Atelier 4, Playa del Cristo: four furnished beachfront homes in Estepona
A small-scale building with apartments and a penthouse on the front line by Playa del Cristo. The homes are key-ready and handed over fully furnished.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Atelier 4
Atelier 4 is not a typical new development with dozens of units. The building has just four homes, right by Estepona marina and the sheltered bay of Playa del Cristo. We currently have a two-bedroom apartment, a three-bedroom ground-floor apartment and a three-bedroom penthouse for sale. Construction is complete: here you buy a home you can view and use straight away.
What sets this development apart from other beach projects on the coast is the interior. Every home is delivered furnished, designed by different interior design studios. So you do not step into an empty space that still needs months of work. The architecture uses organic shapes and large expanses of glass, so the terrace feels like an extra room. The fourth-floor penthouse stands out: 202 m² built, a 344 m² terrace and a private pool. The smaller units have terraces of 47 and 85 m².
Despite the small number of homes, you get the facilities of a much larger development. There is an infinity pool in a garden with water features, a gym and a wellness area with indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath and jacuzzi. A concierge takes care of practical matters, which is handy if you do not live in Spain all year. Every home comes with parking spaces with an electric car charging point.
Amenities
- Infinity pool
- Indoor pool
- Sauna and Turkish bath
- Jacuzzi in the wellness area
- Gym
- Concierge service
- Gardens with water features
- Lift
- Storage room
- EV charging point
Atelier 4 in figures
Let us be honest about the price. The median price at Atelier 4 is €28,319 per m². The median of 71 new developments in Estepona is €5,038 per m², and resale homes in the municipality are around €5,021. That is a premium of 462%. So here you pay for the front-line location, the interiors and the scarcity, not for square metres. The cheapest home costs €3,200,000. With 10% VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer you reach around €3,616,300, some 13% on top of the asking price. An extra bedroom costs around €1,000,000 more here. Median outdoor space is 75% of the built area, better than 87% of the developments in our comparison.
| Price | € 3.200.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 320.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 38.400 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 19.200 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 38.700 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 2 bedrooms | from €3,200,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €4,200,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 87% of new developments in Estepona. Largest outdoor space: 344 m².
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current supply of 71 new developments in Estepona and the average asking price of resale homes according to Idealista (September 2026). Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
Playa del Cristo is a small bay next to Estepona marina, well sheltered from the wind. The water is usually calmer than on the open beaches. Around the marina you will find restaurants and cafés. The building sits at around 20 metres above sea level, and the project sheet states a distance of 20 metres to the beach. Living here, you are not in a gated urbanisation in the hills, but in the middle of a lively part of town.
Day to day, what you notice most is how rarely you need the car. The measured walking route to the sandy beach of Playa del Cristo is 386 metres, about 5 minutes. Carrefour is a 6-minute walk. Estepona old town is 5 minutes by car or half an hour on foot. Puerto Banús is 22 minutes away, Gibraltar airport 44 minutes and Málaga airport a 63-minute drive.
We will send you the exact location and the address of the sales office when you request Privé access or book a viewing.
Distances, measured by us
Measured from Atelier 4 along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa del Cristo) | 390 m, 5 min | 580 m, 2 min |
| Supermarket (Carrefour) | 410 m, 6 min | 740 m, 1 min |
| School (Instituto de Educación Secundaria Mar de Alborán) | 2.9 km, 39 min | 3.0 km, 4 min |
| Hospital (Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona) | 4.1 km, 55 min | 4.4 km, 6 min |
| Estepona town centre | 2.3 km, 31 min | 2.6 km, 5 min |
| Málaga airport | 84.7 km, 63 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 47.0 km, 44 min |
Calculated with OpenStreetMap routes without traffic, on 20 October 2026. Walking times over an hour are omitted.
Sun, light and views
Here the sun rises at 7:03 on 21 June and sets at 21:41, giving 14.6 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Atelier 4 sits at around 20 metres above sea level.
According to the data, all three available homes have sea views. The orientation is not stated per unit; during a viewing we look together at how the light comes in during the morning and afternoon.
