This detached villa forms part of the gated community of Parque Botánico and is offered key-ready at a fixed asking price of €585,000. Built in 2005, the property provides approximately 260 m² of living space on a 400 m² plot, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a guest toilet. The home is south-facing and includes a private pool, private garden, several terraces and a garage. Recent renovations cover the kitchen, bathrooms and terraces, and the exterior has been freshly painted. Residents have access to extensive communal facilities, including multiple pools, a gym, sauna, tennis and paddle courts, with 24-hour security at the entrance.
At €585,000 for a detached villa of 260 m² with a private pool, this property sits above the entry price points of the surrounding new-build market. Comparable projects in the wider region are apartment-based: 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. None of these offers the detached format, the private pool or the extensive community sports facilities of this villa, so the price difference reflects product type as much as location. The villa's position near Málaga city and its airport, roughly 6 km in a straight line, contrasts with the more resort-oriented settings of Estepona and Mijas. Western Costa del Sol locations such as Benahavís and Estepona typically trade seclusion for distance from the airport; here, the balance leans towards connectivity, with three golf courses within 6.2 to 8.9 km and San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona both around 20 minutes by car. For buyers weighing resale liquidity, the area records approximately 800 housing transactions per year, indicating an active market. The density of everyday amenities, 170 restaurants, 129 pharmacies and 59 banks within two kilometres, is closer to an urban standard than to a rural villa setting, which distinguishes this location from more isolated villa communities in the hills. The trade-off is that buyers seeking complete tranquillity may find the surrounding area busier than inland Benahavís estates, while those wanting urban access within a gated, green environment will find this combination less common on the coast. Community fees apply for the shared facilities and should be weighed against the cost of external gym, pool and club memberships that an isolated villa would require.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits within a gated residential community surrounded by mature greenery, with open views towards the natural landscape and the sea. Everyday amenities such as restaurants, pharmacies and banks are concentrated within a radius of about two kilometres. The beach at Playa de San Andrés lies 1.8 km away as the crow flies, and the terrain towards the coast is flat, with an average gradient of 0.9 per cent.
The property combines the privacy of an individual villa with the facilities of a managed community. Each of the three bedrooms has its own en-suite bathroom. Outdoor living is supported by a south orientation, a private pool, a covered terrace and a barbecue area. Practical features include a utility room, a garage, an additional parking space, air conditioning, central heating and a fireplace.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 2005 and is available immediately, with the construction status listed as key-ready. The kitchen, bathrooms and terraces have been renovated in recent years and the exterior has been repainted, so no construction phase or delivery schedule applies. Any completion date mentioned in documentation is indicative only.
The villa does not offer seafront positioning, a basement or a separate guest apartment. There is one primary school within the immediate area; families with older children will need to look further afield for secondary education. Public transport consists of four lines with 21 stops in the vicinity, which limits practical mobility without a car. The swimming season, based on water temperature of at least 20°C, runs for five months per year.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A household relocating permanently to the Costa del Sol that wants a manageable detached home, three bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, a private pool, but a plot of only 400 m², will find the maintenance load modest for a villa of this type. The community's 24-hour security, controlled access and cameras also matter to buyers who spend part of the year away and leave the house unoccupied. A second consideration is the balance between independence and shared facilities. Owners who want a private villa but also use a gym, indoor heated pool, sauna and paddle courts without joining external clubs get both here. The indoor pool extends the swimming option beyond the roughly five-month natural swimming season. For a couple planning to receive children and grandchildren, the three en-suite bedrooms allow visits without shared bathrooms. The guest toilet and barbecue area support larger gatherings. The property is less obvious for buyers who want to walk to the beach daily: the nearest beach lies 1.8 km away in a straight line, and the description indicates a 10-minute drive to the coast in practice. Similarly, households relying on public transport, four lines, 21 stops nearby, will find a car necessary for most errands. Secondary education is not available in the immediate area, which matters to families with school-age children beyond primary level.
