For sale · Costa del Sol · Casares
Available4-Bed Penthouse in Perla de la Bahía, Casares
Residential complexPerla de la BahíaGated community
€1,495,000
4 beds · 3.5 baths · 185 m² built
Ref HT5524645Updated daily · Last sync 24 October 2026
About this property
Overview
Four-bedroom penthouse with beachfront position in Casares Playa, Costa del Sol. This duplex occupies the top floor of the Perla de la Bahía complex, placing you directly above the sand with uninterrupted Mediterranean views from both levels. The 50sqm terrace runs the length of the upper floor, wide enough for a dining table and sun loungers with clear sightlines to the water.
Inside, 185sqm of built space is distributed across two floors. The main level holds an open-plan living and dining area with direct terrace access, a separate kitchen, and the principal bedroom suite. Three further bedrooms sit on the lower level, serviced by two bathrooms and a guest cloakroom. Each bedroom receives natural light from its own window. One allocated parking space is included in the underground garage, and residents share access to a communal pool set within landscaped gardens that front the beach.
Perla de la Bahía is a gated beachfront development in Casares Playa, positioned midway between Estepona and Sotogrande. The complex sits 800 metres west of Casares Costa Golf Club, reachable on foot in ten minutes. Sabinillas town centre lies 2.5 kilometres east along the coastal road, offering supermarkets, restaurants and the weekly Friday market. The beachfront promenade extends in both directions from the complex entrance, connecting to neighbouring developments without requiring road crossings.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
- Sea view
- Beachfront
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Penthouse
- Subtype
- Penthouse duplex
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3.5
- Built area
- 185 m²
- Terrace
- 50 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Beachfront
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Complex
- Perla de la Bahía
- Area
- Casares Playa
- City
- Casares
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Casares Playa, Casares
Map shows the approximate Casares Playa, Casares area. The exact position of Perla de la Bahía is not published. This property is in Casares PlayaCasaresCosta del Sol.
Estepona Golf
27 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa
28 mindrive
Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona
29 mindrive
Estepona
36 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
97 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this penthouse in Casares Playa
Can foreigners buy property in Casares Playa?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Casares Playa. 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 Casares Playa?
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.
