Villa Hermes is a detached villa of 2,174 square metres on an elevated plot of 4,328 square metres in La Zagaleta, one of the most private residential estates on the Costa del Sol. The house has nine bedrooms and eleven bathrooms, a heated infinity pool, an indoor pool with wellness area, a gym, sauna and hammam, a home cinema and a garage for up to fifteen cars. It is newly completed and key-ready, with sea views from the upper floor and open views over the golf course, lake and mountains. The asking price is fixed at €19,800,000.
Villa Hermes occupies a segment of the Costa del Sol market that operates almost separately from the coastal apartment supply. The listed comparable projects illustrate the difference in scale: Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those developments sell apartments or townhouses to a broad buyer base, with off-plan payment structures and shared facilities. Villa Hermes, at a fixed €19,800,000, competes instead with a very small group of completed estates in the Benahavís hills, La Zagaleta being one of the best-known gated communities on the coast, with 24-hour security, two private golf courses, an equestrian centre and a helipad for residents. The practical differences for a buyer are substantial. An apartment buyer in Mijas or Estepona gets walkable coastal amenities and manageable running costs; a La Zagaleta buyer gets privacy, land, staff accommodation and space for vehicles, but accepts car dependency and higher annual costs in community fees and upkeep. The regional climate and coastline are shared, the same 3.3-kilometre beaches, marinas and golf courses in the data serve both segments, but the daily rhythm differs: coastal apartment living is oriented outward toward promenades and beach life, while estate living is oriented inward toward the plot, the private facilities and the views. Market dynamics also differ. The data records 711 housing transactions per year in the wider reference area and a provincial median income of €16,450, figures that reflect the general market rather than the top segment; villas of this size and price transact infrequently and are typically held for long-term ownership, which the estate's character, security, facilities, established community, supports. For buyers comparing options, the relevant question is not whether this villa offers more than an apartment development, but whether the estate lifestyle, the plot size and the completed specification justify the price relative to the handful of comparable properties available in the hills behind Marbella and Estepona at any given time.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands on an elevated plot within La Zagaleta, a gated estate with 24-hour security, two private golf courses, a clubhouse, an equestrian centre and a helipad. Marbella and the coast are reachable by car. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies roughly 49 kilometres away as the crow flies, with Gibraltar Airport at approximately 53 kilometres in a straight line.
The property accommodates large households and regular guests: nine bedrooms, eleven bathrooms, a staff apartment with independent access, a secondary kitchen for entertaining and a lift serving all floors. Outdoor living is organised around an L-shaped heated infinity pool, terraces, a fire pit and landscaped gardens. Underfloor heating, air conditioning and a fireplace cover year-round comfort.
The villa is newly completed and key-ready, designed by AMES Arquitectos. The completion date of 2026 is indicative and should be confirmed during any purchase process. Because the house is finished, buyers can inspect the actual build and installations rather than plans or show units, and occupation is possible shortly after completion of the transaction.
The property is a single existing villa at a fixed asking price of €19,800,000, so there is no price range, no choice of unit types and no off-plan payment structure. The listed data does not mention a school within the estate itself, and public transport in the area is limited, which makes a car necessary. Purchase costs, community fees and annual taxes are not included in the stated price.
This property fits a specific set of circumstances rather than a broad audience. It suits buyers seeking a primary or secondary residence with space for a large family, extended family or regular guests, where nine bedrooms and eleven bathrooms remove the practical limits that most coastal villas face. The staff apartment with independent access matters for households employing live-in personnel, and the fifteen-car garage with car lift and EV charging suits owners with substantial vehicle collections. Buyers who entertain on scale, the secondary kitchen, wine cellar, home cinema and multiple guest suites point in that direction, will find the layout arranged around that use. The wellness level with indoor heated pool, gym, sauna and hammam supports year-round residence rather than purely seasonal use, which is relevant for those relocating permanently to the Costa del Sol. Privacy is a defining factor: the estate's 24-hour security and the elevated, green setting appeal to buyers for whom discretion is a requirement, not a preference. The property is less relevant for buyers seeking a lock-up-and-leave apartment, a first coastal home, or a renovation project, the house is finished and the price reflects a completed build with high-end specifications. A car is essential; the area is not walkable to daily amenities, and public transport options listed in the surrounding data are minimal.
