New development · Costa del Sol · Benahavís

EL BOSQUE II - VILLA FOREST EDGE

From €8,900,000

6 beds · 908 m² built · Est. completion Q3 2026

Ref HT5389042Updated daily · Last sync 16 September 2026

About this property

Overview

El Bosque II is a six-bedroom detached villa on a plot of over three thousand square metres in the gated community of La Reserva de Alcuzcuz. The house spans nine hundred square metres across three floors, with six bathrooms and a hundred and seventy-five square metres of terraces. It faces south-west, taking in views over the golf valley to the sea. The layout spreads the six bedrooms across two floors: two on the entrance level with the main living spaces, and three upstairs including the principal suite. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. The entrance floor holds the main living, dining and kitchen areas, which open onto four separate terraces and two covered porches. A seventy-five-square-metre pool sits alongside the house. All three levels connect by lift.

The villa sits on the upper slopes of Benahavís, above the AP-7 motorway and set back from the coast. This means mountain air and quiet, but it also means you need a car for everything. The nearest Mercadona is twelve minutes away. Málaga Airport takes just over an hour. The gated community gives privacy and security, but there is no village within walking distance and no bakery or café at the gate. Golf courses are close, and so is the centre of Benahavís village, but neither is on foot. The setting suits buyers who want space, seclusion and long views, and who are content to drive for milk.

The scale of the house and the plot will appeal to families who want formal entertaining space, a large garden and room for guests without compromising privacy. The size also means high running costs and a fair amount of house to look after. The position within a gated community brings maintenance fees on top. This is not a lock-up-and-leave villa. It is a substantial family home for someone who intends to spend serious time here and who values the combination of mountain peace and coastal access.

Features

What this home includes

  • Pool
  • Private garden
  • Parking
  • Sea view
  • South facing

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT5389042
Property type
Villa
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6.5
Built area
908 m²
Terrace
175 m²
Plot size
3,082 m²
Price range
€8,900,000
Est. completion
Q3 2026
Pool
Yes
Garden
Yes
Garage
Yes
Sea view
Yes
South facing
Yes
City
Benahavís
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Playa Canina Ventura del Mar
11 mindrive
Dia
7 mindrive
Carrefour
9 mindrive
Mercadona
12 mindrive
Farmacia Monte Halcones
16 minwalk
C.C. La Colonia
10 mindrive
266 restaurants & bars
within 10 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
61 mindrive
Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.

Location

Benahavís

Location shown is the development site. This development is in BenahavísCosta del Sol.

El Bosque II sits above the AP-7, towards the mountains in Benahavís. This position offers a quieter setting away from the coastal road while keeping you close to essential services. Mercadona supermarket is just 12 minutes away by car. Málaga Airport is a 61-minute drive, making it reasonable for regular travel. The location suits buyers who want mountain views and a peaceful environment without feeling isolated from daily conveniences.

18 questions answered

EL BOSQUE II - VILLA FOREST EDGE: Frequently Asked Questions

The villa faces south-west and looks over the golf valley to the sea. The upper floors take in a wide panoramic sweep, and the pool terrace shares the same outlook. The plot sits high on the slope, so nothing interrupts the sightline.

Playa Canina Ventura del Mar is just under six kilometres away, about eleven minutes by car. The villa sits inland of the AP-7 motorway on the upper slopes of Benahavís, so the beach is not walkable. You will drive for every trip to the coast.

Yes. The villa has a seventy-five-square-metre private pool and sits on a plot of over three thousand square metres. All outdoor space is yours. That gives total privacy but also means you are responsible for maintaining a large garden and pool, on top of the community fees.

Málaga Airport is forty-nine kilometres away, about an hour and one minute by car. The route is straightforward but the distance makes this villa better suited to extended stays than quick weekends. Factor in the drive when planning arrivals and departures.

