardens towards the coastline, with morning sun flooding the interior and afternoon shade cooling the outdoor space.
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Features
What this home includes
- Heated pool
- Beach view
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Underfloor heating
- Double glazing
- Ensuite bathroom
- Fitted kitchen
- Fitted wardrobes
- Furnished
- Storage room
- Fibre internet
- Beachfront
- Beachside
- Close to schools
- Close to the sea
- Frontline beach
- Urbanisation
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Ground floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3.5
- Built area
- 186 m²
- Terrace
- 74 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Levels
- 1
- Year built
- 2005
- Condition
- Good
- Furniture
- Fully Furnished
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Beachfront
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Orientation
- South
- Complex
- serenity
- Area
- Los Monteros
- City
- Marbella
- Postcode
- 29603
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Los Monteros, Marbella
Map shows the approximate Los Monteros, Marbella area. The exact position of serenity is not published. This property is in Los MonterosMarbellaCosta del Sol.
El Alicate
6 mindrive
Greenlife Golf Marbella
9 mindrive
Marina Marbella
8 mindrive
Urgencias Hospital Costa del Sol
3 mindrive
Marbella
11 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
51 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in Los Monteros
Can foreigners buy property in Los Monteros?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Los Monteros. 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 Los Monteros?
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.
