Villa in La Alqueria, Benahavis

Set within a secluded, security-monitored community in La Alqueria, this contemporary five-bedroom villa offers privacy and tranquillity, with 856 m² of built space on a 1,454 m² plot. Puerto Banús, Marbella and Estepona are a short drive away, and a supermarket, international school, sports facilities and the beaches of the New Golden Mile are all close by.

The villa is furnished throughout with high-quality designer materials. The main floor has a spacious open-plan living room with sitting and dining areas, and an open kitchen with an island and a full range of integrated appliances. The living space opens onto extensive covered terraces, ideal for outdoor dining, with the garden and pool beyond. Upstairs, three en-suite bedrooms enjoy sea views and generous terraces. The lower level has two further en-suite bedrooms, one currently used as a children's playroom, and the house also includes a sauna. Outside are a landscaped garden with automatic irrigation, a large private pool, a chill-out area and ample parking. Comfort comes from underfloor heating throughout, including the basement, and hot and cold air conditioning, with home automation, an alarm and fitted wardrobes.

Primary features:

• Five en-suite bedrooms
• Sea views from the upper-floor bedrooms and terraces
• Large private pool, garden and chill-out area
• Underfloor heating, air conditioning and home automation
• Secure, private community setting
• Sauna and designer furnishings

Benahavís is a picturesque white village in the hills above the Costa del Sol, renowned for its excellent restaurants and its outstanding golf courses. Combining peaceful mountain scenery with easy access to the coast, it is one of Spain's most sought-after addresses, with Marbella's beaches and Málaga airport within easy reach.