Detached Villa · Benahavís
Eco-Country House with 10,000 m² Plot & Off-Grid Living – Benahavís District
€1,035,000Asking price · Ref. R5457433
Description
Eco-Country House with 10,000 m² Plot & Off-Grid Living – Benahavís District
Sustainable 300 m² country house set within a generous 10,000 m² plot in the peaceful Benahavís area, offering complete privacy, nature and proximity to the coast.
This carefully renovated property combines original character with modern turnkey systems and unhurried indoor-outdoor living. Fully off-grid with a solar panel system and 25 kW battery bank (upgrade to 32 kW planned), meaning no monthly energy bills.
Key Features
300 m² built on a 10,000 m² plot
3 bedrooms – all with en-suite bathrooms and walk-in closets
Spacious open-plan living room, dining room and gourmet kitchen
Study/games room, office and mezzanine floor grotto
10 × 5 m private swimming pool (dismountable, half in-ground)
Fully off-grid solar system with 25 kW battery bank
Commercial-grade wide-plank laminate flooring throughout (tiled bathrooms)
Terraced land with multiple usable areas
Two 12 m containers (adaptable for storage or other uses)
Brick-built solar room, generator and garden tool housing
Swiss-chalet style wooden exterior
Gourmet Kitchen
Custom cabinetry and large island with:
2 fridge-freezers
2 ovens (1 gas + 1 electric)
2 × 4-burner gas hobs + powerful extractor
2 microwaves, built-in dishwasher and water osmosis system
Double sink + separate food-preparation sink
LED ceiling lighting
Location
Carril de la Resinera, Benahavís district.
Only 4 km from the sea, 2 km from a golf course and zoo, and just minutes from Marbella and Estepona. Enjoy sea views, daily eagle sightings and the occasional roar of lions from the nearby zoo – true peace with nature.
A unique sustainable retreat that offers privacy, self-sufficiency and excellent access to the Costa del Sol’s best amenities.
Viewing highly recommended.
Setting
Close To Golf · Close To Shops · Close To Town · Close To Schools
Orientation
South
Condition
Excellent · Recently Renovated · Recently Refurbished
Pool
Private
Climate Control
Air Conditioning · Fireplace
Views
Sea · Mountain · Country · Panoramic · Garden · Courtyard · Forest
Features
Covered Terrace · Fitted Wardrobes · Private Terrace · WiFi · Games Room · Storage Room · Utility Room · Ensuite Bathroom · Jacuzzi · Barbeque · Double Glazing · Fiber Optic
Furniture
Fully Furnished
Kitchen
Fully Fitted
Garden
Private
Property Intelligence
Investment memo
Based on feed data only. Where information is not available we say so.
- Asking price
- €1,035,000
- Price per m² built
- €3,473 asking price ÷ listed built area
- Built size
- 298 m²
- Plot size
- 10,000 m²
- Terraces
- 80 m²
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 4
- 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
- Sits in the deepest part of the prime market; resale demand is typically broad, with condition and location the main differentiators.
- 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, panoramic.
- Private or communal pool listed.
- Generous plot relative to the house: 10,000 m² of land for 298 m² built.
- 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
- €1,035,000
- Taxes, legal, notary and acquisition costs illustrative c. 10%
- €104,000
- Total acquisition requirement
- €1,139,000
- Traditional mortgage 50% of property price
- €518,000
- Portfolio-backed facility e.g. c. 70% of an eligible portfolio of c. €887,000
- €621,000
- 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.