Villa in La Alqueria, Benahavis

Set high in the hills of La Alqueria, Benahavís, this contemporary new-build villa forms part of the exclusive Mirabella Hills development, a private, gated enclave with 24-hour security at the entrance and perimeter wall. Its elevated, east, west and south-facing position delivers panoramic views across the Mediterranean, the Straits of Gibraltar, the African coastline and the Sierra Blanca mountains.

The villa offers 916 m² of built space on a 1,246 m² plot, with five bedrooms, four bathrooms and 282 m² of terraces. Inside are oversized porcelain floors, an open-plan, fully equipped kitchen, fitted wardrobes with soft-close fittings and a utility room. Air conditioning and heat pump heating are included, with underfloor heating in the bathrooms. A large open basement can be finished to your taste as an entertaining space, cinema or playroom. Outside, the private garden has automatic irrigation and ambient lighting and surrounds a saltwater pool. There is also a carport and electric gates.

Primary features:

• 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 916 m² built
• Private saltwater pool and landscaped garden
• Panoramic sea, mountain and African coast views
• Large customisable basement
• Gated development with 24-hour security
• Home automation system

Benahavís is known as the dining capital of the Costa del Sol, a whitewashed village set among dramatic mountains and some of the region's finest golf courses. The location feels secluded yet lies within minutes of Marbella and Puerto Banús, with shops 5 to 10 minutes away. Málaga airport is within easy reach.