New development · Costa del Sol · Benahavís

Villa I3 - Vitae Villas

From €3,950,000

5 beds · 539 m² built · Est. completion Q4 2026

Ref HT5055214Updated daily · Last sync 26 August 2026

About this property

Overview

Villa I3 sits on a 2,000 square metre plot in the Monte Mayor area of Benahavís, set back from the coast towards the mountains. The position gives you long views over the valley and down to the Mediterranean, but it also means you need a car for everything. Marbella Club Golf Resort is fourteen minutes away, San Pedro Alcántara takes twenty-seven minutes, and the nearest Mercadona is a twenty-minute drive.

The villa covers 539 square metres inside, with another 331 square metres of terrace. Five bedrooms, all en suite, and five bathrooms in total. The layout is open plan, with floor-to-ceiling glass linking the main living spaces to the terrace and infinity pool. The design follows a curved footprint that follows the contour of the hillside rather than sitting square to it. East-facing orientation means morning sun on the terrace and softer light in the afternoons.

The plot backs onto protected hillside, so the immediate surroundings stay undeveloped. You get quiet and privacy, but you also give up walking access to anything. This suits buyers who want space, views and proximity to golf courses on the Costa del Sol without needing to be near a town centre. Families with young children will find the drive to Daidin School in San Pedro takes twenty-four minutes, and most daily errands involve getting in the car.

The setting works for those who prefer seclusion and are comfortable with the trade-off. If you want cafés, shops or a marina within walking distance, look closer to the coast. If you want a large private plot with mountain and sea views in Benahavís, this delivers it.

Features

What this home includes

  • Pool
  • Private garden
  • Parking

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT5055214
Property type
Villa
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Built area
539 m²
Terrace
331 m²
Plot size
2,000 m²
Price range
€3,950,000
Est. completion
Q4 2026
Pool
Yes
Garden
Yes
Garage
Yes
City
Benahavís
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Playa del Saladillo
21 mindrive
Marbella Club Golf Resort
14 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo José Banus
30 mindrive
The International School of Estepona
24 mindrive
Daidin
24 mindrive
Mercadona
20 mindrive
Lidl
20 mindrive
ALDI
23 mindrive
Hospital Hospiten de Estepona
22 mindrive
Farmacia Jaime Luque Fdez-Regatillo
24 mindrive
Mustang
25 mindrive
San Pedro Alcántara
27 mindrive
93 restaurants & bars
within 10 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
80 mindrive
Gibraltar Airport (GIB)
68 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.

Villa I3 sits above the AP-7, towards the mountains in Benahavís, giving you a quieter setting away from the coastal bustle. Gibraltar Airport is 47.6km away, around 68 minutes by car. Marbella Club Golf Resort is just 14 minutes down the road for regular players. San Pedro Alcántara town centre takes 27 minutes to reach, and you'll find a Mercadona supermarket within 20 minutes for daily shopping. This location works well for families who want golf access and mountain views without sacrificing convenience to local amenities.

18 questions answered

Villa I3 - Vitae Villas: Frequently Asked Questions

Playa del Saladillo is 7.1 kilometres away, which takes about twenty-one minutes by car. The villa sits inland towards the mountains, so walking to the coast is not practical. You need a car for beach trips and most other errands.

Mountain and panoramic views that stretch over the valley to the Mediterranean. The east-facing orientation means you get morning sun on the terrace and softer afternoon light. The plot backs onto protected hillside, so nothing can be built directly behind you.

The villa has its own infinity pool on a 2,000 square metre private plot. You also get 331 square metres of terrace and a private garden. No sharing, no community fees for pool maintenance, but all upkeep falls to you.

Nothing. The Monte Mayor area sits in the hills above the coast, with no shops, cafés or services within walking reach. The nearest supermarket is twenty minutes by car. This suits buyers who want seclusion and are comfortable driving everywhere.

Marbella Club Golf Resort is 2.5 kilometres away, about fourteen minutes by car. The villa sits close to several courses in the Benahavís hills, which is part of the appeal of this location. Golf is a short drive rather than a walk.

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

€7,328 / m²

€7,328 × 539 m² = €3,950,000 asking · entry unit

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