A detached villa set on an elevated plot of 9,544 m² within La Zagaleta, one of Europe's most exclusive gated residential estates, roughly 12 km from Marbella as the crow flies. Completed in 2004 and offered key-ready, the property provides 1,183 m² of living space across two floors, with five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a swimming pool, staff quarters and an enclosed three-car garage. The asking price is fixed at €11,900,000. Panoramic views extend over the Mediterranean and the surrounding mountains.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in La Zagaleta, a private estate in the hills behind the Costa del Sol, at approximately 403 m above sea level. Marbella lies around 12 km away in a straight line, while Málaga is at roughly 57 km. The elevated position provides sea and mountain views, and the estate operates 24-hour security with its own golf, equestrian and clubhouse facilities.
The accommodation is arranged for spacious family living: a double-height entrance hall, a main living room with floor-to-ceiling glass doors onto a sea-facing covered terrace, a formal dining room, a kitchen with breakfast area, a home office, a games room, and five en-suite bedrooms. Staff quarters and an enclosed three-car garage support a household with domestic help.
This is an existing home, not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 2004 and is delivered key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. No construction phase or delivery schedule applies. Buyers should factor the building's age into inspection, maintenance planning and any renovation considerations, as with any resale property of this vintage.
The property is a single resale villa at a fixed asking price of €11,900,000, which places it well above typical regional price levels. The location is car-dependent: public transport within reach consists of a single line with one stop. The home does not sit within walking distance of beaches, shops or schools; daily errands require driving. No energy performance details are published in the available data.
This property suits a buyer seeking a large, private estate home in a secure, gated community rather than a coastal apartment or a new-build development. Recognisable situations include a household relocating permanently to the Costa del Sol that requires five en-suite bedrooms, staff quarters and workspace for remote work; a family wanting a substantial second home with room for extended family and guests, each with private outdoor space; or an owner who values the combination of golf, equestrian facilities and 24-hour security within a single private estate. The property also fits buyers who plan to employ household staff, given the dedicated service wing. It is less suitable for those seeking walkable access to beaches, shops or restaurants, the nearest beach listed lies about 3.3 km away as the crow flies and daily errands require a car. Buyers comparing new construction should note the villa dates from 2004, so finishing standards and technical installations reflect that period and may warrant inspection or updating. The fixed price of €11,900,000 positions the home in the top segment of the regional market, which narrows the pool of comparable properties and typically lengthens negotiation and due-diligence processes.
The villa was completed in 2004 and its layout reflects the standards of high-end residential construction of that period in the Marbella area. The entrance hall with double-height ceiling, floor-to-ceiling glazing in the main living room and the arrangement of five en-suite bedrooms indicate a specification aimed at the luxury segment. Listed features include fitted wardrobes, a fireplace, covered terraces and a barbecue area, alongside fibre-optic connectivity, which supports modern home-office use. The kitchen is described as fully equipped with a breakfast area, and the primary suite includes a dressing room and a bathroom with a view, consistent with the photographic record showing an island kitchen with chandelier and a master bathroom oriented towards the outdoors. Practical infrastructure comprises an enclosed three-car garage, multiple private parking spaces, staff quarters and a service area, elements that support both daily household operations and guest accommodation. Because the property is twenty years old, buyers should assess the condition of major installations, climate systems, pool technology, roofing and glazing, through independent technical inspection, and budget for maintenance typical of a villa of this scale on a 9,544 m² plot. The estate's private golf courses, clubhouse, equestrian centre and helipad form part of the community context rather than the property itself, and access conditions are set by the community.
The villa is offered as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €11,900,000. This is not a price-list or
Daily life at this villa revolves around privacy, space and the rhythm of a large estate property. Mornings can begin on one of the covered or open-air terraces facing south, with the sea and mountain panorama as a backdrop. The plot measures 9,544 m², so the garden, the natural-pond-style swimming pool and the landscaped pathways form a self-contained outdoor domain in which neighbouring residences sit at a generous distance. Inside, the ground floor functions as the social core: the entrance hall beneath a double-height ceiling, the living room opening fully to the terrace, the formal dining room and the kitchen with breakfast area. A separate wing houses the home office and games room, both overlooking garden and sea, which allows work and leisure to be separated from the main living zones. Three en-suite guest bedrooms on this level each have private outdoor seating and direct garden access, useful for visiting family or guests who value independence. The upper floor is reserved for the primary suite with dressing room, bathroom and a private panoramic terrace, plus a further en-suite bedroom with balcony. Practical daily logistics run through the service area with staff quarters and the enclosed three-car garage. Outside the gates, life is car-based: Marbella lies about 12 km away as the crow flies for shopping, dining and services, and the estate's own clubhouse, golf courses, equestrian centre and helipad cover leisure within the community. The climate, with monthly averages between 12 and 26 °C, supports outdoor living for most of the year.
The surrounding area combines estate privacy with regional accessibility. Within the wider dataset, amenities within 2 km of the broader locality include hundreds of restaurants and cafés, around 99 pharmacies and 67 bank branches, though reaching these from La Zagaleta itself in practice involves driving towards Marbella or the coast. Sports facilities near the locality include football pitches and a martial arts school within about half a kilometre of the referenced area, while viewpoints such as Mirador de San Miguel (about 0.4 km) and Torre Blanca (about 0.9 km) offer walking destinations in the hills. Golf is a defining feature: the estate itself contains two private courses, and public options within reach include Club de Golf Málaga Parador at roughly 9.7 km and Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at about 10.4 km, both straight-line distances. Marbella, at around 12 km, provides the principal urban centre for retail, healthcare and international schools, with roughly 148,000 inhabitants. The location is quiet by nature: an elevated hillside estate with controlled access produces very little through-traffic, and the immediate environment is green and residential rather than commercial.
