Off-plan · current release

Essence Residence Fase 2

Cancelada · Estepona

Prices from

€815,000

Available

12 of 24

Bedrooms

2–4en-suite

Delivery

Q1 2029

Type

Apartments

Size from

94 m²

Total homes

24 homes

Phase

Off-plan

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Project lifecycle

Coming soon

You are hereOff-plan~32% saving

With licence

Under construction

Completed

Roccabox · the editorial

Essence Residence Fase 2, in context.

Essence Residence Phase 2 is a boutique off-plan apartment development in Cancelada, on Estepona's New Golden Mile — a corridor that has become one of the western Costa del Sol's most sought-after addresses for international buyers seeking proximity to Puerto Banús without its density. The project comprises just 24 residences across a gated complex, ranging from 94 m² two-bedroom apartments to 261 m² four-bedroom homes, priced from €815,000 to €1,936,000. Critically, half the release has already been absorbed: 12 of 24 units are sold, a meaningful signal of demand at this price point. The design brief was developed in collaboration with the Pablo Villarroel and Yodezeen studios, whose involvement points to considered architectural intent rather than off-the-shelf resort product. Completion is scheduled for Q1 2029, giving buyers a defined delivery horizon within which to plan.

Prepared by the Roccabox New-Developments Desk · Marbella

At a glance

Key facts

01
24 gated residences — 12 already sold, 12 remaining at launch stage
02
Two- to four-bedroom layouts from 94 m² to 261 m², priced €815,000–€1,936,000
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Designed by Pablo Villarroel & Yodezeen studios — award-recognised architectural practices
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Facilities include heated indoor pool, outdoor pool, spa, gym and 24/7 concierge
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Q1 2029 completion on the New Golden Mile, Cancelada, Estepona

The current release

The 12 remaining apartments

Each one specified individually. Pricing released on enquiry.

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Unit	Block	Floor	Beds	Baths	Interior	Outside	Garage
212	—	—	2	2	131 m²	37 m² terrace	—
113	—	—	2	2	130 m²	34 m² terrace	—
401	—	—	2	2	128 m²	32 m² terrace · 80 m² garden	—
414	—	—	2	2	132 m²	38 m² terrace	—
114	—	—	2	2	131 m²	37 m² terrace	—
102	—	—	2	2	94 m²	353 m² terrace · 54 m² garden	—
204	—	—	3	3	182 m²	102 m² terrace · 179 m² garden	—
305	—	—	3	3	213 m²	95 m² terrace · 170 m² garden	—
511	—	—	3	2	261 m²	139 m² terrace	—
301	—	—	4	2	236 m²	92 m² terrace · 171 m² garden	—
222	—	—	3	4	141 m²	172 m² terrace	—
321	—	—	3	4	141 m²	216 m² terrace	—

Pricing released on enquiry. Reservations require a refundable holding deposit, held under Spanish bank guarantee until completion.

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Live availability

12 of 24 apartments remain

Live data refreshed nightly from our multiple independent sources.

2-bedroom apartments 94–132 m²

From

€815,000

6 available

3-bedroom apartments 141–261 m²

From

€1,174,000

5 available

4-bedroom apartment 236 m²

From

€1,370,000

1 available

The off-plan discount curve

The off-plan discount, stage by stage

Off-plan entry typically offers the largest pricing headroom at the earliest stages. The advantage narrows as construction progresses — at completion the unit is priced at market. Essence Residence Fase 2 currently sits in the Off-plan band.

Coming soon

~40% off

Off-plan

YOU ARE HERE

~32% off

With licence

~27% off

Under construction

~22% off

Completed

~16% off

Current entry

€815k

Off-plan pricing

Projected key-ready benchmark

€1.2M

Indicative uplift modelled against comparable new-build completions

Roccabox analyst view

With 12 of 24 units already contracted, scarcity is a genuine consideration rather than a sales construct. The area's resale market averages around €3,181 per m² according to current data, while Essence Residence Phase 2 enters at a per-square-metre entry point that reflects the premium specification and design pedigree — positioning it clearly above the broader Cancelada resale pool. Buying off-plan to Q1 2029 allows staged capital deployment ahead of delivery, at a price locked before construction completion in a corridor where values have tracked consistently upward over the past 12 months.

