A key-ready detached villa of 1,004 m² on a 2,700 m² plot in El Paraíso Alto, Benahavís, offered at a fixed asking price of €14,900,000. The property has 8 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms arranged over four levels connected by a lift, with a south orientation and views across the golf course towards the Mediterranean. A separate two-bedroom guest house stands within the grounds. The villa sits in an inland, quiet residential area roughly 6.6 km from the nearest beaches, as the crow flies, and 48 km from Málaga airport. Completion is listed indicatively as 2026.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in El Paraíso Alto, an established residential zone in the hills of Benahavís, between Marbella and Estepona. The setting is quiet and rural in character, with La Zagaleta's golf course about 2.2 km away as the crow flies. The coast lies some 6.6 km distant; a car is necessary for daily movement. Supermarkets, a pharmacy and a hospital are within a few kilometres by road.
The house accommodates a large household with frequent guests: four bedroom suites upstairs, a guest bedroom on the main floor, an independent lower-level apartment and a separate two-bedroom guest house. Shared functions include a cinema room, gym, office and a 50 m² covered outdoor dining area with barbecue. Outdoor amenities comprise a 44 m² saltwater pool, jacuzzi and sauna.
Construction status is recorded as key-ready, with delivery listed indicatively as completed in 2026. The property is documented as new construction with contemporary architecture, floor-to-ceiling windows, a lift serving four levels and integrated residential technology. As with all completion dates in this market, the stated timing remains indicative until formally handed over.
The property does not offer direct beach access; the nearest sand lies roughly 6.6 km away in a straight line, and reaching it requires a car. Public transport in the area is minimal, with a single line and stop. The plot of 2,700 m², while substantial, is not an estate-scale holding by Benahavís standards, where larger grounds exist nearby.
This property matches a buyer seeking a primary or secondary residence that can host a large family circle plus guests simultaneously, without conversion work. Households that regularly receive visiting relatives or retain staff will find the separate guest house and lower-level apartment functionally relevant. Buyers who entertain formally and informally benefit from the cinema room, gym, covered outdoor dining and pool complex, which remove the need to outsource those activities. The configuration also suits multi-generational arrangements: the independent quarters allow parents or adult children to live on the same plot with a degree of autonomy. Conversely, the villa fits less well for buyers who want to walk to the beach, restaurants or shops; the setting is inland and car-dependent by design. Buyers focused primarily on rental yield should note that the top price segment of this market operates differently from the volume coastal apartment market in Estepona, where units start from roughly €320,000 and rental demand is broad-based. The property is most relevant to a purchaser valuing space, privacy, views and finish quality over walkable coastal access, and who is prepared to hold and maintain a substantial asset with associated running costs for garden, pool and systems.
The build combines a contemporary structural approach with a layered material palette. Floor-to-ceiling windows and curved architectural forms define the envelope, while the interior distinguishes zones by flooring: oak wood upstairs, large-format porcelain and micro-cement in the principal circulation and social areas. Climate systems run throughout, including air conditioning, underfloor heating, underfloor heating in bathrooms and a fireplace for the cooler months, relevant given average monthly temperatures ranging from 12 to 26 °C. A lift connects all four levels, a functional necessity at this scale rather than a luxury addition. Bedrooms are fitted with built-in wardrobes and dressing areas, and every upper suite has a private bathroom and terrace access. The specification list records a private saltwater pool of 44 m², a jacuzzi, an outdoor sauna and a covered 50 m² outdoor dining area with barbecue, indicating that exterior spaces have been finished to a comparable standard as the interior. The lower level departs from the conventional basement format: an interior courtyard with an olive tree brings daylight into the floor, which holds an open-plan suite with en-suite bathroom, a kitchen and dining area, and a lounge. Technology is documented as integrated throughout the residence, and an EV charging point stands 277 m from the property, which supports electric vehicle use. The separate guest house repeats the villa's programme at smaller scale with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, its own driveway and private outdoor areas. As the property is listed key-ready, finishes can be verified directly at viewing rather than assessed from plans.
