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Essence Residence vs The Place by Alcazaba Lagoon

Essence Residence and The Place by Alcazaba Lagoon are both new developments in Estepona and Casares. Essence Residence is priced from €810k to €1.94M and The Place by Alcazaba Lagoon is priced from €629k to €1.51M.

Entry prices are €181,000 apart, with The Place by Alcazaba Lagoon the lower of the two. Built sizes run 94 to 152 m² at Essence Residence and 113 to 179 m² at The Place by Alcazaba Lagoon.

Price range
€810k to €1.94M
€629k to €1.51M
Price basis
Published asking prices, October 2026
Published asking prices, October 2026
Location
Near Cancelada, between Marbella and Estepona
Alcazaba Lagoon, Casares
Status
Under construction
Under construction
Delivery
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
Homes
114
38
Home types
Apartments and penthouses
Apartments
Bedrooms
2 to 4
2 to 4
Built sizes
94 to 152 m²
113 to 179 m²
Developer
Investhome
Not published
Architect
Villarroel and Yodezeen
Not published
Setting
Gated, Sea views, Golf
Gated, Sea views
Amenities
Heated indoor pool with panoramic glazing, Outdoor swimming pool, Children's paddling pool, Gym with cardio, weights and yoga areas, Spa with Finnish sauna and Turkish bath, Coworking with soundproof call booths, Residents' lounge, Concierge service, Gated with access control, 24/7 security, Lifts (Thyssen or Schindler), Basement garage, Landscaped gardens with automatic irrigation, Gated community, Sea views, Golf views, Mountain views, Rooftop terrace, EV charging, Indoor and outdoor pools and Secure gated access
Spa, Fitness room, Temperate pools, Access to the 14,000 m2 Alcazaba Lagoon with sandy beaches, Lagoon restaurant and beach club, Gym, Communal pool, Underground parking, Gated community, Sea views, Walk to shops and restaurants, Indoor pool, Sauna, Padel courts, Tennis courts, Kids club, Children's playground, Coworking space, Lift and Solar panels
Last checked
1 October 2026
4 October 2026

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Essence Residence or The Place by Alcazaba Lagoon: which suits you?

Best if you want

Essence Residence

  • Golf on the doorstep
  • On-site extras: Heated indoor pool with panoramic glazing, Outdoor swimming pool and Children's paddling pool
  • Room to go bigger, with homes up to €1,936,000
  • A larger community of 114 homes
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Best if you want

The Place by Alcazaba Lagoon

  • A lower entry price, from €629,000
  • Larger homes, up to 179 m² built
  • A boutique scheme of 38 homes
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Questions people ask

How do Essence Residence and The Place by Alcazaba Lagoon compare on price?

Essence Residence is priced from €810k to €1.94M and The Place by Alcazaba Lagoon is priced from €629k to €1.51M, as checked on 1 October 2026 and 4 October 2026. At entry level the difference is 29%.

Where are Essence Residence and The Place by Alcazaba Lagoon?

Essence Residence is in Near Cancelada, between Marbella and Estepona and The Place by Alcazaba Lagoon is in Alcazaba Lagoon, Casares.

Who is developing Essence Residence and The Place by Alcazaba Lagoon?

Essence Residence is by Investhome, with architecture by Villarroel and Yodezeen. The developer of The Place by Alcazaba Lagoon is not named on the site yet.