A detached country villa of approximately 298 m² set on a 10,000 m² plot in the inland hills of Benahavís, Málaga. The property, originally completed in 1990 and since renovated, offers three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a fully off-grid energy installation with solar panels and a 25 kW battery bank. The asking price is fixed at €1,035,000. The setting is rural and quiet, with the coast roughly 6.6 km away as the crow flies and Marbella about 14 km distant. A car is necessary for daily life; the nearest supermarket lies 3.7 km away and the nearest golf course 2.2 km.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits inland from the coast in a rural part of the Benahavís municipality, at roughly 204 metres above sea level. Straight-line distances include 6.6 km to Playa del Saladillo, 2.2 km to La Zagaleta golf course and about 48 km to Málaga airport. The surroundings are quiet and agricultural in character. Daily errands require a car; a pharmacy lies 707 metres away and a supermarket 3.7 km.
The house is arranged for self-sufficient country living: three bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, an open-plan living and dining area with a large kitchen, plus a study, games room, office and mezzanine. Outside there is a 10 × 5 m swimming pool, terraced land and two 12 m containers for storage. Views extend over sea, mountains and countryside.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 1990 and has since been renovated and refurbished; the current condition is described as excellent and key-ready. The energy system is operational, with an upgrade of the battery bank from 25 kW to 32 kW planned by the owner. Buyers should verify completion dates and any outstanding works independently.
The property offers no urban convenience: there is a single public transport line with one stop nearby, and a car is required for virtually all daily trips. The swimming pool is a dismountable, half in-ground model rather than a permanent built pool. Access to the sea involves a drive of several kilometres. No community facilities, lift or gated complex services are part of the offer.
This property fits buyers with a clear picture of rural, self-sufficient living on the Costa del Sol. It suits those who want privacy and land, 10,000 m² is substantial for this price bracket, and who value energy independence: the off-grid solar system with battery storage eliminates monthly energy bills, which appeals to buyers concerned with rising electricity costs or with properties where grid connections are costly. It also fits households that need several distinct spaces: the three en-suite bedrooms work for families or regular guests, while the study, office and games room support working from home. The villa is equally relevant to buyers seeking a permanent residence rather than a lock-and-leave holiday home, given the plot maintenance involved. It is less suitable for those who want to walk to restaurants, beaches or nightlife: every outing requires a car, and the nearest beach is about 6.6 km away as the crow flies. Buyers who prioritise a permanent designer pool, membership of a gated community or immediate proximity to Marbella's social scene should compare alternatives closer to the coast. In short, the property matches the buyer who trades coastal convenience for space, autonomy and quiet, while remaining within a 15-minute drive of golf courses, schools and the coast.
The house combines its original 1990 structure, finished in a Swiss-chalet style wooden exterior, with a recent renovation and refurbishment described as bringing it to excellent condition. Interior flooring is commercial-grade wide-plank laminate throughout, with tiling in the bathrooms; bathrooms feature modern glass shower enclosures, as visible in the photography. The kitchen is a substantial installation: custom cabinetry and a large island, two fridge-freezers, two ovens (one gas, one electric), two four-burner gas hobs with a powerful extractor, two microwaves, a built-in dishwasher, a water osmosis system, a double sink plus a separate preparation sink, and LED ceiling lighting. This level of specification indicates a kitchen intended for serious domestic use rather than a display fit-out. Climate control combines air conditioning and a fireplace with a burning-log hearth, giving both mechanical and traditional heating routes. The technical heart of the property is its energy system: solar panels feed a 25 kW battery bank, with an upgrade to 32 kW planned, supported by a generator as backup and a dedicated brick-built solar room. Storage is well provided through fitted wardrobes, walk-in closets and two 12 m containers. The pool, at 10 × 5 m, is a dismountable half in-ground construction, a functional rather than a permanent built solution, which buyers should inspect during a viewing.
The asking price is fixed at €1,035,000 for the entire property, including the villa of approximately 298 m², the 10,000 m² plot, the pool, the off-grid solar installation with 25 kW battery bank, and the outbuildings and containers. This is an existing, key-ready home, so the price is not a starting point from which variations are calculated; there is a single dwelling at a single price. Within Benahavís, comparable new-build projects start between €840,000 and €1,290,000, which places this property mid-range for the municipality, with the difference that the buyer acquires substantial land rather than a newly built unit in a development. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to the usual sale process and verification of the documentation.
Daily life at this villa follows the rhythm of a rural property at the edge of the Benahavís hills. Mornings begin on the covered terrace with a southerly orientation and views across countryside towards the sea; the plot is large enough that neighbouring buildings rarely feature in the outlook. The open-plan living room, dining area and kitchen form the centre of the house, with a fireplace providing warmth in the cooler months and air conditioning for summer. Each of the three bedrooms has its own bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, which suits both permanent residence and hosting guests. A study and separate office allow work from home, while the games room and mezzanine floor grotto provide additional informal space. Outside, the terraced land offers several usable zones, garden, pool area and storage. The 10 × 5 m pool is a dismountable, half in-ground model. Practical outbuildings include a brick-built solar room, generator housing, garden tool storage and two 12 m containers that can be adapted for storage or other purposes. The nearest shops and services are a short drive away: a pharmacy at 707 metres, a supermarket at 3.7 km, and a hospital at 6.5 km. The rural character also means occasional sounds of the nearby zoo, including lions, carry across the valley, a detail some will find charming and others should weigh as part of the setting.
