225 Southwest is a new and special neighbourhood in the heart of Valle del Este Golf Resort, Vera, Costa Almeria.

This small, exclusive, boutique community consists of only 11 individual villas with a modern contemporary design by award winning architects.

Situated in the established Valle del Este Golf Resort adjacent to Hole 7, this quality setting offers exclusivity, privacy and low maintenance living.

Prices for freehold Villas inc. all build/ project fees and the plot start at 499.000 Euros.

Villa A from 499k 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 124m2 including plot
Villa B From 585k 3 bed 2 bath 161m2 including plot.

11 Luxury villa plots
Large plots, ready to build (700m2+)
Planning permission in place with build time in 12 months or less.
Southwest facing- the most desirable location.
Connections directly at your plot line on the street for water, electricity, telecoms and sewerage services.
Partial street boundary wall and rear fencing in the garden.
Planning approval to build individual, detached villa up to 300m2.
A choice of custom villa plans are available with ample space for pool house, private garden and BBQ area and with optional large basement.
The most desirable orientation - South west facing.

Each urban plot is established and ready for submittal of building plans.

Ample space for additional pool house in your private garden.

Plot1 – 700m2
Plot 2 – 735m2
Plot 3 – 767m2
Plot 4 - 776m2
Plot 5 – 784m2
Plot 6 – 793m2
Plot 7 – 802m2
Plot 8- 824m2
Plot 9- 863m2
Plot 10 – 783m2
Plot 11 – 929m2

All plot only sales subject to 21% IVA/VAT

If you wish to purchase a plot and have the villa built, then some key points about building a luxury villa:

Select Villa Type - bedrooms and bathrooms

Meet with architects (up to 3 design meetings)

Submission of building plans

Approval time generally within 60 days

Construction time – within 12 months from the start

Final delivery, keys handover (+/- 12 months)

Villa Standard Qualities

Kitchen: fully fitted with integrated appliances (Siemens brand or similar)

Bathroom fixtures - All bathroom and sanitary fixtures Porcelanosa or similar

Standard pool (8 x 4 metres)

Energy- efficient heating and air-conditioning (via integrated duct system)

A-rated energy efficient windows and doors, double glazed, easy slide

Ceramic tiling - Porcelanosa or similar

Integrated ceiling lights, electrical outlets - With LED in selected locations and dimmers

Garage door

Driveway and entrance gate

Plot levelling and preparation for garden.

Rated the top resort in Vera by TripAdvisor, Valle del Este Resort is an established and top-rated golf lifestyle community with an award-winning 18-hole golf course, driving range, 4-star hotel, spa and wellness centre, croquet, outdoor pol and beach club.

Residents of 225 Southwest can use the resort's onsite facilities all of which are within walking distance. The beach club is one of the most popular in the area.

Valle del Este is situated minutes from the new high-speed AVE train station at Vera connecting to the rest of Spain. Now is the time to buy, with property prices set to explode once this major infrastructure work funded by the EU is complete in 2026.

Who We Are
We are an Irish owned company and trading since 2005. We are CIF registered in Spain (Number B04833737) & inscribed in the "Registro Mercantile de Almeria", AIPP regulated and CIPS - Certified International Property Specialist, we are also a member of the National Association of REALTORS® with NRDS ID: 061237049.

We offer more than just selling property. The company was formed as a combined venture between Stephen Howlett and Victoria Venturini. We have three children together (Two born in Almeria). This has provided us with experiencing many different aspects from local integration to schooling since our permanent move from Dublin, Ireland to Mojacar, Costa Almeria, Spain in 2003.

We found that our life experience was just as important as our professional. Community and lifestyle are important, so as parents, we ensure to be involved in the events and sponsor / promote many sports and youth events encouraging personal development.

At the VIP Almeria office communication is easy for us. We work with major national and international platforms to ensure marketing reach for our clients. Getting here is easy and we keep our website up to date with advice on how to get here from various airports. We do enjoy promoting our activity on social media such as our VIP Almeria Facebook page.

Our Buyers and Sellers are informed clients. Choosing a legal is equally as important as choosing the right agent, therefore we ask that when researching property options that you apply the same attention to an independent legal abogado. The Spanish word for a Lawyer is 'Abogado' and is the equivalent to a Solicitor or a Barrister in the UK or Ireland or Attorney in the United States.

