Imagine waking up every morning to the blue of the Mediterranean on the horizon and sunlight flooding every corner of your home. Spectacular ninth-floor penthouse, located in the prestigious Residencial San Juan, in the exclusive PAU 5 area on Avenida Maestro José Garberí. This is not just a home; it is a sanctuary of peace and light in one of Alicante’s most coveted and exclusive areas. Thanks to its south-facing orientation, this property is a natural light magnet. A fully exterior home designed to maximize natural ventilation and brightness all year round.
Access to the apartment is through a private landing exclusive to this unit, allowing you to use it as a practical space for shoes or small items.
The home features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom for maximum privacy, while the second bathroom serves the rest of the house. The independent, fully equipped kitchen has access to a gallery with a laundry area. A large, welcoming living-dining room naturally flows into the crown jewel: a spectacular 105m2 L-shaped terrace.
The terrace offers unobstructed views with the sea as a backdrop. It is designed for enjoyment, featuring a chill-out area for sunsets, a barbecue area for unforgettable dinners, a practical storage room, and a jacuzzi to relax while admiring the Mediterranean. For your comfort, the terrace also has fully automatic awnings, allowing you to enjoy it even on the hottest summer days.
Living in Residencial San Juan means having a private club at your feet. The gated community boasts top-level facilities, including a gym, paddle tennis courts, football and basketball courts, swimming pool with green areas and changing rooms, a playground, and an exclusive community room for your special events.
Just 700 meters from Playa de San Juan, you will be surrounded by all PAU 5 services and perfectly connected to Alicante city center. A parking space is included in the price, a guaranteed value in this area.
Whether as a permanent residence, a vacation getaway, or a high-yield investment, this penthouse represents a unique opportunity that rarely stays on the market. Be the first to visit this sky-high paradise!
**In compliance with the information obligations established by Law 10/2025 of 28 December on customer service and transparency, as well as the applicable sector-specific regulations currently in force, it is hereby stated that the indicated sale price does not include the expenses and taxes inherent to the acquisition of the property, which shall be borne by the purchasing party and are detailed below:**
# TAXES PAYABLE ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
## First transfer (new build properties)
### Value Added Tax (VAT)
**10% (General Rate):** Applicable to the vast majority of newly built residential properties, including up to a maximum of two parking spaces and any annexes transferred together with the property within the same building.
**4% (Reduced Rate):** Applicable exclusively to Officially Protected Housing (VPO – *Viviendas de Protección Oficial*) under a special regime or publicly promoted housing programmes.
### Stamp Duty / Tax on Documented Legal Acts (IAJD)
**1.4% (General Rate):** This is the standard rate applicable to public deeds of sale and purchase of newly built properties subject to VAT.
**0.1% (Super-reduced Rate):** Special tax benefit applicable when the newly built property is intended to be the purchaser’s first habitual residence.
The current applicable rates, including the latest tax updates introduced by the Generalitat Valenciana, are detailed at:
## Second transfer (resales / second-hand properties)
### Property Transfer Tax (ITP – *Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales*)
The applicable tax rate in the Autonomous Community of Valencia shall be **9%** (generally), without prejudice to reduced rates of **8%, 6%, 4% or 3%** that may apply depending on the purchaser’s personal circumstances or the characteristics of the property.
The tax is assessed on the **Cadastral Reference Value (Valor de Referencia del Catastro)** or the sale price, whichever is higher.
For comprehensive information regarding the operation, tax rates and tax benefits applicable to ITP in the Valencian Community, please consult the official website of the Valencian Tax Agency at:
https://atv.gva.es/es/itpajd
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# TAXES PAYABLE ON COMMERCIAL PREMISES, INDUSTRIAL UNITS AND OFFICES
## First transfer (new build) of commercial premises, industrial units or offices
When the seller is the developer, builder or a business entity carrying out the first transfer, the transaction is subject to:
* **VAT at 21%** (If the purchaser is a business/professional entity entitled to VAT deduction, the VAT paid may be recovered.)
* **Stamp Duty / Tax on Documented Legal Acts (AJD) at 1.4%**
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## Second transfer of used commercial premises, industrial units or offices
When the transaction is not subject to VAT, the purchase is subject to:
### Property Transfer Tax (ITP)
* **9%** on the taxable base up to **€1,000,000** * **11%** on the amount exceeding **€1,000,000**
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## Second transfer between businesses with waiver of VAT exemption
This remains one of the most common transactions involving industrial units, office buildings and commercial premises acquired as investments.
Where the waiver of VAT exemption applies, the transaction is subject to:
* **VAT at 21%** * **Stamp Duty / AJD at 1.4%**
If the purchaser is a business entity entitled to VAT deduction, the VAT paid may be recovered.
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# COMMON EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO RESALES, NEW BUILD RESIDENTIAL SALES AND SALES OF COMMERCIAL PREMISES, INDUSTRIAL UNITS AND OFFICES
### • Notary Fees
Notarial fees shall be calculated in accordance with the official tariff regulated in Annex I of Royal Decree 1426/1989 of 17 November, approving the Notarial Fee Schedule.
### • Land Registry Fees
Registration of the property transfer at the Land Registry shall be invoiced according to the official tariff established in Annex I of Royal Decree 1427/1989 of 17 November.
### • Administrative Management Fees (Gestoría)
Fees for administrative processing, tax settlement and registration at the Land Registry amount to approximately **€423.50 (VAT included).**
### • Estate Agency Fees
Included in the advertised sale price (PVP) and paid by the seller.
### • Buyer’s Estate Agency Fees
Please be advised that, in certain cases, professional fees may be payable by the purchaser where they have contracted property acquisition services (**PSI – Personal Shopper Inmobiliario**).
**These fees are not linked to the purchase price of the property and are not included in it.**
Property Features
ReferenceNA259
Type of OperationFor sale
Type of propertyPenthouse
Zone / CityPAU 5 / Alicante
Net Internal Area121 m2
Built Surface165 m2
ConditionReady to move and live
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Year built2016
Number of parking spaces1
Floor9
OrientationSouth
Terrace Size105 m2
Exterior typeExternal
Kitchen typeIndependent - Equipped
ViewsSea views
Distance to the sea700 Metres
Tax485€
RegimeLibre
Balcony
Air Cond. Central
Terrace
Elevator
Wardrobes
Storage Room
Furniture
Video Intercom
Community Pool
Light
Water
Laundry
Pergola
Parking Included
Barbecue
Gym
Tv
Exterior
Garden
Gallery
Bright
Corner
Clear Views
View To Sea
Green Area
Urbanizacion
Trees
Hospitals
Coastal Area
Fenced
Buses
Shopping Centers
Tram
Playground
Schools
Supermarkets
24H Surveillance
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Consumer Kg CO2/m2 Year
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