A four-bedroom detached villa in the Monte Mayor community of Benahavís, Málaga, set on a double plot of approximately 7,508 m². The house, completed in 2008 and since refurbished, offers 248 m² of living space across two floors, with three bathrooms, a private pool, mature gardens and mountain views. The asking price is fixed at €2,395,000. The property is key-ready and includes a separate office building, a gym, a garage for two cars and solar panels, all within a gated complex about 7 km inland from the coast.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits inland in the hills of Benahavís, within the gated Monte Mayor community, surrounded by mountains and protected countryside. Straight-line distances are approximately 6.6 km to Playa del Saladillo, 3.7 km to a supermarket and 2.2 km to La Zagaleta's golf course. Marbella lies roughly 14 km away. The position is rural and quiet, with a pharmacy at about 700 metres and an electric charging point within 300 metres.
The house offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a guest toilet, with two en-suite bedrooms. Daily life revolves around an open-plan kitchen and dining area connected to a living room with fireplace. South-facing glazing brings daylight into the main rooms. Outside there is a private pool, several terraces and landscaped gardens with mature planting, fruit trees and aromatic plants, plus a separate office building and gym.
This is not a new-build development. The villa was completed in 2008 and has since undergone a complete refurbishment; it is now in key-ready condition, available for immediate occupation. Delivery dates are therefore not applicable, and the condition is recorded as excellent. Buyers should note that construction dates for existing homes are indicative and that refurbishment quality can be verified during viewing and technical survey.
The property does not offer direct beach access, sea views or walking-distance coastal amenities; the nearest beach lies roughly 6.6 km away as the crow flies. A car is necessary for daily travel, and public transport is limited to a single line with one stop in the wider municipality. There is no communal pool or on-site shop, and the inland hillside setting means sloped terrain and winding access roads are part of the location.
Ref: VL112608
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a buyer profile that prioritises land, privacy and quiet over coastal proximity. It is relevant for a household planning a permanent move to the Costa del Sol that wants a ready-to-occupy house without a construction or renovation phase: the refurbishment is complete, the condition is recorded as excellent, and the layout, four bedrooms, two en suite, plus a guest toilet, supports both family living and hosting guests. The separate office building makes the house workable for buyers who work remotely and need a dedicated workspace away from the main residence. It also suits a second-home buyer who wants substantial grounds, a private pool and a gated setting, and who accepts that the beach is a drive rather than a stroll. Buyers with horses, dogs, large vehicles or a taste for gardening will find the plot size of roughly 7,508 m² a practical asset that few coastal apartments or townhouses can match. Conversely, the property fits less well for households without a car, for buyers seeking walkable seaside living, or for those who want sea views from the main rooms, the views here are of mountains, countryside and the pool area. Age matters as well: the villa dates from 2008, so buyers comparing against newly built stock should factor in the construction year alongside the refurbishment quality. In short, the house addresses buyers trading square metres of built area and plot for a rural, secure and spacious setting within a short drive of Marbella, Estepona and the coast.
The villa was completed in 2008 and has since been completely refurbished, with the current condition recorded as excellent. The interior layout is distributed over two floors: the ground floor combines an open-plan kitchen and dining area with a generous living room featuring a fireplace, while the upper floor accommodates the four bedrooms, two of which are en suite. A guest toilet serves the daytime areas. The kitchen is fully fitted, and the bedrooms include fitted wardrobes. Climate control is twofold: air conditioning for the warm months and a fireplace for the cooler period, which matches the local climate pattern of 12°C monthly averages in winter and 26°C in summer. Solar panels contribute to hot water or electricity generation, reducing running costs relative to comparable properties without them. Large windows and the south-facing orientation are consistent with the stated natural light levels throughout the day. The bathroom photographed shows a freestanding tub and separate shower, indicating a specification level above basic finishing. Outside, the finishing extends to a covered terrace, private terraces, a storage room and a utility room, practical elements that support year-round occupation rather than seasonal use only. Connectivity is provided via WiFi, relevant given the separate office building. Parking is covered by a private garage for two cars plus additional space for approximately three vehicles on the plot. As with any refurbished property, buyers should verify the refurbishment scope, warranties and installation certificates (solar, electrical, air conditioning) during the technical due-diligence phase, since a 2008 build with later renovation contains systems of different ages.
