Duplex proportions with a private garden in Benahavís village

A 270-square-metre private garden and a full basement give this 3 bedroom ground floor apartment in Riverside, Benahavís the footprint and storage capacity of a townhouse. Across its two levels, the home provides a built area of 227 square metres, avoiding the tight compromises usually found in standard apartment blocks.

Double-height ceilings and an open-plan layout

The main living area and kitchen share an open-plan layout under double-height ceilings, which brings volume and natural light deeper into the floor plan. Whoever is cooking stays part of the conversation in the living room, though buyers who prefer to shut the door on kitchen noise and cooking smells should note the single-space arrangement. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms serve the home. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, leaving the second bathroom for the remaining two bedrooms.

What the basement adds to daily life

Stairs lead down to a basement level configured as a large entertainment and recreational room, keeping noise and hobbies separate from the bedrooms and main living area. A dedicated laundry room and a guest toilet are also on this lower level. Having the washing machines downstairs keeps the open-plan kitchen quieter, and the extra toilet means visitors using the lower room or the garden do not need to go through the bedrooms.

The terrace, private garden and gated community

Outside, a 68-square-metre terrace steps out onto the 270-square-metre private plot. That is enough hard standing for both dining and lounging sets, with a lawn or planted area beyond that remains entirely private to this 3 bedroom ground floor apartment in Riverside, Benahavís. Beyond the private boundary, the gated community provides a communal swimming pool and parking, with the village setting offering a quieter alternative to the immediate coast.

Drive times and what to check on a viewing

Living in the village of Benahavís puts the nearest beach 15 minutes away by car, with Puerto Banús at 20 minutes and Marbella at 25 minutes. For flights, Malaga Airport is a 45-minute drive. When viewing a duplex with a basement and a large garden, it is worth checking the natural light and ventilation on the lower level, the exact boundary privacy of the plot from neighbouring upper terraces, and where the allocated parking sits in relation to the front door.