A new villa of 835 m² is under construction in Monte Mayor, a gated community in the hills of Benahavís, roughly 7 km inland from the coast. The property offers five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a plot of 2,750 m² and views over the valley and mountains. Amenities include a private infinity pool, a heated indoor pool, a glass elevator connecting three levels and around 100 m² of space for customisation as a spa, cinema or gym. The asking price is fixed at €4,350,000. Delivery is indicatively planned for the third quarter of 2026. The community operates 24-hour security within over 300 hectares of protected natural surroundings.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in an elevated position within Monte Mayor, an inland gated estate in Benahavís. Straight-line distances include Playa del Saladillo at 6.6 km, a supermarket at 3.7 km and a hospital at 6.5 km. La Zagaleta golf course lies 2.2 km away. The nearest beaches and Marbella town centre are both reachable by car, with a vehicle required for daily travel.
The layout combines a day area under six-metre ceilings with a kitchen-lounge opening onto terraces, and a night area with four en-suite bedrooms. A master suite with private terrace, walk-in closet and freestanding bathtub is included. Outdoor space comprises an infinity pool with three-sided overflow, a sunken fire pit and over 600 m² of walkable garden, bordering non-developable land.
Construction is under way, with indicative delivery in the third quarter of 2026. The villa covers 835 m² across three levels, connected by a panoramic glass elevator. The lower floor holds a heated indoor pool finished in Bali stone plus nearly 100 m² of unfinished space for personalised use. Completion dates remain subject to the usual building schedule.
The property does not offer direct beach access, sea-front positioning or walkable coastal amenities; beaches lie roughly 6.6 km away by straight-line distance. Public transport is minimal, with a single line and stop, so a car is necessary. The plot's hillside setting means sloped terrain in parts, and the villa is sold as a single unit at a fixed price rather than as a varied price list.
Ref: VL187696
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a buyer seeking a primary or secondary residence where privacy and views take priority over coastal proximity. A household that wants space for guests and multi-generational use benefits from the five bedrooms and four en-suite guest rooms, each with its own bathroom. Buyers who value wellness infrastructure, an indoor heated pool, a spa-level lower floor, and intend to use the house year-round will find the layout supports both summer and winter occupation, particularly given the four-month sea swimming season in the region makes a heated indoor pool a practical complement. A family relocating to the area should note that one primary school lies within two kilometres and The International School of Estepona sits 6 km away by straight-line distance, so school runs are feasible by car. The property suits motorists by definition: a car is necessary for daily travel, and buyers who prefer walking to shops, beaches and restaurants will find the 6.6 km straight-line distance to the coast and 3.7 km to the supermarket limiting. It also fits buyers who want a largely finished product with a defined customisation area, rather than managing a full self-build: nearly 100 m² of the lower floor is ready to be fitted out to personal specification. Investors comparing against rental yield models should recognise that this segment is driven by capital value and lifestyle rather than short-term letting income. What the property does not fit is a buyer seeking front-line beach living, a low-maintenance apartment, or a walkable urban environment, the estate's character is deliberately secluded and car-dependent.
The villa is documented as contemporary in architectural style, designed to integrate with the hillside through natural materials and extensive glazing. The main structural gesture is the six-metre ceiling height in the open-plan day area, where the kitchen, dining and living zones form a single volume opening towards the valley. Floor-to-ceiling glazing connects interior and exterior sightlines, and a panoramic glass elevator serves all three levels, which is a fixed technical feature rather than a finish. The night area comprises four en-suite bathrooms, indicating individual bathroom provision per bedroom, with the master suite specified to include a walk-in closet, a private terrace and a freestanding bathtub oriented towards the views. The indoor pool is finished in Bali stone and heated, extending the technical scope of the house beyond standard pool provision. Domotics, home automation, is listed among the features, allowing centralised control of functions such as lighting and climate, though the specific systems are not itemised in the data. A basement level and private parking are included. Outside, the infinity pool has a three-sided overflow designed so that the water surface reads as continuous with the landscape, complemented by a sunken fire pit area. The garden exceeds 600 m² of walkable surface and is landscaped, which on a sloped hillside plot indicates engineered terracing and retaining structures. It should be noted that the property is under construction: finishes described in the specification are planned rather than installed, and delivery in the third quarter of 2026 is indicative. Buyers should verify final material specifications, appliance lists and completion guarantees in the purchase documentation.
