A four-bedroom detached villa of 280 m² on a 1,200 m² plot in the gated community of El Madroñal, Benahavís, Málaga. Completed in 2008 and key-ready, the house is arranged over three levels with a private swimming pool, south-facing orientation and sea views. The asking price is €2,350,000 as a fixed sum for the existing home. The property is fully furnished, with air conditioning, a fireplace and private parking, and stands in a quiet, elevated residential setting roughly 11 km from Marbella.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
El Madroñal is a gated residential area in the municipality of Benahavís, set inland in the hills at about 264 m above sea level. Marbella lies 11 km away as the crow flies, while Puerto Banús marina is 7.1 km. The immediate surroundings are countryside, with La Quinta Golf at 1.8 km and a driving range at 1.5 km. A car is required for daily life; one bus line with a single stop serves the area.
The villa offers four bedrooms and four bathrooms across 280 m², with the master bedroom occupying the whole top floor and three further bedrooms on the lower level. South-facing terraces, a private pool and a private garden support outdoor living for most of the year. Fitted wardrobes, an ensuite bathroom, a utility room and a fully fitted kitchen are present. The layout suits families or households needing guest accommodation.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 2008 and is described as being in excellent condition and key-ready, meaning it can be occupied immediately after purchase. The delivery date is indicative of the original construction year. No construction phases, off-plan payments or developer warranty terms apply; the transaction concerns an existing resale property within an established gated community.
The property does not offer direct beach access; the coast is several kilometres away by road. Public transport is minimal, with a single line and one stop, so residents depend on private cars. Amenities within 2 km are limited to one restaurant, one pharmacy, two parks and one primary school. The plot is 1,200 m² rather than a large estate, and the hillside setting means access roads are winding and distances by road exceed straight-line figures.
This villa fits a buyer seeking a permanent or long-horizon family home in a secure, quiet setting within reach of the Marbella area. The four bedrooms and four bathrooms, spread over three levels with the master suite isolated on the top floor, suit households with older children or regular visitors. Households that value separation between bedrooms and living space will find the layout directly relevant. It also fits buyers focused on the golf-and-country side of the Costa del Sol. With a driving range at 1.5 km, La Quinta Golf at 1.8 km and La Zagaleta's course at 2.1 km, the property sits inside one of the densest golf clusters on the coast. The elevated position at 264 m and the south orientation with sea views are relevant for buyers who prioritise outlook and light over direct beach proximity. It fits less well for buyers who want to walk to the sea, shops and nightlife. The nearest marina is 7.1 km away as the crow flies and amenities within 2 km are sparse. A second car is effectively a necessity for most households. Buyers seeking a lock-and-leave holiday apartment, or a property usable without a vehicle, would be better served closer to the coast. Those intending to rent the villa out short-term should verify local licensing rules in Benahavís before purchase, as the existing listing was framed around long-term rental.
The villa dates from 2008, which places it in the era of solid Andalusian villa construction with traditional materials combined with modern installations. The listed condition is excellent, and the property is delivered fully furnished with a fully fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and a utility room, a configuration that allows occupancy without immediate works. Climate control is covered from two directions: air conditioning for the warm months and a fireplace for the cooler winter evenings, which matters in an elevated inland position where January averages around 12°C. The ensuite bathroom attached to the master suite and the total of four bathrooms mean no bedroom level depends on shared facilities. The technical package as documented includes WiFi, a private terrace, private parking and a private garden. Security is a structural feature of the community rather than of the house alone: a gated complex with 24-hour security. No energy performance certificate data or cadastral details should be assumed from the listing; these are verified during the standard conveyancing process in Spain, along with the community rules of El Madroñal and any applicable community fees. As with any 2008 property, a technical survey is advisable to confirm the condition of the pool installation, the air conditioning units and the roof, all of which have typical service lives that may fall within the property's second decade. The photographs indicate a maintained exterior with mature planting around the pool terrace, consistent with the stated condition.