The asking price is fixed at €14,900,000 for the completed villa; it is not a starting price from which variants descend. At roughly €14,840 per m² of living area, the pricing reflects the top segment of the Benahavís market, where comparable newly built villas are listed from around €11,900,000. The property is offered key-ready, with delivery indicatively recorded as 2026. Availability of the specific unit is therefore immediate in documentation terms, subject to the standard notarial process for an existing title. Additional purchase costs, transfer tax, notary and registry fees, apply on top of the stated price and vary with the final deed value.
Daily life in this villa revolves around a layered layout that separates social, private and service functions across four levels, all linked by a lift. The main floor gathers the living room, TV lounge, kitchen and dining area around direct terrace and garden access, so interior and exterior use merge during the warmer months. Mornings can begin with south-facing light across the pool terrace; the covered outdoor dining area with barbecue extends usability into the evening and shoulder seasons. The upper floor concentrates four bedroom suites, each with wardrobes, a dressing area, a private bathroom and terrace access, with oak flooring giving this level a warmer character than the porcelain and micro-cement finishes used below. The lower level is arranged around an interior courtyard with an olive tree, holding an open-plan suite, a second kitchen and dining area, and a lounge that can absorb a bar or pool table, functioning as an annexed living quarter rather than a storage cellar. Outside, the 44 m² saltwater pool anchors the garden, which combines lawns, palms, olives and Mediterranean planting, with a jacuzzi, outdoor shower and sauna near the gym. The separate guest house has its own driveway and private outdoor space, so visiting family or staff can stay independently without crossing the main residence. In practical terms, this is a property designed for a household that entertains, hosts extended stays and values separation between private and communal zones. The immediate surroundings are quiet and rural; the rhythm of the day depends on short car trips, about 3.7 km to a supermarket, 707 m to a pharmacy, while golf, beaches and Marbella lie within easy driving distance.
Benahavís is a mountain municipality of about 9,472 inhabitants (2025) covering 145 km², positioned inland between Marbella and Estepona and roughly 7 km from the coast. The villa's location in El Paraíso Alto places it in a quiet, rural-feeling residential belt rather than a town centre; the nearest viewpoints, Mirador del Tajo del Novio at 0.6 km and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos at 1.2 km, straight-line, indicate the hilly, green character of the immediate terrain. Daily provisions require short drives: the supermarket lies about 3.7 km away and the pharmacy 707 m as the crow flies; road distances will be longer. Healthcare is available at a hospital roughly 6.5 km distant. Within 2 km, the area counts 14 restaurants, 4 cafés, 3 banks and a school, so evening dining out is feasible without descending to the coast. Municipal sports facilities, a sports hall at 0.7 km, a gym at 0.8 km and public pools at 0.9 km, add everyday recreation options beyond the private amenities on the plot. Public transport is limited to one line with a single stop, making a car essential. The elevation of around 204 m and the inland position produce slightly cooler evenings than the seafront, within an average annual temperature of 18.1 °C.
The map shows the villa's position in El Paraíso Alto, on the inland side of Benahavís. Note that the marked distances, 6.6 km to the beaches, 48 km to the airport, 2.2 km to La Zagaleta, are straight-line figures; actual road routes are longer. The terrain rises gently from the coast towards the plot at about 204 m elevation.
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Benahavís occupies an inland hill position between Marbella (14 km straight-line, some 148,000 inhabitants) and Estepona, roughly 7 km from the coast, within a municipality of 145 km² and about 9,500 residents. This places the villa in the transition zone between the Marbella-Benahavís luxury residential belt and the more rural interior towards Ronda. The location trades direct seafront access for elevation, greenery, golf proximity and quiet, a trade-off characteristic of El Paraíso Alto, La Zagaleta and the surrounding residential estates. Along the Costa del Sol as a whole, the area sits in the western, higher-value segment, about 60 km from Málaga city and roughly 48 km from its airport.
