Benahavis · La Zagaleta

Villa in Benahavis

Price

€6.250.000

Type

Villa

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Plot

4.666 m²

Built

831 m²

Interior

706 m²

Reference

885-00289P

VILLA FAIRWAYS A truly magnificent, front line golf, 7 bedroom villa, in Spain's most exclusive community La Zagaleta, Benahavis/Marbella. Located on what's known in La Zagaleta as "The Island," this fabulous villa has a beautiful driveway, leading to the front of the house, with ample parking space or continue to the underground garage (with space for up to 5 cars.) Upon entering the house, you are greeted with an impressive entrance hall, with high ceilings, with high windows bringing in natural light throughout the day. The living room has a wooden, vaulted ceiling and an beautiful fire place, giving that feeling of a real family home. The kitchen flows from the living room and onto a separate breakfast area, with impressive views over the golf course. The dining room is a fabulous feature of this wonderful villa. Designed in a circular shape and conservatory style windows, it provides a fabulous setting for dining, with views over the golf course and mountains. On the same floor, there are 3 double bedrooms, all tastefully furnished, with en suite bathrooms. The upper floor is where the Master Bedroom is found. A large, spacious room, with built in wardrobes, a large bathroom with shower and hydro bath and a balcony overlooking the garden, pool and golf course. The basement floor has a further 3 en suite bedrooms (of which one is currently used as a GYM.) The games room is also found on this level, with a billiards table, cinema area and self contained kitchen. The basement level also has direct access to the garage space. All rooms have separate, independent A/C and much of the machinery has been recently upgraded. This includes a new alarm system, water softening machine and a fully serviced air con system. The living room leads out to the main outdoor area, with its various terrace areas, for either dining, lounging or sunbathing. With it's South West orientation, the property enjoys all day sunshine, with spectacular sun sets. The immaculate gardens and impressive swimming pool are beautifully maintained and blend in perfectly with the stunning, natural backdrop of mountains. The whole villa has a genuine feeling of luxury, peace and tranquility. There is no doubt that La Zagaleta is the most sought after, exclusive villa community in the whole of Spain. The security, privacy and it's natural environment provide the perfect place to own a luxury villa. Within La Zagaleta, you have a private 36 hole golf course, beautiful country club, equestrian centre, Helipad and concierge services.

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The area

Europe's most private address

Living in La Zagaleta

La Zagaleta sits on a former hunting estate above Benahavís, acquired in 1991 and capped, against all commercial logic, at 420 plots across 900 hectares. That single decision, extreme low density, is why the address still means what it means. Roughly 230 homes are built today, separated by mature cork-oak forest, two private golf courses, a riding club, a racquet club and a helipad, with red deer and wild boar moving freely between them. It is also among the most secure addresses in Europe, with 24/7 armed guards and controlled access at every entry point.

To Málaga airport

45 min

To Puerto Banús

15 min

GOLF COURSES INSIDE ZAGALETA

ONE OF THE MOST SECURE COMMUNITIES IN EUROPE

Yes

The estate runs on its own micro-cycle. Entry-level renovation projects start around €5,7M for older Andalusian villas, the contemporary core sits at €10,18M, and trophy properties on the southern ridges of sector H cross €40M. Annual maintenance for a Zagaleta home is roughly €70,000, with community fees on top. Many of the best transactions are never advertised.
In 2024 the estate was acquired by Abu Dhabi,based Modon Holding, opening a quieter renaissance of the original masterplan. The remaining virgin plots are nearly gone, and the market has shifted toward demolition-and-rebuild of early-generation villas, with motorised glass walls, indoor lap pools and 500 m² subterranean wellness floors now setting the standard.
La Zagaleta operates one of the most private security set-ups in Europe. The estate is protected around the clock by armed guards at multiple control points, with vehicle screening, perimeter monitoring and a dedicated on-site security team. Access is strictly limited to residents, their guests and pre-cleared contractors. Discretion is absolute.
The estate keeps its own two private golf courses, but residents also play at Marbella Club Golf Resort, Los Arqueros and La Quinta, all within fifteen minutes of the gate. Schools cluster down on the coast: Atalaya Colegio, Aloha College, Swans and the British International School of Marbella are all reachable in twenty minutes. For medical care, Quirónsalud Marbella and HC Marbella International Hospital are the most common choices, with the Helimedical service on call for the estate itself.