The asking price is fixed at €2,395,000 for the complete property, including the villa, the double plot of approximately 7,508 m², the private pool and gardens, the separate office building, the gym, the two-car garage and additional parking. This is an existing home, not a price-list development, so no unit selection or staged pricing applies. Within Benahavís, current new-build comparables start at around €1,700,000 to €2,100,000, but those figures relate to different typologies and plot sizes. The villa is key-ready and can be transferred in its refurbished state; transaction costs, taxes and notary fees are additional to the asking price and should be confirmed with the selling agent before any offer.
Monte Mayor is a residential community in the hills above Benahavís, characterised by low density, gated access and protected natural surroundings. Daily life here is oriented around the house and its grounds. With a plot of roughly 7,508 m², the outdoor space functions as an extension of the interior: the pool and terraces serve as the main daytime living areas for much of the year, the outdoor dining area handles summer meals, and the gardens with mature vegetation and fruit trees provide shade and privacy from neighbouring properties. The rhythm is deliberately slow. Mornings tend to start with sun on the south-facing terraces; the region averages around 18°C annually, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in winter to 26°C in summer, so outdoor use is possible across most seasons. Errands require a short drive: the nearest supermarket is about 3.7 km away and the pharmacy roughly 700 metres, while the village of Benahavís, with its restaurants, bank branches and cafés, sits within a couple of kilometres. The municipal sports hall, gym and swimming pools of Benahavís are all under a kilometre away, which is notable for an otherwise rural address. The house itself supports a mixed routine: a separate office building makes full-time remote work realistic, the gym removes the need for a commercial membership for basic training, and the garage plus additional parking for roughly three more vehicles accommodates visitors. Evenings are quiet, with mountain and country views rather than sea views, and the two-floor layout separates the sleeping quarters from the daytime living spaces. The setting suits a household that treats the car as the default mode of transport and values space over walkability.
The immediate surroundings are rural: Monte Mayor sits among mountains and protected countryside, and the nearest cluster of amenities is in Benahavís village and along the coast road. Within about 2 km of the area there are fourteen restaurants, a school, a pharmacy, three banks and four cafés, which covers basic daily needs without requiring longer trips. The municipality counts roughly 9,472 inhabitants (2025), and the village itself maintains a year-round rhythm rather than a purely seasonal one. Municipal sports infrastructure is close: the sports hall at about 0.7 km, the municipal gym at 0.8 km and the municipal pools at 0.9 km straight-line. For viewpoints and walks, Mirador del Tajo del Novio lies 0.6 km away and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos 1.2 km, giving residents marked walking routes within easy reach. Healthcare is split: a pharmacy sits roughly 700 metres away, while the hospital is about 6.5 km distant. Shopping requires the 3.7 km drive to the supermarket. An electric-vehicle charging point is located about 277 metres away, which is unusually close for an inland setting. Public transport is minimal, one line with one stop in the municipality, so a car is necessary for daily travel, and most households here operate one vehicle per adult. Traffic is light; the access roads are winding and mountainous, which slows journeys but keeps the area quiet outside peak holiday periods.
The map shows the villa's position in the hills above Benahavís, inland from the coast between Marbella and Estepona. Markers indicate the nearest golf courses, beaches, the supermarket, the hospital and the airports. Straight-line distances are shown; driving distances on the mountain roads are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benahavís sits between Marbella, Estepona and Ronda, roughly 7 km inland from the coast, covering 145 km² of mostly mountainous terrain. The municipality is positioned as a residential and golf-oriented enclave rather than a coastal resort: it trades beach proximity for elevation, space and security. Marbella (14 km, about 148,000 inhabitants) and the Banús marina (8.7 km) supply urban services and nightlife; Estepona and Ronda frame the western and northern approaches. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, Benahavís occupies the upper-middle segment of the market, with Monte Mayor and neighbouring La Zagaleta among its most private communities.
