Monthly payment
€23,830/mo
Completed · current release
Villa Esmeralda
El Paraíso Alto · Estepona · Ref: RDEV2414
Prices from
€6,800,000
Available
1 of 1
Bedrooms
6en-suite
Delivery
Ready now
Type
Villas
Size from
1182 m²
Total homes
1 home
Phase
Completed
Licensed agency · est. 2017
AIPP member
500+ active developments
Project lifecycle
Coming soon
Off-plan
With licence
Under construction
You are hereCompleted~16% saving
Roccabox · the editorial
Villa Esmeralda, in context.
Villa Esmeralda is a single, completed contemporary villa in El Paraíso Alto, a settled residential enclave on the New Golden Mile between Marbella and Estepona. It is aimed at a buyer who wants space and readiness rather than the wait of a build programme.
The house is arranged over four levels totalling 1,182 m² on a 1,283 m² plot, with six en-suite bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Floor-to-ceiling glazing links the open-plan living areas to the garden, while the sequence culminates in an infinity pool with waterfall and a rooftop of roughly 77 m² given over to the views. An outdoor kitchen, private garage and generous parking complete the offer.
Priced at €6.8m and ready to occupy, it sits at the upper end of the local market, positioned for a family or entertainer who values a turnkey home over a project.
Prepared by the Roccabox New-Developments Desk · Marbella
At a glance
Key facts
01
Six en-suite bedrooms, nine bathrooms across four levels
02
1,182 m² built on a 1,283 m² plot, completed and ready to move into
03
Infinity pool with waterfall, outdoor kitchen and roughly 77 m² rooftop solarium
04
El Paraíso Golf and the beach both within two minutes' drive
05
Priced at €6.8m; sole unit available
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
Live data refreshed nightly from our multiple independent sources.
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. Villa Esmeralda is completed and ready to occupy, which removes construction risk, timing uncertainty and staged payments entirely. At €6.8m it trades above the El Paraíso Alto average price of roughly €3.1m, reflecting its scale, six en-suite bedrooms and turnkey finish. With a single unit available and local homes averaging around 350 days on the market, the case rests on immediacy: a finished house you can walk into now rather than wait for.
Reserving early
Why buyers reserve at this stage
01
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.
02
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.
03
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 €3,135/m².
Comparable confidence: 70% · Source: live market data, 22/07/2026
Estepona villas median (€/m²)
€3,135
Villa Esmeralda (€/m² built)
€5,753
Premium reflects
new-build specification · scarcity · plot & orientation
Why buy with Roccabox
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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
9
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
El Paraíso Alto sits in the golf belt of the New Golden Mile, with El Paraíso Golf Club under a kilometre away and El Campanario a little further. The nearest beach is around 680 metres, with Playa del Saladillo a three-minute drive.
Everyday needs are close: a supermarket and the Costasol commercial centre within 600 metres, pharmacies within a kilometre, and cafés and bars a few minutes on foot. Puerto Banús and its marina are about 15 minutes east; Hospiten Estepona is ten minutes away. Málaga airport is roughly an hour and three-quarters by car.
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
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.
Total repayable
€7,148,905
50%70%
10 yrs30 yrs
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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