Origin, Los Monteros: new-build apartments with clubhouse in Marbella
A development of 57 homes in Altos de Los Monteros, with indoor pool, social club and co-working. Apartments with 2 or 3 bedrooms from €590,000, completion planned for March 2027.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Origin
If you are looking for a new apartment in Altos de Los Monteros that remains affordable, sooner or later you will come across Origin. It is a private, gated development of 57 homes with one to three bedrooms. The ground-floor homes and penthouses have large terraces, with a built-in jacuzzi in the penthouses. We currently have two first-floor apartments on offer, with two or three bedrooms. Completion is planned for March 2027, so in about five months.
The two-bedroom apartment has 107 m² and a remarkably large 78 m² terrace. The three-bedroom apartment is roomier inside, at 133 m², but has a smaller 33 m² terrace. That choice is typical of the project: you trade outdoor space for an extra room. Both have two bathrooms. Buyers can also choose from a range of upgrades to tailor the finish of the kitchen, bathrooms or floors to their taste.
The communal area is better equipped than you would expect with 57 homes. There is a saltwater outdoor pool, a heated indoor pool, a gym, a co-working space and a clubhouse with bar. The gardens have automatic irrigation and there is security at the gate. For anyone staying here for longer periods, including outside the summer season, the indoor pool and the club make a real difference.
Amenities
- Heated indoor pool
- Saltwater outdoor pool
- Social club with bar
- Gym
- Coworking space
- Gated development with security
- EV charging pre-installation
- Lift and storage room
- Energy rating B
Origin in figures
The median price is €5,332 per m², 23 percent below the new-build median in Marbella (€6,948) and 11 percent below resale homes (€5,967). Only 8 of the 36 developments we follow are cheaper per m². The strongest figure is the price step: going from two to three bedrooms costs only €95,000 more here, from €590,000 to €685,000. In many other developments in Marbella that is several times as much. For the entry-level home, allow around €666,680 with taxes and purchase costs, or 13 percent on top of the price. Outdoor space averages 49 percent of the living area. With completion in 5 months, Origin is close to the median of 3 months for developments in the municipality.
| Price | € 590.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 59.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 7.080 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 3.500 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 7.100 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 2 bedrooms | from €590,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €685,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 58% of new developments in Marbella. Largest outdoor space: 78 m².
Planned completion March 2027. Half of the new developments in Marbella complete within 3 months.
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current supply of 36 new developments in Marbella 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
Origin sits at around 130 metres above sea level in Altos de Los Monteros, the hillside area above the motorway on the eastern edge of Marbella. It is surrounded mainly by recent developments and villas, interspersed with patches of nature. It is a quiet residential area without its own village centre. The Río Real golf course is at the foot of the hill and Marbella town centre is about 5 kilometres away. For the beach, shops and restaurants, you take the car.
In practice, you drive to ALDI in 10 minutes and to the Río Real golf course in 11 minutes, which you can also reach on foot in 32 minutes. Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol is an 11-minute drive. Playa de Los Monteros is 14 minutes away, Marbella's old town 18 minutes. You reach Colegio Alborán in 20 minutes and Puerto Banús in 22 minutes. Allow around 47 minutes to Málaga airport.
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 Origin along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa de Los Monteros) | 6.8 km, 14 min | |
| Supermarket (Aldi) | 3.9 km, 52 min | 3.9 km, 10 min |
| Golf course (Campo de Golf Río Real) | 2.4 km, 32 min | 3.2 km, 11 min |
| School (Colegio Alborán) | 11.4 km, 20 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol) | 4.3 km, 57 min | 4.3 km, 11 min |
| Puerto Banús | 19.0 km, 22 min | |
| Marbella old town | 9.2 km, 18 min | |
| Málaga airport | 50.5 km, 47 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 07:01 on 21 June and sets at 21:40, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December that falls to 9.7 hours, with the midday sun 30° above the horizon. Origin sits about 130 metres above sea level.
The project details do not confirm sea views for the two apartments we offer, nor an orientation. That is a difference from some neighbouring developments on the same hill. We check what you can see from the terrace for each home, on the plan and on site.
Homes and finishes
The finish includes underfloor heating, air conditioning, home automation and a fibre-optic connection. The garage door is motorised and there is pre-installation for charging an electric car. Penthouses get a wine cooler and coffee machine in the kitchen. The upgrade packages let you adjust materials and fittings. We recommend making those choices early and having them confirmed in writing, with prices. At completion we check the underfloor heating, the drainage of the terraces and whether the chosen upgrades have actually been installed.
Payment schedule
As with most new builds on the Costa del Sol, you pay in instalments: a reservation fee, a portion on signing the purchase contract and during construction, and the balance on signing the deeds. Every payment made before completion must be covered by a bank guarantee. We will send you the exact payment schedule for Origin through Imagine Privé.
Available homes in Origin
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 | 107 m² | 78 m² | – | € 590.000 |
| Apartment | 3 | 2 | 133 m² | 33 m² | – | € 685.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Origin
Strengths
- A third bedroom costs only €95,000 extra, a small step for Marbella
- Price per m² 11 percent below resale homes in the municipality
- Indoor pool, social club and co-working in a development of 57 homes
- The two-bedroom apartment has a 78 m² terrace
- Completion in March 2027, so a relatively short wait
Points to consider
- No confirmed sea views for the homes we offer
- The beach is a 14-minute drive away; walking is not an option
- One agent mentioned completion in 2026; our data now says March 2027
- The three-bedroom apartment has only a 33 m² terrace
- A payment schedule with 40 percent paid before the deeds requires a solid bank guarantee
Who is Origin right for?
Origin suits buyers looking for a new apartment in Marbella below the price of resale homes, who will make good use of the pool, gym and club. A family that needs a third bedroom gets one relatively cheaply here. If you want sea views, look at the higher neighbouring developments instead. If you want to walk to the beach and the bakery, you are better off closer to the coast.
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 Origin
When will Origin in Marbella be completed?
Completion is planned for March 2027. An agent's website previously mentioned 2026. We request the current state of construction and the status of the permits before you reserve.
What does the Origin payment schedule look like?
According to one agent, you pay €20,000 on reservation, 20 percent plus VAT when the building permit is granted, 10 percent plus VAT after 6 and after 12 months, and 60 percent plus VAT on signing the deeds. We check that every advance payment is covered by a bank guarantee.
What is the difference between Origin and Quintessence in Los Monteros?
Both are on the same hill. According to our data, Quintessence has sea views, larger terraces and a higher price per m². Origin is cheaper, with a small premium for a third bedroom, but without confirmed sea views.
Is Origin suitable for spending the winter?
In midwinter you get around 9.7 hours of daylight here. The heated indoor pool, the underfloor heating and the social club make the development pleasant in the winter months too. Bear in mind that you need the car for everything.
Do I pay more if I buy in Origin 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 Origin, that comes to around 13.0% in total.
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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