First Zero Carbon Villa on the Costa del Sol - For Sale!
Buying a home on the Costa del Sol can be expensive. Still, even more so, the cost of maintaining a home and its impact on the environment can be crucial factors to consider. Here in Spain, conventional building techniques can be pricey. This new build Zero Carbon Villa will be built from highly eco-friendly materials, resulting in operating costs up to 90% less than those of other comparable new construction homes currently on the market and a markedly smaller carbon footprint.
The Villa
The hydrogen-powered villa will have underfloor heating, LED lighting inside and out, significant solar, and Tesla battery storage, making this villa incredibly affordable to own. It was designed by an award-winning architectural design team based in Marbella. It will feature some of the most innovative renewable technology available.
This will be the first off-grid Creo ICF Hydrogen Home on the Costa del Sol with incredible unobstructed views of the Mediterranean Ocean.
The Materials
The building will be constructed using the BBA-approved CREO ICF (insulated concrete forms) system with a Domestic Hydrogen power system, which will be used to generate electricity for the home through a hydrogen electrical generator. This system was developed by Creo International, a British company based in Wales.
Using extra solar energy to generate additional electricity will ensure that the villa is entirely self-sufficient throughout the year. This system only emits water and oxygen, both of which can be used to irrigate the garden and is completely free of carbon.
Only Creo Homes offer the most modern form of energy storage and power generation offered by the advanced Creo Hydrogen power system. Worldwide, various industrial and domestic applications will be powered by the CREO integrated Hydrogen system, a fully scalable system that can deliver electrical power from the grid, solar, and wind sources wherever required.
They have a modular system to meet every need, from housing to factories to National Grid support. Creo hydrogen power systems can offer excellent financial and environmental advantages compared to natural gas. Green hydrogen is a clean energy source because it produces and consumes no greenhouse gases. The systems provide the most competitive pricing and flexibility for renewable hydrogen production. Their multicore systems respond quickly to intermittent renewable energy loads, producing high-quality hydrogen in any environment.
Other features of the property include a heated infinity pool, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a guest WC, a spacious integral garage for two cars, a storage room, advanced heating and cooling systems, an internal courtyard, a gym with an indoor swimming pool, a modern fully fitted kitchen and a spacious reception room with stunning panoramic views overlooking the Calanova Golf Club, an 18-hole golf course (par 72 / 5.866 meters) located in the beautiful golf valley behind La Cala de Mijas, just minutes from the beach and the centre of La Cala.
Construction on the grounds has begun, with completion possible in twelve /fourteen months once a buyer is found. At this point, the buyer can work with the developer's internal design team to create their own personalised dream home. Once constructed, the building will be subject to a 10-year builder guarantee.
The villa's main focal point is a beautiful, sculptured staircase with an additional internal lift to all floors. Outside, there will be an easy-care garden and an internal courtyard with an outdoor lounge area to take advantage of the year-round sunshine that the Costa del Sol offers.
The Location
Located 7 minutes from La Cala de Mijas by car or 25 minutes walking distance.
The Plot
Plot Size: 540㎡
Constructed Area: 650㎡
Payment Terms
Reservation Deposit and Payment Schedule
- €10,000 - Reservation Fee
- 30% + VAT - First deposit 28 days after reservation (less reservation fee)
- 30% + VAT - When the shell is finished
- 20% + VAT – When the building is water/wind tight
- 20% + VAT – Upon Completion (Title Deeds)
NOTE: Deposits and stage payments are never paid directly to the developer or builder. All your payments are made to a particular "guaranteed account" where a bank fully protects your funds. In the event of a breach of contract by the developer, any money you pay will be immediately returned to you in full and with any associated interest.
About Off-Plan Stage Payments (Bank Guarantees)
You must get a certificate naming you as the beneficiary and detailing the amount paid when making stage payments from the financial institution providing the guarantee.
Make sure you know the guarantee's execution deadlines and steer clear of ones that would make you wait a year or more to get your money back.
Make sure the guarantee is offered by a financial institution licensed to conduct business in Spain before making any payments.
Ten-Year Builders Guarantee
When you purchase a property off-plan from a builder or developer or construct a new home on your own, the builder or developer and the architect must, in accordance with Spanish Law, guarantee that the construction's most vital components will be secure for at least ten years.
About Creo Building Block and Hydrogen Systems
The Creo ICF Wall System is designed for load-bearing and non-loadbearing internal, external, and separating walls in domestic and commercial buildings up to five stories tall. The system provides a permanent framework for in-situ dense aggregate concrete walls. It contributes to the finished construction's thermal insulation.
A U-value indicates an element's ability to transmit heat from a warm space to a cold space in a building, in units of W/m2K, and vice versa. The lower the U-value, the better insulated the building element; the Creo block lowers it to 0.14. The building uses the BBA-approved CREO ICF (insulated concrete forms) system.
We understand that many people considering building a new low-energy home must become more familiar with the latest technologies. As a result, Mediterranean Homes has partnered with the Creo brand to provide a complete turn-key solution to most people's budgets. We are highly competitive due to the shorter construction time and lower labour costs. The CREO integrated Hydrogen system was created to provide electrical power to various industrial and domestic applications worldwide. A fully scalable system can supply electrical power from solar, wind, and grid sources wherever needed. They have a modular system to fit every need, from housing to factories to National Grid support. Creo Hydrogen power systems can provide significant financial and environmental benefits compared to natural gas. Green hydrogen production and consumption emit no greenhouse gases. As a result, it is a clean energy source.
RENEWABLE HYDROGEN POWERED SYSTEMS
When connected to solar panels, these systems generate hydrogen from water. Hydrogen is then used to power the home via a hydrogen electrical generator. Because these systems only produce water, the entire system is carbon-free green energy.
Systems can be sized to fit any size home or commercial building. Our systems are installed and serviced by Creo hydrogen engineers.
- Compact
- 100% Green Hydrogen
- Lowest Cost
- Energy Efficient
- Safe and Dependable
- On-site compressed Hydrogen Production
- Backup or emergency power
- Oxygen by-product
About Mijas Pueblo
Mijas is a beautiful whitewashed Spanish village nestled in the mountainside on Spain’s beautiful Costa Del Sol. It is located around 10km inland from the coast and has not only become a fantastic tourist destination but also home to a wide variety of expats from all over the world. Mijas is well known for its beauty, diversity and the added charm of the “burros taxis” – The Donkey Taxis. Remember, Mijas is not to be confused with "Cala de Mijas" which is located on the coast, whereas "Mijas Pueblo" is located inland!
Mediterranean Homes as your Buying Agent in Spain
Remember, the team of professional real estate agents and the close-knit network of experienced lawyers whom we work with here at Mediterranean Homes specialise in rural realty in Spain. Purchasing a countryside property in Spain can sometimes be tricky to get across the line AND abide fully by local land registry laws and pay the correct fees. Instructing the sale of your property or purchasing your dream home in the sun through a specialised estate agent in rural properties in Spain can drastically increase the chances of a successful sale or purchase in the quickest time and for the best price.
Further Reading...
View the live listing for this Creo Zero-Carbon Villa for Sale on the Costa del Sol.
Read more about Bank Guarantees by Mark Stücklin at Spanish Property Insight.
You should consult an independent, English-speaking lawyer in Spain for more information with regards to buying new-build properties in Spain.
