This completed three-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse is situated in a residential resort setting on the hillsides of Benahavís, a mountain municipality in the province of Málaga between Marbella, Estepona and Ronda, roughly seven kilometres inland from the coast. The property offers approximately 100 m² of living space, completed in 2021 (indicative), with a private rooftop solarium featuring an outdoor kitchen and jacuzzi. The urbanisation includes communal pools, a gym, coworking space and an on-site restaurant. The asking price is €910,000, and the property includes an underground parking space and storage room.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property lies in an inland, elevated position at approximately 204 metres above sea level, surrounded by rural and mountainous terrain. The nearest beaches, Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe, are around 6.6, 6.7 km away in a straight line. Marbella lies 14 km distant and Estepona is reachable by car within twenty minutes. A car is necessary for daily travel; public transport is limited to one line with a single stop.
The dwelling is arranged for permanent or seasonal occupation: three bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, an ensuite bathroom, an open-plan fitted kitchen with lounge, air conditioning, and a private solarium oriented towards sea, mountain and valley views. Communal facilities, pools, gym, restaurant and coworking space, reduce the need to leave the urbanisation for leisure or exercise. An underground parking space and storage room are included.
Construction is complete; the property was finished in 2021 (indicative) and is recorded in good condition. There is no waiting period or off-plan risk. The development phase has concluded, meaning the urbanisation's communal areas, pools and on-site amenities are already in use. Purchase therefore concerns an existing, finished dwelling rather than a planned build with delivery uncertainty.
The property does not offer direct beach access, a private pool, seafront position or walkable coastal amenities. Public transport is minimal and daily life requires a car. There is no private garden; outdoor space is limited to the rooftop solarium and terraces. The nearest supermarket is 3.7 km away and the nearest hospital 6.5 km. Energy certification data is not stated in the available records.
This property fits buyers seeking a finished, low-maintenance hillside home with resort amenities and no construction risk. Recognisable situations include: a Northern European couple purchasing a second residence in southern Spain who want immediate use rather than an off-plan wait; a remote worker requiring the on-site coworking space and reliable interior workspace; golf players who value three courses within three kilometres and the proximity of La Zagaleta; and buyers prioritising quiet, elevated surroundings with panoramic views over beachside living. The inclusion of an ensuite bathroom and three bedrooms suits households with visiting family or guests. The underground parking and storage room support extended seasonal stays. It is less suited to buyers who want to walk to the beach, shops or nightlife, the 6.6 km distance to the coast and 3.7 km to the supermarket mean a car forms part of daily life. Households relying on public transport will find one line and one stop insufficient. Buyers requiring extensive private outdoor space beyond a rooftop terrace, or a private pool, would need to look elsewhere. For year-round residents who accept car-based living in exchange for tranquillity, views and on-site facilities, the completed 2021 build removes delivery uncertainty and the urbanisation provides most leisure needs internally.
The interior specification, as recorded, includes an open-plan fitted kitchen with lounge integration, modern appliances, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and an ensuite bathroom alongside the main bathroom. The main living room has high ceilings and large windows, contributing both to light levels and a sense of volume within the 100 m² footprint. Climate control is provided by air conditioning. The condition is recorded as good, consistent with a 2021 completion date. The most substantial element of the property is the private rooftop solarium, equipped with an outdoor kitchen, barbecue and jacuzzi, an arrangement that extends usable living space considerably beyond the measured interior area. Photographs indicate natural light in bedrooms with built-in closet storage, and corner-shower bathroom fittings of a contemporary standard. Storage is addressed through a dedicated storage room and the underground parking space protects the vehicle and simplifies loading and unloading. Within the urbanisation, the finish level of communal infrastructure, multiple swimming pools, landscaped gardens with water features, gym, coworking space and an on-site restaurant, forms part of the overall quality package, as these facilities are maintained collectively. No energy performance certificate rating is stated in the available data; buyers prioritising energy efficiency should request the specific certificate. Overall, the specification is consistent with the upper-mid segment of the Benahavís market, with the rooftop amenity package as the distinguishing technical feature.