The map shows the villa's position within La Zagaleta's hillside estate, about 12 km from Marbella and 57 km from Málaga as the crow flies. The elevated setting at roughly 403 m above sea level explains the panoramic sea and mountain views. Markers indicate nearby beaches, golf courses and the airport routes that frame daily accessibility.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, La Zagaleta occupies a distinct position: an inland, elevated, fully private estate behind the coastal strip, roughly 12 km from Marbella and about 57 km from Málaga city. Where most regional developments sit on or near the coastline, this location trades beach proximity for seclusion, views and estate amenities. Marbella functions as the nearest full urban centre, while Málaga provides airport access at about 49 km straight-line and cultural and commercial infrastructure on a metropolitan scale. The position places both Marbella and the wider coast within practical driving range.
Accessibility is structured around the private car. The villa's enclosed three-car garage and additional private parking make multi-vehicle households straightforward, and the estate's road connections lead down to the coastal corridor towards Marbella (about 12 km as the crow flies) and Málaga city (about 57 km). Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies roughly 49 km away in a straight line, with Gibraltar Airport an alternative at about 53 km. Beaches near the referenced locality include Playa de San Andrés and Playa de los Baños del Carmen at approximately 3.3 km straight-line, and Playa de Pedregalejo at about 4.1 km; from La Zagaleta itself, coastal trips in practice take longer by road. Marinas listed nearby include IGY Málaga Marina at about 1.6 km and Puerto Deportivo del Candado at about 6.8 km straight-line from the referenced point. Public transport in the dataset is minimal, a single line with one stop, which confirms that daily mobility, school runs and shopping trips depend on driving.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 49 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 53 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate is Mediterranean with monthly average temperatures ranging from 12 °C in the coldest months to 26 °C in summer, and an annual average of about 17.2 °C. At approximately 403 m above sea level, the villa sits high enough for cooler evenings than the seafront, which many residents find comfortable in midsummer, while the south-facing orientation maximises sun exposure on the terraces through the year. The swimming season, periods with sea water at 20 °C or above, runs around four months, although the villa's private pool extends outdoor bathing beyond that window. The hillside setting means the plot has level changes; landscaped pathways connect the garden zones, terraces and pool area. Mountain views to the interior complement the sea panorama, and the surrounding greenery of the estate, with its golf courses and woodland, defines the natural character of the immediate environment. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, leaving long dry stretches from late spring to early autumn.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Coastal recreation is reachable by car: the nearest listed beaches, Playa de San Andrés, Playa de los Baños del Carmen and Playa de Pedregalejo, lie between roughly 3.3 and 4.1 km in a straight line from the referenced locality, with actual road distances longer. Marinas such as IGY Málaga Marina (about 1.6 km) and Puerto Deportivo del Candado (about 6.8 km) offer berths and waterfront dining. Within La Zagaleta itself, recreation centres on the estate's two private golf courses, the clubhouse, the equestrian centre and the helipad, meaning golf and riding are available without leaving the community. Additional golf options in the wider area include Club de Golf Málaga Parador (about 9.7 km straight-line), Club de Golf de Guadalhorce (about 10.4 km) and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez (about 12.5 km). Sports centres and football pitches in the referenced locality sit within about half a kilometre, and the villa's own garden, pool and games room provide daily on-site recreation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5°C | 90 mm |
| February | 11.4°C | 57 mm |
| March | 12.5°C | 182 mm |
| April | 14.6°C | 81 mm |
| May | 17.9°C | 36 mm |
| June | 22.1°C | 8 mm |
| July | 25.3°C | 1 mm |
| August | 25.4°C | 7 mm |
| September | 22.0°C | 28 mm |
| October | 18.5°C | 74 mm |
| November | 13.9°C | 97 mm |
| December | 11.7°C | 83 mm |
Ref: VL159474
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
The Costa del Sol market spans an exceptionally wide price range, and this villa sits at its upper end. Typical new-build apartment projects in the region, such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) or Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000), operate in a completely different segment: coastal or near-coastal apartments aimed at second-home buyers and investors. This property, at a fixed €11,900,000, is instead comparable to a small group of estate villas in gated communities such as La Zagaleta itself, where plot size, privacy, security and private amenities define value. The contrast with the wider market is instructive. Regional transaction volumes in the referenced locality run at roughly 711 per year, concentrated in mid-market price bands, whereas properties above €10 million change hands rarely and with longer marketing periods. What the buyer obtains here that apartment projects cannot offer: 9,544 m² of private land, five en-suite bedrooms with staff quarters, a three-car garage, two private golf courses and an equestrian centre within the community, and a hillside position with panoramic sea and mountain views. What those projects offer instead, walkable beach access, communal pools and maintenance-free ownership, reflects the trade-off inherent in estate living. Median provincial income of about €16,450 per year underlines how detached this market segment is from local purchasing power; demand comes almost entirely from international buyers. For a like-for-like comparison, other La Zagaleta resale villas and comparable gated estates west of Marbella are the relevant benchmark, not the new-build apartment sector.
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