Completed · current release

Villa Esmeralda

El Paraíso Alto · Estepona

Prices from

€6,800,000

Available

1 of 1

Bedrooms

6en-suite

Delivery

Ready now

Type

Villas

Size from

1182 m²

Total homes

1 homes

Phase

Completed

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Project lifecycle

Coming soon

Off-plan

With licence

Under construction

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Roccabox · the editorial

Villa Esmeralda, in context.

Villa Esmeralda is a completed, move-in-ready contemporary villa set in El Paraíso Alto, one of the most established residential enclaves on Estepona's eastern corridor towards Marbella. Conceived as a single, one-of-a-kind residence, it spans 1,182 m² of built space across four floors on a 1,283 m² landscaped plot — a scale rarely achieved in a finished state at this address.

The configuration of six en-suite bedrooms and nine bathrooms is deliberate: it accommodates extended families and those who entertain seriously without compromising the privacy of each suite. Floor-to-ceiling glazing connects the open-plan living areas to the terraces and garden beyond, while an infinity pool with a waterfall feature and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen define the exterior as a destination in its own right.

At €6,800,000, the villa sits well above the area's median — a reflection of its specification, scale, and the scarcity of comparable completed product in El Paraíso Alto.

Prepared by the Roccabox New-Developments Desk · Marbella

At a glance

Key facts

01
Single completed villa — 1,182 m² built across four floors, 1,283 m² plot
02
Six en-suite bedrooms, nine bathrooms — scaled for large families or serious entertaining
03
Infinity pool with waterfall feature and fully equipped outdoor kitchen
04
Floor-to-ceiling glazing throughout, connecting interiors to panoramic terraces
05
Move-in ready — no construction risk, no waiting period

The current release

The 1 remaining villa

Each one specified individually. Pricing released on enquiry.

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Unit	Block	Floor	Beds	Baths	Interior	Outside	Garage
Villa	—	—	6	9	1182 m²	1283 m² plot	—

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

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Live availability

1 of 1 villas remain

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6-bedroom villa 1182 m²

From

€6,800,000

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. Villa Esmeralda currently sits in the Completed band.

Coming soon

~40% off

Off-plan

~32% off

With licence

~27% off

Under construction

~22% off

Completed

YOU ARE HERE

~16% off

Current entry

€6.8M

Completed pricing

Projected key-ready benchmark

€8.1M

Indicative uplift modelled against comparable new-build completions

Roccabox analyst view

This is not an off-plan proposition — it is the opposite. Villa Esmeralda is complete and immediately available, which removes the execution risk inherent in any new-build purchase. In a market where the average comparable property in El Paraíso Alto sits on the market for 359 days, a finished villa of this specification and footprint represents a narrow acquisition window. There is one unit; there is no pipeline. For buyers who have been navigating off-plan timelines elsewhere, the ability to exchange and occupy without delay is a meaningful distinction.

Reserving early

Why buyers reserve at this stage

Personalisation window

Reserving during the Completed 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

1 of 1 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.

Villa Esmeralda 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 €5,753 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 €2,920/m².

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

Estepona villas median (€/m²)

€2,920

Villa Esmeralda (€/m² built)

€5,753

Premium reflects

new-build specification · scarcity · plot & orientation

Why buy with Roccabox

Your purchase is in safe hands

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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

1182 m²

Internal area per unit

Specification

What every unit receives

Bedrooms

6 en-suite

Bathrooms

Built area

1182 m²

Plot size

1283 m²

Build stage

Completed

Warranty

10-yr structural

Energy

Class A (new build)

El Paraíso Alto

Living in Estepona

Golf

921 m

El Paraíso Golf Club

Beach

682 m

Airport

45.2 km

Royal Air Force Gibraltar

Café

344 m

Funky Forest

Bar

104 m

El Paraíso Country Club

Supermarket

335 m

Supermercado

Pharmacy

1.0 km

Farmacia BEL AIR

Hospital

4.9 km

Hospital Hospiten de Estepona

Padel / tennis

1.3 km

Hacienda del Sol

Marina

7.5 km

Puerto Deportivo José Banus

El Paraíso Alto occupies the elevated hillside between Estepona and Marbella on what is broadly known as the New Golden Mile — a corridor characterised by mature golf courses, established residential communities, and a quieter pace than central Marbella without sacrificing access to it. The area sits within easy reach of Estepona's Old Town, its beaches, and the retail and dining infrastructure of the wider New Golden Mile. Puerto Banús lies approximately fifteen minutes by car; Málaga International Airport is reachable in under an hour. The elevated position typical of El Paraíso Alto delivers the open aspect and sea views that draw buyers to this part of the Costa del Sol in the first place.

From your door

Marbella Old Town

16 min by car

14.2 km direct

Puerto Banús

8 min by car

7.3 km direct

Málaga Airport

58 min by car

52.9 km direct

Mijas Pueblo

42 min by car

38.1 km direct

La Cala de Mijas

38 min by car

34.6 km direct

Estepona

12 min by car

11.0 km direct

Gibraltar

51 min by car

46.3 km direct

Ronda

36 min by car

32.7 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 Villa Esmeralda 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

€680k10%

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

Contract signing

€1.36M20%

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

On completion

€4.76M70%

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

Total cost of ownership

Purchase price · drag to model

€6,800,000

From €6,800,000€8,840,000

VAT / IVA (10% new build)

€680,000

Stamp duty / AJD (1.2%)

€81,600

Notary + registry (~1%)

€68,000

Legal fees (~1%)

€68,000

All-in

€7,629,600

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

€23,830/mo

Total repayable

€7,148,905

Loan-to-value · 70%

50%70%

Term · 25 years

10 yrs30 yrs

Interest rate · 3.50%

2.5%5.5%

Deposit required

€2,040,000

Loan amount

€4,760,000

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

€1,224,000gross uplift

B · Rent long-term (gross/yr)

€190,400

C · Short-term rental (peak gross/yr)

€306,000

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 Villa Esmeralda a good investment compared to the local resale market?

Villa Esmeralda 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 Villa Esmeralda?

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 Villa Esmeralda 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 Villa Esmeralda from Málaga airport?

Approximately 58 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 Completed stage, Villa Esmeralda 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 1 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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