For sale · Costa del Sol · Benahavís
Available5-Bed Villa for Sale in Benahavís
Gated community
€3,850,000
5 beds · 3 baths · 460 m² built · 2681 m² plot
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About this property
Overview
Five-bedroom villa with sea views in Benahavís, Costa del Sol. Completed in 2022 within the exclusive Montemayor community, this south-facing property occupies a 2,681sqm plot where floor-to-ceiling windows frame uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean and surrounding mountains. The architecture positions each room to capture the coastal horizon, with the open-plan living and dining area anchored by a fireplace that extends the living space across both visual and thermal planes.
The 460sqm interior unfolds across two levels, centred on a light-filled reception room that connects directly to outdoor terraces. Five bedrooms and three bathrooms occupy the private wings, whilst the fully furnished specification includes contemporary fittings throughout. The kitchen opens onto the main living zone, maintaining sightlines to the sea. Outside, the pool terrace claims the most elevated section of the plot, with mature planting providing natural screening along the perimeter. One covered parking space sits adjacent to the main entrance.
Montemayor sits 8km inland from Puerto Banús, where the marina and beach clubs lie within a 12-minute drive down the winding descent through pine-covered hillsides. The villa's elevated position at approximately 300 metres above sea level places it above the coastal haze whilst remaining close enough for daily access to the shore. Benahavís village centre, known for its restaurant scene, is 4km to the north along a road that climbs further into the Serranía de Ronda foothills.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
- Sea view
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Villa
- Subtype
- Detached villa
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Built area
- 460 m²
- Plot size
- 2681 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Levels
- 2
- Year built
- 2022
- Furniture
- Fully Furnished
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Orientation
- south
- Energy rating
- E
- CO₂ rating
- E
- City
- Benahavís
- Postcode
- 29679
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Benahavís
Map shows the approximate Benahavís area. Exact address provided upon request. This property is in BenahavísCosta del Sol.
Nearest beach
19 mindrive
La Zagaleta Country Club - La Zagaleta Course
23 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo José Banus
17 mindrive
Ambulatorio de Nueva Andalucia.
19 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
67 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this villa in Benahavís
Can foreigners buy property in Benahavís?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Benahavís. You will need a Spanish NIE (foreigner tax number) before signing the title deed, plus a Spanish bank account for the transfer. The full purchase typically completes 6 to 10 weeks from signing the reservation contract.
What is an NIE and how do I get one?
The NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is your Spanish tax ID and is mandatory for buying property, opening a bank account or paying taxes. You can apply at a Spanish consulate in your home country or in person in Spain. Your lawyer can also obtain it on your behalf with a power of attorney, typically 2 to 4 weeks.
Do I need a Spanish lawyer?
Strongly recommended. An independent lawyer (abogado), separate from the agent and seller, verifies title, checks for debts and planning issues, drafts contracts and represents you at the notary. Typical fee is 1% of the purchase price plus VAT, with a minimum around €1,500.
How long does completion take?
From accepted offer to keys: 6 to 10 weeks for a resale, 30 to 45 days from reservation if no mortgage is needed. New-build off-plan completes when the development is delivered, often 18 to 36 months after reservation, with staged payments along the way.
What taxes will I pay buying a property in Benahavís?
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.
What ongoing costs should I expect?
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.
Are agent fees paid by the buyer or seller?
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.
Can non-residents get a Spanish mortgage?
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.
Should I get pre-approval before viewing?
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.
