Villa for sale in Puerto del Capitan

Start at the top terrace and the rest of the villa makes sense. A long private pool sits in front of a wide horizon of sea, mountains and open countryside, and from here you can see why the owners of a house like this never need to leave home on a sunny afternoon. It is a newly built contemporary villa with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, set in a gated community in the hills of Benahavís.

Inside, the house is made for light and height. The open-plan living and dining area rises through double-height ceilings, with a staircase and glass balustrade running alongside, and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open straight onto the terraces. Indoors and outdoors become one space, so a dinner for ten can move from the table to the pool deck without anyone noticing the step. The kitchen is fully fitted, with warm wood cabinetry and a generous island.

The bedrooms are spread over several levels, so everyone has room. Bathrooms are plentiful and well finished, one with a freestanding bath beside a window, and the walk-in wardrobes are fitted with wooden shelving. There are also fitted wardrobes, a storage room, a separate laundry room, and staff accommodation for anyone who wants help running the house. A basement level holds a private wine cellar with racks already in place.

The build is 475 m², with 125 m² of terraces on a plot of 1,312 m² that includes a private garden. The villa faces south west, so the terraces catch the afternoon and evening sun. Double glazing, hot and cold air conditioning and two private covered parking spaces complete the practical side. It is sold unfurnished, ready for you to choose every piece.

The community is secure and quiet, yet Marbella, San Pedro de Alcántara and the coast are within easy reach, and the village of Benahavís, known for its restaurants, is close by. Golf courses and international schools are nearby too. It works equally well as a permanent home, a holiday retreat or an investment.