A 1960s beachside plot with a private pool

A walled garden and a private pool on a 782 m² plot sit at the centre of this property, 200 metres from the beach. This 4 bedroom detached villa in Benamara dates from the 1960s and keeps the traditional Spanish architecture of that decade, including pantile roofing and marble floors. Because the house faces south, the garden and pool receive sun through the main part of the day.

The 782 m² plot and outdoor space

The house is surrounded by its own private walled garden, which gives boundary separation from the neighbouring houses in the urbanisation. A 6 m² covered terrace steps out from the house and overlooks the garden and pool. At six square metres, this covered area is sized for a small table and two chairs in the shade rather than large-scale dining, meaning most outdoor living takes place on the open plot around the pool. Open private parking is included within the grounds.

Built area and interior details

The 203 m² built area contains a lounge and dining room with a fireplace, a fully fitted kitchen, four bedrooms and four bathrooms, including ensuite facilities. Having one bathroom for every bedroom simplifies things when the house is full, as nobody has to queue or share across corridors. The bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, and the existing furniture is optional, allowing a buyer to start with an empty shell or keep the current setup.

What the 1960s construction means when viewing

Buying a 4 bedroom detached villa in Benamara from the 1960s is different from buying a modern build. The property is in good condition and connected to mains electricity and drinkable water, which covers the essentials. Even so, a buyer viewing a house of this era should look closely at the age of the plumbing, the electrical wiring consumer unit, and the pool filtration plant, alongside the fit of the windows and the condition of the roof pantiles.

Position between Estepona and San Pedro

Benamara is an established beachside community between Estepona and San Pedro. Living 200 metres from the sea means reaching the sand on foot in a couple of minutes. For daily errands, the shopping centres at Benavista are close by, and public transport links sit near the urbanisation, reducing reliance on a car for basic shopping or eating out.