The Sanctuary Villas, El Paraíso: golf villa with spa basement in Estepona
A small group of modern frontline golf villas in El Campanario, with a basement full of wellness and a Japanese patio. Four-bedroom villa for €2,350,000, completion December 2026.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About The Sanctuary Villas
The most striking part of these villas is below ground. In the bright basement of The Sanctuary Villas you will find a home cinema, a gym, a sauna and a spa that opens onto a Japanese patio with a pool and waterfall. It is a small group of six modern villas on the front line of the golf course, in El Paraíso, within the El Campanario area. Our overview has one villa for sale, at €2,350,000, with completion in December 2026.
This villa has four bedrooms, 297 m² built, a 138 m² terrace and a 471 m² plot. Sea views and a private pool are confirmed. The layout is well thought out: two en-suite bedrooms on the upper floor, one on the ground floor and one in the basement, with five bathrooms in total. The downstairs bedroom is handy for guests or a teenager who wants some privacy. The living areas are open-plan, with floor-to-ceiling windows and natural materials.
A few metres from the villas is the El Campanario clubhouse, with a restaurant, tennis and padel courts, a spa, a gym, a pool and the golf course. So you have amenities within walking distance, even though you live in a quiet villa neighbourhood. The complex is gated, each villa has a storage room and the energy rating is B.
Amenities
- Private pool
- Japanese patio with waterfall
- Home cinema in the basement
- Gym
- Sauna and spa
- Solarium
- Gated complex
- Storage room
- Clubhouse with tennis and padel within walking distance
The Sanctuary Villas in figures
At €7,912 per m², this villa is 57% above the median for new builds in Estepona (€5,038) and 58% above resale homes (€5,021). That is the price level of a frontline golf villa with a fully equipped wellness basement, rather than that of an average home in Estepona. On top of €2,350,000 come €235,000 VAT, €28,200 stamp duty, around €14,100 notary and €28,400 lawyer: €2,655,700 in total. The terraces together equal 46% of the indoor area, more than 69% of developments in the municipality. The biggest plus in the figures: completion is in 2 months, while the median in Estepona is 8 months.
| Price | € 2.350.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 235.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 28.200 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 14.100 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 28.400 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 69% of new developments in Estepona. Largest outdoor space: 138 m².
Planned completion December 2026. For half of the new developments in Estepona, completion is within 8 months.
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
Together, El Paraíso and El Campanario form a green villa area between San Pedro and Estepona, on the mountain side of the coast road. The development sits at around 25 metres above sea level, with the fairways right outside the door. Many Northern European families live in this neighbourhood, as the international schools and club facilities in the area show. According to the project information, the beach is around 2 km away.
By car you are quickly everywhere. The International School of Estepona is 4 minutes away, ALDI 5 minutes and Salduna beach 8 minutes. San Pedro is 9 minutes away, Puerto Banús 10 minutes and Benahavís village 12 minutes. Estepona town centre is 18 minutes away. Allow around 55 minutes for either 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 The Sanctuary Villas along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa Salduna) | 3.1 km, 40 min | 4.1 km, 8 min |
| Supermarket (ALDI) | 1.8 km, 22 min | 2.7 km, 5 min |
| International school (The International School of Estepona) | 2.0 km, 26 min | 2.2 km, 4 min |
| Hospital (HC Marbella International Hospital) | 6.7 km, 8 min | |
| Puerto Banús | 8.2 km, 10 min | |
| Marbella old town | 15.0 km, 19 min | |
| San Pedro town centre | 4.4 km, 58 min | 5.2 km, 9 min |
| Estepona town centre | 14.8 km, 18 min | |
| Benahavís village | 8.5 km, 12 min | |
| Málaga airport | 68.1 km, 55 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 59.1 km, 55 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 7:02 on 21 June and sets at 21:41, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. The Sanctuary Villas sits at around 25 metres above sea level.
Sea views are confirmed for the villa in our overview, with the golf course in the foreground. We check on site how wide the view is from each floor.
Homes and finishes
The villas comprise a ground floor, an upper floor and a basement with natural light. Characteristic features are the large floor-to-ceiling windows, natural materials and warm colours. Portals also mention triple glazing, an infinity pool by the living room terrace and a steam room with hydromassage. As completion is close, you may well be able to view the villa at an advanced stage. Together with you, we check the technical installations of the spa and pool, the basement damp-proofing and the finish of windows and terraces.
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 The Sanctuary Villas through Privé.
Available homes in The Sanctuary Villas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa | 4 | 4 | 297 m² | 138 m² | – | € 2.350.000 |
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Our honest verdict on The Sanctuary Villas
Strengths
- Frontline golf with confirmed sea views and a private pool.
- Basement with home cinema, gym, sauna, spa and a Japanese patio with waterfall.
- Completion in December 2026: ready to live in within a few months.
- Clubhouse with restaurant, tennis and padel just a few metres away.
- Puerto Banús 10 minutes and San Pedro 9 minutes by car.
Points to consider
- Only one villa for sale in our overview: no choice of position or plot.
- Price per m² is 57% above the median for new builds in Estepona.
- You always need the car for the beach, supermarket and hospital.
- Sources mention six, eight or twelve villas; have the final number confirmed.
- A spa, sauna and pool with waterfall mean higher maintenance costs.
Who is The Sanctuary Villas right for?
This villa is made for those who want to unwind at home without going to a hotel: with your own spa, cinema and gym, you have everything under one roof. Golfers and families with children at an international school are well placed here. If you would rather live in a lively centre with shops on foot, or are looking for a villa around the Estepona price level, you will find more suitable options elsewhere.
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 The Sanctuary Villas
When will the villa at The Sanctuary Villas be ready?
Completion is planned for December 2026, in about two months. Before any reservation, we request the state of the works and the schedule for the first occupation licence, and we carry out a full inspection at completion.
How many villas does The Sanctuary Villas have?
The project information mentions six frontline golf villas. Other sources mention eight or even twelve, possibly from an earlier phase of the plan. We have the final number and the site plan confirmed.
Is El Paraíso a good area to spend the winter?
Yes. Golf, tennis, padel and the clubhouse are active all year round, and in December you get around 9.7 hours of daylight here. The sauna and spa in the basement keep the villa comfortable in the cooler months too.
What does the villa at The Sanctuary Villas cost in total?
With VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer, the €2,350,000 villa costs around €2,655,700. On top of that come community fees and the upkeep of the pool and spa.
Do I pay more if I buy The Sanctuary Villas 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 The Sanctuary Villas, 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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