This detached villa stands in the gated, 24-hour secured urbanisation of La Quinta in Benahavís, roughly 10 kilometres as the crow flies from Marbella. Built in 1994 and finished to an excellent standard, the property offers seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms and 660 m² of living space on a plot of 1,826 m², arranged across four levels and served by a private lift. The asking price is fixed at €3,600,000. The villa is south facing and combines sea, mountain, garden and pool views with underfloor heating, air conditioning and a sauna.
Within the Costa del Sol market, this villa occupies the established premium segment of Benahavís and Marbella's golf corridor, and that segment differs markedly from the new-build apartment projects currently dominating supply further along the coast. Comparable new developments such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000) operate at price points five to fifteen times below this villa's €3,600,000 asking price, and they deliver apartments, not detached villas. The comparison illustrates the structure of the regional market: new-build apartments in the €200,000–€350,000 range target holiday-home buyers and investors on the eastern and central Costa del Sol, whereas the Benahavís hillside market trades in large plots, privacy and golf proximity. At roughly €5,450 per square metre of living space, the villa sits within the range typical for larger detached properties in La Quinta and neighbouring urbanisations such as Los Arqueros, Guadalmina Baja and the Benahavís country-club zones. Buyers comparing options should note the trade-offs: new-build projects offer modern energy performance, developer warranties and community pools at low maintenance effort, while this 1994 villa offers space (660 m²), land (1,826 m²), a lift, private wellness facilities and an established, gated setting that new apartment developments cannot replicate. Marbella at about 10 km straight-line provides the reference market; annual housing transactions of roughly 3,916 in the wider area indicate an active, liquid market with steady turnover, which matters for future resale considerations. Gibraltar airport, roughly 101 km away, adds a second flight option for owners travelling from western routes.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits within a gated community in La Quinta, Benahavís, in the hills behind the western Costa del Sol. The La Quinta golf course and local shops are approximately two minutes away by car. Marbella lies about 10 km away in a direct line, while Málaga city is roughly 56 km distant. The setting is residential and quiet, defined by golf courses and hillside vegetation rather than coastal density.
The property functions as a full family residence or an substantial second home. Seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms accommodate large households and guests, while the lift connects all four levels. Leisure facilities are integrated into the house itself: a snooker room with bar, a cinema room, a gym, a sauna and an outdoor pool with barbecue and chill-out area. Part furnishing allows partial immediate use.
This is an existing home, completed in 1994 and described as being in excellent condition. It is key-ready, meaning no construction phase or waiting period applies. The house has four levels, a lift installation and underfloor heating throughout, with underfloor heating in the bathrooms as well. Any modernisation requirements would need to be assessed during a technical survey, as the building is over three decades old.
The property does not form part of a new-build development, so no developer guarantees or staged payment structure apply. Public transport coverage in this hillside area is limited, making a car necessary for daily errands. The plot of 1,826 m² and four-level layout involve maintenance obligations and community rules within the gated complex. The sale is part furnished only, and the 1994 construction date means older technical installations cannot be ruled out.
This villa matches a number of recognisable situations. A large family relocating to the Costa del Sol permanently will find the seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms and lift practical for a multi-generational household, with schools and healthcare reachable within the wider Marbella-Benahavís area. Buyers seeking a substantial second home with space for guests and staff will value the separation between the leisure floor and the bedroom level, so that holiday periods and quiet off-season use both work. Golf players are a natural audience: the La Quinta course is a two-minute drive away, and several other courses sit within a short radius. Owners who entertain frequently can use the snooker room, bar, cinema and pool terrace as self-contained hosting zones. The property is less suited to buyers who want to walk to a town centre, beach or nightlife; the gated hillside setting requires a car for almost every errand. Buyers prioritising new-build warranties or a modern energy performance should also note the 1994 construction date and arrange a technical inspection. For an investor, the villa could serve as a high-end rental asset in the Benahavís rental market, though returns depend on occupancy and licensing conditions that must be verified locally.
The villa is listed in excellent condition and carries a feature set consistent with the upper segment of the Benahavís market. Climate control is comprehensive: air conditioning and underfloor heating are installed, with underfloor heating extended into the bathrooms, which raises comfort in the cooler winter months. A lift serves all four levels, a significant technical and practical feature for a house of this size and for long-term livability. The interior specification includes fitted wardrobes, en-suite bathrooms and a master suite with a large closet area and bathroom. The lower level functions as a private wellness and entertainment floor with a snooker room, bar and cinema room, while the sauna area near the entrance adds a spa element. Outside, the covered terrace, barbecue area and pool with lounge zone extend the living space into the garden; the images show a pool terrace, a billiards room with green felt, a double-sink bathroom and a planted rear garden. The property is south facing, which maximises terrace use and natural light. As the house dates from 1994, the condition of the underlying systems, electrics, plumbing, insulation and the lift installation, should be verified through an independent technical survey before purchase, since excellent cosmetic condition does not automatically confirm the state of installations of that age.
The villa is offered at a fixed asking price of €3,600,000. This is an existing, key-ready home, so there is no price list or tiered pricing as with new-build projects; the price applies to the property as it stands, part furnished. At €3,600,000 for 660 m² of living space, the asking price equates to roughly €5,450 per square metre, excluding the plot of 1,826 m², the pool and the leisure facilities. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to the current owner's situation. Additional purchase costs in Spain, transfer tax, notary and registry fees, apply on top of the asking price and should be budgeted separately.