Reserving early

Why buyers reserve at this stage

Personalisation window

Reserving during the Off-plan phase gives buyers genuine input into layout, finishes and basement use ahead of handover — a window that closes as the build advances.

Scarcity and specification

12 of 24 units remain. The plot sizes, orientation and amenity package on this scheme are not easily replicated in the immediate resale stock.

Risk-managed entry

Spanish new-build buyers are protected by staged payments held under bank guarantee, ten-year structural warranty and full licence review. Roccabox brokers all of this through regulated counsel.

Market reality

The premium, contextualised

Useful context — not a substitute for unit-level valuation. Pricing data cross-referenced against live Costa del Sol market signals.

Essence Residence Fase 2 is not priced against average Estepona resale stock. It is a premium new-build product with the specification, plot quality and amenity package that the broader resale market typically does not match. At €8,670 per built m² the relevant question is whether the premium is justified against comparable new-build completions — not whether it beats the area's median of €3,364/m².

Comparable confidence: 70% · Source: live market data, 15/05/2026

Estepona apartments median (€/m²)

€3,364

Essence Residence Fase 2 (€/m² built)

€8,670

Premium reflects

new-build specification · scarcity · plot & orientation

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AIPP member · est. 2017 · Regulated by Spanish property law

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Live market data

Cross-referenced against the most credible Costa del Sol sources

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Buyer protections

Staged payments · bank guarantee · 10-yr warranty

94–261 m²

Internal area per unit

Specification

What every unit receives

Bedrooms

2–4 en-suite

Bathrooms

2–4

Built area

94–261 m²

Build stage

Off-plan

Completion

Q1 2029

Warranty

10-yr structural

Energy

Class A (new build)

Cancelada

Living in Estepona

Golf

962 m

Flamingos Golf

Beach

1.3 km

Playa del Saladillo

Airport

44.3 km

Royal Air Force Gibraltar

Restaurant

698 m

Kikos

Café

744 m

Café

Bar

771 m

Santa Maria

Supermarket

628 m

Gardencenter Viveros del Valle

Pharmacy

794 m

Farmacia Cancelada

Hospital

3.6 km

Hospital Hospiten de Estepona

Padel / tennis

1.1 km

Racket Club Villa Paderna

Marina

8.9 km

Puerto Deportivo José Banus

Train station

29.1 km

Cortes de la Frontera

Cancelada sits on the New Golden Mile stretch between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara — a location that places residents within reach of the Mediterranean shoreline without the noise of a resort centre. Puerto Banús, with its marina dining and international retail, lies a short drive east, while Estepona's restored old town offers a more authentic counterpoint to the west. The surrounding area is threaded with golf courses that have made this corridor a benchmark for year-round active living on the Costa del Sol. The New Golden Mile has attracted a predominantly international owner profile in recent years, drawn by a combination of relative calm, coastal access and improving infrastructure links along the A-7.

From your door

Marbella Old Town

17 min by car

15.6 km direct

Puerto Banús

9 min by car

8.7 km direct

Málaga Airport

59 min by car

54.2 km direct

Mijas Pueblo

43 min by car

39.4 km direct

La Cala de Mijas

39 min by car

36.1 km direct

Estepona

11 min by car

9.8 km direct

Gibraltar

50 min by car

45.5 km direct

Ronda

35 min by car

32.1 km direct

Shahd Sherif · Your Roccabox specialist

New Developments Desk · Marbella office

Every Roccabox specialist on the New-Developments Desk has walked the projects we represent and reviewed the architectural drawings. We will tell you honestly which of the remaining Essence Residence Fase 2 residences suits your brief, model the numbers in your currency, and arrange a private viewing within the week. Airport transfer arranged where helpful.

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Real numbers

Understand the full picture

Spanish purchases involve taxes and fees that catch first-time international buyers off-guard. We surface every figure that matters.

Typical off-plan payment schedule

Spanish new-build purchases are typically paid in three staged instalments, with every euro held under bank guarantee until completion.

On reservation

€82k10%

Refundable holding deposit until contract signing; locks the unit out of the open market.

Contract signing

€163k20%

First instalment to the developer's bonded escrow account, around 4–8 weeks after reservation.

On completion

€571k70%

Balance paid when keys are handed over and the licence of first occupation issued.

