For sale · Costa del Sol · La Atalaya
Available4-Bed Villa for Sale in La Atalaya
€560,000
4 beds · 2 baths · 266 m² built · 531 m² plot
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About this property
Overview
Four-bedroom villa with private pool in Costa del Sol, set on a 531sqm hillside plot in the Macorra district of La Atalaya. The property features an arched porch that frames the entrance, lending authentic Andalusian character to the 266sqm of built space across two levels. A separate self-contained apartment offers flexibility for guests or extended family, accessed independently from the main residence.
The villa provides four bedrooms and two bathrooms distributed between the main house and the apartment. The ground level opens to a spacious parking area with covered space for one vehicle, whilst the private pool occupies a sunny position on the plot. Built in 2001 and maintained in good condition, the property comes part-furnished. The hillside position in the Mijas mountains delivers elevated views across the surrounding terrain, with the arched porch creating a shaded outdoor room that connects the interior living spaces to the garden and pool area.
La Atalaya sits in the foothills above Mijas Pueblo, approximately 6 kilometres from the whitewashed village centre with its traditional plaza and mountain-edge restaurants. The location places you 15 minutes by car from the coastal towns of Fuengirola and La Cala de Mijas, where beaches, marinas and year-round amenities cluster along the shoreline. The Macorra district maintains a rural character with scattered villas on hillside plots, connected by narrow mountain roads that wind through pine and olive groves towards the higher peaks of the Sierra de Mijas.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Villa
- Subtype
- Detached villa
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 266 m²
- Plot size
- 531 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- City
- La Atalaya
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
La Atalaya
Exact address provided upon request. This property is in La AtalayaCosta del Sol.
9 questions answered
Buying this villa in La Atalaya
Can foreigners buy property in Costa Del Sol?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Costa Del Sol. 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 Costa Del Sol?
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.