The villa dates from 2005 and has been partially updated since. The kitchen, bathrooms and terraces have been renovated in recent years, and the exterior has been freshly painted, which limits the immediate cosmetic work required of a new owner. Flooring is mixed, with wood in the living areas and marble in other zones, a combination typical of Andalusian villa construction of that period. The kitchen is fully fitted and the property is sold part-furnished. Climate control is layered: air conditioning is pre-installed, central heating serves the colder months, and a fireplace provides additional heat in the living area. With average monthly temperatures between 12°C and 27°C, winter nights can make the heating relevant, while summer months require active cooling. The alarm system, reinforced security door and the community's 24-hour security cover form three tiers of protection. Practical infrastructure includes drinkable water connected, a utility room for laundry and storage, and a covered terrace alongside open terraces. Windows are described as large, consistent with the south orientation and the reported natural light levels. As with any 2005 build, buyers should have the electrical installation, boiler and pool equipment inspected independently. No data is available on the insulation standard or the technical condition of the roof and structure; those points fall outside the supplied documentation. The pool, barbecue and garden irrigation systems are private responsibilities of the owner, and upkeep costs should be budgeted alongside community fees, which cover the shared facilities.
The asking price is fixed at €585,000. As an existing home, the purchase is subject to Spanish transfer tax (ITP) at a general maximum rate of 7% under Law 5/2021, with the taxable base being the higher of the deed price and the reference value. Notary and land registry costs are regulated by official tariff. The property is key-ready and part-furnished, with a fully fitted kitchen included. Within the regional context, nearby new-build projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar start from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, all apartment-style developments rather than detached villas with private pools and community sports facilities. The property includes a private garage and an additional guest parking space beside the entrance.
Day-to-day life in this villa revolves around its layout across two floors and its relationship with the outdoors. The open-plan living and dining area connects through large windows to the terraces, so the boundary between interior and exterior is soft for most of the year. With a south orientation, the main outdoor spaces receive sun throughout the middle of the day, which in practice means morning coffee on the terrace is followed by afternoon shade under the covered section. The 260 m² of living space is distributed over three bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, plus a guest toilet, a layout that suits households that value privacy between occupants, whether that involves permanent residents, visiting family or paying guests. The private pool and garden sit on a 400 m² plot, which is compact by detached-villa standards on the Costa del Sol. The plot therefore functions as an extension of the living space rather than a large maintenance burden. A utility room handles laundry and storage, and the garage plus a parking space beside the entrance covers two vehicles. Beyond the private plot, the community facilities define much of the daily rhythm: several outdoor pools, a heated indoor pool, a gym, sauna, Turkish bath and jacuzzi, and tennis, paddle and squash courts. A poolside café and restaurant operate within the community gardens. This means swimming, exercise and social contact do not require a car. The surrounding area offers 170 restaurants and 97 cafés within roughly two kilometres, alongside 129 pharmacies and 59 banks, so shopping and dining out are short trips. The climate supports this outdoor pattern for most of the year, with monthly average temperatures ranging from 12°C in winter to 27°C in summer.
The immediate area is amenity-dense for a residential setting: within about two kilometres there are 170 restaurants, 97 cafés, 129 pharmacies, 59 banks and 15 dentists. That density means most daily errands are a short drive, and some are walkable. A primary school lies within the area, but secondary education requires a longer trip. Housing transactions in the area run at roughly 800 per year, indicating an active resale market. Sports facilities cluster close by: Pabellón Deportivo Tiro de Pichón and Campo de Fútbol Tiro de Pichón are both 0.4 km away as the crow flies, and a tennis school at Cortijo Alto lies 0.7 km from the property. For electric-vehicle owners, charging points are available at 2.0 km and 2.1 km, with a further Iberdrola fast charger at 4.6 km. Public transport consists of four lines serving 21 stops in the vicinity. The rail stations Barbarela (0.7 km), El Torcal (1.0 km) and La Unión (1.1 km) are all within walking distance in straight-line terms, though actual walking routes may be longer. This gives the location a public transport baseline that many villa communities lack, even though a car remains the practical default. Roads in the area are flat towards the coast, with an average gradient of 0.9 per cent to the beach, which makes cycling a realistic option for part of the year.
