Villa for sale in La Quinta

Positioned at the end of its street in La Quinta, Benahavís, this villa backs onto open hillside rather than another plot, which is what gives it panoramic, uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean coastline.

Designed by Tobal, with interiors by Aalto Exclusive Design, the villa offers 738 m² built on a 1,785 m² plot, south-facing, with six bedrooms, six bathrooms and three guest toilets.

Four bedrooms sit on the ground floor, including the principal suite with its walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom, keeping family accommodation on the main living level. Large windows frame the view and keep the open-plan interior bright, with neutral tones lifted by colour accents through the rooms.

The lower level is dedicated to leisure: a gym, a spa with sauna and Turkish bath, a wine cellar and an entertainment room with a home cinema, billiard and poker tables. It is built for regular use rather than for show.

Outside, a landscaped garden, a private pool and a jacuzzi face the view, with 238 m² of terraces linking the house to its setting. La Quinta's golf courses and restaurants are minutes away, while Marbella and Puerto Banús are a short drive down the hill.

This level of privacy inside a gated community is the villa's clearest asset. The trade-off is location: La Quinta sits on the mountainside, so the beach, shops and schools are a car journey rather than a walk.