Elevated land with views from Estepona bay to Gibraltar

The Mediterranean Sea, the bay of Estepona, Gibraltar and the African coastline fill the horizon from this elevated position. This 1,514 square metre residential plot in Manilva sits within a new urbanisation close to the coast and comes to the market as a resale parcel with planning permission already in place. The parcel comes to the market as a resale.

The approved licence and maximum build

The parcel is sold with an approved licence for a two-floor villa of 387 square metres, a figure that includes 149 square metres of terraces, along with a private pool. A buyer who wants to start groundworks without waiting for municipal sign-off can use this existing project. For someone who prefers a larger structure, the local planning rules allow a maximum build percentage of 33%, which translates to a built area of up to 499 or 500 square metres, plus a basement. The maximum ground footprint is 25% of the land, or 378 square metres, leaving over 1,100 square metres of the plot open for the pool, driveway and garden.

Position between Sotogrande and Estepona

This residential plot in Manilva lies a short drive from the beach and sits between several established coastal towns. The marinas and day-to-day amenities of Sotogrande, La Duquesa, Sabinillas and Estepona are all within reach along the coast road. Being part of a new urbanisation means the surrounding plots are either recently developed or going through the building process, which sets the context for the immediate neighbourhood over the coming years.

What to establish before making an offer

Buying a plot with an existing permission saves time, provided the project suits your brief. A buyer should ask their lawyer and architect to verify the expiry date of the approved licence, the exact drawings it covers, and the process required if you choose to modify the design up to the 499 square metre built area allowance. On site, it is sensible to check the boundary markers, the gradient of the land for basement excavation, and the connection points for water, electricity and drainage at the edge of the urbanisation.