This completed penthouse is situated in the Toscana Hills development near Benahavís, a mountain municipality in the province of Málaga, roughly seven kilometres inland from the Costa del Sol coast. The property offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 89 m² of living space across multiple terraces, with views recorded towards the sea, the mountains and surrounding golf courses. The building dates from 2005 and the unit has been recently refurbished. The asking price is €490,000. Daily life here is oriented around the village of Benahavís and the golf valleys between Marbella and Estepona; a car is necessary for most practical journeys.
Within Benahavís itself, the comparable supply sets a clear frame. Fuente Lirios starts at €395,000 and Altura 160 at €499,000; this penthouse at €490,000 sits at the upper end of that local band, a position explained by its refurbishment standard, three-terrace layout and included parking and storage rather than by size, 89 m² is modest against typical new-build three-bedroom stock. Moving west along the coast, Acqua Gardens in Estepona starts at €524,600, typically offering newer construction and beachside proximity at a higher entry point. The structural choice for a buyer in this segment is therefore between inland Benahavís, quieter, golf-adjacent, view-oriented, car-dependent, and coastal Estepona or San Pedro, where beaches and services sit closer but density and road noise increase. Regionally, Benahavís occupies a distinct niche: it is the only municipality in the western Costa del Sol that combines village-scale population (under 10,000), a high concentration of golf infrastructure, and large private estates such as La Zagaleta within its boundaries. This drives a property mix weighted towards villas and quality apartments, with 800 transactions recorded municipality-wide. Median provincial income of €16,450 signals that the local market is substantially driven by external, international buyers rather than domestic purchasing power, relevant context for resale liquidity and for the rental demand referenced in the listing. Access is balanced: roughly 48, 51 km to both Málaga and Gibraltar airports, meaning neither is dominant. Buyers comparing this unit against new-build alternatives should weigh the twenty-year building age and community-managed infrastructure against the absence of off-plan risk and the immediacy of a completed, refurbished home.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse stands in a quiet, semi-rural urbanisation within Benahavís municipality, at approximately 204 metres above sea level. The nearest beaches, Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe, lie 6.6, 6.7 km away by straight line. Three golf courses sit within 2.8 km. Marbella is 14 km distant and Málaga airport roughly 48 km by road. The location is inland, elevated and oriented towards golf and countryside rather than beachfront living.
The property suits buyers seeking a two-bedroom home with outdoor space and layered views rather than a large villa. Three terraces, a pergola on the sun terrace, air conditioning in every room and an east-through-west orientation allow use across the day. A communal pool covers swimming needs. A parking space and storage room are included. The scale and finish indicate a permanent residence or a lock-and-leave second home.
This is not a new-build project. The development was completed in 2005 and the unit is offered in a recently refurbished condition, with new porcelain tiling, new Airzone air conditioning, renewed joinery, appliances, bathrooms and paintwork. Delivery is immediate upon completion of purchase. No construction phase, off-plan payment structure or planning risk applies. Furniture of designer quality is included per the listing.
The property does not offer a private pool; swimming facilities are communal. There is no private garden. Public transport is minimal, with a single line and one stop in the area, so the home does not function without a car. The nearest beach is beyond walking distance at 6.6 km. Floor area is 89 m², limiting space to two bedrooms. No energy certificate details are recorded in the available data.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a manageable permanent home in a warm, quiet setting will find the 89 m² footprint and two-bathroom layout adequate for year-round living, with the municipal sports facilities of Benahavís within walking reach. Golf-oriented buyers benefit directly: three courses lie within 2.8 km, making morning rounds a routine rather than an excursion. Buyers prioritising views and terraces over interior volume, the three terraces with sea, mountain, golf and panoramic sightlines are the property's structural signature, will find the layout matches that priority. The home also suits a lock-and-leave second residence: refurbishment is complete, a communal pool removes maintenance burden, and parking plus storage simplify absence. It is less suited to buyers who want to walk to the beach, who depend on public transport, or who need more than two bedrooms. Families should note one primary school in the municipality and an international school 6 km away in Estepona. Investors should note the stated rental demand in the area, though rental performance depends on licensing, seasonality and the inland-versus-coast position, and short-term permits in Andalucía carry their own regulatory framework that must be verified separately.
