A detached villa of 983 m² on a 4,418 m² plot within the gated country club estate of La Zagaleta, in the municipality of Benahavís, province of Málaga. Completed in 2006 and delivered key-ready, the residence offers six bedroom suites with six bathrooms, a private heated infinity pool, and a leisure level with cinema, gym, sauna and wine cellar. The asking price is fixed at €5,299,000. Marbella lies approximately 12 km away as the crow flies, and the surrounding hillsides provide mountain, golf and partial sea views.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits inside La Zagaleta, a gated urbanisation in the hills above Benahavís, at roughly 403 metres above sea level. Marbella is about 12 km away in a straight line, while Málaga lies some 57 km from the estate. The elevated position produces panoramic mountain views and partial Mediterranean vistas, with golf fairways within the urbanisation itself.
The accommodation is arranged as six en-suite bedrooms spread across two levels, with a master suite occupying the upper floor. A bespoke kitchen, formal and informal dining areas, covered and open terraces, a solarium, a guest apartment, a games room and storage spaces support both permanent residence and seasonal use. A private garage accommodates three vehicles.
This is an existing home, completed in 2006, not a new-build development. The construction status is key-ready and the condition is recorded as excellent. No delivery date applies, as the property is available for immediate transfer once the purchase process is concluded. Any handover timing depends on the transaction rather than a construction schedule.
The property does not lie within walking distance of a town centre: daily shopping and services require a car, and public transport in the immediate vicinity consists of a single line with one stop. The nearest beaches are approximately 3.3 km away in a straight line, reachable only by road over hilly terrain. No beachfront access, urban nightlife or coastal promenade belongs to this location.
Ref: VL017622
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property suits a buyer seeking a large, self-contained family home or seasonal residence within a secured estate, where leisure facilities are private rather than shared. It fits households that value space per person: six en-suite bedrooms accommodate family, guests and staff without conversion work. The cinema, gym, spa and wine cellar make long stays practical without depending on external amenities, which matters for owners who spend entire seasons on the Costa del Sol. It also suits buyers who accept car-dependent living in exchange for quiet, elevation and privacy; anyone needing daily access to a town centre on foot, or reliance on public transport, would find the single bus line and stop insufficient. The scale and price place it in a different segment from coastal apartments: it competes with other estate villas rather than with new-build developments. Buyers intending to renovate extensively should note the 2006 completion date and assess systems such as climate control and insulation during technical due diligence, although the recorded condition is excellent. A household combining permanent residence with regular hosting, extended family, business visitors, seasonal staff, will find the layout, guest apartment and garage dimensioned for that pattern of use.
The villa was completed in 2006 in a Mediterranean-Andalusian architectural style, with double-height volumes in the main living spaces and large glass doors connecting interiors to the terraces. The kitchen is a bespoke installation with fitted premium cabinetry and integrated appliances, anchoring the ground floor between the formal and informal dining areas. Each of the six bedrooms has a fitted wardrobe and a fully appointed en-suite bathroom finished to the standard of the period and, according to the recorded condition, maintained to an excellent level. Climate control is provided by air conditioning throughout, complemented by covered terraces that shade the outdoor living areas during the hottest hours. The pool is a private heated infinity construction, oriented towards the mountain panorama. Technical amenities include satellite television, a sound-insulated cinema room, a gym, a sauna, a Jacuzzi and a temperature-controlled wine cellar, installations that require ongoing maintenance and should be inspected as part of a technical survey given the building's age. Practical infrastructure includes a three-vehicle private garage, generous storage rooms, a solarium and an independent staff apartment with its own facilities. Buyers purchasing an eighteen-year-old property of this specification should verify the service history of the heating, pool, spa and security systems, as replacement cycles for such installations typically fall within this timeframe.
The asking price is fixed at €5,299,000 for the complete property, including the main residence of 983 m², the 4,418 m² plot, the guest apartment and the garage. This is not a price-list project, so there is no range of unit types or from-price; a single home is offered in a single configuration of six bedrooms and six bathrooms. Buyers should budget additionally for purchase costs, including transfer tax, notary and registry fees, and for recurring charges typical of a gated estate of this class, such as community fees, the La Zagaleta club membership structure, IBI and utilities. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to the normal Spanish purchase process.
Life at this residence revolves around the estate itself rather than the street outside. La Zagaleta operates as a private country club with controlled access and round-the-clock security, so daily rhythms are shaped by the plot, the gardens and the on-site leisure facilities rather than by neighbourhood traffic. Mornings can begin on a south-west facing terrace with sun from midday onwards, followed by a swim in the heated infinity pool with the mountain ridges as a backdrop. The lower level functions as a private retreat in its own right: a sound-insulated cinema room for evening viewing, a bar with a temperature-controlled wine cellar, a fitness gym, and a spa area with sauna and Jacuzzi. Because the pool is heated, swimming is not strictly limited to the warmest months, although the natural swimming season in the region runs to about four months with sea water at 20°C or above. The independent staff apartment allows household help or guests to stay separately, and the three-vehicle garage keeps cars off the drive. For groceries, schools and administration, residents drive down to Benahís or the coast road; the estate itself contains the golf course and clubhouse infrastructure that give the urbanisation its character. Evenings are typically quiet, with the elevation producing cooler air than the coast during summer months.
