Expansive Rural Estate with Development Potential in Ardales
€2,900,000
€1,160/m²
- 1
- Bedroom
- 1
- Bathroom
- 2,500 m²
- Interior
- Land
- Type
- 3 weeks ago
- Listed
The Habio take
This vast 313-hectare estate in Ardales, Málaga, offers impressive potential for development with the ability to build 10 to 15 independent villas or a hotel. Nestled near the Sierra de las Nieves Nature Reserve, it combines stunning natural beauty with excellent accessibility to Málaga and beyond.
- countryside
- investment
- rural
- quiet
Highlights
- 313 hectares of versatile land
- Development potential for housing or hospitality
- Established hunting ground
- Proximity to Sierra de las Nieves National Park
- Excellent access to Málaga and transport links
- Existing farmhouse and outbuildings
Worth knowing
- Currently designated as non-developable land
- Requires transformation projects for full development potential
Good fit for: Ideal for investors or developers seeking a large estate with flexibility for projects.
Lifestyle scores
- Beach
- 30
- Walkable
- 20
- Remote work
- 65
- Family
- 50
- Retirement
- 70
- Airport access
- 85
- Investment
- 75
- Luxury
- 60
- Value
- 70
About this place
This remarkable rural estate spans a generous 313 hectares (approximately 773 acres) and features over 2,500 m² of existing buildings. Located within the municipality of Ardales, the property is designated as non-developable land but is free from special urban restrictions, enabling various transformation projects including the construction of villas, a hotel, or an equestrian centre.
Currently, the land is utilised primarily for the cultivation of rainfed cereals covering approximately 190 hectares and olive groves over 80 hectares, with additional space for forests and pastures. The estate operates as an authorised hunting ground, highlighting its rural charm and ecological diversity — including opportunities to observe wildlife such as wild mountain goats and deer.
Positioned just outside the protected boundaries of a National Park, the property is bordered to the west by a governmental mountain area featuring a magnificent Mediterranean pine forest. The estate benefits from proximity to local infrastructure, being just 10 minutes from Ardales and roughly 30 minutes from Málaga Airport via the newly established Málaga-Sevilla highway. It also enjoys easy access to high-speed train services from Antequera, making it a highly accessible retreat.
What this place offers
- farmhouse
- service dwellings
- farm buildings
- hunting ground
Where you’ll be
Ardales, Andalusia, Spain
Exact location is confirmed by the agent on enquiry.
Buying property in Spain
Spain welcomes foreign buyers with no nationality restrictions. The buyer needs an NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) before completion, and most buyers open a Spanish bank account to handle the deposit and ongoing charges. An independent lawyer (abogado) is strongly recommended — the notario only checks the deed, not the wider title.
Spain ended its Golden Visa property route in April 2025.
Non-resident mortgages are widely available, typically 60–70% LTV.
Non-resident sellers face a 3% withholding from the sale price (retención), claimable against capital gains tax.
Always check community-of-owners (comunidad) debts and outstanding IBI before completion — they transfer with the property.
General guidance only — confirm specifics with a qualified local lawyer or tax adviser. Reference
