A traditional L-shaped detached villa on an elevated plot between El Madroñal and the northern part of San Pedro de Alcántara, in the hills of Benahavís. The property offers 578 m² of living space on a 5,287 m² plot, with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a private 8 x 12 metre pool and mature, park-like gardens. Built in 1983 and now key-ready in the sense of being immediately habitable, the house requires renovation. Views extend over El Paraíso towards the sea and the African coastline. The asking price is fixed at €3,650,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits at the highest level of its urbanisation, reached from the Ronda road, west of La Quinta and inland from the coast. Benahavís village lies roughly 7 kilometres from the sea, and the nearest beaches at Saladillo and Isdabe are approximately 6.6 and 6.7 kilometres away as the crow flies. Marbella is around 14 kilometres distant. The setting is rural and quiet, with golf courses and forest close by.
The house is arranged over two floors with a basement. The ground floor holds a kitchen with breakfast area, three bedrooms and three bathrooms plus a guest toilet, and a large living space divided into three areas with a fireplace and integrated terraces. Underfloor heating covers the ground floor. The basement adds an en-suite bedroom and storage. Outside there is a garage for two cars and open parking for ten.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 1983 and is offered as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €3,650,000. Its condition is recorded as requiring renovation. An urban planning report from January 2024 confirms the plot is urban residential land for a single-family dwelling, with a minimum plot size equal to the existing 5,287 m², 25% buildability and two storeys permitted.
The property is offered in a condition that requires renovation, which buyers should budget for beyond the asking price. It is an inland location: a car is necessary for daily travel, and the beach lies roughly 6.6 kilometres away by straight line. Public transport in the area is limited to one line with a single stop. The property is dated 1983, so systems and finishes may not meet current standards without updating.
Ref: VL457992
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a buyer seeking space, privacy and land in the Benahavís hills rather than a low-maintenance coastal apartment. The plot size of 5,287 m² with mature gardens and a large private pool suits households that use outdoor space intensively, whether for family stays, entertaining or simply room between themselves and neighbours. A buyer planning a renovation project may see the 1983 structure as a base: the urban planning report of January 2024 confirms residential urban land for a single-family dwelling with 25% buildability on the existing minimum plot, which provides a documented framework for refurbishment or, subject to permits, remodelling. The position between El Madroñal and San Pedro, west of La Quinta, appeals to buyers who want golf and nature within a short drive; La Zagaleta's course lies roughly 2.2 kilometres away and La Quinta Golf 3.9 kilometres, both straight-line distances. The villa is less suitable for anyone dependent on public transport or wanting to walk to the beach: one bus line serves the wider area, and the coast is about 6.6 kilometres away by direct distance, so daily life requires a car. Buyers seeking a turnkey home without works should note the recorded condition requiring renovation. The separate basement en-suite bedroom and abundant parking, a garage for two cars plus open space for ten, match households with frequent guests or multi-generational use.
The villa is a traditional construction from 1983 with an L-shaped footprint over two floors plus basement. The ground floor measures around 402 m² built with a further 100 m² of terraces, and the basement adds 176 m² including garage and storage. Technical features present include underfloor heating across the ground floor, air conditioning, and a fireplace in one of the three living areas. The house has fitted wardrobes, a covered terrace, a private terrace and a solarium, along with satellite TV provision. Given the construction date, the overall specification should be understood in the context of its age, and the listed condition requiring renovation indicates that finishes, and possibly installations, will need updating to modern standards. The entrance sequence, a large square open patio with a small water fountain, and the division of the interior into three distinct living areas reflect a classic Andalusian layout rather than an open-plan contemporary plan. Outdoor facilities include the private pool, which at 8 by 12 metres is larger than typical for the segment, set in a fully grown, park-like garden on the roughly 4,000 m² of flat land. Parking provision is substantial: a closed garage for two cars, a storage room, and open parking space for ten vehicles. Buyers assessing build quality should rely on a technical survey, particularly regarding insulation, electrics and plumbing in a forty-year-old property, and on the urban planning report from January 2024, which documents the legal framework: urban residential land, single-family dwelling, minimum plot of 5,287 m², 25% buildability and occupancy, two storeys up to 7 metres, and 3-metre boundary setbacks.
