About this property
San Javier sits on the eastern edge of the Mar Menor, the landlocked lagoon that gives this corner of Murcia its particular character. Shallow, sheltered, warm even in winter, the inland sea has drawn a quiet residential following for decades. This three-bedroom apartment occupies a new-build development with direct sightlines across the water, and the kind of finish that reads as genuinely thoughtful rather than merely competent. The apartment spreads across 137 m² on a single level, arranged as three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open kitchen, and a generous living space that extends onto a private garden terrace. The indoor-outdoor threshold is the decisive move here; tall sliders fold back entirely, collapsing the boundary between the apartment and the garden, where there's space for outdoor dining and the slow morning routines that define life on the Mar Menor. Finishes are restrained and durable: large-format porcelain throughout, handleless cabinetry in soft matte tones, integrated appliances, pre-installation for air-conditioning, underfloor heating in the bathrooms. The thermal envelope is built to the Spanish energy standard, and the communal spaces include a swimming pool and mature landscaping. The development sits within easy reach of San Javier's twin identities. The town itself is anchored by the fishing quarter and a working seafront; the restaurants and bars here are unpretentious, and the catch changes with the season. A ten-minute drive reaches the broader Mar Menor coastline, where blue-flag beaches and calm water draw families through the summer months. Cartagena's historic centre is twenty minutes north; Murcia Airport at Corvera is roughly forty minutes by car. Golf courses dot the Campo de Cartagena to the south. This apartment suits a buyer looking for a second home with rental potential, or a retiree seeking the particular quietness of the Mar Menor over the busier Costa Cálida beaches. The €500,000 price point positions it within reach of the serious downsizer or the couple trading up to the space and orientation that command this area's strongest yields.
Why this location?
3 Bedroom Apartment For Sale In San Javier sits in San Javier, Murcia, one of the most sought-after areas on Spain's Costa Blanca for international buyers from the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and the Nordics. Brand-new construction means modern insulation, low running costs and zero maintenance for the first decade — the opposite of a tired resale.
What's included in the purchase
- Full English-speaking buying support from first viewing to handover
- NIE number and Spanish bank account coordination
- Independent legal review of the developer's contract
- Mortgage broker introductions (up to 70% LTV for non-residents)
- Snagging inspection before key collection
- Optional furniture pack and utilities setup
Buying costs — what to budget
On top of the listed price of € 500,000 you should budget approximately 13% in taxes and fees: 10% Spanish VAT (IVA), 1.5% Stamp Duty (AJD), ~1% legal and ~0.5% notary and land registry. We will send you an itemised quote before any reservation.