The villa carries a fixed asking price of €4,350,000; it is an existing home on offer at one set price, not a new-build price list with variations. For that price the buyer acquires 835 m² of built area on a 2,750 m² plot, with five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a private infinity pool, a heated indoor pool, private parking and landscaped private gardens within a gated, 24-hour secured community. Comparable new villas in Benahavís currently start from €3,250,000 (Zoe Luxe) and range up to €5,195,000 (Gate 3 Villa), which places this property in the middle-upper band of the local luxury segment. Delivery is indicatively scheduled for the third quarter of 2026, subject to construction progress.
Daily life at this villa is shaped by its position inside a private, gated estate more than 300 hectares in size, where 24-hour security and protected natural surroundings define the setting. Mornings would typically begin with valley views from the upper floor, with the open-plan living space under its six-metre ceiling acting as the centre of the day. The kitchen, dining and living areas form one room that opens onto the terraces, the garden and the infinity pool, so interior and exterior use overlap throughout the day. The over 600 m² of walkable garden is a notable feature for a hillside plot, and the border with non-developable land means the outlook towards the landscape is protected. The wellness level extends the usable day into evening: the heated indoor pool allows swimming year-round, while the roughly 100 m² of flexible space can be fitted out as a spa, sauna, cinema, gym, yoga studio, wine cellar or games room. Practical errands require a short drive, the supermarket sits 3.7 km away as the crow flies, the pharmacy 707 m, and the hospital 6.5 km. Restaurants and cafés within two kilometres number fourteen and four respectively. Evenings centre on the fire pit area and the sunsets over the Monte Mayor valley, with the fire pit and pool terrace serving as the principal outdoor rooms. The four en-suite bedrooms give each occupant private space, while the elevator links all three floors, which reduces the effort of moving through the house on a daily basis. The rhythm here is quiet and self-contained: the estate's tranquillity, low housing density and mountain setting mean ambient noise is limited, and activity is largely home-based rather than neighbourhood-based.
Monte Mayor sits inland from the coast in the municipality of Benahavís, a mountain village positioned between Marbella, Estepona and Ronda. The immediate environment is rural and quiet: the estate's own protected land buffers the villa from neighbouring development, and the plot itself borders non-developable land. For daily life, the nearest pharmacy is 707 m away and a supermarket 3.7 km, both straight-line distances that translate into short drives. Fourteen restaurants and four cafés operate within two kilometres, concentrated in Benahavís village, which is known locally for its dining scene. Healthcare at hospital level is 6.5 km away. Golf is the defining nearby recreation: La Zagaleta's course is 2.2 km away, El Higueral 2.8 km and La Quinta 3.9 km, giving three courses within a five-kilometre radius. Sports facilities in the wider area number twenty-five, including municipal sports halls, a gym and public pools under one kilometre from the village centre. Public transport is effectively absent for daily use, one line with one stop, so the car is the primary mode of transport. The nearest beaches, Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe, lie 6.6 and 6.7 km away as the crow flies, reachable in roughly fifteen minutes by road according to the project description.
The map shows the villa's elevated position in Monte Mayor, inland of the coastal strip between Marbella and Estepona. Note that the distances indicated are straight-line; road routes through the hilly terrain are longer. Golf courses cluster to the north and east, beaches to the south.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, Benahavís occupies a specific niche: an inland mountain municipality, roughly 7 km from the coast, positioned between the established resort centres of Marbella (14 km straight-line) and Estepona, with Ronda inland. It is not a beach town but a residential and golf-oriented municipality, and Monte Mayor specifically is one of several gated estates, alongside La Zagaleta and El Madroñal, that define the luxury segment inland of the coastal strip. Málaga city, at 60 km, and Algeciras, at 56 km, frame the wider region, while the airports of Málaga and Gibraltar provide northern and southern access respectively.