The villa is offered at a fixed asking price of €3,650,000 as an existing home; this is not a from-price. The property provides 578 m² of built living area, comprising approximately 502 m² on the ground floor including 100 m² of terraces and 176 m² of basement including garage and storage, on a plot of 5,287 m². Comparable new-build villas in Benahavís are currently listed from roughly €3,250,000 to €3,900,000, which places this property within the upper band of the local market, while its age and renovation requirement are relevant context for buyers comparing it against turnkey new construction. Delivery is immediate in principle, as the house stands complete, subject to the usual purchase process.
Daily life here follows the rhythm of an elevated, private hillside property rather than a coastal apartment. The house faces east, south and west, so morning light reaches the eastern terraces early while the afternoon and evening sun moves across the garden and pool areas. The entrance opens into a large square patio with a small water fountain, setting a sheltered, enclosed tone before the interior unfolds. The ground floor is planned for everyday living: kitchen with breakfast corner and storage, three bedrooms with three bathrooms, a guest toilet, and a generous living zone split into three separate areas, one of them centred on a big fireplace with a dining corner. Three terraces are integrated into this living space, so the boundary between inside and outside stays soft for much of the year. Underfloor heating runs across the ground floor, which extends usable outdoor-adjacent living into the cooler months. The basement contains a fourth en-suite bedroom and storage, useful for guests, staff or a hobby room, alongside the garage and further storage space. With a 5,287 m² plot of which around 4,000 m² is flat, the garden works as an actual outdoor room: mature vegetation, a pool measuring 8 by 12 metres, and space that does not require constant proximity to neighbours. The elevated position, described as the highest in the urbanisation, delivers privacy and views over El Paraíso towards the sea and the African coast. Practical errands involve short drives: a supermarket at 3.7 kilometres, a pharmacy within about 700 metres, and a hospital 6.5 kilometres away, all measured in a straight line.
The surroundings are those of an inland Benahavís urbanisation: quiet, green and structured around private plots rather than commerce. Within two kilometres of the area, amenities include about fourteen restaurants, four cafés, one school, one pharmacy and three banks, which covers basic daily needs without leaving a car essential. The nearest supermarket lies 3.7 kilometres away and a hospital 6.5 kilometres away, both straight-line figures, meaning roughly a ten-minute drive in practice. Golf is the dominant leisure infrastructure: La Zagaleta Country Club's course is about 2.2 kilometres from the property, La Quinta Golf 3.9 kilometres and Tramores Golf 4.3 kilometres, with El Higueral Golf and Marbella Club Golf Resort also nearby in the wider area. Sports facilities in the municipality number around twenty-five, including a municipal sports hall 0.7 kilometres away, a municipal gym at 0.8 kilometres and municipal pools at 0.9 kilometres. For walkers, viewpoints such as Mirador del Tajo del Novio at 0.6 kilometres and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos at 1.2 kilometres indicate the mountain-village character of the municipality. An electric vehicle charging point stands roughly 277 metres from the property. Marbella, with around 148,000 inhabitants, is 14 kilometres away, and Puerto Banús marina 8.7 kilometres, giving access to wider shopping and dining. Public transport is minimal, one line with one stop, so mobility here is car-based year-round.
The map shows the villa's position on the inland side of the Benahavís hills, between El Madroñal and San Pedro de Alcántara, west of La Quinta. Note that all distances shown, to beaches, golf courses, Marbella and the airports, are straight-line measurements; actual driving distances are longer due to the mountainous terrain.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benahavís occupies an inland, elevated position between Marbella, 14 kilometres to the east, and Estepona on the western side of the Costa del Sol, with Ronda inland along the same road that passes the urbanisation entrance. The municipality has around 9,472 inhabitants and roughly 800 housing transactions per year, a small market relative to Marbella's 148,000 residents. Within the region, the area between El Madroñal, La Zagaleta and La Quinta forms a belt of large-plot villa estates that contrasts with the apartment-dense coastal strip. Málaga city, the provincial capital, lies about 60 kilometres away, and Algeciras 56 kilometres to the south-west.