The villa is offered as an existing home at a fixed asking price of €2,350,000, not as a from-price within a price list. For that sum the buyer acquires a completed, fully furnished property of 280 m² on a 1,200 m² plot, with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a private pool, private parking and 24-hour security within the gated community. Comparable new-build apartments elsewhere on the coast are marketed from roughly €205,000 to €321,000, but those are different products in different locations; this is a detached villa in an established Benahavís estate. The price reflects the plot size, the privacy and the position. Delivery is immediate in principle, subject to the standard Spanish purchase process.
El Madroñal sits on the western side of Benahavís, in the foothills behind the Costa del Sol. The villa stands within a gated compound with 24-hour security, which shapes the daily rhythm: barriers, controlled access and quiet internal roads with little through traffic. Life here is car-based by design. The nearest restaurant, pharmacy and small park lie within 2 km, while a wider choice of shops and services requires a drive towards Benahavís village, San Pedro de Alcántara or Marbella, 11 km away as the crow flies. The house itself is organised vertically across three levels. The main living floor contains the living and dining areas and the kitchen, with large openings towards the terraces. The top floor is given over entirely to the master bedroom, with an ensuite bathroom and terrace views over the hills towards the sea. The lower level holds the three remaining bedrooms, giving a clear separation between daytime and night-time zones, a practical arrangement for families or for households that regularly host guests. Outdoor space is a central part of daily use. The south-facing orientation extends the hours of usable terrace and pool time across the seasons, and the private pool and garden sit against a backdrop of mountain and countryside views. Mornings tend to start bright on this side of the house; late afternoons can be spent at the outdoor dining area by the pool. Golf plays a visible role in the local routine: a driving range sits 1.5 km away and La Quinta Golf 1.8 km, with La Zagaleta's course at 2.1 km. The atmosphere is residential and quiet year-round, with none of the seasonal intensity of the coastal strip.
Daily life in El Madroñal revolves around the car, and that is the honest starting point. Within 2 km there is one restaurant, one pharmacy, two parks and one primary school. Benahavís village, known locally for its concentration of restaurants, and the commercial areas of San Pedro de Alcántara are short drives away by road. Marbella, with almost 148,000 inhabitants, lies 11 km in a straight line and provides the full range of urban services, healthcare and retail. The immediate environment is green and quiet. The villa sits at 264 m elevation on hillside terrain, surrounded by Andalusian countryside rather than dense urbanisation. Two parks within 2 km supplement the natural surroundings for walks. For sport, the area offers a municipal gym at 3.8 km, municipal pools at 3.6 km and a sports centre at 3.2 km. An EV charging point is available at Aguas de Benahavís, 3.6 km away. For families, education is a recognisable factor: one primary school lies within 2 km, while The International School of Estepona (7.6 km) and the British International School (8.6 km) serve international curricula. Puerto Banús marina, at 7.1 km, anchors the coastal leisure offer. Public transport is limited to one line with one stop, confirming that a private car, realistically two for a full household, is part of the living arrangement here.
The map shows the villa's position in the hills of Benahavís, behind the Marbella coastal strip. Note the concentration of golf facilities within roughly 2 km, the marina at Puerto Banús 7.1 km away and the road connections towards Marbella and the AP-7 corridor. Straight-line distances on the map understate actual driving distances on this terrain.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
El Madroñal occupies the belt between Benahavís village and the golf valleys behind Marbella, a zone characterised by gated estates, mature vegetation and large plots rather than apartment blocks. Marbella (11 km) is the reference city; Estepona and its international school lie in the opposite direction at 7.6 km. On the Costa del Sol as a whole, this is the premium residential interior: inland enough for privacy and elevation, close enough to the coast for daily access. The position combines country setting with coastal reach, which distinguishes it from both beachfront areas and remote rural municipalities.
