Villa in El Herrojo, Benahavis

Set at the highest point of the exclusive gated community of El Herrojo Alto, this contemporary eight-bedroom villa blends natural materials with panoramic views over the valley, golf course and Mediterranean Sea. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the entrance foyer with light. The house offers 1,696 m² of built space on a southeast-facing plot of 1,963 m², with 612 m² of terraces.

The main floor is laid out for relaxed living and entertaining. It has a living room with a fireplace, a spacious dining room and a fully equipped designer kitchen that opens to an outdoor summer kitchen. Two en-suite bedrooms are also on this level. Upstairs, the master suite of over 70 m² has a private terrace, jacuzzi, dressing room and spa-style bathroom, and there are two further bedrooms. The lower floor of almost 800 m² is given over to leisure. It includes several lounges, a cinema, a gym, a spa with a heated indoor pool, sauna and massage room, an office, three more en-suite bedrooms and a garage for eight cars.

Primary features:

• 8 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, lift and staff accommodation
• Sea, mountain and golf views
• Private pool, landscaped subtropical gardens and covered terraces
• Spa with heated indoor pool, cinema, gym and games room
• Smart home, underfloor heating and hot/cold air conditioning
• 24-hour security and garage for eight cars

Benahavís is one of the Costa del Sol's most prestigious municipalities, set in the hills just behind Marbella and Estepona. Its whitewashed village is known for excellent restaurants. The surrounding area is home to championship golf courses, international schools and some of the region's most exclusive residential estates. Puerto Banús, beaches and Málaga airport are all within easy reach.