Homes and finishes
The finishes combine natural stone, fine woods and slim-profile floor-to-ceiling windows. Kitchens are fitted with top-of-the-range appliances, and bathrooms have designer sanitaryware. There is also home automation, heat pump climate control and energy rating B. As the homes are already built, we can look at everything together on site. Among other things, we check the first occupancy licence, the furniture inventory, the warranties on the installations and the annual community fees for the wellness area and concierge.
Payment schedule
As with most new builds on the Costa del Sol, you pay in instalments: a reservation deposit, a portion on signing the purchase contract and during construction, and the balance at the deed signing. Every payment before completion must be covered by a bank guarantee. We will send you the exact payment schedule for Atelier 4 through Privé.
Available homes in Atelier 4
A selection, as of 20 October 2026. More homes are available than shown below; request the full price list.
| Type | Beds | Baths | Living area | Terrace | Garden | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 2 | 2 | 113 m² | 85 m² | – | € 3.200.000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 3 | 3 | 160 m² | 47 m² | – | € 4.200.000 |
| Penthouse | 3 | 3 | 202 m² | 344 m² | – | € 7.300.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Atelier 4
Strengths
- Front line by a sheltered bay, with the marina and restaurants within walking distance.
- Only four homes in the building, so plenty of privacy and few neighbours.
- Fully furnished and key-ready, so you can view the home today.
- Penthouse with 344 m² terrace and private pool, rare on this coast.
- Wellness area with indoor pool, sauna and concierge despite the small scale.
Points to consider
- At €28,319 per m², you pay more than five times the new-build median in Estepona.
- The furniture was chosen by designers; if you want to furnish it yourself, you pay for something you will not use.
- A wellness area and concierge for so few owners can mean high community fees per home.
- By the marina it is busier and livelier in summer than in a residential urbanisation.
- On resale, the number of buyers in this price bracket is limited.
Who is Atelier 4 right for?
Atelier 4 suits buyers who really want to live by the water, in a town with life, and who have no appetite for a construction period or a furnishing project. Think of someone looking for a second home that is ready straight away and who values a concierge. If you mainly want plenty of living space for your budget, a large garden or a profitable rental investment, you will find better value elsewhere in Estepona.
Why buy through Imagine Marbella?
With us you pay exactly the same price as buying direct from the developer. Our fee is paid by the seller, not by you. What you get on top is what makes the difference.
- Independent. We are not tied to any development. We compare the entire market and tell you honestly when a project is not right for you.
- Stronger at the negotiating table. Whenever there is room to negotiate, on price, payment schedule, finishes or a parking space, we know the market, the sales figures and the developers. We defend your interests; the seller defends theirs.
- Free extra services. We check licences, bank guarantees and specifications, provide legal support in your own language and plan viewings around your travel dates.
- Beyond the handover. We follow the construction, the handover and the after-sales with you, so you are never on your own.
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Frequently asked questions about Atelier 4
Has Atelier 4 been completed?
Yes. The completion date was July 2026 and the homes are listed as key-ready. That means you can view the home as it is and receive the keys immediately after signing the deed at the notary.
What does a home at Atelier 4 cost in total including taxes?
For the €3,200,000 apartment we estimate around €3,616,300 in total. That includes 10% VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer. Any mortgage costs and Land Registry fees are not yet included.
Can you spend the winter in Estepona in this home?
Yes. Estepona has mild winters and the town centre stays open all year. In December you have around 9.7 hours of daylight here. The homes have a heat pump for heating, and the indoor pool in the wellness area is a big plus in winter.
Is the furniture included in the price?
According to the project information, every home is delivered fully furnished. We will request the exact inventory for you, so you know what is included in the purchase and what is not.
Do I pay more if I buy Atelier 4 through Imagine Marbella?
No. You pay the same price as buying directly from the seller. Through us you also get independent advice, legal guidance and aftercare.
What costs come on top of the price of a new-build home?
In Andalusia, a new build carries 10% VAT (IVA) and 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), plus notary, land registry and lawyer's fees. For the most affordable home in Atelier 4, that adds up to around 13.0%.
About the author
Geert Eeckeleers, Managing Director of Imagine Marbella. Since 2018 he has guided buyers on the Costa del Sol, in English, French, Dutch and Spanish.
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