The asking price is €910,000 for a completed three-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse of approximately 100 m² with rooftop solarium, jacuzzi, underground parking and storage room. Within the same municipality, comparable new developments start lower: Azurean Marbella from approximately €699,000 and Marbella Club Hills from €840,000, while Solenne starts at €1,050,000. This property therefore sits in the middle to upper band of the current Benahavís offer. The price reflects the completed status, the rooftop amenity package and the urbanisation's on-site facilities. Prices are stated as from-price level and availability is subject to change.
Daily life at this property follows the rhythm of an inland hillside resort. Mornings begin in a bright interior, large windows and high ceilings in the main living area bring in light from the elevated position, with the open-plan kitchen and lounge forming the central living space. The rooftop solarium with its outdoor kitchen, barbecue and jacuzzi functions as the principal outdoor room, oriented towards panoramic views over the valley, the Guadalmina river gorge landscape and, in the distance, the Mediterranean. Within the urbanisation, residents use the communal swimming pools, the gym, the on-site restaurant and the coworking space, which together cover exercise, dining and remote work without leaving the complex. Practical errands require a short drive: the nearest supermarket sits 3.7 km away, a pharmacy 707 metres, and the village of Benahavís itself, known for its concentration of restaurants, lies within a few minutes by car. The surroundings are quiet and rural in character, with viewpoints such as Mirador del Tajo del Novio (0.6 km) and municipal sports facilities including a sports hall, gym and pools under one kilometre away. Golf is a defining feature of the area: three courses, including La Zagaleta and Marbella Club Golf Resort, lie within roughly 2.2, 2.9 km. An electric-vehicle charging point is 277 metres from the property. Evenings are quiet, with the settlement's inland position removing coastal traffic and nightlife noise. The rhythm suits occupants who value calm, views and resort facilities over walkable urban density.
The surrounding environment is rural and mountainous, shaped by Benahavís's position between Marbella, Estepona and Ronda at an elevation of 204 metres. Within a two-kilometre radius, daily provision is modest but present: fourteen restaurants, four cafés, one school, one pharmacy and three banks. The municipality counts approximately 9,472 inhabitants (INE, 2025), which keeps the area quiet outside peak holiday periods. Sports infrastructure is notably dense, twenty-five facilities are recorded, including a municipal sports hall (0.7 km), municipal gym (0.8 km) and municipal pools (0.9 km), alongside private golf at La Zagaleta (2.2 km), Marbella Club Golf Resort (2.3 km) and El Higueral (2.8 km). Natural viewpoints at Tajo del Novio (0.6 km) and Charca de los Tubos (1.2 km) provide walking destinations close to home. Daily mobility is car-dependent: the nearest supermarket is 3.7 km away, the hospital 6.5 km, and public transport consists of one line with a single stop. An EV charging point at 277 metres and a Tesla Supercharger in Estepona (7.4 km) support electric motoring. Marbella, at 14 km, and Puerto Banús marina (8.7 km) provide urban services, shopping and nightlife within a short drive.
The map shows the property's elevated position within Benahavís, between Marbella to the east and Estepona to the west. Markers indicate the nearby golf courses within three kilometres, the coastline roughly seven kilometres south, and road connections towards the A-7 and AP-7 coastal routes. The village centre with its restaurants lies a few minutes' drive from the urbanisation.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benahavís occupies an inland hillside position between Marbella (14 km, approximately 148,000 inhabitants) and Estepona, roughly seven kilometres from the coast and around 48 km from Málaga Airport. The municipality covers 145 km² but holds fewer than 10,000 inhabitants, giving it a markedly lower density than its coastal neighbours. Within the regional hierarchy, the village functions as a residential and gastronomic enclave serving the golf corridor between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona, rather than as a coastal resort. Positioning is therefore defined by proximity to golf, elevated views and tranquillity, at the cost of car-dependent access to beaches and urban services.
