This detached villa stands below La Quinta in Benahavís, on an elevated 5,287 m² private plot with views towards the Mediterranean and, on clear days, the African coastline. Completed in 1983 (indicative), the property offers four bedrooms, four bathrooms and 578 m² of living space, arranged over generous reception areas with several terraces. A traditional residence in sound condition, it includes underfloor heating throughout, air conditioning, a fireplace, a private pool, a double garage and parking within the plot for approximately ten further vehicles. The property is presented as a renovation or redevelopment opportunity, supported by an urban planning report from January 2024. Price from €3,650,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property is situated below La Quinta in the municipality of Benahavís, an inland residential area west of Marbella. San Pedro de Alcántara and Puerto Banús are a short drive away. The setting is an established urbanisation with a south to south-west orientation, combining sea views with proximity to golf courses, forest areas and local amenities. Málaga Airport is approximately 45 minutes by car.
The villa addresses the need for space, privacy and multi-generational or guest accommodation, with four large bedrooms and four bathrooms spread across 578 m². A substantial basement offers room for leisure facilities or further development. Year-round comfort systems include underfloor heating, air conditioning and a fireplace. Outdoor living is supported by terraces, a manicured garden and a private pool, with parking capacity for approximately twelve vehicles in total.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 1983 (indicative) and is offered in good condition as an existing residence. Renovation, modernisation or redevelopment are possible subject to planning approvals; an urban planning report dated January 2024 confirms the plot is classified for detached residential use with a buildability of 25%, maximum occupancy of 25%, up to two storeys or 7 metres in height, and 3-metre boundary setbacks.
The property does not offer new construction, a communal facility programme or a turnkey contemporary finish. Interior styling visible in current photography is dated in places, including a navy-blue kitchen and traditional furnishing. No energy performance certificate data is stated. Any redevelopment, extension or additional build depends on planning permissions that are not yet granted. The plot's buildability parameters impose defined limits on what may be constructed.
Ref: VL213307
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property suits several recognisable situations. First, a buyer seeking a large, private family residence near international schools, golf courses and the amenities of Marbella, where the existing four-bedroom, four-bathroom layout can be occupied immediately while improvement works are planned in phases. Second, a household consolidating multiple properties into one substantial estate, for which the plot size, parking capacity for roughly twelve vehicles and basement scale are directly relevant, including households with staff, frequent guests or multi-generational arrangements. Third, an investor or developer whose strategy is land-based: the documented 25% buildability, two-storey height limit and residential classification provide a defined framework for renovation or redevelopment, and the property is explicitly marketed on that basis. The situation is less suitable for buyers seeking a contemporary turnkey finish, a lock-and-leave second home with communal management, or a walkable urban location where daily errands do not require a car. The hillside position and the scale of the plot also imply ongoing garden and pool maintenance, which should be factored into running costs. Buyers requiring beachfront proximity should note that the coast at San Pedro and Puerto Banús is a short drive rather than walking distance. In short, the property matches long-horizon occupants and value-add purchasers rather than those prioritising convenience or modern interiors in the short term.
The villa was completed in 1983 (indicative) and is presented in good condition, with an interior style that is traditional rather than contemporary. Photographed spaces include a formal living room with a fireplace, artwork and a grand piano, a bathroom with a tub and vanity unit, and a kitchen finished in navy blue with ornate wall plates. These details indicate a property that has been maintained and inhabited, but whose finishes would typically be updated by a new owner to current standards. The technical specification is more substantial than the decorative one: underfloor heating is installed throughout the house, with underfloor heating in the bathrooms specifically noted, alongside air conditioning and a fireplace. This combination provides heating and cooling across seasons, which is relevant for year-round occupancy. External elements include a covered terrace, several open terraces, a manicured garden and a large private pool. Parking infrastructure consists of a double garage plus space within the plot for approximately ten additional cars, an unusually generous provision. A large basement adds flexible internal area. No energy performance certificate data is stated, and a 1983 construction would not meet current CTE (Technical Building Code) requirements without works; purchasers intending extensive renovation or redevelopment should commission a full technical survey. The urban planning report of January 2024 provides the formal parameters, 25% buildability, 25% maximum occupancy, up to two storeys or 7 metres height, 3-metre setbacks, that govern what any future works may achieve.
