Andalusian Villa, La Quinta, Benahavís

A private gated entrance opens onto a cobbled driveway with parking for four cars. The covered porch, with traditional timber beams and a carved entrance door, gives a first sense of the craftsmanship found throughout the house. Inside, a double-height hall with a wrought-iron staircase leads to the main reception rooms. The living room has a fireplace and opens straight onto the covered terrace. The dining room seats ten and connects to the new kitchen, and a separate family lounge offers a quieter space for informal evenings. Terracotta floors run through the house and keep the Andalusian feel intact.

The main suite is on the ground floor, with a walk-in wardrobe, a private office and an en-suite bathroom with double vanity. An elevator connects all three levels. Upstairs, three further bedrooms include one with its own terrace looking out to the mountains. The lower level holds a guest suite for visiting family and friends, along with a wine room and a two-car garage. In total there are five bedrooms and six bathrooms.

The bathrooms have been redone with freestanding bathtubs, double vessel basins, brushed-brass fittings and walk-in rainfall showers. The renovation also brought a new kitchen and laundry room, water-based underfloor heating throughout, a new air-conditioning system and solar panels. A Sonos sound system runs through the interiors and the outdoor areas.

The outdoor spaces are a highlight of the property. A swimming pool with a waterfall sits at the centre of the garden, surrounded by terracotta terraces and sunbathing areas. A Bali-inspired poolside bar has an outdoor kitchen with a barbecue, dishwasher and drinks fridges, next to an outdoor dining area and lounge. Covered terraces with patio heaters keep these spaces in use through the cooler months. A hot tub, a manicured lawn and mature hedging complete the grounds and give the property a strong sense of privacy.

La Quinta is an established residential area in the hills of Benahavís, and La Quinta Golf & Country Club is a three-minute drive from the villa. Los Naranjos Golf Club is six minutes away by car, Puerto Banús a 12-minute drive, Marbella old town 21 minutes and Málaga Airport 48 minutes (67 km). HC Marbella private hospital and several international schools are around an 11-minute drive. Benahavís draws buyers who want mountain views, space and greenery within a short drive of the coast, and La Quinta gives quick access to both San Pedro and Puerto Banús.

For buyers looking at property for sale in Benahavís, this is an Andalusian villa with genuine character, a thorough modern renovation and outdoor spaces built for entertaining. We would be pleased to arrange a private viewing.