All distances below are straight-line; road distances on the hillside are longer. The beach and marina at Puerto Banús lie 7.1 km away. Marbella is 11 km. Málaga city, with 579,000 inhabitants, is 56 km away, and Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) roughly 48 km, expect a drive of around 45 minutes to an hour by motorway. Gibraltar Airport (GIB) is about 52 km to the south, giving a genuine second-flight-option. Alicante-Elche (ALC), 438 km distant, is not a practical alternative. Golf access is unusually dense: a driving range at 1.5 km, La Quinta Golf at 1.8 km and La Zagaleta's course at 2.1 km. Sports facilities cluster between 3.2 and 3.8 km. By car, the AP-7 and A-7 corridors are reached via the Benahavís and San Pedro roads; the final approach to the estate runs through gated, low-traffic internal roads. Public transport is effectively negligible for daily use, so access by car is the operative reality for residents.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 48 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 52 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The regional climate averages between 12°C in the coldest months and 26°C in the warmest, with an annual mean of 17.2°C. At 264 m above sea level, the villa sits high enough to catch afternoon breezes that coastal zones lack, while winters remain mild by northern European standards. The swimming season, the period with sea water at 20°C or above, runs about four months, although the private, south-facing pool extends usable outdoor months beyond that window. The terrain is hillside: slopes, retaining walls and stepped garden levels are part of the setting, which is what produces the sea views from an inland position. Rainfall is modest and concentrated outside summer. The surrounding countryside, Mediterranean scrub, mature gardens and mountain backdrops, defines the view from the terraces. Sun hours are high year-round, which is precisely why the south orientation and the outdoor dining area by the pool function as daily living space rather than occasional amenities.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The villa is not a beachfront property; the nearest coastal hub, Puerto Banús with its two marinas at 7.1 km, is reached by car in roughly 15 minutes by road. From there the beaches of the Marbella and San Pedro stretch open up. What the location trades in beach proximity, it returns in golf: three courses or practice facilities within 2.1 km, the German Golf Academy driving range at 1.5 km, La Quinta Golf at 1.8 km and the La Zagaleta course at 2.1 km, place the house in one of the strongest golf clusters on the coast. Other recreation is close at hand: municipal pools at 3.6 km, a municipal gym at 3.8 km and a sports centre at 3.2 km cover indoor training. Two parks within 2 km and the open countryside at the gate provide walking and cycling terrain. Water sports and boat berths are available at Puerto Banús. The pool terrace and garden of the villa itself, with its mountain and sea outlook, function as the primary leisure space on a daily basis.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.6°C | 90 mm |
| February | 11.5°C | 57 mm |
| March | 12.6°C | 182 mm |
| April | 14.7°C | 81 mm |
| May | 18.0°C | 36 mm |
| June | 22.2°C | 8 mm |
| July | 25.4°C | 1 mm |
| August | 25.5°C | 7 mm |
| September | 22.0°C | 28 mm |
| October | 18.5°C | 74 mm |
| November | 14.0°C | 97 mm |
| December | 11.8°C | 83 mm |
Ref: VL074462
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the Benahavís, Marbella interior, El Madroñal is positioned alongside estates such as La Zagaleta, La Heredia and the golf-valley urbanisations around La Quinta. Its profile is that of a mature, gated residential zone with larger plots and established vegetation, distinct from the newer apartment developments on the coast. This villa, at €2,350,000 for 280 m² of living space and 1,200 m² of land, sits in the mid-segment of that villa market: substantially below the headline prices achieved inside La Zagaleta itself, whose course lies just 2.1 km away, but well above apartment stock. The comparable new-build projects listed, Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000), are not direct competitors. They are apartment developments in different sub-markets: Torre del Mar and Mijas are eastern and central Costa del Sol respectively, with different climates of demand, while Estepona is further west. A buyer comparing this villa against a €321,000 new-build apartment is comparing detached country living with security against coastal apartment living, the choice is one of lifestyle rather than value per square metre. Locally, 711 housing transactions per year are recorded in the area, indicating an active but not high-volume resale market; villa stock in gated Benahavís estates tends to change hands privately. The province's median income of €16,450 underlines that this segment is driven by international buyers rather than the domestic market. Practical regional strengths here are the dual-airport access (Málaga at about 48 km, Gibraltar at about 52 km, straight-line), the density of golf and international schooling within 10 km, and the year-round residential character, a contrast with the seasonal rhythm of resort zones such as Puerto Banús itself.
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