The immediate surroundings are rural: terraced land, forest views and the hills of the Benahavís municipality. Within two kilometres, the area intelligence counts fourteen restaurants, a school, a pharmacy, three banks and four cafés, concentrated in the village nucleus and scattered rural establishments. Sports facilities nearby include the Pabellón Municipal de Deportes at 0.7 km, a municipal gym at 0.8 km and municipal pools at 0.9 km, while viewpoints such as the Mirador del Tajo del Novio at 0.6 km mark the walking potential of the hills. Benahavís itself is a mountain village of about 9,472 inhabitants (2025), positioned between Marbella, Estepona and Ronda, roughly seven kilometres from the coast. Marbella lies about 14 km away as the crow flies, with the marina Puerto Deportivo José Banús at 8.7 km. An international school, The International School of Estepona, is 6.0 km distant. The municipality records around 800 housing transactions per year, indicating an active but not overheated local market. Public transport is minimal, one line with one stop, which underlines that daily life here runs on the car.
The map shows the villa's inland position in the Benahavís hills, roughly 6.6 km from the coast and 14 km from Marbella as the crow flies. Note the golf courses to the south and east, the village centre with its restaurants and amenities under two kilometres away, and the road connections towards the A-7 coastal corridor.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benahavís occupies an inland position between Marbella (14 km), Estepona and Ronda, roughly seven kilometres from the coast and about 60 km from Málaga city. The municipality of 145 km² combines mountain villages, golf estates such as La Zagaleta and rural land like this plot. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, the location trades beachfront proximity for altitude, space and greenery, while keeping Marbella, Estepona and their services within a 15–20 minute drive. Algeciras lies 56 km to the south-west and Gibraltar airport roughly 50 km away.
Distances in this section are straight-line and measured as the crow flies; actual road distances are longer. The nearest beaches, Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe, lie 6.6 and 6.7 km away respectively. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 48 km from the property, with Gibraltar airport an alternative at roughly 50 km. Golf is close at hand: La Zagaleta's course at 2.2 km, La Quinta Golf at 3.9 km and Tramores Golf at 4.3 km. Daily provisions require a 3.7 km drive to the supermarket, with a pharmacy only 707 metres away and a hospital at 6.5 km. An electric vehicle charging point stands 277 metres from the property, and a Tesla Supercharger near Estepona is 7.4 km away. Public transport is effectively absent, a single line with one stop, so a car, ideally with electric charging given the property's solar installation, is essential for all routine travel.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 50 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The property lies at 204 metres above sea level on sloping, terraced ground inland from the coast. The regional climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.1 °C and monthly averages ranging from 12 °C in winter to 26 °C in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20 °C or more, lasts about four months, though the private pool extends the season at home. Sunshine is abundant, which directly supports the off-grid solar system: the panels and battery bank are sized to run the household independently. The hilly setting brings cooler evenings than the coast and occasional mountain views framed by forest. Walking routes start close by, with the Mirador del Tajo del Novio viewpoint 0.6 km away and the Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos at 1.2 km. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, so the terraced plot requires seasonal maintenance and irrigation in summer.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest sandy beaches are Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe, both about 6.6–6.7 km away as the crow flies, a short drive rather than a stroll. Golf is the dominant nearby recreation: La Zagaleta Country Club's course lies 2.2 km away, with El Higueral Golf at 2.7 km, La Quinta Golf at 3.9 km and Tramores Golf at 4.3 km, giving four courses within a five-kilometre radius. Municipal sports infrastructure includes a sports hall, gym and swimming pools all under one kilometre away, and the wider municipality counts 25 sports facilities. For boating and coastal leisure, Puerto Deportivo José Banús is 8.7 km distant. Hiking and viewpoint walks begin almost at the gate, and the hills between Benahavís, Estepona and Ronda offer longer routes. One local particularity: a zoo operates in the vicinity, and its animal sounds occasionally carry to the property.
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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 |
Ref: VL516240
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Benahavís, this villa competes with new-build developments rather than comparable rural properties. Marbella Club Hills offers homes from €840,000, Enebros Fase 2 from €1,290,000 and Solenne from €1,050,000. At €1,035,000, this property sits in the middle of that band, but the product is materially different: those prices typically buy a newly built villa or apartment within a managed development, with communal services, modern construction standards and smaller plots. Here, the same budget secures roughly ten thousand square metres of land, a renovated 298 m² house and a complete off-grid energy installation, but a 1990 structure, a dismountable pool and no community services. Location also differs. The new developments cluster around the golf estates and the southern flank of the municipality, closer to La Zagaleta and the coastal road. This property lies more inland and more rural, which increases privacy and quiet but lengthens every trip to the coast, schools or Marbella. For buyers prioritising brand-new construction, turnkey security and resort-style surroundings, the new-build alternatives are the more natural comparison. For buyers prioritising land, autonomy and independence from energy suppliers, this villa offers a package the developments cannot match. The municipality as a whole records about 800 housing transactions per year across a population of some 9,400, a level of activity that supports liquidity without the turnover pressure of Marbella itself, 14 km to the east with nearly 148,000 inhabitants. Median provincial income of €16,450 underlines that this segment of the market is driven by international rather than local buyers, which is consistent with the presence of an international school 6.0 km away and four golf courses within 4.3 km.
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