This duplex penthouse is situated in a residential community in the Benahavís municipality, roughly seven kilometres inland from the Costa del Sol coast. The property offers 108 m² of living space with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a private terrace and a rooftop solarium, and is offered fully furnished at €840,000. The building dates from 1970 and is recorded as completed and in excellent condition. The community includes shared pools, gardens and 24-hour security. A car is necessary for daily errands; the nearest supermarket is 3.7 km away and Marbella lies approximately 14 km to the east.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property lies inland in a quiet, rural part of Benahavís, at approximately 204 metres above sea level, between Marbella, Estepona and Ronda. The coast at Playa del Saladillo is about 6.6 km away by straight line. Golf courses sit within a 2, 4 km radius, and the village of Benahavís with its restaurants and pharmacy is under a kilometre away. Access to the airport requires a drive of roughly 48 km.
The dwelling is configured for two occupants or a small household: two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open-plan living area and a south-facing covered terrace plus solarium. Climate control includes air conditioning and central heating. The property is delivered fully furnished, with furniture optionally negotiable. Shared facilities comprise twelve outdoor pools, an indoor heated pool, spa, gym and coworking space within the gated community.
This is not a new-build development. The building was completed in 1970 and is listed in excellent condition following renovation. Purchase is possible immediately as the property is completed; no construction phase or staged payments apply. Any works or modifications after purchase would be the buyer's responsibility under local permitting rules.
The property does not include a private pool; pool access is communal. It has two bedrooms rather than three or more, and 108 m² of built area, which limits space for larger households. There is no direct beach access; the nearest beach is roughly 6.6 km away. Public transport is minimal, with one line and one stop, so residents without a car have limited mobility. No private garden is included; gardens are communal.
Ref: VL383859
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a buyer seeking a low-maintenance, completed home in a secure gated community, without the waiting period or planning uncertainty of new construction. It suits a household of one or two people: couples, retired buyers relocating to southern Spain, or owners of a second home who want lock-and-leave security with 24-hour staffing. The configuration is less suitable for families needing three or more bedrooms or direct access to international schooling on foot, the nearest international school is six kilometres away in Estepona. A car is non-negotiable here; the buyer profile should therefore be comfortable with daily driving to shops, the beach and social life. The property also matches buyers for whom golf and inland walking are higher priorities than beachfront living: three courses lie within 4.5 km, while the nearest beach is 6.6 km away. Investors should note the rental dynamics of the Benahavís area, where demand concentrates on holiday lets managed through the community's rules; buyers intending to let should verify current community policy on short-term rentals before purchase. Finally, the 1970 construction date matters to buyers who prioritise recent build standards; those wanting a contemporary new-build shell should look at the nearby off-plan alternatives instead.
The building originates from 1970 but is presented in excellent condition, and the photography shows a renovated interior: an open-plan living area with direct terrace access, a modern fitted kitchen, and a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom in a contemporary style. Interior features listed include fitted wardrobes in both bedrooms, air conditioning and central heating, the latter relevant for inland winters, where altitude of around 204 metres and evening temperatures in the 12, 16°C band make heating a practical necessity rather than a luxury. Externally, the property has a covered terrace adjoining the living room, an open private terrace and a rooftop solarium, with a fitted barbecue point. The duplex layout separates the sleeping level from the living level, which affects both privacy and daily stair use, a consideration for buyers with reduced mobility. As with any building of this age, the technical infrastructure, plumbing, electrics, insulation and window glazing, should be verified during the survey rather than assumed to match the cosmetic standard of the finish. No energy certificate rating is recorded in the available data; buyers should request the official certificado de eficiencia energética, which the seller is obliged to hold. Community facilities, twelve outdoor pools, a heated indoor pool, spa, sauna, jacuzzi, gym and gardens, are maintained collectively, and their condition and the monthly community fee directly affect the owner's cost structure.