We are here to present sound, straight talking advice as we are aware how daunting when purchasing overseas property, We are known as a very pro-active and progressive agency who works for the client's benefit. International buyers make up 23.4% of the property market and the population of Mojácar as an example has grown by 2,000 (41%) since 2000.

V.I.P Almeria can offer you all types of properties ranging from new build to resale opportunities. We also hold collaborations with developers and banks to offer key ready products at vastly reduced prices.

We are a key company to this area for introduction due to our multiple property and area exhibitions throughout Europe. Our client portfolio varies between Northern European, International and Spanish. We want people to enjoy this fantastic unspoiled natural area and have assisted so many integrating to the region which has a strong cultural identity.

VIP Almeria have been awarded many titles such as 2018's ‘Leading Real Estate Adviser, Almeria, Spain', No matter how big, successful or renowned a business may be, it goes without saying that, away from its own pool of talent and expertise, there will always be a network of trusted advisers behind the scenes helping to inform, guide and shape the way in which it operates. This is in addition to the awards, 2017 and in 2016 when we were given the title, Real Estate Firm of the Year, this award was set up to recognise the firms which are among the best and brightest when it comes to real estate, able to flourish in this dynamic sector.

Nominated and Winner of Best Broker, Costa Almeria, Steven Howlett was named as the Almeria Area expert by A Place in the Sun. He has also been involved in over a dozen successful TV shows which continue to this day. VIP Almeria have our own profile Section on "A Place in The Sun" which showcases our property listings, adding this to all major property portals including Rightmove Overseas to name a few options on where to see our listings advertised.

Real estate can be very intimidating to people are not familiar with its complexities hence why as an agent, we have the tools and resources to shortlist options that match the criteria. We know this market and how to deliver the finished article. Buying new or older house – calculate the extra works!

Our mentality and philosophy for selling has always been the same: DO NOT PUSH. When we are with a buyer, we always let the buyer steer the ship and make the final decision. We just provide the path to get there. As an Area expert, we have the tools and resources with the life experience to assist most questions and queries during the appointment. We feel that minute you start pushing as an agent, the buyer's natural psychological defences will go up, and they start to think that you might just be trying to make a sale. So how can clients tell that they are working with an agent who has their best interest at heart?

Look at our testimonials, these are from real people and uploaded in their own words. You can see how area focused we are to help match the criteria requested, we present options however if it is not on our portfolio, we will point you in the right direction to make an informed decision.

This year we added so many new listings to our list of captivating locations. Creating unique memories all along the coastline from Mojacar to San Juan. We have created zonal area markers between Mojacar to San Juan with every beach having its own page highlighting recommendations and properties in that part of the beach.

We will continue to promote Costa Almeria and assist buyers with help to have their lifestyle and criteria matched. Buyers are treated to “Behind-the-Scenes” cover points of interest like local amenities, things to do that suit your lifestyle and area matching. Life is not just the Beach!!

Remember it is not just the house but the location. We are the only agent in this area that will protect your freehold purchase with a 20-year title deed insurance as a gift. We offer real support and aftercare for our valued clients.

Our Sellers receive a breakdown of visits, feedback and fees payable should they consider an offer to reserve so they understand the net amounts plus comparisons of sale agreed in their neighbourhood. We also aid with all certification to be degree218 compliant.

As everyone is different in their needs and criteria; If the property you want is not already on our books, VIP Almeria are specialists in sourcing property investments to suit every need via our excellent and diligent collaborators. We use only like-minded agents with the same work ethic and who are regulated. We offer you what you want, not just what we have. This service costs you nothing extra. If you wish to consider us as a lead agent (Buyer's agent) we will be delighted to present all the options the area has, including area tours as location is so important.

Of all the services, we provide to home-buyers, one of the most essential is helping them seek out the best options available to them. Many people feel comfortable knowing that we put ourselves in their shoes and will offer insight of advantages or disadvantages in a particular area. It is important to have an entry and exit plan unless it is your forever home. We have developed some solid contacts in this area over the years, so before you commit yourself, please feel free to contact us and experience it for yourselves.

When you decide it's the right time for you to make a move or step forward, we would love to hear from you. Thank you for taking the time to look up our details and considering VIP Almeria as your agent.