The map shows the villa's position relative to the coast: Playa de San Andrés lies 1.8 km to the south as the crow flies, with the marinas of Málaga a little beyond. The rail stations near Barbarela and El Torcal mark the public transport connections, while the golf courses to the west indicate the wider sporting offer. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport sits roughly 6 km away.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
The property is positioned between the coastal strip and the hills of the Benahavís area, giving it the green setting typical of that municipality while remaining within reach of Málaga city, whose airport lies roughly 6 km away in a straight line. San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona are each around 20 minutes by car, placing the villa between the established western Costa del Sol resorts and the provincial capital. This location allows access to both the urban amenities of Málaga, restaurants, culture, transport, and the quieter residential landscape around the gated community itself.
The nearest beach is Playa de San Andrés, 1.8 km away in a straight line; the source description gives a 10-minute drive to the beach in practice. Further beaches include Playa de la Misericordia at 2.1 km and Playa Sacaba at 3.1 km, all measured as the crow flies, so actual road distances are longer. Two marinas, IGY Málaga Marina (3.4 km) and Marina Real Club Mediterráneo (3.5 km), sit at comparable distance for boat owners or waterfront dining. For golfers, three courses lie within striking distance: Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 6.2 km, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 6.9 km and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 8.9 km, all straight-line figures. San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona are each roughly 20 minutes by car according to the source description. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 6 km away in a straight line, which makes arrivals and departures short trips; Gibraltar Airport lies roughly 101 km away. Train access is close, with stations at 0.7 to 1.1 km straight-line distance. A car remains necessary for beach, shopping and golf trips.
| Beach Distance | 1.8 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 101 km |
| Barbarela | 0.7 km |
| El Torcal | 1 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at 17 metres above sea level with a flat gradient of 0.9 per cent towards the coast, so no steep access roads or stair climbs are involved in reaching the beach. The average annual temperature is 18.8°C, with monthly averages ranging from about 12°C in the coldest months to 27°C in summer. In practical terms, that means heating is used in winter, the villa has central heating and a fireplace, while air conditioning, pre-installed, covers the summer peak. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of at least 20°C, lasts about five months, running roughly from late spring into early autumn. Outside that window, the community's heated indoor pool extends swimming through the cooler months. The sun exposure of a south-facing plot supports outdoor use of terraces and pool for most of the year, and the surrounding greenery within the community provides shade and wind shelter. Viewpoints such as Mirador de la Alcazaba and Mirador Torre del Atabal, both 3.5 km away, indicate the walking and sightseeing options in the wider area.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within about three kilometres in a straight line: Playa de San Andrés (1.8 km), Playa de la Misericordia (2.1 km) and Playa Sacaba (3.1 km). The flat terrain between the villa and the coast makes cycling to the beach a realistic option for much of the year. There is no data available on Blue Flag status for these specific beaches. Recreation within the community itself is extensive: several outdoor pools, a children's pool, a heated indoor pool, a gym, sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, and tennis, paddle and squash courts, plus multi-sport courts and a poolside café and restaurant in the maintained gardens. This means daily sport and swimming do not depend on the weather or the season. Beyond the gates, the nearest sports centres, Pabellón Deportivo Tiro de Pichón and the adjacent football pitch, are 0.4 km away, with a tennis school at 0.7 km. Three golf courses sit between 6.2 and 8.9 km away. For a change of scene, the marinas at 3.4 and 3.5 km offer waterfront dining and boat-related activities.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 62 mm |
| February | 13.2°C | 56 mm |
| March | 14.9°C | 66 mm |
| April | 16.9°C | 41 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 23 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 4 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.7°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 25 mm |
| October | 19.9°C | 61 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 77 mm |
| December | 13.4°C | 88 mm |
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Ref: VL503580
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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