Self-build in Spain – Top of the plots

As the lower ranks of the Spanish property market take a tumble the prime resorts attracting financially stable buyers remain steadfast. The acquisition of a plot for self-build within low-density gated golfing communities such as La Zagaleta and Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club is an excellent way of taking advantage of relatively low land prices and also keeping those Spanish construction workers off the streets.

The advantages of self-build over buying ‘off the peg’ are numerous. You can choose your views, choose your layout and design, choose your qualities and finish and save money in the process. In fact a resale or turnkey villa can cost up to 50% more than the self-build equivalent. Plus you have the luxury of 24-hour security and added value in the shape of golf courses, Spas, gymnasiums and concierge services. Here’s self-build specialists, Carrington Estates’, five “top of the plots” for 2008…

Plot D1-10 La Zagaleta
Frontline to the 15th hole of La Zagaleta’s first Bradford-Benz designed 18-hole golf course, plot D1-10 encompasses a substantial 6,600m² and is very amenable to a trouble-free build. East facing, this plot is very flat and with a permissible build volume of 15% (a generous 990m² property excluding basement and open terraces), whilst the rest of the plot would accommodate a large landscaped garden with sunny swimming pool area overlooking manicured golf and wild Andalucian countryside. Excellent value for the prestigious gated country of estate of La Zagaleta.
Price 2,350,000 euros

Plot A-12 Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club
When the golf course at Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club gets reconfigured back to its intended layout to coincide with the opening of the brand new Clubhouse, this 3,300m² plot will be frontline to the first and second golf holes. East facing, the views are quite spectacular and epitomize the Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club ethos – a golf course which has been adapted to fit the rugged terrain retaining all natural features and species of flora and fauna. With a build volume of 12.2% permitted at Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club this plot would accommodate a modest property of over 400m² excluding basement and open terraces.
Price 595,000 euros

Plot D5 Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club
This is a prime plot in arguably one of the best locations within Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club. Frontline to what will be the 16th hole of the José Gancedo designed course, when reconfigured to coincide with the opening of the Clubhouse, the views journey in a southerly direction across the manicured fairways and down to the Mediterranean Sea beyond. The all-new Clubhouse is within walking distance of plot D5 home to a restaurant, cosy English Colonial-style lounge bar, Member’s Room, small business centre with secretarial services and of course changing rooms and a well-stocked pro-shop for golfers. Covering 2,600m² the build volume of 12.2% will permit a sizeable property of over 300m² excluding basement and open terraces. This plot will not remain on the market for long.
Price 695,000 euros

Plot H8 Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club
Set towards the top of Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club, plot H8 commands panoramic south facing sea, golf and mountain views with North Africa and Gibraltar clearly visible on a bright day, of which the Costa del Sol has many. Perhaps the best views on the project, this part of the resort is very tranquil, set back from the activity surrounding the golf course and Clubhouse and feels very much like the wild untouched Andalucian countryside of yesteryear. H8 is a particularly flat 2,545m² plot allowing for an uncomplicated build of up to 310m² excluding basement and open terraces.
Price 825,000 euros

Plot G3 La Zagaleta
In an elevated position towards the north of the exclusive estate of La Zagaleta, plot G3 commands outstanding views across the newly inaugurated 18-hole Los Barrancos golf course, the second set of 18-holes for La Zagaleta, as well as absorbing the unspoilt mountainous countryside, the Mediterranean and Gibraltar and North Africa in the background. With a sunny southerly orientation this 3,972m² plot has a natural build platform and with a permissible build volume of 15% a substantial 595m² property could be constructed excluding basement and open terraces.
Price 1,695,000 euros

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