Daily life in this villa is organised vertically across four levels, connected by a lift. The lower floor is dedicated to leisure: a large snooker room with a bar area, a cinema room and a guest toilet. The entrance level contains a hallway, laundry room and sauna area. One floor up, the kitchen and dining area open onto a large living room that leads directly to the pool, barbecue and chill-out zone outside, so indoor and outdoor living merge on the main entertainment floor. The upper level holds the bedrooms, including a master suite with an extensive closet area and a large bathroom. With seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms, the house supports a household of several generations alongside guests, or seasonal occupancy by an extended family. The gated complex with 24-hour security shapes the rhythm of the surroundings: quiet, low traffic, with activity concentrated around the golf course and local shops a two-minute drive away. The south-facing orientation and Mediterranean climate mean the pool and terrace areas are usable for a large part of the year, while the sea and mountain views give the upper floors a panoramic character. For owners who work remotely or split the year between countries, the layout separates private and communal zones clearly, which also makes the house manageable when only part of it is in use.
La Quinta forms part of Benahavís, a municipality known for its golf courses, hillside villas and restaurant tradition, situated inland of the coastal strip yet within easy reach of it. The immediate surroundings are residential: gated urbanisations, green fairways and mountain slopes, with the La Quinta golf course and local shops about two minutes away by car. Marbella lies roughly 10 km away as the crow flies, putting its beaches, old town, schools and healthcare within a short drive; road distance will be longer than the direct figure. Málaga city and its airport are farther along the coast, with Gibraltar an alternative arrival point from the west. Daily life here is car-based: a vehicle is needed for supermarkets, schools and medical appointments, although the concentration of restaurants, pharmacies and banks within a two-kilometre radius is high, with dozens of eateries and pharmacies recorded nearby. The area sits at low elevation with a flat approach, and the climate data, an average annual temperature of 18.8 °C and monthly averages between 12 and 27 °C, supports year-round outdoor living. The tourism infrastructure in the wider region is substantial, meaning the area is livelier in summer and quieter outside the season, without emptying out entirely.
The map shows the villa's position in the La Quinta urbanisation of Benahavís, in the hills behind the western Costa del Sol. Marbella lies about 10 km to the south-east in a direct line, with the beaches and marinas of the coast a short drive away. Golf courses and mountain terrain dominate the immediate surroundings.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Quinta positions the villa in the Benahavís golf belt, between Marbella at roughly 10 km and Estepona further west, one of the most established premium residential zones of the Costa del Sol. The location is inland of the coastal hotels and beach crowds, which explains the quiet character of the urbanisation, while the coast and its services remain a short drive away. Málaga city, at about 56 km straight-line, functions as the regional capital and transport hub. Within the region, Benahavís is known specifically for its concentration of golf courses and its gastronomy, distinguishing it from the denser coastal municipalities.
The nearest beaches on the Málaga coast are recorded at 2.3 km in a direct line, with several sandy options within roughly 3 km; the Mediterranean beaches around San Pedro and Marbella are also a short drive from Benahavís. Golf is the closest amenity of all: the La Quinta course is two minutes by car, and additional courses in the region bring the total offer to well over a dozen within reach. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is the principal gateway, and Gibraltar serves as a secondary option from the west. Within the wider urban catchment, eight public transport lines and fifty stops exist, plus rail stations at a short distance, though from the gated hillside location itself, these are more practical for the adjacent city districts than for daily use by residents of this villa. Marbella, at about 10 km straight-line, and Estepona further west provide the main commercial and service centres. A car is effectively essential; the road network via the coastal motorway connects the area to the airport and to Málaga city within normal driving times for the region.
| 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 an average annual temperature of 18.8 °C and monthly averages ranging from 12 °C in the coolest months to 27 °C in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of at least 20 °C, lasts around five months, typically from late spring to early autumn, though a private heated pool extends this window considerably. Elevation is low, at 21 metres above sea level, and the gradient towards the beach is flat at 0.7%, which contrasts with the hillier terrain of Benahavís itself; the villa's position within the urbanisation should be checked on site for its exact slope. The combination of sea and mountain views indicates an elevated position on the hillside. Sunshine hours in the region are among the highest in Europe, and the south-facing orientation of the villa benefits directly from this, particularly on the pool terrace and the living floor. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter half-year, keeping the summer dry.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Coastal recreation is concentrated along the Málaga and Marbella shorelines. The nearest recorded beaches, Playa de la Misericordia and Playa de San Andrés, both lie 2.3 km away in a direct line, with Playa Sacaba at 3.2 km. Marinas such as Marina Real Club Mediterrádeo and IGY Málaga Marina are around 4 km straight-line from the reference point, offering berths and waterfront dining. Golf is the defining recreation near the villa: besides the adjacent La Quinta course two minutes away by car, the wider region includes courses such as Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 6.0 km, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 6.4 km and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 8.6 km in a direct line. Sports facilities in the area include a tennis school within about 0.3 km and football pitches nearby. Viewpoints like Mirador Torre del Atabal at 3.2 km offer walking destinations. For more extensive hiking, the Sierra de las Nieves and the mountain hinterland of Benahavís lie within driving distance.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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| 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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Ref: VL032791
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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