A second-line beach plot with an existing villa project

El Paraíso Barronal sits on the seaward side of the coastal road in Estepona East, an established neighbourhood of detached houses and mature Mediterranean planting within walking distance of the sea. This 1,000 m² residential plot in El Paraiso occupies a second-line beach position and faces south, placing a future house and garden directly in the path of the all-day sun while keeping the shoreline at the end of the street.

Planning parameters and what they allow

The land carries a buildability coefficient of 0.20 and a maximum plot occupancy of 25%. On a 1,000 m² parcel, those two figures mean a footprint of up to 250 m² on the ground and a core built area of 200 m² under the standard municipal calculation. Because the occupancy allowance exceeds the buildability figure, an architect can spread the structure across a single storey if desired, or concentrate the ground floor to leave at least 750 m² free for the garden, terrace areas and a private swimming pool. The land is sold with an existing project for a detached villa, which gives a buyer a concrete starting point for how a modern home, pool and landscaped grounds sit within these exact boundaries.

Orientation and the surrounding streets

Because this residential plot in El Paraiso is south-facing, the main elevation of the planned house and the pool area will receive direct light from morning until late afternoon. The surrounding plots are already built up with private villas and grown trees rather than open building sites, which brings an established streetscape and reduces the risk of noisy construction next door. From the gate, the Mediterranean Sea is a short walk away without crossing the main highway, and the wider amenities, golf courses, schools and restaurants of both Estepona and Marbella are reached via the nearby coastal road.

What to verify before making an offer

When buying land with a design attached, the first task for a lawyer and architect is to check the status of the included villa project: specifically, whether a municipal building licence has already been applied for or granted, and whether the layout suits your needs without requiring a fresh submission. A buyer should also instruct a surveyor to confirm how the 0.20 buildability applies to basement levels or porches under current Estepona town hall rules, and verify the exact boundary markers and service connections at the street edge.