New development · Costa del Sol · Benahavís

Villa Alfa

From €7,000,000

6 beds · 869 m² built

Ref HT5251225Updated daily · Last sync 27 August 2026

About this property

Overview

Villa Alfa is a six-bedroom contemporary villa on a 3,035-square-metre plot in El Madroñal, a gated hillside community between San Pedro Alcántara and Benahavís. The 869 square metres of built space run across three levels, and floor-to-ceiling glass brings in both light and unbroken views south towards the sea and mountains. The master suite takes up significant space with two en-suite bathrooms and two dressing rooms, while the remaining five bedrooms each have their own bathroom. A staff room and laundry area sit separately.

The lower level holds a spa with an indoor heated pool, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and gym, plus a games room, bar and wine cellar. Two glass cubes punctuate the building and pull daylight deep into the interior. Outside, a 130-square-metre terrace wraps around an infinity pool, with the views stretching across the forested hills to the Mediterranean. The garage takes four cars.

El Madroñal sits above the AP-7 motorway on the inland side, so you are closer to the mountains than the beach. Puerto Banús marina is 17 minutes by car, San Pedro Alcántara town centre 14 minutes, and La Zagaleta Country Club nine minutes for golf. Málaga Airport is 47 minutes away. Aloha College and the local primary school are both within 18 minutes, which suits families. The surrounding area is forested and quiet, with little within walking distance. You will need a car for shopping, dining and most daily errands.

This scale of villa works for buyers who want space for extended family or regular guests, and who value privacy over proximity to the coast. The spa level and wine cellar suggest someone who entertains at home rather than going out. The downside is isolation: if you prefer to walk to a café or restaurant, El Madroñal will feel remote.

Features

What this home includes

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

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT5251225
Property type
Villa
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
7
Built area
869 m²
Terrace
130 m²
Plot size
3,035 m²
Price range
€7,000,000
Pool
Yes
Garden
Yes
Garage
Yes
Sea view
Yes
South facing
Yes
Area
El Madroñal
City
Benahavís
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Playa Canina Ventura del Mar
17 mindrive
La Zagaleta Country Club - La Zagaleta Course
9 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo José Banus
17 mindrive
Aloha College
18 mindrive
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria José Banús
18 mindrive
Mercadona
13 mindrive
Dia
13 mindrive
Carrefour
14 mindrive
Ambulatorio de Nueva Andalucia.
18 mindrive
Farmacia Monte Halcones
9 mindrive
C.C. La Colonia
15 mindrive
San Pedro Alcántara
14 mindrive
251 restaurants & bars
within 10 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
66 mindrive
Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.

Location

El Madroñal, Benahavís

Location shown is the development site. This development is in El MadroñalBenahavísCosta del Sol.

Villa Alfa sits above the AP-7, towards the mountains in El Madroñal. This elevated position keeps you away from the main highway while staying close to the coast's key amenities. Málaga Airport is 47 minutes away, making it practical for regular travel. La Zagaleta Country Club is just 9 minutes by car for golf lovers, and Puerto Deportivo José Banus marina is 17 minutes away. San Pedro Alcántara town centre reaches you in 14 minutes for shopping and dining. Both Aloha College and Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria José Banús are within 18 minutes, so families with school-age children will find this location convenient.

18 questions answered

Villa Alfa: Frequently Asked Questions

Playa Canina Ventura del Mar is 6.5 kilometres away, about 17 minutes by car. El Madroñal sits inland of the AP-7 motorway on the hillside, so the beach is not walkable. You are closer to the forested slopes and golf courses than to the coast.

The south-facing orientation gives unbroken views across forested hills to the Mediterranean, with mountain ranges visible in the distance. Floor-to-ceiling glass runs through the main living spaces, and the infinity pool terrace is positioned to make the most of the panorama.

No. El Madroñal is a gated hillside community surrounded by forest, with no shops, cafés or restaurants nearby. You will need a car for supermarkets, dining and most errands. The nearest town centre is San Pedro Alcántara, 14 minutes by car.

Málaga Airport is 47 kilometres away, about 66 minutes by car. That journey time makes frequent short breaks less practical, but the villa works well for longer stays or year-round living where airport proximity matters less.

Aloha College is 4.7 kilometres away, about 18 minutes by car. The local primary school and a health centre are both within similar distances in the Nueva Andalucía area. Supermarkets are 13 minutes by car, which means school runs and weekly shopping all require driving.

Buying off-plan in El Madronal 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

Live €/m² comparisons from current inventory of similar villas in the same city.

This Villa

€8,055 / m²

€8,055 × 869 m² = €7,000,000 asking · entry unit

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