For sale · Costa del Sol · Estepona
Available4-Bed Townhouse for Sale in Cancelada, Estepona
€901,500
4 beds · 3 baths · 185 m² built · 374 m² plot
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About this property
Overview
Four-bedroom townhouse in Cancelada, Costa del Sol, with a private pool and 374sqm plot. The double-height living room divides into separate zones for dining and lounging, while floor-to-ceiling windows bring southern light into both areas throughout the day. The 185sqm interior includes a fully fitted kitchen and three complete bathrooms distributed across two floors.
All four bedrooms offer dedicated wardrobe space, with the principal bedroom occupying its own floor level. The 20sqm covered terrace overlooks the pool, which measures approximately 6m by 3m and sits within the private garden. An exterior garage provides secure parking and additional storage, with direct access to the internal patio area suitable for outdoor dining or children's play equipment. The kitchen connects to this patio through sliding glass doors.
Cancelada sits midway between Estepona town centre and Puerto Banús, both reachable within 10 minutes by car along the A7 coastal road. The area includes three international schools within 2km, while Atalaya Golf & Country Club borders the northern edge of the neighbourhood. Supermarkets, pharmacies and restaurants line Cancelada's main commercial street, 800m from the property on foot.
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Features
What this home includes
- Air conditioning
- Fitted wardrobes
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Townhouse
- Subtype
- Townhouse
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Built area
- 185 m²
- Terrace
- 20 m²
- Plot size
- 374 m²
- Pool
- Yes
- Orientation
- South West
- Energy rating
- E
- Area
- Cancelada
- City
- Estepona
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Cancelada, Estepona
Map shows the approximate Cancelada, Estepona area. Exact address provided upon request. This property is in CanceladaEsteponaCosta del Sol.
Playa del Sol Villacana
5 mindrive
Flamingos Golf
5 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo José Banus
13 mindrive
Hospital Hospiten de Estepona
5 mindrive
San Pedro Alcántara
11 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
64 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this townhouse in Cancelada
Can foreigners buy property in Cancelada?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Cancelada. 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 Cancelada?
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.
