A key-ready detached villa in La Zagaleta, Benahavís, completed in 2017 and offered at a fixed asking price of €17,500,000. The property provides 1,675 m² of living space on a 6,026 m² plot, with seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms in total, including an independent guest apartment of approximately 100 m². The house is south-facing with sea views, set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Sector C, within a gated estate with 24-hour security. Additional features include a private pool, a gym, a lift, fully fitted kitchen and full furnishing.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in La Zagaleta, a gated residential estate in the hills above the coast, roughly 12 km from Marbella as the crow flies. The location combines forested surroundings with proximity to golf facilities. At an elevation of 403 metres, the property overlooks the Mediterranean. Daily errands require a car; the nearest beaches lie about 3.3 km away in a straight line, and Málaga Airport is roughly 49 km away.
The house suits households needing substantial space and separation: six bedrooms and seven bathrooms in the main residence plus a self-contained guest apartment with its own kitchen. A private gym, lift, covered terrace, private pool and garden support long-stay living. Staff accommodation is available. The estate offers 24-hour security and an alarm system, which matters for owners who travel frequently or occupy the property seasonally.
This is an existing home, not a new-build phase. Construction was completed in 2017 and the property is key-ready, meaning no waiting period or construction risk applies. The finishing is fully fitted throughout, including the kitchen, and the house is sold fully furnished. Dates relating to the original completion are indicative; the practical point for buyers is that the villa is immediately habitable with no delivery schedule to monitor.
The data lists no information about energy performance certificates or parking arrangements, and these cannot be confirmed here. Public transport is minimal: one line with one stop in the wider area, so the property functions without practical alternatives to the car. Only one primary school appears within the recorded radius, which limits walkable education options. The nearest beach is roughly 3.3 km away straight-line, so this is not a walk-to-the-sea location.
This property fits a specific set of circumstances. It suits a household that needs seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms in total, for example a large family with live-in staff, or owners who host guests for extended periods and want them independently housed in the 100 m² guest apartment. It is relevant for buyers who prioritise privacy and security: a gated estate with 24-hour security, an alarm system and a plot of over 6,000 m² at the end of a cul-de-sac. It also fits owners who want a finished product, completed in 2017, fully furnished, fully fitted kitchen, with no construction phase, no delivery risk and no renovation work before moving in. The house works for permanent residence as much as for seasonal use: the lift, gym, en-suite bathrooms and staff accommodation support year-round living, while the security arrangements make occasional absence practical. It is less obviously suited to buyers who want to walk to the beach, rely on public transport, or place their children in walkable schools, the nearest coast is roughly 3.3 km away straight-line and public transport in the area is limited to a single line. The price point of €17,500,000 places it in the top segment of the regional market, relevant to buyers whose budget matches the estate's positioning rather than the broader Costa del Sol apartment market.
The villa was completed in 2017 and is recorded in excellent condition. The architectural approach is classic modern: clean lines, natural stone and generous volumes, oriented south towards the sea. The specification list includes a fully fitted kitchen and full furnishing, meaning the property can be occupied without further procurement. Several features indicate the level of technical provision: a lift serving the levels, a private gym with garden outlook, en-suite bathrooms in the principal bedrooms, and a covered terrace extending the ground-floor living space outdoors. The outdoor areas include a private pool, a private garden, an outdoor kitchen with bar stools and a dining patio, visible in the property photography alongside the pool terrace framed by palm trees and the hillside setting. Security infrastructure forms part of the technical package: the estate operates 24-hour security at its gates, and the house itself carries an alarm system. The independent guest apartment of roughly 100 m² has its own bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, finished to the same standard as the main house, and doubles as staff accommodation where needed. No energy performance data is available in the supplied records, so buyers should verify the certificate, along with systems such as heating, air conditioning and pool technology, during a technical inspection. As an existing 2017 build, the property predates the most recent wave of energy regulations applied to new construction, which is worth confirming against current requirements.
The asking price is fixed at €17,500,000. This is an existing, completed residence rather than a new-build project with a price list, so there is no range of unit types or from-price; the price applies to the single property as described, including its furnishing. The property was completed in 2017, is in excellent condition and is available key-ready. Buyers comparing against new-build developments elsewhere on the Costa del Sol should note that entry prices in those projects start far lower, for example from €269,550 in Torre del Mar or €321,000 in Estepona, reflecting a fundamentally different segment of the market in terms of plot size, privacy and specification.
Daily life at this property revolves around the estate itself. The villa sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in Sector C, one of the quieter corners of La Zagaleta, with the south entrance gate a short drive away. The 6,026 m² plot gives the house visual separation from neighbours, and the south orientation means the main living spaces, covered terrace and pool area receive sun throughout the day, with views extending over the Mediterranean and the surrounding mountains. The interior layout follows a classic modern line: natural stone, generous volumes and clean finishes, arranged over 1,675 m². Six bedrooms in the main house allow family members or regular guests each to have a room with an en-suite or nearby bathroom, while the roughly 100 m² guest apartment, with its own bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, works for extended visits, long-term staff or independent use without disturbing the main residence. A lift connects the levels, which matters in a house of this size and on sloping terrain. The private gym with garden outlook removes the need to leave the estate for daily exercise. Outside, the pool terrace, outdoor kitchen and dining patio extend the living area into the garden for most of the year. Living here is car-based by design: restaurants, pharmacies and banks cluster within a 2 km radius in the broader area, and Marbella lies about 12 km away as the crow flies for urban amenities, shopping and dining beyond the estate's own facilities.
