New development · Costa del Sol · Benahavís

Villa I5 - Vitae Villas

From €4,400,000

5 beds · 496 m² built · Est. completion Q1 2027

Ref HT5055208Updated daily · Last sync 26 August 2026

About this property

Overview

Villa I5 sits on a 2,645 square metre hillside plot in the Monte Mayor area of Benahavís, above the AP-7 motorway and facing west towards the mountains. The 496 square metre interior follows the slope of the land, with 395 square metres of terrace wrapping around the footprint to connect every room to the outdoors. Five bedrooms and five bathrooms spread across the plan, giving each bedroom its own en suite and space between occupants. The master suite is positioned to take the best of the view and is set apart from the other bedrooms for quiet.

The boomerang layout is built around the topography rather than flattening the site, and the western orientation catches afternoon and evening light over the sierra. Mountain, garden and pool views come from most rooms. Green roofs reduce heat gain and blend the building into the hillside. Solar panels are an option for running costs.

This is a home for families who want privacy and land but need easy access to schools and golf courses. Marbella Club Golf Resort is 13 minutes away, The International School of Estepona is 23 minutes, and a Mercadona supermarket is within 25 minutes. Puerto Banús marina is 29 minutes when you need the coast. You avoid the coastal traffic but you also depend entirely on the car. The nearest shops and restaurants are a drive, and Gibraltar Airport is 67 minutes.

The plot size and the separation from neighbours suit buyers who value quiet and seclusion over being within walking distance of anything. If you need to be near the beach or want to walk to a cafe, this location will frustrate you.

Features

What this home includes

  • Pool
  • Private garden
  • Parking

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT5055208
Property type
Villa
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Built area
496 m²
Terrace
395 m²
Plot size
2,645 m²
Price range
€4,400,000
Est. completion
Q1 2027
Pool
Yes
Garden
Yes
Garage
Yes
City
Benahavís
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Playa del Saladillo
21 mindrive
Marbella Club Golf Resort
13 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo José Banus
29 mindrive
The International School of Estepona
23 mindrive
Daidin
23 mindrive
Mercadona
20 mindrive
Lidl
20 mindrive
ALDI
22 mindrive
Hospital Hospiten de Estepona
21 mindrive
Farmacia Jaime Luque Fdez-Regatillo
24 mindrive
Mustang
24 mindrive
San Pedro Alcántara
26 mindrive
87 restaurants & bars
within 10 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
79 mindrive
Gibraltar Airport (GIB)
67 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 I5 is positioned above the AP-7, towards the mountains in Benahavís, offering a peaceful setting away from the coast road. Gibraltar Airport is 47.6km away, about 67 minutes by car. Marbella Club Golf Resort lies just 13 minutes' drive down the slope, while Puerto Deportivo José Banus marina is 29 minutes away for boat owners. The International School of Estepona and a Mercadona supermarket are both accessible in under 25 minutes. This location works well for golf enthusiasts, families seeking a quieter base, and buyers who want easy access to amenities without being caught in beachfront traffic.

18 questions answered

Villa I5 - Vitae Villas: Frequently Asked Questions

Playa del Saladillo is 7.2 kilometres away, a 21-minute drive. Benahavís sits inland above the AP-7 motorway, so the coast is not walkable. The western hillside position gives you distance from coastal traffic and summer crowds, but every trip to the beach requires a car.

The villa faces west towards the sierra, with mountain, garden and pool views from most rooms. Afternoon and evening light reaches the terraces and the main living areas. The boomerang layout follows the slope of the hillside, so the orientation and the views are built into the design rather than chosen room by room.

The pool is private to this villa and sits within the 2,645 square metre plot. You maintain it yourself or arrange for someone to do so. A private pool on this size of land gives you control over when and how it is used, but also means you are responsible for running costs and upkeep year-round.

Nothing is within walking distance. The nearest shops, restaurants and services all require a car. This is a hillside plot chosen for privacy and land rather than proximity to amenities, so the setting suits buyers who drive everywhere and value quiet over convenience.

The International School of Estepona is 6.8 kilometres away, a 23-minute drive. Hospital Hospiten de Estepona is 7.2 kilometres, about 21 minutes by car. Both are on the coast side of the motorway, so school runs and medical appointments mean leaving the Monte Mayor hillside and heading towards the main coastal corridor.

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

€8,871 / m²

€8,871 × 496 m² = €4,400,000 asking · entry unit

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