This detached villa stands on a 10,000 m² terraced plot in the Benahavís district, inland from the Costa del Sol coast at roughly 200 metres above sea level. The property offers approximately 298 m² of built space with three bedrooms and four bathrooms, and was originally completed in 1990 (indicative) with subsequent renovation. The house operates fully off-grid, using a solar panel installation with a 25 kW battery bank. The nearest beaches, golf courses and the towns of Marbella and Estepona lie within a short driving radius, while a car is necessary for daily mobility.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits in a rural, inland setting within the Benahavís municipality, between Marbella (14 km) and Estepona. Straight-line distances include the coast at roughly 6.6 km, three golf courses within 2.8 km, and a supermarket at 3.7 km. The nearest pharmacy is 707 m away and an EV charging point 277 m. Malaga-Costa del Sol airport lies approximately 48, 51 km away.
The villa accommodates a household seeking space, privacy and self-sufficiency. Three en-suite bedrooms with walk-in closets, an open-plan living and kitchen area, a study/games room, office and mezzanine provide room for permanent residence or extended stays. A 10 × 5 m private pool, covered terrace and multiple usable outdoor terraces support indoor-outdoor living. Air conditioning and a fireplace cover both warm and cool seasons.
This is not a new-build project. The house was completed in 1990 (indicative) and has since been renovated and refurbished, currently in ready-to-occupy condition. The off-grid solar system with 25 kW battery storage is operational, with an upgrade to 32 kW planned. Two 12 m containers and a brick-built solar room provide additional storage capacity on the plot.
The property offers no communal facilities, no urban service connections (fully off-grid energy) and no public transport convenience, a single bus line with one stop serves the wider municipality. There is no sea-front position; the coast lies roughly 6.6 km away by straight line. The swimming pool is a dismountable, half in-ground model rather than a permanent built pool. Plots of this type rely on private water and energy systems.
This property matches several recognisable situations. First, buyers seeking substantial land and separation from neighbours within reach of the Costa del Sol: a 10,000 m² plot within 15 km of Marbella is uncommon at this price level. Second, households prioritising energy independence: the operational solar and 25 kW battery system, with a planned 32 kW upgrade, removes reliance on the grid entirely and suits buyers with cost sensitivity towards utilities or an interest in self-sufficiency. Third, permanent residents or long-term second-home users who value en-suite bedrooms and varied interior space, study, office, games room, over additional bedrooms; a household of three to five people fits the layout. Fourth, buyers comfortable with rural logistics: daily life requires a car for shopping, schools and the beach. The single local primary school and one public transport line mean families with secondary-age children or non-drivers face practical constraints. The property is less suitable for buyers seeking a walkable coastal setting, a permanent built pool, or turnkey new-build warranty coverage, it is a renovated 1990 construction. Buyers sensitive to occasional noise from the nearby zoo, or unfamiliar with maintaining off-grid water and energy systems, should factor these into their assessment.
The interior finish level is documented in detail. Flooring throughout is commercial-grade wide-plank laminate, with tiled bathrooms, a durable specification consistent with high-traffic residential use. The kitchen is custom-built, with cabinetry and a large island, dual refrigeration (two fridge-freezers), dual ovens (one gas, one electric), two four-burner gas hobs with a high-capacity extractor, two microwaves, a built-in dishwasher and a water osmosis system for drinking water. Lighting in the kitchen is LED ceiling-mounted. Bedrooms include walk-in closets and fitted wardrobes; bathrooms are modern with glass shower enclosures as shown in the property imagery. The bedroom level features sloped ceilings, consistent with the Swiss-chalet style wooden exterior construction. Climate control combines air conditioning with a wood-burning fireplace, providing both mechanical and independent heating. The technical centrepiece is the off-grid energy installation: solar panels feeding a 25 kW battery bank, with a planned upgrade to 32 kW, plus a backup generator housed in the brick-built solar room. This configuration implies full electrical autonomy but also owner responsibility for system upkeep. The pool is a dismountable, half in-ground 10 × 5 m model, a different technical category from a concrete-built pool, with implications for longevity and replacement. Overall, the property presents as recently renovated and refurbished, with condition listed as excellent, on a 1990 structural base.
