A two-house estate on 7,100 square metres of hillside

Two separate residences and two outdoor swimming pools share a 7,100 m² plot in Puerto del Almendro, giving this 9 bedroom detached villa in Benahavís the footprint of a small private compound rather than a single home. The 1,173 m² of built area is divided between a main house and an independent guest house. Across the whole property there are nine bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, and ten bathrooms in total. The hillside setting faces south and looks out to the mountains, the countryside and the Mediterranean coastline.

How the built area and facilities are used

Splitting the accommodation into two buildings changes how a large household or visiting family uses the property. Guests stay under their own roof, leaving the main residence quiet. The architecture is contemporary Mediterranean, built with wide glazing that brings the south light in and connects the rooms directly to 140 m² of terraces. Inside, three specific leisure rooms are already fitted: a dedicated cinema room, a wine bodega and a fully equipped home gym. A buyer does not need to sacrifice bedrooms or convert garage space to add any of these.

The 7,100 m² plot, pools and parking

Most villas in the area sit on plots a fraction of this size, where neighbours are close and outdoor areas wrap tightly around the walls. Here, two outdoor swimming pools serve different sections of the landscaped grounds, which makes sense when both the main house and the guest house are occupied at the same time. A private driveway leads in from the road and provides parking for up to 18 vehicles. That capacity removes the street-parking problems that usually come with entertaining at a property of this scale, though a buyer should walk the boundaries to see how much gardening and ground maintenance 7,100 square metres of terraced hillside requires.

Puerto del Almendro and what to check on a viewing

Puerto del Almendro is an established residential enclave in Benahavís, chosen for separation and quiet while keeping Marbella, Puerto Banús, golf courses, schools and daily shops within normal driving reach. When viewing this 9 bedroom detached villa in Benahavís, it is worth checking how the nine bedrooms are split between the main house and the guest house, and which of the two pools sits closest to the guest accommodation. Walking the full length of the driveway and testing the sightlines from the different terraces will also show how the sea and mountain views change across the plot.