Benahavis, Alabama
A spacious traditional Andalusian detached villa set in the hills of exclusive El Paraiso Alto enjoying spectacular sea and golf views. 367m2 internal with large living/dining room with fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, guest toilet and 4 large bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms. Set on a large plot of 2,400m2 with 91m2 of covered terracing, mature tropical gardens and a private swimming pool (10m x 4m) with ladder access.
Security features include alarm with cameras, security bars on all doors and windows, safe and 24/7 community patrol.
The villa is on a quiet cul-de-sac and faces South West with views of the Mediterranean Sea and nearby El Paraiso & Atalaya golf courses.
The entrance hall, living/dining room, kitchen, courtyard, 3 bedrooms and guest toilet are all on the ground floor with a further bedroom on the first floor.
Guests have access to the whole property except for a private self-contained basement apartment accessed from the lower garden which is occupied by the owner who is away at work all day but available evenings and weekends when needed.
The villa is located mid-way between Malaga Airport to the East and Gibraltar Airport to the West.
Cars can be rented at both airports and it is a 50 minute drive to the Villa. A taxi from either airport would cost you around 90€ or there’s a bus service that runs from Malaga Airport that’s only €8.
El Paraiso Alto is in the municipality of Benahavís, between Marbella to the East and Estepona to the West. Benahavis Pueblo is a 5 minute drive away and has the highest concentration of high class restaurants in the region.
The nearest Supermarket (Mercadona in Atalaya) is just 2km by car and the nearest beach (Salduna) is 4km away.
The local town of San Pedro is a 10 minute drive away and is a hive of activity every evening with locals and tourists. Another 5 minutes along the coast is Puerto Banus with it's luxury marina, shopping complex, beach clubs and buzzing nightlife. 5 minutes further along the coast is Marbella.
A 15 minute drive away to the West is Estepona which is also worth a visit, as is Gibraltar.
A car is recommended but its not always necessary. There is a local taxi rank and taxis are always available. There are regular busses that run along the N-340 (A-7) coast road which is 2.5km from the villa.