This completed three-bedroom apartment forms part of Hacienda de Cifuentes, an established residential urbanisation in the Benahavís municipality, roughly seven kilometres inland from the Costa del Sol coast. Built in 2006, the 127 m² property includes two bathrooms, a south to south-east facing terrace with sea and mountain views, underfloor heating, reversible air conditioning, an underground parking space and a storage room. An active tourist licence (VUT) is in place. The setting is rural and quiet, with golf courses within three kilometres and daily amenities a short drive away.
Within Benahavís and its immediate fringes, the resale and new-build markets operate at visibly different price levels. Altura 160 enters at €499,000, Azurean Marbella at €708,442 and Marbella Club Hills at €840,000, all newer stock than this 2006-built apartment at €695,000 (about €5,472/m²). The premium for new build in this corridor typically reflects modern specifications, developer warranties and communal facilities rather than location alone, since all four properties share the same municipal context of hillside terrain, golf proximity and car-dependent daily life. What distinguishes this resale unit is its documented renovation package, opened kitchen, refurbished bathrooms, full underfloor heating, new reversible air conditioning, and the included parking and storage, which narrow the practical gap with newer stock. The active VUT tourist licence is also a differentiating factor: Andalusia has tightened holiday-let regulation in recent years, and existing licences on resale properties cannot always be assumed when purchasing new build, where licences are granted case by case. Buyers comparing options should weigh the age of the building and the absence of a private pool against the lower entry price relative to Azurean and Marbella Club Hills, and the turnkey rental readiness relative to all three. The broader Benahavís market recorded 800 transactions, modest in volume against Marbella's scale 14 km east, reflecting the municipality's low-density character and the concentration of high-value estates such as La Zagaleta within its 145 km² territory.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in a hillside urbanisation in Benahavís, at approximately 204 metres above sea level, between Marbella (14 km), Estepona and Ronda. The nearest beaches are around 6.6 km away by straight line. Three golf courses lie within 2.8 km, while the nearest supermarket is 3.7 km distant. Málaga Airport is roughly 48–51 km away by road.
The layout serves households needing three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a master suite offering en-suite facilities and direct terrace access. The open-plan kitchen connects to the living and dining area, and the terrace functions as additional outdoor living space. Communal facilities include a heated pool and a children's pool within the urbanisation.
This is not a new-build project. The building was completed in 2006 and the apartment is delivered in good condition, with documented upgrades including a renovated kitchen layout, refurbished bathrooms with walk-in showers, underfloor heating throughout and a new reversible air conditioning system. Delivery date is 2006 (indicative).
The property does not offer a private pool; pool access is communal. There is no on-site supermarket, the nearest is 3.7 km away. Public transport is limited to one line with a single stop, so a car is necessary for daily travel. The building dates from 2006, so construction and fittings are not new-build standard despite recent renovations.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a holiday home with an established rental income route benefits from the active VUT tourist licence, which permits legal holiday letting, a relevant factor given regulatory restrictions on such licences in parts of Andalusia. A household wanting a permanent or semi-permanent residence inland from the coast, within reach of Marbella and Estepona but away from coastal density, will find the three-bedroom layout and year-round climate control practical. Golf players are well placed: three courses within three kilometres reduces travel time considerably compared with coastal basing. Buyers prioritising new construction, walkable daily amenities or beach proximity should note the constraints: the building dates from 2006, the nearest supermarket is a drive away, and the coast is roughly ten minutes by car. The property also suits those who value quiet, hillside surroundings with panoramic views over sea and mountains, and who accept that public transport is effectively absent, one line, one stop, making car ownership a practical requirement. Families should verify school provision carefully: there is one primary school within the immediate radius, with The International School of Estepona at 6 km for international education.
The building was completed in 2006, placing it in the established second-hand market rather than new-build. Within that frame, the apartment has documented upgrades that address the most common renovation points. The kitchen has been opened into an open-plan layout connected to the living and dining area, reflecting current preferences for combined living space. Both bathrooms have been renovated with walk-in showers, and one features a double-sink vanity according to the imagery. Climate systems are a notable feature: underfloor heating runs throughout the apartment, including the bathrooms, and a new reversible air conditioning system provides both hot and cold air functions. This dual approach covers the region's temperature range of roughly 12–26°C average, including the cooler winter months when inland hillside locations at 204 metres elevation can feel cooler than the immediate coast. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and direct terrace access; the two further bedrooms have fitted wardrobes. Large glass doors connect the interior to the terrace. Included in the purchase are a large underground parking space and a private storage room, practical additions for permanent residents and holiday users alike. Specific energy-efficiency certification is not stated in the available data and should be requested. The overall condition is listed as good, with no outstanding works reported.
The asking price is €695,000, equivalent to approximately €5,472 per square metre of built area (127 m²). This sits below the entry prices of nearby new developments such as Azurean Marbella (from €708,442) and Marbella Club Hills (from €840,000), though above Altura 160 in Benahavís (from €499,000). The price should be assessed against the property's 2006 construction date, its documented renovations, the included parking and storage, and the active tourist licence, which affects potential rental use. Prices are stated as from-prices and availability should be confirmed with the selling party.
