Detached Villa · Benahavís
MONTE MAYOR: A HIDDEN GEM IN BENAHAVÍS
€3,875,000Asking price · Ref. R5457370
Description
MONTE MAYOR: A HIDDEN GEM IN BENAHAVÍS
Tucked into the hills above the Costa del Sol lies Monte Mayor — a place where luxury meets untamed nature.
This gated residential community blends exclusive villas with a charming Andalusian-style village, all wrapped in tranquility and panoramic views. From here, you can see the Mediterranean, Gibraltar, and even the African coastline on a clear day.
Spanning 330 hectares, more than half of Monte Mayor remains protected green belt — untouched, wild, and alive . Three rivers wind through the estate, feeding the land with fresh water and giving the area its lush, almost secret character .
Just 7 kilometers from the coast and 2 kilometers from the village of Benahavís itself , Monte Mayor feels a world away — yet Marbella and Puerto Banús are only minutes down the mountain.
For hikers, it’s just as rewarding. The Monte Mayor loop trail covers roughly 14 miles with nearly 2,800 feet of elevation gain — a demanding but spectacular route with sweeping views over Benahavís, La Zagaleta, and the Marbella coastline .
Wildlife thrives here too, from golden eagles to partridge, undisturbed in their natural habitat .
Monte Mayor isn’t just a place — it’s a slower, wilder way to live on the Costa del Sol.
This is a stunning, newly reformed villa that is available for immediate occupation.
Th accommodation is set out over three floors, with the master and the other four bedrooms all benefiting from private en suite bathrooms.
The huge open plan living space offers a contemporary kitchen with direct access to the swimming pool, sunny terraces and outdoor kitchen.
The plots extends to 2450 m2 and is pretty much maintenance free.
There is a covered parking area which has a turn table, making it easy to navigate your car in and out.
There is an additional private guest parking space accessed from the road.
The property will be fully furnished by the end of August, therefore offering a unique opportunity in the market place today.
Condition
Excellent · Recently Renovated · Recently Refurbished · New Construction
Pool
Private
Climate Control
Air Conditioning · Pre Installed A/C · Hot A/C · Cold A/C · U/F Heating
Views
Sea · Mountain · Country
Features
Covered Terrace · Private Terrace
Furniture
Fully Furnished · Optional
Kitchen
Fully Fitted
Garden
Private · Easy Maintenance
Security
24 Hour Security
Parking
Private
Property Intelligence
Investment memo
Based on feed data only. Where information is not available we say so.
- Asking price
- €3,875,000
- Price per m² built
- €6,822 asking price ÷ listed built area
- Built size
- 568 m²
- Plot size
- Not provided
- Terraces
- 183 m²
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 6
- Area
- Benahavís · area guide
- Location quality
- A separate municipality inland of Marbella, home to many of the coast’s gated villa estates.
- Rental potential
- Not assessed from feed data. Licensing, seasonality and costs are reviewed in a full memo.
- Liquidity considerations
- Solid international demand; marketing periods are driven by location quality, condition and pricing discipline.
- Relative value
- We do not publish valuations or comparables we have not verified. A comparable set is prepared on request.
Why we like it
- Views listed in the feed: sea, mountain, country.
- Private or communal pool listed.
- Security: 24 hour security.
- Condition listed as excellent.
What we would challenge
- Asking price only: we form a view of value from verified comparables before recommending an offer.
What we would verify
- Registered versus cadastral areas for plot and built surfaces
- Licence of first occupation and legality of all structures
- Charges, encumbrances and ownership at the land registry
- Local taxes (IBI), community fees and any pending levies
Acquisition considerations
- Resale purchases in Andalusia are generally subject to 7% transfer tax (ITP); new-build purchases to VAT plus stamp duty. Notary, registry and legal fees are additional. Confirm with your lawyer.
- A private purchase contract with a deposit (often around 10%) normally precedes completion before a notary.
- Financing approvals should be secured before signing a deposit contract.
Benahavís: context
Benahavís is an independent municipality in the hills behind Marbella and Estepona. Alongside its whitewashed village, it includes several of the area’s most private gated estates and golf communities.
- Puerto Banús
- c. 10–20 min
- Marbella old town
- c. 20–25 min
- Málaga airport
- c. 50–60 min
- Benahavís village
- c. 5–15 min
Approximate driving times, traffic-dependent.
Financing example
How a buyer could potentially fund 100% of the purchase price without automatically selling investments.
- Property price
- €3,875,000
- Taxes, legal, notary and acquisition costs illustrative c. 10%
- €388,000
- Total acquisition requirement
- €4,263,000
- Traditional mortgage 50% of property price
- €1,938,000
- Portfolio-backed facility e.g. c. 70% of an eligible portfolio of c. €3.32m
- €2,325,000
- Cash sale of investments required
- €0
Financing examples are illustrative and do not constitute an offer of credit. Availability depends on the client profile, collateral, property, jurisdiction and lender approval. Portfolio-backed lending may be illustrated at up to approximately 70% loan-to-value where suitable. Actual lending value depends on portfolio composition, concentration, volatility, liquidity, currency, jurisdiction and lender approval. Borrowing below the maximum leaves a buffer if markets fall. Mortgage approval depends on income, residency, property value and lender. How Smart Financing works.
Property information is supplied by owners, collaborating agencies and/or authorised data providers and is subject to verification. Availability, measurements, planning status and specifications may change and should be independently confirmed before acquisition. The exact address is disclosed privately.