The unit was completed in 2005 and has since undergone a documented refurbishment. Flooring is new porcelain tiling, applied consistently through the interior and across the terraces, a choice that reads as practical for an indoor-outdoor layout with three exterior spaces. Climate control is zoned Airzone air conditioning in every room, allowing room-by-room temperature regulation rather than a single-unit approach; this is the system's principal functional benefit in a climate averaging 18.1°C annually with summer peaks well above the mean. Joinery and appliances are renewed, both bathrooms have been updated, and the interior carries fresh paint throughout. The sun terrace carries a pergola, extending the usable period of the most exposed outdoor space. Furniture described as designer quality is included in the sale. The property includes a dedicated parking space and a storage room. The listing condition is recorded as excellent and recently refurbished. Documentation available in the project data does not include an energy performance certificate rating or details of the building envelope's thermal specification, which a buyer would verify during due diligence. Building age of roughly twenty years means communal infrastructure, pool, facades, roofs, falls under community management, and the state of the homeowners' association, its fees and any planned works are standard points of enquiry.
The asking price is €490,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse of 89 m², including a parking space, storage room and, per the listing, designer furniture. Within Benahavís, comparable offerings start at €395,000 (Fuente Lirios) and €499,000 (Altura 160), placing this unit between local benchmarks. The price reflects a completed, refurbished resale rather than off-plan stock, meaning no staged payments and no waiting period. The refurbishment, tiling, Airzone climate control, joinery, bathrooms, transfers recent capital expenditure to the buyer's side of the ledger. Availability is immediate; the unit is ready for occupancy on completion of the standard purchase process.
Daily life at this penthouse follows the rhythm of an inland golf valley rather than a coastal resort. Mornings can begin on the east-facing terrace with light over the hills, while the multi-orientation layout, east through west, means sun moves across the three terraces throughout the day. The pergola on the sun terrace extends usable hours into the afternoon and evening, and the photographic record shows outdoor dining with sea and mountain views. The urbanisation includes a communal pool, which serves as the primary swimming facility; the sea itself is a ten-to-fifteen minute drive away. Practical errands are structured around a handful of anchor points: the nearest supermarket sits 3.7 km away, a pharmacy 707 metres, and the municipal sports facilities of Benahavís village, sports hall, gymnasium and municipal pools, under one kilometre. Benahavís itself is known for its concentration of restaurants, and fourteen eateries plus four cafés fall within a two-kilometre radius, giving the immediate area a food-oriented social life uncommon for a settlement of under ten thousand residents. The environment is quiet and green, with forest nearby and viewpoints such as Mirador del Tajo del Novio 600 metres away. The trade-off for this tranquillity is dependence on a car: a single bus line serves the municipality, so commuting, shopping, school runs and beach trips all rely on driving. Puerto Banús marina is 8.7 km distant for maritime leisure, and Estepona's international school lies 6 km away, a relevant factor for families considering year-round residence.
The surrounding municipality of Benahavís counts 9,472 inhabitants (2025) across 145 km², a low density that shapes daily life: roads are quiet, the landscape remains predominantly green, and the nearest neighbours are golf courses and forest rather than dense housing. Within two kilometres, the environment provides fourteen restaurants, four cafés, three banks, a pharmacy and a school, a compact commercial layer sufficient for routine needs, with a full supermarket 3.7 km away. Healthcare sits at two scales: pharmacy at 707 metres and hospital at 6.5 km. Sports infrastructure is unusually close for a village setting: the municipal sports hall, gymnasium and pools all fall within 900 metres, and some twenty-five sports facilities are recorded municipality-wide. The area records roughly 3,846 sunshine hours per year and a four-month swimming season at water temperatures of 20°C or above, which sets the rhythm of outdoor life. Public transport is effectively nominal, one line, one stop, so the car is the operating system of the household. Electric vehicle owners find a charging point 277 metres away and a Tesla Supercharger in Estepona 7.4 km distant. The nearest major population centre is Marbella at 14 km; Estepona and the coast road lie in the opposite direction.