The asking price is €840,000 for the completed duplex penthouse of 108 m² with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, which works out at approximately €7,780 per square metre of built area. The price includes the fully fitted status of the property; furniture is available optionally. Comparable properties in Benahavís currently start from around €699,000 at Azurean Marbella, with Marbella Club Hills listed from €840,000 and Solenne from €1,050,000, placing this property in the mid-range of the local offer. Transaction costs, taxes and community fees are additional to the asking price.
Daily life at this property is organised around a gated resort-style community set in the hills behind the Costa del Sol. Mornings typically begin on the south-facing terrace, which receives sun through the middle of the day, with views extending over the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and, on clear days, the North African coastline. The solarium above adds a second outdoor level used for sunbathing or outdoor dining, and a barbecue is fitted. Within the community, residents use the shared pools, gym, spa and coworking facilities without leaving the grounds, which reduces the need for short trips. Beyond the gates, the rhythm changes: this is an inland, rural setting where nearly every errand involves driving. The pharmacy is a short distance away at roughly 700 metres and the municipal sports centre and pools of Benahavís village lie under a kilometre distant, but the supermarket is 3.7 km away and serious shopping means Marbella or Estepona. The village itself, with fourteen restaurants within a two-kilometre radius, functions as the social centre of the area and is known locally for its dining concentration. Evenings and weekends often revolve around golf, La Zagaleta's course is 2.2 km away, La Quinta 3.9 km, or on the walking routes towards the viewpoints at Mirador del Tajo del Novio and the Guadalmina river gorge. The area is quiet year-round rather than seasonal, with a resident population of around 9,500 in the municipality. Occupancy of the community will vary with holiday periods, as is common in this segment of the Costa del Sol market, but the immediate surroundings remain low-density and rural in character.
The municipality of Benahavís covers 145 km² of mountainous terrain between Marbella, Estepona and Ronda, with a registered population of 9,472 (2025). The immediate environment of the property is rural and low-density: within a two-kilometre radius there are fourteen restaurants, one school, one pharmacy, three banks and four cafés, a provision profile that reflects the village economy rather than an urban centre. For daily groceries, the nearest supermarket is 3.7 km away, meaning a shopping trip by car. Healthcare is split between the local pharmacy at 707 metres and the hospital at 6.5 km. Public transport is effectively nominal, with one line and one stop, so mobility depends entirely on private vehicles; an electric vehicle charging point sits 277 metres from the property and a Tesla Supercharger is available in Estepona at 7.4 km. Education options include one local primary school and The International School of Estepona at 6.0 km. Recreation within easy reach includes the municipal sports hall, gym and pools (0.7, 0.9 km), several viewpoints on the surrounding ridges, and the river walks of the Guadalmina valley. The climate data, an annual average of 18.1°C and roughly 3,846 sunshine hours per year, supports year-round outdoor use of the terraces and solarium.
The map shows the property's position in the hills behind the Costa del Sol, roughly seven kilometres from the coast between Marbella and Estepona. The cluster of golf courses, the village of Benahavís and the road connections to the A-7 coast road and AP-7 motorway are marked, alongside beaches, schools and medical facilities within practical driving distance.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benahavís occupies an inland position between three poles: Marbella (14 km, population 147,958) to the east, Estepona to the west, and Ronda inland to the north. This places the property in the residential hills above the New Golden Mile while keeping the services of both coastal towns within a fifteen-minute drive. The municipality is one of the smallest by population in the region but records around 800 property transactions, reflecting its weight in the upper-middle segment of the Costa del Sol market. Compared with coastal zones, density here is low and the landscape remains rural and mountainous.
