Villa for sale in La Quinta

An entire lower floor built for wellness rather than storage or parking is what sets Casa Orquidea apart: a newly built villa in El Herrojo Alto, the gated community at altitude within La Quinta, Benahavís, with panoramic views over the coast and the mountains.

The house measures 1,696 m² on a 1,963 m² plot, with eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a guest toilet and 612 m² of terraces. The main floor is arranged around natural light: a glazed entrance hall, a lounge with fireplace, a large dining room and a contemporary kitchen extended by an outdoor kitchen for entertaining, with two en-suite guest bedrooms on this level. Upstairs, three further en-suite bedrooms include a principal suite of over 70 m² with a walk-in wardrobe and a private terrace with jacuzzi.

The lower level, close to 800 m², is fully daylit rather than sunk underground, which changes how it functions day to day: several lounges, a playroom, a cinema room, a fully equipped gym and an indoor spa with its own pool and jacuzzi all sit in natural light. Three more en-suite bedrooms here include one with a private entrance and kitchenette, suited to staff or guests needing genuine independence. A home office, underfloor heating in the bathrooms and a six-car garage complete the specification.

El Herrojo Alto is reached along quiet, tree-lined roads inside the gates with 24-hour security. La Quinta's golf courses and restaurants are a short distance away, with Marbella and Puerto Banús an easy drive.

Very few houses at this price deliver 1,696 m² with a full daylit wellness floor. The trade-off is garden: at 1,963 m², the plot is compact relative to the build, so outdoor life plays out on the 612 m² of terraces rather than on open lawns.