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.

For sale · Costa del Sol · Benahavís

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5-Bed Villa in la heredia, Benahavís

About this property

Overview

Exceptional luxury villa on a double plot and with spectacular panoramic views for sale

VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS and Luxury living!!

Location highlights

* Exclusive, secure, private, peaceful and convenient! * The villa is located on an elevated position on the already highest spot of the exclusive El Madroñal urbanisation * Simply stunning and exceptional panoramic views over the entire Marbella - Estepona valley and its coast line * Easy walking distance to the cosy village-like resort of La Heredia, which benefits from restaurant, café, butcher and bakery

Villa highlights

* Unique and very original appearance, with Mediterranean, contemporary as well as cruise-ship like architectural features * Built on a privileged double size plot with landscaped gardens, fruit trees, pond and water features * South to South-West facing * Boasting incredible panoramic sea, mountain, coastline views * Unique heated saltwater swimming pool, with cascade feature, built half indoor and half outdoor * Lots of special terraces with polished steel railings invoking feelings of being on a luxury cruise ship overlooking the Mediterranean * Distribution over 2 floors + basement area * Large sliding windows that open onto the terraces, creating fluid indoor-outdoor transitions * Open plan living, dining and kitchen area with fireplace * Spacious kitchen with cooking island and associated utility and laundry room, Gaggenau and Bosch appliances * Huge en-suite master bedroom with walk-in closet * 2 spacious en-suite guest bedrooms * TV lounge and bar area with open air shower * Indoor gym, sauna and steam room * Additional guest or staff accommodation * ‌Wine ‌cellar ‌ * ‌Marble ‌floors * Garage ‌+ ‌off-street ‌parking ‌for ‌visitors * ‌A ‌whole ‌array of extra ‌features such ‌as ‌underfloor ‌heating throughout, central ‌vacuum ‌system, ‌solar ‌panels, ‌music ‌system

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5-Bed Villa in la heredia, Benahavís

5 beds · 5 baths · 757 m² · €4,600,000 · Benahavís

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Residential complexla herediaGated community

€4,600,000

5 beds · 5 baths · 757 m² built · 2283 m² plot

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Features

What this home includes

Heated pool
Private pool
Countryside view
Golf view
Mountain view
Panoramic view
Pool view
Sea view
Private garden
Solarium
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Underfloor heating
Basement
Double glazing
Ensuite bathroom
Fitted kitchen
Fitted wardrobes
Guest apartment
Storage room
Utility room
Garage
Private parking
Mains gas
Fibre internet
Close to golf
Urbanisation
Terrace

Property details

Specifications

Property type: Villa
Subtype: Detached villa
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Built area: 757 m²
Terrace: 227 m²
Plot size: 2283 m²
Parking spaces: 1
Pool: Yes
Gated community: Yes
Sea view: Yes
Golf view: Yes
Orientation: South
Complex: la heredia
Area: El Madroñal
City: Benahavís
Province: Málaga
Coast: Costa del Sol

Location

El Madroñal, Benahavís

Map shows the approximate El Madroñal, Benahavís area. The exact position of la heredia is not published. This property is in El MadroñalBenahavísCosta del Sol.

Playa Canina Ventura del Mar

12 mindrive

La Zagaleta Country Club - La Zagaleta Course

8 mindrive

Puerto Deportivo José Banus

12 mindrive

Ambulatorio de Nueva Andalucia.

13 mindrive

San Pedro Alcántara

9 mindrive

Málaga Airport (AGP)

61 mindrive

9 questions answered

Buying this villa in El Madroñal

Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in El Madronal. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Market context

How it sits in the market

Live €/m² comparisons from current inventory of similar villas in the same city.

This Villa

€6,077 / m²

€6,077 × 757 m² = €4,600,000 asking

Comparable averages

Benahavís villas
199 active listings
€7,770 / m²22% below market

Market context

How it sits in the market

Live €/m² comparisons from current inventory of similar villas in the same city.

This Villa

€6,077 / m²

€6,077 × 757 m² = €4,600,000 asking

Comparable averages

Benahavís villas
199 active listings
€7,770 / m²22% below market

Overview

Track the Costa del Sol market without the noise.

What this home includes

Specifications

El Madroñal, Benahavís

Buying this villa in El Madroñal

Can foreigners buy property in El Madronal?

What is an NIE and how do I get one?

Do I need a Spanish lawyer?

How long does completion take?

What taxes will I pay buying a property in El Madronal?

What ongoing costs should I expect?

Are agent fees paid by the buyer or seller?

Can non-residents get a Spanish mortgage?

Should I get pre-approval before viewing?