A seven-bedroom detached villa of approximately 1,991 m² on a 4,651 m² south-east facing plot within the gated estate of La Zagaleta, Benahavís, in the hills above the Costa del Sol. Completed in 2015 and delivered key-ready, the residence is arranged over three levels connected by a private lift, with panoramic sea and mountain views, a private pool, and an extensive wellness level including an indoor heated pool, sauna, hammam and gym. The asking price is fixed at €14,900,000, sold turn-key with furnished interiors and integrated audiovisual systems.
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La Zagaleta is a private, gated country club estate in the municipality of Benahavís, set inland in the hills at approximately 400 metres above sea level. The nearest beaches around San Andrés and Baños del Carmen lie roughly 3.3 km away as the crow flies, while Málaga Airport is around 49 km in a direct line. The setting combines mountain ridges with Mediterranean sea views.
The villa accommodates seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, including a master wing with dressing room, two guest suites on the main level, and a self-contained two-bedroom apartment suitable for guests or staff. Daily living is supported by a designer kitchen with breakfast area, formal dining room, wine cellar, cinema, games lounge and a six-car garage. Underfloor heating, air conditioning and home automation regulate comfort throughout.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 2015 and is offered key-ready in excellent condition, with a fixed asking price rather than a price list. Delivery is therefore immediate upon completion of the purchase process. Any refurbishment or adjustment dates would depend on the buyer's own arrangements after handover.
The property does not offer direct beach access; the coast lies several kilometres away by road. Public transport is limited to one line with a single stop nearby, so daily life depends on private vehicles. Only one primary school is registered within the area. The estate's privacy and gates mean amenities such as shops and restaurants require a car journey rather than being walkable.
Ref: VL387781
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This residence fits a specific buyer profile rather than a broad one. It suits households that need seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms plus a self-contained staff or guest apartment, for example, a large family that hosts extensively, or an owner who maintains permanent household staff. The six-car garage and private lift make it workable for owners with a vehicle collection or reduced-mobility family members who need level access between floors. The wellness level, with its indoor heated pool, hammam and gym, supports year-round use rather than seasonal occupation, which matters for buyers relocating permanently to the Costa del Sol. The location within La Zagaleta also requires acceptance of gated-estate life: privacy, controlled access, and reliance on a car for shops, schools and the beach. Buyers seeking a walkable coastal neighbourhood, proximity to international schools, or frequent public transport use would find the practical trade-offs significant. Equally, the fixed asking price of €14,900,000 places the property in the very top segment of the regional market, where purchase decisions typically involve legal due diligence on the estate's community rules, membership arrangements and running costs. For a buyer whose priority is space, seclusion, sea views from an elevated inland position and turn-key condition with no renovation work required, the profile matches. For a buyer prioritising rental yield, coastal walking access or a smaller footprint, it does not.
The villa was completed in 2015 to a specification that remains well above regional construction standards. Interior design was carried out by Taylor Interiors, with furniture and curated artwork from labels including Fendi, Smania and Manutti included in the turn-key sale. Flooring is polished marble with underfloor heating beneath, and climate management is combined with hot and cold air conditioning. A Lutron home automation system controls lighting and other functions, and Bang & Olufsen audiovisual systems are integrated throughout the house. The wellness level is equipped to a commercial standard: a heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, Swedish sauna, Turkish hammam and a gym fitted with Technogym machines. The kitchen is a custom designer installation with a casual breakfast area, and the wine cellar is temperature-controlled. Practical infrastructure is equally developed, a private passenger lift connects all three levels, an industrial-grade laundry facility serves the household, and the garage accommodates six cars. The building's condition is recorded as excellent, and the orientation is south-east, which supports morning to midday sun on the terraces. Solar panels contribute to energy efficiency, reducing running costs for a property of this scale. The condition and completeness of the specification mean the new owner can occupy the house immediately without refurbishment, though buyers should verify the service status of technical installations, pool heating, sauna, automation and lift, during the survey phase, as these systems have been in use since completion.
The villa is offered as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €14,900,000, not a
The property functions as a full-scale estate villa within one of the Costa del Sol's most private gated communities. Daily life here is organised across three levels: the entrance floor holds the formal reception room with fireplace, a TV salon, dining room, temperature-controlled wine cellar and a custom kitchen with a casual breakfast area, plus two guest suites with dressing areas. The upper floor is given over to private quarters, a master wing with sea views, an expansive dressing room and bathroom suite, and two further en-suite bedrooms on the opposite wing. The lower garden level is dedicated to leisure and service: a private cinema, games lounge, an indoor spa with heated pool, Jacuzzi, Swedish sauna and Turkish hammam, a Technogym-equipped gym, an independent two-bedroom apartment, a laundry facility and a six-car garage. Outside, roughly 400 m² of terraces and manicured gardens wrap around the private pool. The rhythm of the house suits multi-generational households or owners who host guests and staff, with clearly separated zones for entertaining, sleeping and wellness. Life inside La Zagaleta is quiet by design; access is controlled, and the surrounding mountain terrain limits through traffic. Distances shown elsewhere on this page are straight-line figures, so actual driving times to the coast and amenities are longer than the direct figures suggest.