The property is listed at €1,035,000. Within Benahavís, comparable developments start from approximately €840,000 (Marbella Club Hills), €1,050,000 (Solenne) and €1,290,000 (Enebros Fase 2), placing this villa in the mid-range of the local market. Its price reflects the substantial plot size and built area rather than new-build specifications. The property is completed and ready for occupancy; delivery is immediate subject to purchase process. Running costs are reduced by the off-grid energy system, which eliminates monthly electricity bills, though buyers should budget for system maintenance, generator fuel (backup), and water supply arrangements.
Daily life at this property revolves around its land and its off-grid systems. The 10,000 m² terraced plot provides multiple usable outdoor areas, garden space and storage structures, including two 12 m containers and a brick-built solar room housing the generator and garden tools. The house itself is arranged around an open-plan living room, dining area and a kitchen designed for substantial cooking, fitted with two fridge-freezers, two ovens, two four-burner gas hobs, two microwaves, a dishwasher, a water osmosis system and double sinks. Sleeping accommodation consists of three bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet, a layout that suits households valuing privacy per room, or regular guests. Additional interior space includes a study/games room, an office and a mezzanine floor grotto. The 10 × 5 m dismountable half in-ground pool sits in a tree-lined garden area. Living here is car-dependent: the nearest supermarket is 3.7 km away, the pharmacy 707 m, and the coast roughly 6.6 km in a straight line. The surrounding municipality recorded approximately 9,500 inhabitants in 2025, and the immediate area is rural, with fourteen restaurants within a 2 km radius but only one school. Eagle sightings are noted as a regular feature of the location, and the proximity of a zoo occasionally introduces audible animal sounds, a factor buyers should weigh alongside the privacy the plot provides. The Swiss-chalet style wooden exterior, sloped ceilings in the bedrooms and fireplace imagery confirm a mountain-influenced residential character rather than a coastal apartment lifestyle.
The immediate environment is rural Benahavís, a mountain municipality of 145 km² with roughly 9,500 inhabitants (2025), positioned between Marbella, Estepona and Ronda. Within a 2 km radius, the surroundings offer fourteen restaurants, four cafés, one school, one pharmacy and three banks, enough for incidental needs but not for full daily provisioning; the nearest supermarket lies 3.7 km away. Healthcare access includes a hospital at 6.5 km. Sports infrastructure is comparatively rich: a municipal sports hall at 0.7 km, a municipal gym at 0.8 km, municipal pools at 0.9 km, and roughly twenty-five sports facilities across the municipality. Walking options include the Mirador del Tajo del Novio viewpoint (0.6 km) and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (1.2 km), indicating established hiking access in the river valley landscape the area is known for. The municipality recorded 800 property transactions, signalling an active but small local market. Mobility is car-based: one bus line with a single stop serves the area. An EV charging point stands 277 m from the property, with a Tesla Supercharger in Estepona 7.4 km away.
The map shows the property's inland position on the Benahavís side of the coastal range: Marbella and Puerto Banús to the east, Estepona to the west, the beaches of Saladillo and Isdabe to the south, and the golf corridor of La Zagaleta, Marbella Club and El Higueral immediately surrounding it. Both Málaga and Gibraltar airports fall within a similar radius.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benahavís occupies an inland ridge position between Marbella (14 km, ~148,000 inhabitants) and Estepona, roughly 7 km from the coast. Larger regional centres, Algeciras (56 km) and Málaga (60 km), bracket the area to the south-west and north-east. The municipality is known for its concentration of golf estates (including La Zagaleta) and its river-valley dining scene, which together with Ronda road access shapes its position as a residential rather than touristic hub. Property transaction volume (800) reflects steady turnover for a municipality of under 10,000 residents, driven largely by international buyers of villas and estate properties.