Distances below are straight-line (as the crow flies); road distances are longer on mountain routes. Beaches: Playa del Saladillo at 6.6 km and Playa Isdabe at 6.7 km. Golf: La Zagaleta Country Club at 2.2 km, La Quinta Golf at 3.9 km and Tramores Golf at 4.3 km, with El Higueral Golf and Marbella Club Golf Resort also within roughly 3 km of the wider area. Airports: Málaga-Costa del Sol at approximately 51 km and Gibraltar at roughly 50 km; the property data lists 48 km to the airport, so actual driving time depends on the route taken, allow around 45 minutes to an hour by car to either field. Towns: Marbella at 14 km and the marina Puerto Deportivo José Banús at 8.7 km. Daily services: supermarket 3.7 km, hospital 6.5 km, pharmacy 707 m. The international school The International School of Estepona is about 6.0 km away. Access is by car only in practice; the single public transport line does not support a car-free household.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 50 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The villa stands at an elevation of about 204 metres above sea level on hillside terrain, which explains the mountain and country views and the sloped character of the access roads. The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.1°C and monthly averages between 12°C in the coldest months and 26°C in summer, a range that supports outdoor living for most of the year and matches the property's orientation towards terraces and pool use. The swimming season, defined by sea water at 20°C or above, lasts about four months, meaning sea swimming is realistically a June-to-September activity; the private pool on the plot extends this window considerably, since it can be heated or used earlier and later in the season than the sea. Rainfall is concentrated outside summer, typical for southern Spain. The surrounding countryside is protected, and the plot itself carries mature vegetation and fruit trees, which stabilises the rural character of the immediate view. The combination of elevation, greenery and low construction density makes the microclimate slightly cooler in the evenings than the immediate coast, a difference buyers notice in summer.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches, Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe, lie about 6.6–6.7 km away as the crow flies, reached by car in a drive of roughly ten to fifteen minutes depending on the route. These are the coastal fallback for swimming and beach days; given the private pool at the house, most daily swimming happens on the plot itself. Golf is the strongest recreational asset of this location: La Zagaleta Country Club's course is 2.2 km away, with La Quinta Golf at 3.9 km, Tramores Golf at 4.3 km, El Higueral at 2.7 km and Marbella Club Golf Resort at 2.9 km, five courses within a short drive, covering a range of playing levels. Sports facilities in the wider area number around 25, including the municipal sports hall, gym and pools in Benahavís. For walking, the viewpoints of Mirador del Tajo del Novio (0.6 km) and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (1.2 km) provide marked destinations in the protected landscape. Puerto Deportivo José Banús, at 8.7 km, handles marina-based leisure, dining and boat access. On the plot itself, the gym, pool and gardens supply daily recreation without leaving the property.
25 Facilities Available
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 both new-build projects and existing hillside homes. Current new-build comparables in the municipality include Be Lagom (from €1,890,000), Mimosas (from €2,100,000) and La Finca de Jasmine (from €1,700,000). Those figures are starting prices for new units, typically with smaller plots and communal facilities; this property's fixed price of €2,395,000 buys an existing, refurbished house with roughly 7,508 m² of private land, a private pool and outbuildings, a typology the new-build projects generally do not replicate. The trade-off is age: a 2008 construction with later refurbishment versus newly delivered units with modern warranties and specifications. Location within the municipality also differs. Monte Mayor is positioned inland among mountains, about 6.6 km from the nearest beach, whereas parts of the Benahavís municipality such as Los Flamingos or lower Monte Mayor sit closer to the coast and the beach towns of Estepona and San Pedro. Relative to Marbella itself (14 km away), prices per square metre in Benahavís tend to reflect land value and privacy rather than coastal frontage. Compared with La Zagaleta immediately to the north, Monte Mayor offers a similar gated, green environment at a lower entry level. For buyers weighing this villa against new-build alternatives, the comparison comes down to plot size and immediate availability on one side, and new construction guarantees and community facilities on the other; the transaction volume of around 800 housing transactions per year in the municipality indicates an active resale market for both categories.
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