La Zagaleta sits in the hills of Benahavís at roughly 403 metres above sea level, an elevation that produces noticeably cooler evenings than the coast in summer and milder conditions in winter compared with inland valleys. The average annual temperature in the wider area is 17.2°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C to 26°C. The surrounding terrain is mountainous, with viewpoints such as Mirador de San Miguel 0.4 km away and Torre Blanca 0.9 km away as the crow flies, confirming the steep, green character of the immediate environment. Within a 2 km radius, the amenity dataset records an unusually high density of services, 354 restaurants, 152 cafés, 99 pharmacies and 67 banks, though these figures reflect the broader Benahavís, Málaga corridor rather than the estate itself; reaching them requires a car journey on winding roads. Sports facilities nearby include football pitches at Campo de Fútbol Segalerva (0.5 km direct) and a Kung Fu school at 0.2 km. Public transport is minimal: one line and one stop serve the area, so daily mobility depends entirely on private vehicles, typically via the A-7 and AP-7 towards Marbella, Estepona or Málaga. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 49 km away in a straight line, with Gibraltar around 53 km direct, both realistic arrival routes for international owners. The area records about 711 housing transactions per year, indicating an active but low-volume market dominated by individual villas rather than volume development.
The map shows the villa's elevated position in the Benahavís hills, with the Mediterranean coastline roughly 3 km to the south-east as the crow flies and the city of Málaga to the north-east. Distances marked are straight-line; road routes through the mountain terrain are longer. The gated estate boundaries explain the secluded character of the surroundings.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benahavís and La Zagaleta occupy a distinctive position on the Costa del Sol: inland and elevated, between Marbella and Estepona, yet with the coastline and Málaga city both within driving distance. The estate is one of the region's most exclusive gated communities, which sets it apart from the coastal apartment belts of Fuengirola, Mijas or Torre del Mar. The property market here is dominated by large individual villas rather than new-build apartment complexes, and transaction volumes are correspondingly low. For the region as a whole, the villa represents the top tier of what the Costa del Sol offers in terms of privacy and plot size.
Access to the coast and key destinations is workable but always by car. Beaches such as Playa de San Andrés and Playa de los Baños del Carmen lie 3.3 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de Pedregalejo at 4.1 km, road distances are longer given the mountain setting. Marinas are relatively close in direct terms: IGY Málaga Marina at 1.6 km and Marina Real Club Mediterráneo at 2.5 km straight-line, useful for owners with boats. Golfers face a longer drive: Club de Golf Málaga Parador is 9.7 km direct, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce 10.4 km and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez 12.5 km, though La Zagaleta itself is characterised as close to golf via its own estate facilities. Electric-vehicle charging points start at 5.7 km direct (Ibis Budget Málaga Aeropuerto Avenida Velázquez), with further options at 5.8 km and 8.2 km. For flights, Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) is around 49 km straight-line and Gibraltar (GIB) about 53 km; Alicante-Elche at roughly 439 km is not a practical option. Public transport is effectively absent for daily use, with a single line and stop in the dataset.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 49 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 53 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a temperate Mediterranean regime moderated by elevation. Average monthly temperatures run between 12°C and 26°C, with an annual mean of 17.2°C, slightly cooler than the immediate coastline, which is a direct consequence of the 403-metre altitude. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts around four months, meaning the villa's heated indoor pool substantially extends usable swimming beyond the natural season. The hillside position provides panoramic views over mountain ridges and the Mediterranean, and the steep terrain means garden areas and terraces are terraced or sheltered; the 400 m² of terraces are described as both sunny and protected. Sun exposure follows the south-east orientation, with morning and midday light on the principal outdoor spaces. Rainfall is typical of southern Spain, concentrated in the cooler months, keeping the landscape green through spring. The combination of altitude, sea views and mountain shelter defines the microclimate: cooler nights in summer, and clearer air than the built-up coastal strip.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches lie just over 3 km away in a direct line: Playa de San Andrés and Playa de los Baños del Carmen at 3.3 km, with Pedregalejo at 4.1 km, the latter a former fishing quarter known for its beachfront seafood restaurants. Reaching the sand takes a drive of roughly ten to fifteen minutes depending on the route down from the hills. Marinas expand the leisure options: IGY Málaga Marina (1.6 km direct) and Marina Real Club Mediterráneo (2.5 km direct) offer berths and yacht services, while Puerto Deportivo del Candado lies 6.8 km away. Golf requires more travel: three courses sit between 9.7 km and 12.5 km straight-line, though the villa's own setting is designated as close to golf and La Zagaleta operates estate sporting facilities for residents. On-site recreation is the strongest card: private cinema, games lounge, heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, gym and private outdoor pool mean daily leisure does not depend on leaving the estate. Sports centres in the dataset include football pitches within 0.5 km direct, and walking routes lead directly from the estate into the Benahavís hills.
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, La Zagaleta occupies a position that almost no other location replicates: a large, private, gated country club estate in the Benahavís hills, roughly 400 metres above sea level, where properties are almost exclusively substantial villas on plots of this scale. The fixed asking price of €14,900,000 places this residence well above the regional mainstream. For context, comparable new-build apartment projects on the coast start far lower, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those projects serve a completely different buyer: coastal apartment living with community facilities, walkable amenities and smaller footprints. This villa instead competes with the top echelon of Benahavís, Marbella's Golden Mile and Sierra Blanca estates, where privacy, plot size and in-house wellness facilities are the differentiators. Compared with beachfront locations, the trade-off is clear: the coastline and its beaches are 3.3 to 4.1 km away as the crow flies, and daily errands require a car, whereas coastal buyers walk to services. In return, the elevated position delivers panoramic sea and mountain views, a cooler microclimate in summer, and a quietness that dense coastal zones cannot offer. Accessibility is reasonable for this class of property: Málaga Airport around 49 km direct and Gibraltar roughly 53 km direct. The area records about 711 housing transactions per year, modest volumes that reflect a low-turnover, high-value market where individual villas change hands infrequently. Buyers comparing this residence against new-build alternatives should note that a completed 2015 villa with turn-key designer interiors removes construction and delivery risk, but shifts due diligence towards the technical condition of installed systems and the estate's community rules and fees.
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