Exclusive Penthouse Duplex · Guadalmina Alta, San Pedro de Alcantara
Price: €1,029,000
Penthouse Guadalmina Alta in San Pedro de Alcantara is a 4-bedroom duplex with 334 m2 built, frontline golf location, fitted kitchen, and terrace.
Price: €1,029,000
This modernized four-bedroom duplex penthouse in San Pedro de Alcantara offers a distinguished retreat priced from €1,029,000. With 334 square meters of total space, the residence combines generous open-plan living with covered and open terraces. Residents enjoy sweeping golf and sea views in one of Marbella's established enclaves.
Situated in a prime frontline position directly on Guadalmina Golf, this penthouse captures exceptional panoramic views across the greens towards the Mediterranean Sea. The property is ideally positioned with easy access directly to the golf club. It delivers an ideal balance of tranquil golf vistas and relaxed coastal living.
The home comprises 215 square meters of interior living space paired with 126 square meters of expansive terraces. Recently modernized with contemporary styling, the interiors feature large windows, air conditioning, and an open-plan layout complemented by a fitted kitchen. With four bedrooms and four bathrooms, the duplex layout ensures complete comfort and privacy across both levels.
Set within a secure gated community, the residence benefits from 24-hour security, lift access, and a dedicated concierge service. Homeowners also enjoy access to communal swimming pool facilities, manicured gardens, and one underground parking garage space.
Providing an exceptional lifestyle near local beaches and restaurants, the duplex penthouse maintains annual property tax (IBI) of €2,500. Regular community fees are €260, offering a clear operational framework for discerning owners. Its prime placement in San Pedro de Alcantara ensures lasting value and convenience.
Because Penthouse Guadalmina Alta is a resale property, you pay the Andalucia transfer tax known as ITP at a flat rate of 7 percent. On the asking price of €1,029,000, the ITP amounts to exactly €72,030. You do not pay IVA or AJD on this transaction. You should also budget approximately €10,290 for legal fees, plus around €7,718 to cover the combined notary and land registry costs.
The process begins with a reservation agreement and a deposit of €6,000 to remove the property from the market. Your lawyer then conducts due diligence at the Marbella Ayuntamiento to ensure there are no urban planning infractions. Within two to three weeks, you sign the private purchase contract and pay 10 percent of the purchase price, less the initial deposit. Final completion takes place before a notary in Marbella, usually within 30 to 60 days, where you pay the remaining balance and receive the keys.
The community fee for this penthouse is €260, though the billing frequency of this specific charge requires confirmation from the property administrator. This contribution funds the maintenance of the shared amenities, including the communal pool, the gardens, and the lift system. It also covers the cost of the on-site concierge and the security personnel. Maintaining the garage facilities and the exterior upkeep of the covered terrace areas also draw from this communal budget.
The primary annual municipal tax is the IBI, which stands at €2,500 per year and is payable to the Patronato de Recaudacion Provincial. You must also account for the Basura, or rubbish collection tax, which in Marbella typically costs around €185 annually for a property of this size. Non-resident owners are subject to a non-resident imputed income tax, calculated based on the cadastral value of the property. Finally, you will need private home insurance, which generally ranges from €400 to €700 a year depending on your coverage choices for the fitted kitchen and personal contents.
To offer short-term holiday rentals, you must apply for a tourist licence, known as a VFT, through the Junta de Andalucia. The Marbella Ayuntamiento has strict zoning regulations, so your lawyer must confirm that the community of owners permits short-term letting in their statutes. Properties with sea views and frontline golf access command premium rates during the peak summer months of July and August. A local management agency typically charges between 15 and 20 percent of the gross rental income to handle bookings, cleaning, and guest check-in.
The €1,029,000 price includes the physical real estate, the fitted kitchen, and the integrated air conditioning system. The sale also transfers the rights to the designated parking space within the secure underground garage. Furniture is generally not included in a standard resale contract unless negotiated separately with the seller. Any fixtures permanently attached to the property, such as the bathroom fittings and the terrace awnings, will remain.
San Jose College is a highly regarded bilingual school located just a five minute drive away in Guadalmina Baja. For families seeking the British curriculum, Laude San Pedro International College is situated exactly 3.5 kilometres from the property. Aloha College in Nueva Andalucia is another excellent option, requiring a drive of approximately 12 minutes via the A-7 highway. These institutions cater to students from early years through to university entrance exams.
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is the closest major aviation hub for this property. The drive takes exactly 45 minutes outside of peak traffic hours when using the AP-7 toll motorway. The toll costs approximately €5 to €8 depending on the season, offering a faster route than the toll-free A-7 coastal road. Alternatively, Gibraltar International Airport is located 65 kilometres in the opposite direction and takes about one hour to reach by car.
This property offers frontline golf positioning directly on the Real Club de Golf Guadalmina. The club features two 18 hole courses, known as the North Course and the South Course. You can drive your golf buggy from the garage directly to the clubhouse in less than three minutes. Additionally, the renowned Atalaya Golf and Country Club is located just 2.5 kilometres away on the road to Benahavis.
While the property sits in the elevated Alta section, it holds a beachfront designation due to the wider estate stretching down to Guadalmina Beach. You can reach the sand by car in four minutes by crossing the A-7 highway via the underpass. The beach area features the popular Dantonelas Beach Club and the historic Roman baths of Las Bovedas. Walking to the sea takes about 25 minutes along the paved pedestrian pathways of Guadalmina Baja.
Guadalmina Alta is a mature, residential suburb located on the western edge of the Marbella municipality. The area is anchored by the Guadalmina Commercial Centre, which provides a Carrefour supermarket, banks, and several pharmacies within a 10 minute walk of the penthouse. The demographic consists largely of permanent residents and long-term winter visitors, making it much quieter than the tourist centers of Puerto Banus. The streets are wide, lined with established trees, and heavily patrolled by private security.
The covered terrace offers direct sea views toward the Mediterranean and the North African coastline on clear days. Because of its elevated penthouse position, you also get unobstructed golf views over the fairways of the Guadalmina North course. The orientation ensures the terrace receives direct sunlight for the majority of the afternoon. You can comfortably fit a dining table for six people and two sun loungers in this outdoor space.