The property is listed from €3,650,000. This positions it in the upper segment of the Benahavís and Marbella-area villa market, where value is driven substantially by land area, plot classification and view orientation. The pricing reflects the combination of a 5,287 m² plot, an existing 578 m² residence and the documented development parameters in the January 2024 urban planning report. Comparable new-build apartments elsewhere on the Costa del Sol start from approximately €205,000 to €270,000, which places this asset in a different category. Availability is immediate, as the construction is completed and the property is offered in good condition. Purchasers should budget separately for any renovation or redevelopment works.
Daily life at this property centres on the rhythm of a private hillside estate. The villa is entered via a private driveway leading to a courtyard, which separates the house from the road and provides a buffer of quiet. The elevated position means the principal rooms and terraces face south and south-west towards the sea, so afternoon and evening light fall across the living areas and pool terrace for much of the day. The house itself is arranged generously: four large bedrooms with four bathrooms, a fireplace-anchored living room, and a basement of sufficient scale for a gym, cellar, games room or staff quarters, subject to the relevant consents. The garden is established and maintained, with a large private pool as its focal point. Because the plot extends to 5,287 m², the sense of separation from neighbours is structural rather than incidental; boundary planting and gradient do most of the work. Benahavís village, known for its concentration of restaurants, is a short drive, while San Pedro de Alcántara provides supermarkets, schools and health services. Puerto Banús and Marbella sit within easy reach for shopping, dining and the marina. The immediate surroundings combine urbanisation, golf courses and forest, which means walking and cycling routes are available directly from the property. A car remains the practical mode of transport for most errands, although local amenities in San Pedro are close. For a household seeking space, privacy and the option to redevelop a substantial asset over time, the property functions as both a residence now and a land holding with capacity for future works.
The setting below La Quinta combines an elevated residential position with practical access to the coast's amenities. San Pedro de Alcántara, with its supermarkets, health centres and schools, is a short drive, and the area's renowned international schools are within the wider surroundings. Benahavís village, a few minutes inland, is known for its restaurants and sits against a backdrop of mountain and forest walking routes. The immediate urbanisation includes golf courses, and the property is described as close to golf, shops, town, schools and forest, a combination that defines daily life here: quiet at home, with amenities reached by car in five to fifteen minutes. Beaches at San Pedro and Puerto Banús are similarly accessible. The regional data for the surrounding area indicates a dense service network, within a 2 km radius, dozens of restaurants, pharmacies, banks and cafés, together with schools and health centres, although the hillside plot itself is residential and low-traffic. Public transport exists in the wider area but a car is the practical standard for this location. Train stations serving the region lie further afield, and Málaga Airport is approximately 45 minutes by road. For residents, the practical pattern is: private grounds and views at home, short drives for daily errands, and slightly longer drives for airport connections.
The map shows the property's position below La Quinta, Benahavís, in relation to Marbella, San Pedro de Alcántara and Puerto Banús. The elevated setting between golf courses and forest is visible, along with road connections towards the A-7 and AP-7 coastal routes and the drive to Málaga Airport.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
The property occupies a position below La Quinta in Benahavís, a municipality that functions as a residential inland extension of the Marbella coast. Marbella lies approximately 10 km away, Puerto Banús is a short drive south-west, and Estepona sits further along the coast. Málaga city and its airport are roughly 45 minutes to an hour by road. This places the property in the established 'Golden Triangle' of Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona, where hillside villas trade proximity to the coastline for elevation, views and plot size.
