Almost as much terrace as indoor built area

This property combines 160 square metres of built area with 135 square metres of terrace space. Anyone considering a 3 bedroom penthouse duplex in La Reserva del Alcuzcuz, Benahavís is usually looking for open views and outdoor volume rather than just an apartment. Because the exterior measures nearly the same as the interior, the way the household uses the home shifts outside for most of the year. The residence is a resale property sold fully furnished, meaning a buyer avoids the months of lead times and delivery logistics required to outfit a home of this size from scratch.

Inside the duplex and how it functions

The layout divides the accommodation into three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms have private en-suite bathrooms, while the third bathroom serves the remaining bedroom and acts as a guest bathroom. The main living area follows an open-plan layout where the kitchen and reception space share one footprint. The kitchen is fitted with Siemens appliances, and critically for a home without a separate kitchen room, there is a dedicated laundry room. Moving the washing machine and airing racks out of the main living zone keeps the open-plan arrangement quiet and tidy during daily use. Below the building, the property holds two underground parking spaces and a private storage room, which resolves the practical question of where to keep a second car, golf clubs, and seasonal items.

The terrace and what the community includes

The 135 square metres of outdoor space are split across terraces and a solarium fitted with a Jacuzzi. Facing south and southwest, these spaces receive direct sunlight from late morning until sunset. From this elevation, the outlook takes in panoramic views across the Mediterranean Sea, the coastline, Gibraltar, and the golf valleys below. At ground level, the gated community of La Reserva del Alcuzcuz provides 24-hour security, landscaped communal gardens, and two large swimming pools that stay open all year. Year-round pool access is a specific advantage over developments that close their water facilities outside the summer months.

The position in Benahavís and what to check

This 3 bedroom penthouse duplex in La Reserva del Alcuzcuz, Benahavís sits on the rising ground above the coast, meaning daily errands require a car. It is a short drive down to the beaches of San Pedro de Alcántara, the restaurants in Benahavís village, and several golf courses, with nature trails and local cafés closer to hand. When viewing a south- and southwest-facing penthouse with this much exposed terrace, a buyer should look closely at how shade and wind affect the solarium in the late afternoon, and confirm the servicing requirements for the outdoor Jacuzzi.