Accessibility is structured around the private vehicle. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies approximately 48-51 km away in a straight line, and Gibraltar Airport around 50 km, giving two international options with a drive typically measured in well under an hour. Beach access requires a drive: Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe are 6.6-6.7 km as the crow flies, with actual road distances longer given the mountainous terrain. Marbella lies 14 km straight-line away and Estepona somewhat closer via the coast road; Puerto Deportivo José Banús marina is 8.7 km away. Daily provisions are covered by a supermarket at 3.7 km and a pharmacy at 707 m; an electric-vehicle charging point is 277 m from the property. Education options include a primary school within two kilometres and The International School of Estepona at 6 km straight-line. Public transport is limited to a single line with one stop, which realistically excludes bus-based commuting. Road access into Benahavís and towards the A-7 coastal motorway involves winding mountain roads, a characteristic of the area that buyers should factor into journey planning.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 50 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for Benahavís shows average monthly temperatures ranging from 12°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 18.1°C, a Mediterranean pattern moderated by the village's elevation of 204 metres above sea level. That elevation, modest by Andalusian standards, gives the location slightly cooler nights than the immediate coast in summer, while remaining low enough to avoid the winter cold of the higher mountains towards Ronda. The sea swimming season, defined by water temperatures at or above 20°C, runs about four months, which is relevant here because the villa's heated indoor pool effectively extends swimming beyond the natural season. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half of the year. The natural setting is the area's defining feature: the municipality covers 145 km² with a population of 9,472 (2025), a density that keeps the landscape open. Viewpoints such as Mirador del Tajo del Novio (0.6 km) and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (1.2 km) lie within walking or short driving distance, and the terrain around the villa is hilly, meaning sloped walks and stepped garden areas on the plot itself.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach trips from Monte Mayor involve a drive of roughly fifteen minutes to the nearest stretch of coast. Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe, at 6.6 and 6.7 km straight-line, are the closest options on the Estepona side. Puerto Deportivo José Banús, at 8.7 km, adds marina-based recreation, dining and boat services. Golf is the most accessible recreation relative to the property: La Zagaleta Country Club's course lies 2.2 km away, El Higueral Golf 2.8 km and La Quinta Golf 3.9 km, while the Marbella Club Golf Resort sits 2.9 km distant, four courses within a four-kilometre radius, an unusual concentration even by Costa del Sol standards. On-site recreation is substantial: the infinity pool, the sunken fire pit, the 600 m²-plus garden and the lower-floor wellness zone provide leisure without leaving the plot. Municipal sports infrastructure, a sports hall at 0.7 km, a gym at 0.8 km and public pools at 0.9 km, supplements the private facilities, and hiking routes through the surrounding protected land begin effectively at the estate's boundary.
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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 |
Within Benahavís, the luxury new-build segment is currently represented by several comparable projects. Zoe Luxe enters the market from €3,250,000, Villa Solis from €3,900,000 and Gate 3 Villa from €5,195,000. At a fixed asking price of €4,350,000, the Monte Mayor villa sits between these benchmarks, and its positioning can be assessed on measurable factors. Its built area of 835 m² is substantial for the segment, as is the plot of 2,750 m², hillside villas in the area frequently trade walkable garden space for view corridors, whereas this property retains over 600 m² of usable garden. Against La Zagaleta, the neighbouring estate whose golf course lies 2.2 km away, Monte Mayor offers a comparable gated, secured environment at generally lower entry prices, while remaining within the same golf-and-nature catchment that defines inland Benahavís. Relative to coastal Marbella, 14 km away by straight line, the trade-off is clear: beach proximity and urban amenities are exchanged for privacy, elevation and protected surroundings. The municipality as a whole records around 800 housing transactions per year against a population of 9,472, a volume that indicates an active but limited market, characteristic of a low-density luxury area. Infrastructure distances, 3.7 km to the supermarket, 6.5 km to a hospital, 48-51 km to Málaga airport, are typical for inland Benahavís estates rather than exceptional in either direction. The differentiating factors for this specific property are the combination of indoor and outdoor pools, the elevator-served three-level layout and the unfinished 100 m² wellness zone, which allows the buyer to determine the lower floor's final use. Buyers comparing options in the municipality should weigh plot usability, construction stage and delivery timing: this villa is under construction with an indicative Q3 2026 completion, whereas some competitors market completed or earlier-stage product.
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