The surroundings combine estate privacy with reasonable access to the coast's amenities. Within a 2 km radius, the recorded data lists 354 restaurants, 99 pharmacies, 67 banks, 152 cafés and 30 dentists, a concentration that reflects the wider Marbella, Benahavís area rather than the estate itself, where the rhythm is quiet and residential. Sport facilities nearby include several viewpoints within a kilometre, such as Mirador de San Miguel at 0.4 km and Torre Blanca at 0.9 km, useful for walks within the hilly terrain. Golf is a defining feature of the setting: the estate is recorded as close to golf, with Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 9.7 km straight-line, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 10.4 km and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 12.5 km. The nearest beaches, Playa de San Andrés and Playa de los Baños del Carmen, lie about 3.3 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de Pedregalejo at 4.1 km. Marinas within reach include IGY Málaga Marina at 1.6 km and Marina Real Club Mediterráneo at 2.5 km, both relevant for boat owners. Daily life is car-based: with only one public transport line and one stop in the area, a vehicle, or a driver, is a practical necessity.
The map shows the villa's position within La Zagaleta, west of Marbella and inland from the coast. The nearest beaches lie about 3.3 km to the south as the crow flies, Marbella 12 km southwest, and Málaga Airport roughly 49 km east. The elevation of 403 metres explains the sea views from the plot.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Zagaleta occupies a distinct position on the western Costa del Sol: an elevated, gated estate in the Benahavís hills, roughly 12 km from Marbella and 57 km from Málaga city. This places it closer in character to the private-country-club segment of the coast than to the apartment belt of Marbella, Estepona. The villa's €17,500,000 price point sits well above the regional market for new apartments, from €205,000 in Mijas to €321,000 in Estepona, reflecting plot size, privacy, specification and the security infrastructure of the estate. For buyers comparing across the Costa del Sol, the trade-off is clear: maximum seclusion and space in exchange for car dependency and distances to the beach.
Access is primarily by car. Málaga Airport (AGP) lies roughly 49 km away as the crow flies, with Gibraltar Airport (GIB) a comparable 53 km, a relative rarity on the coast, where a second international airport is usually much further. Marbella, with a population of around 148,000, is 12 km straight-line away and functions as the nearest full-service town for shopping, healthcare and dining. Málaga city, at 57 km, and Algeciras, at 59 km, frame the wider region. Beaches sit about 3.3 km away in a direct line; road distance will be longer given the elevation of 403 metres and the hillside roads. Electric-vehicle charging points begin at 5.7 km straight-line, so home charging arrangements are worth confirming. Public transport is effectively absent for daily use, one line, one stop, which confirms full car dependency, mitigated within La Zagaleta by the estate's own gated access and security infrastructure. All distances stated are straight-line; actual driving distances and times will be greater.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 49 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 53 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The villa stands at 403 metres above sea level on the lower slopes of the coastal range, which explains the sea views and the cooler nights compared with the shoreline. The climate data shows average monthly temperatures ranging from 12°C in the coolest month to 26°C in the warmest, with an annual average of 17.2°C, a classic Mediterranean pattern of mild winters and warm, dry summers. The swimming season is recorded at four months with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, which in practice means the private pool is the more usable option for much of the year, heated if desired outside the summer window. The setting is documented as close to forest, so walking and mountain routes are accessible directly from the area, and the viewpoints within a kilometre indicate established footpaths. Sunshine hours on this stretch of coast are among the highest in Spain, supporting year-round use of the terraces and outdoor kitchen. The altitude and the cul-de-sac position together make the microclimate slightly fresher than at sea level during summer evenings.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Coastal recreation is within short driving distance rather than on the doorstep. The nearest recorded beaches, Playa de San Andrés and Playa de los Baños del Carmen, lie 3.3 km away as the crow flies, and Playa de Pedregalejo, a traditional fishing-quarter beach with chiringuitos, at 4.1 km. For boat owners, IGY Málaga Marina (1.6 km straight-line) and Marina Real Club Mediterráneo (2.5 km) offer berthing options, with Puerto Deportivo del Candado further east at 6.8 km. Golf is the closest recreational theme to the property itself: the setting is listed as close to golf, and three courses, Club de Golf Málaga Parador, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez, lie between roughly 9.7 and 12.5 km away in a direct line. Within the estate, recreation centres on the private pool, gym, garden and outdoor kitchen, while the surrounding hills provide walking routes and viewpoints. The nearest sports centres in the data are small local football fields and a martial arts school, so organised sport beyond golf and sailing generally means travelling to Marbella or Málaga.
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: VL225546
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Placed against the wider Costa del Sol market, this villa occupies the top of the regional price ladder. The comparable new-build projects recorded for this stretch of coast, 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 an entirely different buyer group: apartment living in mid-sized residential developments at a fraction of this property's €17,500,000 fixed asking price. The comparison is useful mainly as a measure of scale. What those projects offer in return is walkable urban context: shops, beaches and services typically on the doorstep, and in some cases better public transport links. What they cannot replicate is the land. A 6,026 m² plot within a private, gated estate, 1,675 m² of built living space, and the combination of sea views, forest proximity and 24-hour security place this property in a segment where competition is thin and supply is structurally limited. Geographically, La Zagaleta sits in the Benahavís hills between Marbella (12 km straight-line) and Estepona, at 403 metres elevation. This positions it against other elite enclaves of the western Costa del Sol rather than against the coastal apartment belt. The trade-offs are consistent with that positioning: the nearest beach is roughly 3.3 km away as the crow flies, public transport is negligible, and daily life runs through the car. Buyers moving from a Marbella seafront apartment would notice the quieter nights, cooler evenings at altitude and the drive to the coast; buyers moving from another rural estate would notice the proximity of Marbella's services at 12 km and dual airport access, Málaga at roughly 49 km and Gibraltar at 53 km straight-line. The housing market data for the surrounding area records 711 transactions per year, a volume dominated by conventional resale and new-build apartments, underlining how thin the market for estates of this type is.
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