Villa in Benahavis, Malaga

A new-build detached villa set on a hillside in Benahavis, enjoying sea views over the Mediterranean along with mountain and golf views. It sits among lush greenery within an enclave of golf courses. The house has 476 m² of built space on a 1,669 m² plot, and its architecture works with the slope of the land to leave as much garden as possible.

The design is centred on indoor-outdoor living. Open-plan spaces are fully glazed to make the most of the light. The upper floor holds a master bedroom, a living room and two further bedrooms, all opening onto a large, partly covered terrace. On the ground floor are the social areas, including a living room with fireplace and an open-plan, fully equipped kitchen, plus another spacious master bedroom. Every room opens to the garden, which has several seating areas under pergolas, a pond and a large infinity pool. The basement has a garage with an automatic door and two parking spaces, as well as a wine cellar.

The finish includes porcelain floors, wooden doors, double glazing and hot/cold air conditioning. There is also underfloor heating in the bathrooms, a smart home system and security.

Primary features:

• 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 476 m² built
• 1,669 m² plot with large garden and infinity pool
• 325 m² of terraces
• Sea, mountain and golf views
• Basement garage and wine cellar
• Smart home, air conditioning and underfloor heating in bathrooms

Benahavis is one of the most sought-after addresses on the Costa del Sol. It is a charming white village in the hills just behind Marbella and Puerto Banús. The area is known for its excellent restaurants and exclusive residential estates. Some of Spain's finest golf courses are close by, along with tennis, polo, riding and water sports. With more than 320 days of sunshine a year and Málaga airport within easy reach, it is ideal for both permanent living and holiday homes.