Single-storey living on three thousand square metres of land

Three thousand square metres of rural land and a garden surround this 3 bedroom detached villa in Guadalmina Alta, giving it the sort of boundary distance that standard suburban plots cannot match. Where most houses in the area sit close to their neighbours, the scale of the grounds here puts genuine space between the house and the perimeter, with private parking included on site.

A single-storey layout with a separate study

The house has a built area of 201 m² arranged entirely on one level. Having no stairs changes how a home works day to day, making every room equally accessible and avoiding the wasted floor area of landings and stairwells. Inside, a combined living and dining room opens directly onto the outside porch. The kitchen is separate rather than open-plan, which keeps cooking noise and smells away from the main sitting area. Alongside the three bedrooms and two bathrooms, the floorplan includes a dedicated study. A buyer working from home does not need to give up a guest bedroom to set up a desk.

The three thousand square metre plot and outdoor space

A 3,000 m² rural plot changes what you can do outside, though it also brings larger maintenance commitments than a standard courtyard garden. A porch sits immediately off the living-dining room, acting as the main transition between the house and the grounds. Note that the property details do not list a swimming pool, which is unusual for a plot of this size and is something a buyer should factor into their plans.

Planning classification and what to check

The land is currently classed as rural, though the local council has included this sector in the new General Urban Development Plan (PGOU) to reclassify its use as urban. For anyone considering this 3 bedroom detached villa in Guadalmina Alta, that planning status is the most important detail to verify. Your lawyer should check the exact stage of the PGOU approval, and what a change from rural to urban permits in terms of future alterations or adding a pool.

Guadalmina Alta and daily practicalities

Set in a quiet, natural part of Guadalmina Alta, the property avoids the dense feel of the coast while staying a short drive from day-to-day essentials. Golf courses, business centres and schools are all close by, and the road network gives straightforward access into San Pedro de Alcántara, Puerto Banús and Marbella. You will need a car for daily errands, as the rural setting prioritises space and quiet over pavement-level shops.