Property Description
High above Benahavís village with an additional urban plot
Holding the highest position at the very top of the village, this mountain view 8 bedroom villa in Benahavís combines complete privacy with a short walk down to the restaurants and shops of the centre. The property spans a 400 m² built area on a 1,150 m² plot — a footprint larger than current planning regulations would permit today — and includes an additional registered urban plot.
Flexible interiors and independent guest accommodation
With eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms, the residence is suited to a single household, a multi-generational family, a boutique bed and breakfast or a retreat venue. The current layout incorporates one studio apartment and one one-bedroom apartment, with the structural capacity to create a further apartment above the garage. For buyers looking to reconfigure the interiors, an architectural concept has already been prepared demonstrating how the existing volume can be divided into approximately six spacious apartments or a greater number of smaller units. Comfort across the seasons is maintained by air conditioning, central heating and a fireplace, while fibre-optic internet runs throughout the house.
South-facing grounds and mountain views
Oriented to the south, the residence looks out over the surrounding mountains, countryside and forest. Outdoor living centres on 100 m² of terrace and a private pool, all set within a peaceful natural environment directly above the mountain pueblo. The entire grounds are fully fenced and gated, ensuring privacy and security on the edge of the forest while remaining within walking distance of village amenities and close to more than a dozen golf courses.
Legal status, utilities and condition
All existing constructions on this mountain view 8 bedroom villa in Benahavís are fully legal and registered in the cadastral system, with documentation in place. Because the main holding sits on rustic land, it cannot be licensed as a hotel, though private accommodation uses are permitted and building permits can be applied for within the existing height and footprint. The inclusion of a separate cadastral-registered urban plot with a documented option-to-purchase arrangement from the previous ownership adds further scope.
The structure is solid, dry and ready for immediate occupation, allowing a buyer to live in the home while renovating in stages or to undertake a complete redevelopment at once. Plumbing and electrical systems are fully operational. A substantial solar panel installation reduces running costs and sits above a large utility and storage area, with the option to operate the house on gas if preferred.
Equipment at a glance
Setting
- Country
- Village
- Mountain Pueblo
- Close To Golf
- Close To Shops
- Close To Forest
Views
- Mountain
- Country
- Forest
Orientation
- South
Pool
- Private
Climate Control
- Air Conditioning
- Central Heating
- Fireplace
FAQ – Mountain View 8 Bedroom Villa in Benahavís
Can the villa be extended or reconfigured?
Because the 400 m² built area is already larger than current planning regulations allow, the property cannot be extended in height or footprint. However, the interior can be extensively renovated and reconfigured, and an architectural concept exists to convert the house into approximately six spacious apartments or several smaller units.
What independent accommodation does the property currently have?
Within the eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms, the current layout includes one studio apartment and one one-bedroom apartment. There is also space to create an additional apartment above the garage.
What is the legal and planning status of the property and the extra plot?
All existing built areas are fully legal, documented and registered in the cadastral system. The main house stands on rustic land, which permits private residence or boutique bed and breakfast use rather than a hotel licence, and the sale also includes an additional urban plot registered in the cadastre with a documented option-to-purchase arrangement.
Is the house habitable now, and what utilities are installed?
The property is in functional condition with no humidity issues, operational plumbing and electrics, and can be occupied immediately. It is equipped with air conditioning, central heating, a fireplace, fibre-optic internet, gas capability and a large solar panel installation with a utility and storage space beneath it.
How close is the villa to the centre of Benahavís and local golf courses?
The villa sits at the very top of Benahavís village, a short walk down to the village centre with its restaurants, shops and amenities. More than a dozen golf courses are in the surrounding area, along with countryside and forest directly beside the property.
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