Distances from the property run as follows: the beaches of Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe are 6.6, 6.7 km away by straight line, meaning roughly a ten to fifteen minute drive in practice. The marina at Puerto Banús is 8.7 km distant. Marbella centre is approximately 14 km away; Estepona lies a similar distance to the west; Ronda is reachable inland via the A-397. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is about 48, 51 km by road, typically a 40, 50 minute drive; Gibraltar Airport (GIB) is comparably distant at around 50 km straight-line and serves a limited route network. Golf access is unusually dense: La Zagaleta's course at 2.2 km, El Higueral at 2.7 km, Marbella Club Golf Resort at 2.9 km, La Quinta at 3.9 km and Tramores at 4.3 km, five courses within a ten-minute radius. Healthcare and schooling sit within the 6, 7 km band noted above.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 50 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Benahavís sits at roughly 204 metres above sea level on the lower slopes of the Serranía de Ronda. This elevation produces slightly cooler nights than the immediate coast, particularly in winter when average temperatures dip to around 12°C, while summer averages reach 26°C. The annual mean of 18.1°C and approximately 3,846 hours of sunshine per year place the area among the sunniest in Europe. The swimming season in local waters, when sea temperature holds at 20°C or above, runs approximately four months, roughly June through September; the community's heated indoor pool extends swimming beyond this window. The terrain is hilly: walking routes from the village climb to viewpoints at 0.6, 2.5 km, and the property's hillside position is what produces the panoramic sea and mountain views from the terrace and solarium. Slopes and steps should be expected within the community grounds.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The nearest beaches, Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe on the New Golden Mile, lie 6.6, 6.7 km away and offer the chiringuito-lined sand typical of the Estepona, Marbella corridor. Beach visits require a car and parking arrangements in high season. Recreation closer to home is dominated by golf: five courses fall within 4.3 km, including the private La Zagaleta club and the public-access La Quinta. The sports infrastructure of Benahavís village, municipal sports hall, gymnasium and outdoor pools, sits within 900 metres and is open to residents. Hiking options include the Guadalmina river path and the viewpoints of Tajo del Novio and Charca de los Tubos. In total, the area records around 25 sports facilities. For nautical recreation, Puerto Deportivo José Banús at 8.7 km provides moorings, dining and maritime services.
25 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Benahavís occupies an inland position between three poles: Marbella (14 km, population 147,958) to the east, Estepona to the west, and Ronda inland to the north. This places the property in the residential hills above the New Golden Mile while keeping the services of both coastal towns within a fifteen-minute drive. The municipality is one of the smallest by population in the region but records around 800 property transactions, reflecting its weight in the upper-middle segment of the Costa del Sol market. Compared with coastal zones, density here is low and the landscape remains rural and mountainous.
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 | °C | 86 mm |
| February | 11.8°C | 87 mm |
| March | 13.6°C | 110 mm |
| April | 15.4°C | 72 mm |
| May | 18.7°C | 32 mm |
| June | 22.6°C | 3 mm |
| July | 25.6°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 2 mm |
| September | 22.6°C | 33 mm |
| October | 19.0°C | 96 mm |
| November | 14.3°C | 122 mm |
| December | 12.4°C | 119 mm |
Within Benahavís, the current resale and new-build offer spans a wide band. Azurean Marbella lists from €699,000, Marbella Club Hills from €840,000 and Solenne from €1,050,000; at €840,000 this penthouse sits at the midpoint of that range, with the distinction of being a completed, furnished resale rather than an off-plan purchase. The trade-off is structural: new-build projects in the area typically carry recent build standards, developer warranties and current energy certificates, whereas a 1970 building requires technical verification of its systems even when cosmetically renovated. Against Marbella proper, 14 km east and with a population of nearly 148,000, Benahavís offers lower density, rural surroundings and golf proximity at lower price points than equivalent seafront stock. Against Estepona, it trades coastal walkability for hillside views and a village-scale social life centred on its restaurant concentration. The municipality recorded roughly 800 property transactions against a population of 9,472, indicating an active market relative to its size, driven largely by international buyers. Practical differences matter at this price level: buyers comparing this penthouse with the nearby new developments should weigh immediate availability and established community facilities against contemporary construction, and should verify community fees, rental policy and the energy certificate, none of which are published in the listing data, as these materially affect total cost of ownership in a gated resort community of this scale.
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