This newest development from the Green & Blue Real Estate Group consists of 30 semi-detached villas - with 13 still available - in a beautiful and quiet area of Estepona in the western Costa del Sol. Completion date is February 2006. Set on a hill, this area feels wonderfully private and detached, separated from the more developed areas of the coast further east by a blanket of untouched greenery. But you are also just five minutes' drive from Estepona, with its beautiful beaches, atmospheric old town and numerous shops, restaurants, cafes and bars - and its busy Sunday flea market and early morning fish market.

Jardines de Lomas Altas is part of the larger Forest Hills urbanisation which has a tennis club and the Costa del Sol Equestrian School nearby. Selwo Nature Park is also a short drive away. Golfers have a choice of Estepona Golf Course, 15 minutes away, or some of the best courses on the coast nearby including Paraiso, La Quinta and Valderrama. The site is 1.5km from the coast, with easy access to the motorway and highway and an underpass to a lovely natural beach next to the Kempinski Resort Hotel so you don't need to cross any busy roads. Such proximity to the coast means you have plenty of water-based activities at hand, including jet ski hire and fishing trips. Each villa has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a spacious living area with a fireplace by the bay window for winter comfort. There is heating and air conditioning.

Houses are built on a 400m² plot - the houses are 142m² build, with a 17m² covered terrace, so each property comes with a large garden with ample space for a swimming pool if desired. There are also two large communal swimming pools with dressing rooms for all residents to use.

Prices start at 326,000 euros - an average price of 1,668 euros per square metre (not including land), where prices of current similar developments is 2,500 euros per square metre. To reserve a unit in this development, you will need to pay a 6,000 euro deposit and then 30% of the purchase price (plus VAT) within 45 days. The remainder is due on completion. You can sell the property at any time during construction. Two resale villas are also available at Jardines de Lomas Altas at 375,000 euros and 385,000 euros. Both are 146m² build with a 44m² garden and two parking spaces each, one covered by a pergola.