Le Monte

The layout divides the home by function. The ground floor puts one en-suite bedroom near the entrance, then opens the rest of the level to a single living space where kitchen, dining and salon share the light from floor-to-ceiling glass that slides back onto the terrace and pool. The first floor is given over to the two remaining bedrooms, each a full suite with dressing area, bathroom and covered terrace, placed at opposite ends of the floor so neither overlooks the other. A lift connects all levels including the basement. The solarium sits above, private and unshaded.

Benahavís itself is a village inland from the coast, known more for its hillside golf courses and country restaurants than for through traffic or commercial centres. The nearest beaches and larger shops are a drive away in Estepona or San Pedro de Alcántara. The roads up into the hills are winding and the plots here sit within a gated perimeter, so this is a setting that assumes a car for every journey and favours buyers who want distance from the coast rather than walking access to it.

The home works for families who need separation between the principal bedroom and the others, or for couples who want guest suites that feel genuinely private. The basement and solarium add flexibility. The drawback is the location: Benahavís gives you altitude and quiet, but nothing is on your doorstep.