Daily life here is organised around the car. The nearest pharmacy is 707 metres away and a municipal sports hall, gym and swimming pools sit within a kilometre, but supermarkets, schools and the coast all require a drive of several minutes along winding inland roads. The urbanisation itself is quiet, set among hills with views over the Mediterranean and, on clear days, the North African coastline. The terrace, with its south to south-east orientation, receives sun through the middle of the day and into the afternoon, which suits outdoor dining and extended use from spring through autumn. The immediate area contains fourteen restaurants, four cafés and three banks within a two-kilometre radius, largely clustered around the Benahavís village and surrounding urbanisations. The village itself is known for its concentration of eating places relative to its size of roughly 9,500 inhabitants. For recreation, golf is the dominant activity: La Zagaleta's course is 2.2 km away, Marbella Club Golf Resort 2.3 km and El Higueral 2.8 km. Walking routes and viewpoints such as Mirador del Tajo del Novio (0.6 km) provide access to the surrounding hillside. Out of the summer season, the area becomes notably quieter, with activity concentrated in the village and the golf communities rather than on the coast. An electric vehicle charging point is 277 metres from the property, and the Tesla supercharger at Estepona is 7.4 km away.
The immediate environment is rural and residential, characterised by the hillside topography of the Benahavís municipality, which covers 145 km². Within two kilometres, daily provision includes a pharmacy (707 m), a bank, cafés and fourteen restaurants, along with municipal sports facilities: a sports hall at 0.7 km, a gym at 0.8 km and municipal pools at 0.9 km. Grocery shopping requires a 3.7 km drive to the nearest supermarket, which shapes the weekly rhythm, most residents combine shopping with trips to the coast or to Benahavís village. Healthcare is available at a hospital 6.5 km away. The road network connects to the A-7 coastal motorway via the local access roads, placing Marbella 14 km away and Estepona within a similar drive. Puerto Banús marina is 8.7 km distant. Traffic in the area is light outside peak summer weeks, when coastal routes experience seasonal congestion. The urbanisation setting means community rules and communal pool maintenance apply; the pool is heated and includes a children's section, extending usable season beyond the unheated norm.
The map shows the property's hillside position within the Benahavís municipality, with the coastline at roughly 6.6 km to the south, three golf courses within a three-kilometre radius, and the road connections towards Marbella and Estepona. Marbella centre lies 14 km to the east; Málaga airport is approximately 50 minutes' drive.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benahavís occupies an inland position between Marbella (14 km, population 147,958) and Estepona, roughly seven kilometres from the coast. The municipality has 9,472 inhabitants (2025) and recorded 800 property transactions, indicating an active if small market. Regional context includes Algeciras at 56 km and Málaga city at 60 km. The positioning trades coastal proximity for hillside quiet, golf access and lower density, a distinct profile within the western Costa del Sol, which is otherwise dominated by coastal ribbon development between Marbella and Estepona.
Key distances, partly straight-line: beaches at 6.6 km (Playa del Saladillo, Playa Isdabe), reachable in roughly ten minutes by car. Golf: La Zagaleta 2.2 km, Marbella Club Golf Resort 2.3 km, El Higueral 2.8 km. Supermarket 3.7 km; hospital 6.5 km; pharmacy 707 m. Marbella 14 km; Puerto Banús marina 8.7 km; Estepona international school 6 km. Airports: Málaga-Costa del Sol approximately 48–51 km, around 50 minutes by road; Gibraltar approximately 50 km straight-line. Public transport is minimal, one line, one stop, so a car is necessary for virtually all daily travel. An EV charging point is 277 m from the property.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 50 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records 3,846 sunshine hours per year historically, above the Spanish average, and a mean annual temperature of 18.1°C with monthly averages ranging from 12°C to 26°C. Elevation is 204 metres, which moderates summer heat slightly compared with the immediate shoreline while making winters marginally cooler. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, runs approximately four months, though the communal pool is heated, extending its usable period. The hillside position produces the panoramic views over the Mediterranean, golf courses and mountain terrain, and the gradient of the surrounding area means some walking routes involve inclines. Natural features nearby include the viewpoints at Mirador del Tajo del Novio (0.6 km) and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (1.2 km), and the river Guadalmedina valley paths characteristic of Benahavís.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches, Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe, lie approximately 6.6–6.7 km away on the Estepona, San Pedro coastal stretch, a drive of around ten minutes. Blue Flag status of individual beaches should be verified for the current year. Recreation inland centres on golf: three courses within 2.8 km, including the private La Zagaleta Country Club, access to which is membership-dependent, plus the Marbella Club Golf Resort. Municipal sport is well provided, with 25 sports facilities recorded in the municipality, including the sports hall, gym and municipal pools within one kilometre of the property. Puerto Banús marina (8.7 km) offers mooring, dining and nautical services. Hiking and viewpoint walks are accessible directly from the vicinity, including Puerto Velate at 2.5 km.
25 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Benahavís is a Spanish town (pueblo) and municipality in the province of Malaga. It is a mountain village between Marbella, Estepona, and Ronda, 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) from the coast.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.5°C | 90 mm |
| February | 12.4°C | 57 mm |
| March | 13.5°C | 182 mm |
| April | 15.6°C | 80 mm |
| May | 18.9°C | 36 mm |
| June | 23.1°C | 8 mm |
| July | 26.3°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.4°C | 7 mm |
| September | 22.9°C | 28 mm |
| October | 19.4°C | 73 mm |
| November | 14.9°C | 97 mm |
| December | 12.7°C | 83 mm |
Ref: VL579150
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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