Total cost of ownership

Purchase price · drag to model

€815,000

From €815,000€1,936,000

VAT / IVA (10% new build)

€81,500

Stamp duty / AJD (1.2%)

€9,780

Notary + registry (~1%)

€8,150

Legal fees (~1%)

€8,150

All-in

€914,430

Annual IBI (property tax) ≈ 0.4–1.1% of cadastral value. Community fees vary. Your gestor confirms exact figures.

Spanish mortgage scenario

Indicative non-resident mortgage on the slider price above. Spanish banks typically lend 60–70% LTV to non-residents over 20–25 years.

Monthly payment

€2,856/mo

Total repayable

€856,817

Loan-to-value · 70%

50%70%

Term · 25 years

10 yrs30 yrs

Interest rate · 3.50%

2.5%5.5%

Deposit required

€244,500

Loan amount

€570,500

Illustrative only. Actual Spanish mortgage terms depend on residency, income, tax history and the lender. Roccabox can introduce you to non-resident mortgage brokers.

Investment outlook

Three scenarios our analysts model on every Costa del Sol off-plan deal.

A · Hold and sell at key-ready

€146,700gross uplift

B · Rent long-term (gross/yr)

€22,820

C · Short-term rental (peak gross/yr)

€36,675

Capital growth · 8-yr area benchmark

+30–40%

Personal 5-year model

on request

Ranges are illustrative and gross. Short-term rentals require a tourism licence (VFT) and active management. Our investment analysts can model your specific scenario using current Marbella rental comparables.

Residency planning for non-EU buyers

Spain's property-based Golden Visa route closed to new applicants on 3 April 2025. Non-EU buyers acquiring property at this value still have residency routes — non-lucrative visa, digital-nomad visa, and case-specific options — depending on circumstances. We introduce regulated immigration counsel before any commitment.

Common questions

Buying off-plan in Spain, answered

Straight answers to the questions our specialists field most. For anything else, the assistant above answers in real time.

Is Essence Residence Fase 2 a good investment compared to the local resale market?

Essence Residence Fase 2 is positioned as a premium new-build product with developer warranty, modern specification and limited supply. Comparable to the broader resale stock in Estepona on price-per-m², the premium reflects new-build standards, plot quality and amenity package not typically available in the resale market. Our market analysts model the projected key-ready value on request.

What is the off-plan payment schedule in Spain?

Spanish off-plan purchases are typically staged: 10% on reservation (refundable holding deposit), a further 20% on signing the private purchase contract, and the remaining 70% on completion. Every euro paid before completion is held under bank guarantee — if the developer defaults, your money is refunded under Spanish law.

Can a non-resident get a mortgage to buy at Essence Residence Fase 2?

Yes. Spanish banks routinely lend 60–70% loan-to-value to non-residents on properties at this value, over terms of 20–25 years at competitive rates. Roccabox introduces vetted non-resident mortgage brokers at no cost.

Does buying at Essence Residence Fase 2 qualify for Spanish residency?

Spain's property-based Golden Visa route closed to new applicants on 3 April 2025 under Organic Law 1/2025. However, other residency routes remain available depending on circumstances — non-lucrative visa, digital-nomad visa, work or family-based permits. Roccabox introduces regulated Spanish immigration counsel.

How far is Essence Residence Fase 2 from Málaga airport?

Approximately 59 minutes' drive, with a direct route via the A-7 / AP-7 motorway.

What is included in the purchase price?

Price includes the unit as specified by the developer. Spanish purchase costs (VAT/IVA on new builds at 10%, AJD stamp duty at 1.2%, notary and registry around 1%, legal counsel typically 1%) sit on top of the headline price. The Roccabox team produces a personalised total-cost breakdown on request.

Can I personalise the property?

At the Off-plan stage, Essence Residence Fase 2 buyers can typically influence layout details, basement configuration, finishes and specification ahead of handover. The window narrows as the build progresses. Our specialist will walk you through what's still negotiable on each remaining unit.

Speak with us

Speak with our team.

Our New-Developments Desk has reviewed every project on the Costa del Sol catalogue and can walk you through which of the remaining 12 units suit your brief, model the numbers in your currency, and arrange a viewing — including airport transfer where helpful.

Ask a question now via the assistant, or have the team follow up with the full brief.

Shahd Sherif

New-Developments Desk · Marbella

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