The villa was designed by AMES Arquitectos and is described as newly completed and move-in ready. The interior specification includes a Modulnova kitchen with Gaggenau appliances in the main living area, a secondary kitchen for catering, and a wine cellar with climate control. The entrance hall opens to a living space with seven-metre ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass walls that slide into the structure, creating uninterrupted openings between interior and terraces. Bathrooms shown in the imagery feature freestanding tubs, marble finishes and walk-in showers. Climate systems include underfloor heating throughout, air conditioning, a fireplace in the main suite and aerothermal energy supported by solar panels, a combination that reduces reliance on grid electricity for heating and hot water. The lift serves all floors, which matters in a house of this scale and vertical arrangement. The garage provides four electric vehicle charging points and a car lift for multi-level parking of up to fifteen cars. The wellness area comprises a heated indoor pool, gym, sauna and hammam, all within the conditioned envelope of the house. Externally, the L-shaped heated infinity pool with jacuzzi, the fire pit, shaded lounges and landscaped gardens are delivered as finished elements of the plot. Fitted wardrobes, covered terraces and private terraces are included per the listed features. As with any completed purchase, buyers can verify all installations through an independent technical survey before contract.
This is an existing, key-ready villa offered at a fixed asking price of €19,800,000. There is no price list or range of unit types, as is the case with new-build developments; the price applies to the complete property, 2,174 square metres of built area on a 4,328-square-metre plot, with nine bedrooms, eleven bathrooms, the wellness facilities and the fifteen-car garage included. Buyers should budget separately for transfer taxes, notary and registry costs, community fees of La Zagaleta and annual municipal taxes. Because the villa is completed, no construction-linked payments apply; the purchase follows the standard procedure for a finished Spanish property.
Villa Hermes functions as a full-scale family residence and entertaining house combined. The ground floor is organised around an open-plan living space with seven-metre ceilings and sliding glass walls that open fully to the terraces, connecting the Modulnova kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, the dining area and the lounge. A secondary kitchen and a TV room support larger gatherings, and a bedroom suite on this level allows single-level living when needed. The upper floor is reserved for private quarters: a main suite in the south wing with fireplace, dressing room and a terrace facing the sea, golf course and lake, plus two further guest suites. The lower level concentrates the leisure programme, three bedroom suites, a wellness area with heated indoor pool, gym, sauna and hammam, an office, a climate-controlled wine cellar, a home cinema and a games room. A two-bedroom staff apartment with independent access sits on this level too, which suits households with live-in staff or long-stay guests. The garage holds up to fifteen cars, with a car lift and four electric vehicle charging points. Daily life at the house revolves around the plot itself: swimming in the heated outdoor pool, dining on the covered terraces and walking through the gardens, with the estate's golf courses and riding facilities available to residents. Because the community is gated and secured around the clock, the setting is quiet throughout the year, including the summer months when the coastal towns are busiest.
La Zagaleta is a private residential estate on elevated ground behind the coast, with controlled access and 24-hour security. For residents, this means minimal through-traffic and a permanently quiet environment, both in high summer and off-season. Within the estate, two private golf courses, a clubhouse, an equestrian centre and a helipad are available to residents, so golf, riding and private aviation are accessible without leaving the gates. The villa itself overlooks the estate's original golf course and a lake, with sea views from the upper floor. Beyond the estate, the surrounding data lists three golf courses within roughly 10 to 13 kilometres as the crow flies, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 9.7 km, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 10.4 km and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 12.5 km, adding public and member options to the private facilities. Marinas listed include IGY Málaga Marina at 1.6 kilometres straight-line and Marina Real Club Mediterráneo at 2.5 kilometres from the reference point in the data. Public transport in the wider area is limited to a single line with one stop, so daily life is car-based by design. Restaurants, pharmacies and banks cluster in the coastal towns rather than in the hills.