You get quiet surroundings, clean air and views over the fairways, but you also lose walkable amenities. Golf courses are close by car, but there is no clubhouse, bar or pro shop you can stroll to. The setting is about landscape and privacy, not about popping out for a round on foot.

Buying off-plan in Benahavís means reserving a property before or during construction. You pay a reservation deposit (typically €6,000 to €12,000), then sign a private purchase contract within 30 days and pay a further 10 to 20% of the purchase price. Staged payments follow the construction milestones. The final 60 to 70% is paid at notary completion when the keys are handed over.

Under Spanish law (Law 57/1968 and its 2015 successor), all off-plan deposits must be covered by a bank guarantee or insurance policy. Your lawyer must verify this before you pay any money. If the developer fails to deliver, you can claim 100% of your deposit plus 6% annual interest. Never transfer funds without a confirmed guarantee in your name.

Spanish law mandates three tiers: a 10-year structural guarantee (Seguro Decenal) for serious structural defects, a 3-year guarantee for habitability issues (waterproofing, insulation, installations), and a 1-year guarantee on finishes and fixtures. These run from the date the licence of first occupation (licencia de primera ocupación) is issued.

New-build purchases are subject to 10% IVA (VAT) on the purchase price, plus 1.2% AJD (stamp duty) in Andalucía. Parking spaces or storage sold separately may attract 21% IVA. Add notary, land registry and legal fees (1 to 2%), budget 12 to 15% on top of the purchase price in total acquisition costs.

Most developers allow personalisation during the early construction phase, choices of floor tiles, kitchen units, bathroom fixtures, paint colours and sometimes layout tweaks. The window for changes is typically 3 to 6 months after signing the contract. Structural changes are rarely possible once work has started. Your sales representative will provide a customisation deadline and specification sheet.

Typical build time in coastal Spain is 18 to 30 months from licence grant to completion. Delays of 3 to 6 months are common due to weather, supply-chain or permit issues. Your contract should specify a longstop completion date and the compensation you are owed for any overrun. Always check whether the building licence has already been granted before reserving.

Key due-diligence points: (1) confirm the building licence is granted, not just applied for; (2) verify all deposits are bank-guaranteed in your name; (3) check the developer's track record and financial standing; (4) review the specification sheet and what is included in the price; (5) confirm the estimated completion date and longstop clause; (6) have an independent Spanish lawyer review the contract before you sign anything.

Yes, both are required before the final notary signing. You can reserve with a passport, but your Spanish NIE (foreigner tax number) is needed for the private purchase contract and your Spanish bank account for the staged transfers. Your lawyer can obtain your NIE with a power of attorney in 2 to 4 weeks. Open the bank account on your first trip to Spain or remotely via certain Spanish banks.

Yes. Spanish banks lend to non-residents at typical LTVs of 60 to 70% of the lower of purchase price or valuation (vs 80% for residents). Rates are competitive with the rest of the eurozone. You will need 6 months of bank statements, tax returns and proof of income, pre-approval takes 2 to 4 weeks.

Recommended for serious buyers. A mortgage in principle confirms your budget, signals credibility to sellers and shortens completion. We can introduce you to specialist non-resident mortgage brokers familiar with the local market.

Resale property in Andalucía: ITP (transfer tax) at 7%. New-build: 10% IVA + 1.2% AJD (stamp duty). Plus notary, land registry and legal fees of roughly 1 to 2%. Budget 10 to 13% on top of the asking price for total acquisition costs.

Annual IBI (council tax) is typically 0.4 to 1.1% of cadastral value. Community fees on apartments and gated villas range €100 to €600/month depending on amenities. Non-resident owners pay an annual income tax based on cadastral value, plus utilities and home insurance.

In Spain the seller pays the agent commission (typically 3 to 6% + VAT), already baked into the asking price. Buyers do not pay agent fees on resale or new-build.

Market context

How it sits in the market

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This Villa

€9,802 / m²

€9,802 × 908 m² = €8,900,000 asking · entry unit

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