Scale, solar power and a lift between Marbella and Estepona

El Paraíso sits between Marbella and Estepona in the municipality of Benahavís, within reach of golf courses, shops, schools and the coast, as well as San Pedro and Puerto Banús. This 5 bedroom detached villa in El Paraíso, El Paraiso is a contemporary resale property with a 980 m² built area on a 1,680 m² plot. The house faces south-east and south-west, taking in views of the sea, the mountains and the golf course from different parts of the building.

Five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and a private lift

With 980 m² of built area shared across five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, the rooms are unusually large for a five-bedroom layout. Having two more bathrooms than bedrooms means guests and users of the leisure areas do not need to enter the private bedroom suites. A private lift connects the levels, removing the daily reliance on stairs that often makes large villas impractical for older relatives or anyone carrying heavy loads. The living areas have a fireplace and large windows that open onto the terraces, and the kitchen comes fully equipped. Separate staff accommodation is included in the layout, allowing live-in help to stay on site without encroaching on family privacy.

Basement leisure spaces and utility rooms

Part of the built area sits in a basement dedicated to leisure and practical household management. It houses a gym, a sauna and a jacuzzi, keeping fitness and spa equipment out of the main living rooms. For day-to-day running, the house has a dedicated laundry room and multiple storage rooms, so luggage, sports gear and maintenance supplies stay out of sight. Parking is provided on the property.

The 1,680 m² plot, terraces and orientation

Outside, the 1,680 m² grounds contain landscaped gardens, a private pool and a barbecue area. The 152 m² of terraces step out from the main rooms through the large windows, linking the indoor spaces directly to the pool surround. Because the orientation covers east, south and west aspects (specifically south-east and south-west), the plot tracks the sun from morning until late afternoon. When viewing, it is worth checking which parts of the 152 m² terrace hold the shade during the middle of a summer day, and which areas catch the evening light.

Solar panels, heating and glazing

Running a house of nearly a thousand square metres requires substantial energy, which is offset here by photovoltaic solar panels for electricity and a solar hot water system. Climate control is handled by air conditioning, underfloor heating and double-glazed windows. High-speed WiFi is already installed. A buyer inspecting this 5 bedroom detached villa in El Paraíso, El Paraiso should ask to see the output records for the photovoltaic installation and check whether the underfloor heating runs on water or electricity across the different zones of the house.