The map shows the villa's position within La Zagaleta on elevated ground behind the western Costa del Sol. Note that all distances shown, airports at roughly 49 and 53 kilometres straight-line, golf courses, marinas and beaches, are as the crow flies; actual road distances are longer given the hillside terrain and gated-road access.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Zagaleta occupies the hills between Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona, in the western Costa del Sol. The position combines inland privacy and elevation with practical access to the coast: Marbella and its beaches, Puerto Banús and the coastal road network are reachable by car. Málaga city and its airport lie roughly 49 kilometres to the north-east as the crow flies. In regional terms, the estate sits at the high end of the market, distinct from the apartment developments along the coast, and competes with a small number of gated estates in the Benahavís hills rather than with general coastal supply.
Access to the villa is by road; a gently sloping driveway leads to a landscaped forecourt, and the garage connects directly to it, allowing arrivals and departures without outdoor exposure. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies approximately 49 kilometres away in a straight line, with actual driving distance longer; Gibraltar Airport sits roughly 53 kilometres as the crow flies to the west, giving a choice of two international airports. The estate's helipad offers an alternative for private aviation. Nearest beaches in the data include Playa de San Andrés and Playa de los Baños del Carmen, both listed at 3.3 kilometres straight-line from the reference point, and Playa de Pedregalejo at 4.1 kilometres; road distances to the coast from the estate are considerably longer than these straight-line figures suggest. Within two kilometres of the reference point, the data records an unusually high concentration of amenities, 354 restaurants, 99 pharmacies, 67 banks and 152 cafés, though these cluster in the city of Málaga rather than around the estate itself, underlining that shopping and dining trips are planned car journeys. Electric vehicle charging points listed (5.7 to 8.2 kilometres straight-line) are located at hotels and Iberdrola stations towards the airport corridor.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 49 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 53 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The villa stands at approximately 403 metres above sea level, an elevation that moderates summer heat compared with the waterfront and supports the open mountain, golf and lake views from the plot. The regional climate data shows average monthly temperatures ranging from 12°C in the coldest months to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 17.2°C, a temperate Mediterranean profile with mild winters and warm, dry summers. The swimming season for open water at the coast is indicated at four months with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, though the villa's own pools are heated, extending swimming well beyond the natural season: the outdoor infinity pool is heated and the indoor pool forms part of the climate-controlled wellness level. Annual sunshine is the regional norm for the Costa del Sol, one of the sunniest coastlines in Europe, which matters for a house oriented south-east with terraces on multiple sides. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year, keeping the summer months reliably dry for outdoor use of the gardens, fire pit and dining terraces.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life is a car trip rather than a walk: the data lists Playa de San Andrés and Playa de los Baños del Carmen at 3.3 kilometres straight-line and Playa de Pedregalejo at 4.1 kilometres, with actual road distances from the estate longer given the hillside location. Pedregalejo and the Baños del Carmen area are known for their traditional beachfront chiringuitos and promenades, giving the coast east of Málaga city a local, less touristic character. Recreation closer to home centres on the estate: La Zagaleta provides two private golf courses and an equestrian centre for residents, and the villa overlooks the original course. Additional golf options lie at 9.7 to 12.5 kilometres straight-line (Málaga Parador, Guadalhorce and Miguel Ángel Jiménez courses). For water-based leisure, three marinas are listed, IGY Málaga Marina at 1.6 kilometres, Marina Real Club Mediterráneo at 2.5 kilometres and Puerto Deportivo del Candado at 6.8 kilometres, all straight-line. Within the house itself, the wellness area with indoor pool, gym, sauna and hammam, the home cinema and the games room provide recreation independent of season and weather.
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: VL573184
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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