Exclusive villa with sea views at La Zagaleta
La Zagaleta, Benahavis
€9,400,000- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 1,324 m²Total
- 4,826 m²Plot
- 888 m²Built
- 436 m²Terraces
Sale Price
€5,299,000
For those seeking privacy, generous proportions and a peaceful natural setting: this substantial villa sits within La Zagaleta, one of Benahavís’ most prestigious gated communities. Surrounded by mature greenery on an expansive private plot, the property enjoys beautiful open views across the surrounding hills and countryside. Its elevated position, considerable scale and discreet setting create a residence that feels genuinely secluded, while remaining within one of the Marbella area’s most established luxury addresses.
Designed in an elegant Mediterranean style, the villa combines classical architecture with bright, spacious interiors and a strong connection to its surroundings. High ceilings, generous windows and broad openings bring natural light into the principal rooms, while neutral stone flooring and understated finishes create a calm backdrop throughout. The architecture is particularly effective outdoors, where covered terraces frame the landscape and provide sheltered spaces from which to enjoy the garden, pool and panoramic mountain scenery.
The main living areas are arranged with comfort and entertaining in mind. A large reception room enjoys excellent natural light and opens directly towards the terraces, while a second spacious living area provides further flexibility for family life. The substantial kitchen and dining space forms another natural gathering point, with extensive work surfaces, generous storage and large windows overlooking the greenery outside. Throughout the principal rooms, glass doors and windows maintain a constant visual connection with the gardens and surrounding landscape.
Private accommodation is equally generous, with well-proportioned bedrooms designed as comfortable retreats within the house. The principal suite is particularly spacious, incorporating its own sitting area and opening onto a private terrace with far-reaching views. Beyond the everyday living spaces, the villa incorporates dedicated leisure areas including a private cinema and sauna, adding another dimension to the home. Outside, the swimming pool sits within broad sun terraces overlooking the hills, while covered lounge areas provide comfortable spaces for dining, relaxing and entertaining. The 4,418 m² plot surrounds the residence with mature vegetation, reinforcing the exceptional sense of privacy.
With more than 1,000 m² of built space, this is a home defined above all by scale, privacy and its relationship with the landscape. The combination of substantial interiors, dedicated leisure spaces, a large private plot and open countryside views gives the property a distinctive character within La Zagaleta. For buyers seeking an established Mediterranean residence with generous entertaining areas and genuine seclusion, it delivers a compelling balance of comfort and space in one of Benahavís’ most exclusive residential communities.
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La Zagaleta, Benahavis
€9,400,000