Access is primarily by road, with the urbanisation entrance on the Ronda road between El Madroñal and northern San Pedro de Alcántara. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies approximately 48 to 51 kilometres away as the crow flies, typically under an hour by car; Gibraltar Airport is a comparable alternative at roughly 50 kilometres. Beaches are not within walking distance: Playa del Saladillo sits about 6.6 kilometres away and Playa Isdabe 6.7 kilometres, straight-line measurements that translate into a short drive of roughly ten minutes down to the coast. The nearest supermarket at 3.7 kilometres and hospital at 6.5 kilometres frame the daily service radius, while the pharmacy at about 707 metres covers immediate needs. For education, one primary school falls within two kilometres, and The International School of Estepona is roughly 6.0 kilometres away. Marbella at 14 kilometres is the main urban reference, and Puerto Banús marina at 8.7 kilometres the nearest significant leisure harbour. Public transport consists of a single line with one stop, so a car, or two in a multi-driver household, is a practical necessity for commuting, school runs and shopping.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 50 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Benahavís sits at about 204 metres above sea level, a mountain municipality between Marbella, Estepona and Ronda. The climate data show average monthly temperatures ranging from 12°C in the coolest month to 26°C in the warmest, with an annual average of 18.1°C, a mild Mediterranean profile that supports outdoor living for most of the year. The swimming season, defined by sea water at 20°C or above, lasts about four months, which is relevant given the private pool on the plot: pool use extends beyond the sea season thanks to solar gain on the south- and west-facing orientation. The elevated position of the villa, described as the highest in its urbanisation, brings panoramic views over El Paraíso to the sea and the African coast, and exposure to forest on the inland side. Rainfall is concentrated in the cooler months, so summers are predominantly dry. The 145 km² municipality combines protected mountain terrain with river valleys, and the viewpoints within a kilometre of the property underline how closely the natural landscape touches daily life here. Slope is a factor: the plot itself offers roughly 4,000 m² of flat ground, but access roads climb through the hills.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Coastal recreation requires a short drive. Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe, both roughly 6.6 to 6.7 kilometres away by straight line, are the nearest beaches and are among the sandy stretches between San Pedro and Estepona. The four-month sea swimming season defines the core beach period, roughly June to September. Golf is the closer recreational asset: La Zagaleta Country Club's course lies 2.2 kilometres away, La Quinta Golf 3.9 kilometres, Tramores Golf 4.3 kilometres, and El Higueral Golf and Marbella Club Golf Resort sit within about three kilometres in the wider zone, giving a dense cluster of options for players. On-site recreation centres on the private 8 x 12 metre pool and the mature garden, complemented by a solarium and covered terrace. The municipality provides around twenty-five sports facilities, including the municipal sports hall at 0.7 kilometres, a gym at 0.8 kilometres and public pools at 0.9 kilometres. Puerto Banús marina, 8.7 kilometres away, adds sailing, dining and nightlife. Hiking and viewpoint walks, including Mirador del Tajo del Novio at 0.6 kilometres, connect the property directly to the mountain landscape of the municipality.
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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 |
Within Benahavís, this villa competes with new-build projects such as Villa Solis, listed from €3,900,000, Zoe Luxe from €3,250,000 and Villa Azahar Real from €3,750,000. At a fixed asking price of €3,650,000, the property sits in the middle of that range, but the comparison is not like-for-like: the comparables are new construction with from-prices, while this is a 1983 villa in documented renovation-required condition. What the buyer receives in exchange is land: 5,287 m² of plot with about 4,000 m² flat, mature vegetation and an 8 x 12 metre pool, in a region where new-build villas increasingly sit on smaller parcels. Positionally, the belt between El Madroñal, La Zagaleta and La Quinta is among the most established large-plot villa zones of the western Costa del Sol, roughly 2.2 kilometres from La Zagaleta's golf course and 3.9 kilometres from La Quinta Golf. Relative to Marbella's coastal strip, 14 kilometres east, the area trades walkable beach access for privacy, elevation and views, a trade-off reflected in its car-dependent character and single public transport line. Against Estepona and the western Costa, Benahavís is a smaller market with around 800 transactions per year and roughly 9,500 inhabitants, which tends to mean lower turnover and a supply dominated by individual villas rather than large developments. Buyers weighing this property against the new-build alternatives should factor renovation costs, potential modernisation within the documented planning framework, and the value of an existing mature garden against the certainty and specifications of turnkey construction. The urban planning report of January 2024 provides clarity on what is legally possible on the plot, which is a material advantage when comparing against plots or renovation projects elsewhere in the municipality.
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