Villa in Benahavis

Two palms rise past the roofline on either side of three arched windows, and by late morning the sun has reached the pool and the white walls behind it. This is a house that starts its day slowly, and it gives you every reason to do the same.

The villa stands in La Zagaleta, the exclusive gated enclave in Benahavís that counts among the most prestigious private communities in Europe. Newly completed and designed and built by the architectural firm Puroform, it faces south over the mountains and holds 651 sqm of built space and 133 sqm of terraces. The coast and Marbella’s liveliest spots are twenty minutes away, which is exactly far enough.

Five bedrooms are spread over two carefully conceived levels, each with its own defined living areas and quiet private quarters. The layout was drawn to respect the peaceful natural surroundings. The terracotta roof, the white walls and the arched French windows sit comfortably against the green hillside, and the design logic is simple: living and sleeping on one level, leisure and household service on the other.

You enter through a bespoke front door with a glass panel, so daylight reaches the reception hall before you do. The hall leads into a formal living room with high ceilings, where windows by Roman Clavero flood the space with light and frame the garden, the pool and the lush landscape beyond. Next to it, a semi open dining room runs straight onto the south facing terrace. There is an outdoor kitchen and a dining area beneath the pergola, built for lunches that stretch into evenings.

The kitchen is fitted with Miele appliances and has a breakfast nook for slower mornings. This level also holds three generous en suite bedrooms and a guest toilet.

Outside, the garden is laid out around a 60 sqm saltwater pool, with sun loungers lined up under the palms. The landscaped grounds are kept green all year by an automated irrigation system. A private two car garage completes the exterior, and advanced home security is backed by La Zagaleta’s 24/7 community surveillance.

The lower floor is where the house relaxes. A private cinema room, a massage suite, a fully equipped gym and a temperature controlled wine cellar share the space. The same level holds full service quarters with two en suite bedrooms and a kitchenette, so the household runs smoothly without ever crossing into your privacy.

One detail deserves a mention: the machinery room sits outside the main residence. Technical operations stay apart from the living spaces, which means less disturbance and easier maintenance, and it is a feature owners tend to value most once they live with it. Inside, a full Zennio smart home system controls lighting, security and climate from one place.

Everyday life stays close. Essential shops are twelve minutes away, and the elite international schools Aloha College and Swans International School are twenty minutes away. The A-7 motorway and Málaga Airport are both under an hour. La Zagaleta limits public transport to protect its exclusivity, so residents move by chauffeur service and private transportation.

Living here means access to two private golf courses, a luxury clubhouse with dining and event spaces, and equestrian facilities, all set within more than 900 hectares of protected natural reserve. The community puts sustainability first, with eco conscious building practices and a firm commitment to preserving the landscape.

It is a home for people who value elegance, privacy and a close connection to nature, with modern aesthetics, technical sophistication and world class amenities all within reach. A lifestyle investment for the discerning buyer, and a signature address in Southern Europe.

Golf, horses and the coast are all close by.

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