Straight-line distances frame the property's position: beaches at Playa del Saladillo (6.6 km) and Playa Isdabe (6.7 km); golf at La Zagaleta (2.2 km), Marbella Club Golf Resort (2.3 km) and El Higueral (2.8 km); Marbella at 14 km; Estepona and Puerto Deportivo José Banús (8.7 km) both within a short drive. Two airports serve the area: Malaga-Costa del Sol at roughly 48, 51 km and Gibraltar at approximately 50 km, giving a choice of flight options unusual for a single inland location. Driving times exceed straight-line distances due to the mountain terrain; the coastal motorway (AP-7/A-7) is reached via local roads. Daily errands: pharmacy 707 m, supermarket 3.7 km, hospital 6.5 km. An international school, The International School of Estepona, lies 6.0 km away, supplementing the single local primary school. A car is necessary for all routine mobility.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 50 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The property sits at 204 m above sea level on sloping, terraced land, a position that provides elevation, sea views and mountain views simultaneously, with forest and countryside outlooks listed among the property's views. The regional climate records an average annual temperature of 18.1°C with a seasonal range of approximately 12, 26°C, and 3,846 sunshine hours per year historically, a figure that supports extensive outdoor use of the terraces and pool across spring through autumn. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, runs approximately four months; the private pool extends this window at the owner's discretion. The southern orientation of the property maximises sun exposure on the covered terrace and pool area. The sloped plot requires terracing, visible in the multiple usable land areas, and the altitude means slightly cooler nights than directly on the coast in winter months, when the fireplace provides supplementary heating.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The nearest beaches, Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe, lie 6.6, 6.7 km away by straight line, a short drive rather than walking distance, which is characteristic of Benahavís's inland position 7 km from the coast. Golf is the dominant nearby recreation: three courses fall within 2.8 km (La Zagaleta Country Club, Marbella Club Golf Resort, El Higueral), placing the property in one of the denser golf clusters of the western Costa del Sol. Other recreation includes the municipal sports facilities (sports hall, gym and pools all under 1 km), the hiking viewpoints in the Guadalmina river valley, and Puerto Deportivo José Banús at 8.7 km for maritime leisure. The adjacent zoo, mentioned in the listing as a nearby feature with occasional audible lions, doubles as a family attraction. Twenty-five sports facilities across the municipality and thirty-four local festival days per year indicate an active municipal calendar relative to the population size.
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Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Benahavís occupies an inland ridge position between Marbella (14 km, ~148,000 inhabitants) and Estepona, roughly 7 km from the coast. Larger regional centres, Algeciras (56 km) and Málaga (60 km), bracket the area to the south-west and north-east. The municipality is known for its concentration of golf estates (including La Zagaleta) and its river-valley dining scene, which together with Ronda road access shapes its position as a residential rather than touristic hub. Property transaction volume (800) reflects steady turnover for a municipality of under 10,000 residents, driven largely by international buyers of villas and estate properties.
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: VL516240
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Benahavís, this villa's €1,035,000 asking price positions it between the area's new-build offerings: Marbella Club Hills from approximately €840,000, Solenne from €1,050,000 and Enebros Fase 2 from €1,290,000. The comparison reveals a clear trade-off. New-build developments in the municipality typically deliver modern apartments or smaller villas on compact plots with communal facilities, developer warranties and grid connections. This property inverts that package: an older (1990) structure, thoroughly renovated, but on a 10,000 m² private plot, a land holding several times larger than what comparable-priced new builds offer in the same municipality. The off-grid energy system is a further differentiator; no comparable project in the data list autonomous power, and the elimination of electricity bills partially offsets the absence of new-build efficiency ratings. Against Marbella itself (14 km east), the same budget generally secures substantially less land, reflecting Marbella's higher price base and denser coastal development. Against Estepona to the west, prices run somewhat lower but the inland-rural-plus-golf-corridor combination of this specific location, three courses within 2.8 km, is specific to the Benahavís ridge. Buyers comparing options should weigh three factors: willingness to maintain an off-grid installation and rural plot; the value placed on 10,000 m² of land versus new construction; and the practical implications of the dismountable pool against the permanent pools typical of estate developments such as Enebros. Transaction volume in the municipality (800 recorded) indicates a liquid market by municipal standards, supporting resale considerations.
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