Beaches: Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe lie 6.6, 6.7 km away in a straight line, reachable by car in roughly 12, 15 minutes. Airports: Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) is approximately 48, 51 km by straight-line measure, and Gibraltar (GIB) is roughly 50 km, giving a choice of two airports within about an hour's drive. Golf: three courses, La Zagaleta, Marbella Club Golf Resort and El Higueral, sit within 2.2, 2.9 km. Healthcare: the nearest hospital is 6.5 km distant, with a pharmacy at 707 metres. Education: one primary school serves the municipality, and The International School of Estepona lies 6.0 km away. Marbella (14 km), Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara provide broader retail and services.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 50 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records approximately 3,846 sunshine hours per year (historical data) and a mean annual temperature of 18.1 °C, with average monthly temperatures ranging from 12 °C in winter to 26 °C in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20 °C, extends to four months; pools within the urbanisation typically extend the practical swimming window beyond this. The property sits at 204 metres above sea level on sloping terrain, which produces the panoramic sea and mountain views and means some gradient in access routes, a factor for occupants with mobility considerations. The inland, elevated position produces cooler evenings than the immediate coast in summer and mild winters relative to inland Andalusia. The mountain environment, with nearby viewpoints and river gorge scenery, defines the natural setting more than the coastline does, given the roughly seven-kilometre distance to the sea.
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 Costa del Sol between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona; specific Blue Flag status for these beaches is not confirmed in the available data. Recreational provision is otherwise oriented towards golf and sport: La Zagaleta Country Club course (2.2 km), Marbella Club Golf Resort (2.3 km) and El Higueral Golf (2.8 km) place three courses within a five-minute drive. Municipal sports facilities, sports hall, gym and pools, lie under one kilometre away. Puerto Deportivo José Banús marina (8.7 km) offers mooring, dining and water-based leisure. Walking routes depart from near the property, including the Mirador del Tajo del Novio (0.6 km) and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (1.2 km), and the river Guadalmina area provides seasonal swimming spots popular with locals.
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Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Benahavís occupies an inland hillside position between Marbella (14 km, approximately 148,000 inhabitants) and Estepona, roughly seven kilometres from the coast and around 48 km from Málaga Airport. The municipality covers 145 km² but holds fewer than 10,000 inhabitants, giving it a markedly lower density than its coastal neighbours. Within the regional hierarchy, the village functions as a residential and gastronomic enclave serving the golf corridor between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona, rather than as a coastal resort. Positioning is therefore defined by proximity to golf, elevated views and tranquillity, at the cost of car-dependent access to beaches and urban services.
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: VL384881
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Benahavís, the current offer spans from approximately €699,000 at Azurean Marbella through €840,000 at Marbella Club Hills to €1,050,000 at Solenne, placing this penthouse at €910,000 in the middle to upper band of the municipality's new-build and recent-build stock. Its distinguishing characteristics relative to these comparables are its completed status, removing the delivery timelines attached to projects still under construction, and the rooftop solarium with jacuzzi and outdoor kitchen, which adds substantial usable outdoor space to the 100 m² interior. Compared with Marbella Club Hills, the property offers a broadly similar golf-corridor setting; compared with Solenne it sits at a lower entry point while retaining ensuite provision, underground parking and storage. Regionally, Benahavís differs from coastal Marbella and Estepona in density and character: fewer than 10,000 inhabitants across 145 km², an elevation of 204 metres, and an orientation towards golf and mountain scenery rather than beachfront living. Beaches remain a 6.6 km drive, whereas coastal developments trade tranquillity and views for direct sea access. The record of 800 property transactions in the municipality indicates an active but modest market by regional standards, Málaga city, at 60 km, dwarfs it in volume. For buyers weighing Benahavís against Estepona or San Pedro, the trade-off is consistent: quieter surroundings, three golf courses within three kilometres, panoramic views and lower density, set against complete car dependence and limited public transport of one line and one stop. The on-site coworking space and restaurant within the urbanisation partly offset the distance from village amenities, a feature not universal among comparable developments in the area.
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