New development · Costa del Sol · Benahavís

VILLA E20

From €4,210,000

3 beds · 740 m² built

Ref HT5419813Updated daily · Last sync 26 August 2026

About this property

Overview

Villa E20 is a single contemporary house built into the hillside above Benahavís, within the gated Montemayor community. The three-bedroom, four-bathroom villa runs to 740 square metres across three levels, which is unusually large for a three-bedroom property. That size buys generous living space, a gym, a separate office, a garage for two cars, and extended covered terracing with an outdoor kitchen alongside the heated pool. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, and a fourth guest cloakroom sits on the main level.

The villa occupies a raised position within Montemayor, which itself sits high on the slopes between Benahavís village and the coast. The plot delivers panoramic views over the coastline and the forested hills, but the location is remote. Benahavís village centre, with its cluster of restaurants, lies around ten minutes by car. The nearest beach at San Pedro de Alcántara is a twenty-minute drive. Everything beyond the gated community requires four wheels. Montemayor runs 24-hour security with cameras and a controlled entrance.

The design makes full use of the hillside. Floor-to-ceiling glass runs along the south-facing elevation, and high ceilings throughout magnify the sense of light and volume. Underfloor heating is installed across all three levels. The open-plan kitchen and bathrooms come fully fitted.

This is a villa for someone who wants substantial square metreage, seclusion and hill views, and who is content to drive for most journeys. The space suits a household that will use the gym and office, or simply values room to move. The remote setting will not suit anyone hoping to walk to shops or cafés.

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT5419813
Property type
Villa
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Built area
740 m²
Price range
€4,210,000
City
Benahavís
Coast
Costa del Sol

Location

Benahavís

Benahavís

Exact location available on request. This development is in BenahavísCosta del Sol.

18 questions answered

VILLA E20: Frequently Asked Questions

The villa measures 740 square metres, which is roughly double the footprint of a standard three-bedroom property on the Costa del Sol. That extra space goes into a gym, a separate office, a two-car garage, and large covered terraces with an outdoor kitchen. Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, plus a guest cloakroom.

No. The nearest beach at San Pedro de Alcántara is a twenty-minute drive. Benahavís sits in the hills inland from the coast, and Villa E20 occupies a particularly elevated position within the Montemayor community. You need a car for the beach, for shops, and for restaurants beyond the handful in Benahavís village.

The villa has its own private plot with a heated pool, outdoor kitchen and extensive terracing. Montemayor is a gated community with shared roads and perimeter security, but each home sits on its own land. You maintain your own garden and pool.

Montemayor runs 24-hour security with cameras and a controlled entrance. The gate controls vehicle access to the hillside roads within the community. Each villa is on its own plot, so there are no shared leisure facilities, only the security infrastructure and the perimeter.

The villa works for either. Underfloor heating across all three levels and the enclosed garage make it comfortable in winter. The isolation suits someone who works from the villa and values quiet, or a family that treats it as a holiday retreat. The lack of walking-distance amenities makes it less practical if you want daily village life without driving.

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

€5,689 / m²

€5,689 × 740 m² = €4,210,000 asking · entry unit

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