Accessibility is organised around the private car. The nearest beaches, Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe, lie about 6.6 to 6.7 km away as the crow flies, meaning actual road distances are greater and a drive of some ten to fifteen minutes should be expected. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 48 km distant in a straight line, with Gibraltar airport an alternative at roughly 50 km; both require a drive of about 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. Golf access is a defining strength: La Zagaleta's course sits 2.2 km away in a straight line, with La Quinta Golf at 3.9 km and Tramores Golf at 4.3 km, plus El Higueral and the Marbella Club Golf Resort within about 3 km of the village. Marbella lies 14 km away as the crow flies, Estepona slightly nearer in the opposite direction, and Puerto Banús marina about 8.7 km. An EV charging point stands 277 m from the villa, and a Tesla Supercharger near Estepona at roughly 7.4 km supports longer journeys. Public transport is minimal, one line, one stop, so daily mobility depends entirely on private vehicles.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 50 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for Benahavís shows average monthly temperatures between 12 and 26 °C, with an annual mean of 18.1 °C, warm summers and mild winters typical of the western Costa del Sol. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20 °C or above, lasts about four months, concentrated between roughly June and September; the villa's saltwater pool, jacuzzi and sauna extend water-based use beyond that window. At approximately 204 m above sea level, the site sits high enough for cooler evenings and clearer air than the immediate seafront, while remaining low enough to avoid the steep terrain of the higher Sierra de las Nieves foothills. The plot itself is landscaped with palms, olive trees, flowers, herbs and Mediterranean planting, providing year-round greenery, and the surrounding municipality combines river valleys, hills and protected viewpoints within short range. Rainfall is concentrated in the cooler months, so outdoor living on the south-facing terraces is practical for most of the year.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Coastal recreation requires a short drive: Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe, both about 6.6 to 6.7 km away in a straight line, are the nearest stretches of sand. Puerto Deportivo José Banús, at roughly 8.7 km, offers marina facilities, dining and water-based activities. Golf is the dominant recreation in the immediate vicinity, La Zagaleta Country Club's course lies 2.2 km away as the crow flies, with La Quinta Golf at 3.9 km, Tramores Golf at 4.3 km, El Higueral Golf at 2.7 km and the Marbella Club Golf Resort at 2.9 km measured from the village. The municipality records 25 sports facilities, including a municipal sports hall at 0.7 km, a gym at 0.8 km and public pools at 0.9 km. Hiking and viewing points such as Mirador del Tajo del Novio (0.6 km) and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (1.2 km) sit within walking range of the village centre. The villa's own grounds supply further recreation on-site: the 44 m² saltwater pool, jacuzzi, outdoor sauna, gym and cinema room reduce dependence on external facilities.
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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: VL846234
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Benahavís itself, the closest comparable listing is Villa Maximus, offered from about €11,900,000, a difference of roughly €3 million that at this level reflects plot size, finish specification and view quality rather than location alone, since both properties sit in the same municipality's premium residential belt. The villa examined here differentiates itself through volume (1,004 m² of living space), the four-level lift-serviced layout and the double annex structure of guest house plus lower-level apartment, a configuration that relatively few properties in the area combine. Looking west, Estepona represents an entirely different market segment: Acqua Gardens opens from €524,600 and Aby Upper from €320,000. Those prices correspond to apartments, not detached villas, and the comparison mainly illustrates the spread of the Costa del Sol market rather than a direct alternative. A buyer choosing between Benahavís and Estepona is effectively choosing between an inland, quiet, golf-oriented hillside setting with sea views at distance, and a coastal, higher-density environment with walkable beach access. Benahavís records around 800 housing transactions per year across the whole municipality, a modest volume that supports the area's character as a low-turnover, high-value residential zone. The regional context matters too: Marbella, 14 km away in a straight line, supplies the nearest concentration of international retail, dining and marina facilities at Puerto Banús (8.7 km), while the villages and golf estates closer to the property maintain a quieter year-round rhythm, less affected by seasonal tourism than the seafront towns. For a purchaser already set on the western Costa del Sol hillside market, the relevant competition consists of a small number of newly built or recently completed villas in El Paraíso, La Zagaleta's environs and the Guadalmina-Benahavís border zone, each trading off privacy, view orientation and plot scale.
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