Distances below are indicative and reflect the Benahavís, San Pedro area. Beaches: the coast at San Pedro de Alcántara and Puerto Banús is a short drive from the property. Golf: several courses surround La Quinta, with the La Quinta Golf club in the immediate vicinity and further courses towards Marbella and Estepona. Towns: San Pedro de Alcántara lies within a few minutes by car, Marbella approximately 10 km, and Benahavís village a short drive inland. Airport: Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 45 minutes by car. Schools: several international schools are located in the surrounding area. Health: pharmacies and health centres are available in San Pedro and Benahavís. Given the elevated, residential character of the plot, nearly all of these facilities are reached by private vehicle; walking is realistic for recreation within the urbanisation rather than for errands.
| Beach Distance | 2.3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 5 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 101 km |
| Barbarela | 1.2 km |
| El Torcal | 1.3 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The regional climate is Mediterranean, with a historical average of approximately 3,888 sunshine hours per year and a mean annual temperature of 18.8°C across the wider area; seasonal averages range roughly from 12°C in the cooler months to 27°C in summer. The sea swimming season, when water temperatures reach 20°C or above, extends to around five months. The property sits on an elevated hillside plot, which in practice means cooler evening air in summer and broader views than properties at street level; a gentle gradient is characteristic of the La Quinta slopes rather than steep terrain. The orientation is south to south-west, so the principal terraces and pool area receive afternoon and evening sun, favouring outdoor use from late morning onwards and making sunset a regular feature of the west-facing aspects. Surrounding forest and mountain areas near Benahavís provide shaded walking routes in the hotter months, while the elevation supports ventilation. Combined with underfloor heating and air conditioning, the climate data supports comfortable year-round occupancy rather than purely seasonal use.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches are those of San Pedro de Alcántara and Puerto Banús, both a short drive from the property. The Costa del Sol's Blue Flag beaches, concentrated around Marbella, San Pedro and Estepona, offer chiringuitos, water sports and promenade walking. For golf, the position below La Quinta is directly relevant: La Quinta Golf & Country Club sits in the immediate area, with further courses including those towards Marbella, Guadalhorce and the Miguel Ángel Jiménez-designed layouts within the wider region. The villa's own recreation provision is substantial: a large private pool, a manicured garden, multiple terraces including a covered terrace for shade, and a basement with capacity for a gym or leisure facilities subject to consents. Sports centres, tennis schools and football facilities are documented in the surrounding area. Hiking routes in the hills above Benahavís and the Sierra de las Nieves natural park further inland extend the recreational range beyond the coastal strip.
Source: OpenStreetMap
La Quinta is a desert resort city in Riverside County, California, United States. Located between Indian Wells and Indio, it is one of the nine cities of the Coachella Valley. The population was 37,558 at the 2020 census, up from 37,467 at the 2010 census.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 62 mm |
| February | 13.2°C | 56 mm |
| March | 14.9°C | 66 mm |
| April | 16.9°C | 41 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 23 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 4 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.7°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 25 mm |
| October | 19.9°C | 61 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 77 mm |
| December | 13.4°C | 88 mm |
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Within the Benahavís and greater Marbella market, this property competes in the established villa segment rather than the new-build apartment market. Comparable new developments listed regionally, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000, operate in an entirely different price and product category, targeting apartment buyers rather than villa or land purchasers. The relevant comparison set for this asset is instead the hillside villas of La Quinta, Los Arqueros, El Madroñal and La Zagaleta, where pricing between roughly €3 million and €10 million-plus is driven by plot size, view orientation and development parameters. What distinguishes this particular holding is the documented planning position: an urban planning report dated January 2024 confirming detached residential classification with 25% buildability, two storeys and defined setbacks gives a purchaser a quantified envelope for renovation or redevelopment, rather than an assumption. In a market where many hillside plots carry unresolved or aspirational planning questions, that documentation carries practical weight. The trade-off relative to coastal properties is consistent across the segment: elevation and plot size are exchanged for driving distance to the beach, with San Pedro and Puerto Banús reachable in minutes rather than on foot. Relative to La Zagaleta, the setting is less enclosed and more accessible to San Pedro; relative to newer turnkey villas in Los Arqueros or Atalaya, the property offers land and scale in place of contemporary finishes. Regional transaction volumes in the surrounding area, recorded at several thousand in the available dataset, reflect an active market, though figures aggregate the wider coastal zone rather than this micro-market. For a purchaser whose thesis is land value plus an income-capable existing villa, the position below La Quinta sits in one of the Costa del Sol's most consistently liquid villa corridors, supported by the amenity base of Marbella 10 km away and the airport within approximately 45 minutes.
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