The map shows the penthouse within the Benahavís golf valley, inland from the Estepona, Marbella coastal strip. Note the cluster of three golf courses within 2.8 km, the village facilities under one kilometre, and the straight-line distances to the coast (6.6 km) and Málaga airport (48 km). The terrain rises from the sea towards the property's 204-metre elevation.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benahavís occupies the inland wedge between Marbella (14 km) and Estepona, positioned as the gastronomic and golf village of the western Costa del Sol rather than a coastal resort. The municipality is large by area, 145 km², and includes private estates such as La Zagaleta alongside village housing. Regional anchors: Marbella with roughly 148,000 inhabitants provides the full urban layer; Estepona the coastal services; Ronda lies inland beyond the mountains. Málaga city (60 km, 579,000 inhabitants) and Algeciras (56 km) frame the region at either end. The property's position inside this map is defined by golf proximity and village quiet, with the coast as a short drive rather than a doorstep.
Distances run as follows, measured in straight lines: the beaches of Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe at 6.6, 6.7 km, reachable in roughly ten to fifteen minutes by car; Málaga-Costa del Sol airport at approximately 48, 51 km, a drive of around 40, 50 minutes; and Gibraltar airport at roughly 50 km to the west. Golf access is the strongest transport feature: La Zagaleta's course at 2.2 km, Marbella Club Golf Resort at 2.3 km and El Higueral at 2.8 km. Marbella (14 km) and its full urban offer, including hospital services, sits within a short drive, while Puerto Banús marina lies 8.7 km away. An international school in Estepona is 6 km distant. The nearest hospital is recorded at 6.5 km. All journeys require a private vehicle; the single public transport line does not substitute for one.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 50 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The property stands at 204 metres above sea level on the lower slopes of the Benahavís hills, between the Guadalmedina and Guadaiza river valleys. The elevated, inland position produces a slightly cooler profile than the immediate coast: a mean annual temperature of 18.1°C against the regional band of 12, 26°C across the year. Historical sunshine totals reach 3,846 hours per year, among the higher figures for southern Spain, supporting year-round terrace use. The swimming season, water at 20°C or warmer, runs approximately four months, shorter than the calendar summer, which is why the communal pool and the indoor comfort of Airzone cooling matter for the remaining months. The terrain slopes; walking routes such as the Mirador del Tajo del Novio (600 m) and the Charca de los Tubos viewpoint (1.2 km) follow hillside paths. Forest areas adjoin the urbanisation, contributing to air quality and to the green character of the views. The setting is quiet by measurement, low population density, minimal through-traffic, rather than by assertion.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The nearest coastal points are Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe, 6.6, 6.7 km away in the Estepona, San Pedro corridor, both broad sand beaches backed by beachside dining. Puerto Banús marina (8.7 km) provides the full nautical offer: berths, charter, waterfront restaurants and people-watching of the Costa del Sol variety. Recreation inland is golf-centred: La Zagaleta Country Club's course at 2.2 km, Marbella Club Golf Resort at 2.3 km and El Higueral at 2.8 km form a triangle around the property, access to La Zagaleta itself being subject to that estate's private membership rules. Municipal sport is close at hand: sports hall at 0.7 km, gymnasium at 0.8 km and public pools at 0.9 km. Hiking infrastructure includes the miradores within 1, 2.5 km. The municipality records twenty-five sports facilities in total, a figure disproportionate to its population and indicative of an outdoors-oriented community.
25 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Benahavís occupies the inland wedge between Marbella (14 km) and Estepona, positioned as the gastronomic and golf village of the western Costa del Sol rather than a coastal resort. The municipality is large by area, 145 km², and includes private estates such as La Zagaleta alongside village housing. Regional anchors: Marbella with roughly 148,000 inhabitants provides the full urban layer; Estepona the coastal services; Ronda lies inland beyond the mountains. Málaga city (60 km, 579,000 inhabitants) and Algeciras (56 km) frame the region at either end. The property's position inside this map is defined by golf proximity and village quiet, with the coast as a short drive rather than a doorstep.
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 |
Ref: VL183610
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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