Daily life from this address is organised around the car. The estate gates open onto mountain roads that descend to Benahavís village and the AP-7 coastal corridor, placing Marbella, about 12 km as the crow flies, within a short drive for shopping, healthcare and schooling. The nearest beaches, such as Playa de San Andrés and Playa de los Baños del Carmen at roughly 3.3 km straight-line distance, are reached by road, and actual driving distances are longer than the direct figures suggest. Within a 2 km radius of the wider area, the amenity count includes 354 restaurants, 152 cafés, 99 pharmacies, 67 banks and 30 dentists, indicating a dense service network concentrated along the coastal strip rather than inside the estate. Education nearby includes one primary school within the dataset; families with older children typically look towards Marbella or the international schools along the coast. Public transport is minimal: one line with one stop serves the area, so residents effectively depend on private vehicles. The elevation of about 403 metres means the air is somewhat cooler than on the coast, and the winding access roads require comfortable mountain driving, particularly after dark.
The map shows the villa's position within the hills of Benahavís, at the heart of the La Zagaleta estate. Marbella lies about 12 km to the south-east as the crow flies, and the coastal strip with its beaches and marinas is visible below the elevation. Zooming out reveals the road network connecting the estate to the AP-7 corridor and both international airports.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, La Zagaleta occupies the high-end inland tier of the Benahavís municipality, set back from the coast between Marbella and Estepona. The estate's position at elevation distinguishes it from beachfront communities: it trades seafront access for privacy, security and panoramic mountain-and-golf settings. Marbella, roughly 12 km straight-line away, functions as the nearest full urban centre with 147,958 inhabitants, while Málaga (57 km) provides the regional capital's cultural and airport infrastructure. The western Costa del Sol corridor along the A-7/AP-7 connects the location to Puerto Banús, Estepona and, further afield, Gibraltar.
The villa's position balances seclusion with regional accessibility. Marbella lies approximately 12 km away as the crow flies, with Puerto Banús a short drive further along the coast; Málaga city is some 57 km distant and Algeciras about 59 km. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) sits roughly 49 km in a straight line, while Gibraltar Airport (GIB) is around 53 km, giving a choice of two international gateways within an hour's road journey. Golf is central to the location: the estate itself adjoins golf fairways, and external courses such as Club de Golf Málaga Parador (9.7 km straight-line), Club de Golf de Guadalhorce (10.4 km) and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez (12.5 km) broaden the options. Marina facilities include IGY Málaga Marina at 1.6 km direct distance from the wider area. By car, everything on the western Costa del Sol is reachable via the AP-7 and A-7; without a car, the location is not practical, as public transport amounts to one line and one stop. Charging points for electric vehicles begin at roughly 5.7 km straight-line distance.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 49 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 53 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The regional climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 17.2°C and monthly averages ranging from 12°C in winter to 26°C in summer, according to the area dataset. At 403 metres above sea level, the property sits high enough for noticeably fresher evenings than the coast, which many residents welcome during July and August. The south-west orientation of the main terraces means sunshine arrives from midday and extends into the evening, favouring afternoon use of the pool and solarium. The natural swimming season, when sea water holds at 20°C or above, lasts about four months, though the villa's heated private pool extends swimming beyond that window. The surrounding terrain is hilly, with the plot overlooking mountain ridges and the golf course inside the estate; viewpoints such as Mirador de San Miguel (0.4 km direct) and Torre Blanca (0.9 km) lie within walking range of the wider area. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, and the setting benefits from roughly the sunshine levels typical of the Costa del Sol interior hills.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Coastal recreation requires a short drive: the nearest beaches, Playa de San Andrés and Playa de los Baños del Carmen, lie approximately 3.3 km away in a straight line, with the characteristic chiringuito beaches of Pedregalejo at about 4.1 km. Golf is the principal on-doorstep recreation, as the property sits within an urbanisation close to golf and enjoys views over fairways; further courses within the region include Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 9.7 km direct distance and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 12.5 km. Within the villa itself, recreation is largely private: the heated infinity pool, the gym, the sauna and Jacuzzi, the cinema room and the games room cover fitness, wellness and entertainment without leaving the plot. Sports centres in the wider dataset include Campo de Fútbol Peñarroya at 0.1 km and Campo de Fútbol Segalerva at 0.5 km straight-line. For maritime leisure, marinas such as IGY Málaga Marina (1.6 km direct) and Puerto Deportivo del Candado (6.8 km) offer berths and water sports access.
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 |
Within the Costa del Sol market, this villa belongs to the estate-villa segment of the Benahavís hills, a category that operates on different terms from the coastal new-build developments elsewhere in the region. Comparable apartment projects 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) serve a price band two orders of magnitude below this property's €5,299,000 asking price, and they deliver shared pools, communal gardens and apartment layouts rather than private land and estate security. The relevant competition for this home consists of other resale villas inside La Zagaleta and comparable gated communities in Benahavís, Marbella's Golden Mile hinterland and the Estepona hills. La Zagaleta's distinguishing factors are the scale of its plots, its 24-hour security regime, its private golf and clubhouse infrastructure, and its elevation of around 400 metres, which produces the mountain-and-valley views recorded here. Buyers weighing this property against a coastal apartment should recognise the trade-off explicitly: the villa offers space, privacy and self-contained leisure facilities but requires car-based access to beaches, shopping and schools, and carries the running costs of a heated pool, spa installations and estate membership on a 4,418 m² plot. Against other inland villas, its position roughly 12 km from Marbella and within an hour's drive of both Málaga and Gibraltar airports places it centrally on the western Costa del Sol. Market activity in the surrounding area records 711 housing transactions per year, a volume that reflects the wider municipality rather than the estate itself, where turnover is structurally low and supply at any moment is limited.
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