Over a hundred square metres of terrace above El Higueral Golf

With 107 square metres of terrace looking out to the mountains and partially towards the sea, the outdoor space here is the size of a separate apartment. This 3 bedroom penthouse duplex in Capanes del Golf, Benahavís adds 175 square metres of built area to that exterior footprint. That ratio means you are buying nearly as much open-air space as enclosed rooms, which changes how the home is used when the weather is warm.

A renovated kitchen and three bathrooms

Inside, the layout has been updated with a newly renovated open-plan kitchen connected directly to the main living area. Having the cooking and sitting areas combined means the person preparing food stays part of the conversation, though it rules out shutting the door on kitchen noise or cooking smells. The property has three bedrooms and three bathrooms across its two levels. A one-to-one ratio of bathrooms to bedrooms prevents morning queues and means guests do not have to share a bathroom with the main household. Because the listing does not specify which bedrooms sit on the lower or upper level of this 3 bedroom penthouse duplex in Capanes del Golf, Benahavís, a buyer with mobility concerns will want to check the floor plan or view in person to see how the stairs divide the sleeping quarters.

The 107 m² terrace and what the community includes

The terrace space splits the view between the surrounding Benahavís mountains and a partial sightline to the Mediterranean. Down below, the gated community sits surrounded by the fairways of El Higueral Golf and runs on 24-hour security. Residents share landscaped communal gardens, five outdoor swimming pools, and a heated indoor pool paired with a gym and a sauna. Having five separate outdoor pools spreads the residents out in August, while the heated indoor pool makes swimming practical between November and April when outdoor water on the coast is too cold for most people.

Garage access and storage

Down in the basement, the property holds two underground parking spaces and a large storage room. Two spaces solve the common issue of leaving a second car on the street, and the storeroom takes the golf bags, suitcases and outdoor cushions that would otherwise clutter the spare bedrooms. A lift runs directly from the garage to the apartment entrance, which matters when bringing up shopping or heavy luggage.

The road into Benahavís and down to the coast

The gates of Capanes del Golf sit surrounded by golf courses, with supermarkets and schools within driving reach. From here, you can drive up into Benahavís village for its restaurants or drop down to the coast road for Marbella and Estepona. Anyone considering this 3 bedroom penthouse duplex in Capanes del Golf, Benahavís should note that while facilities inside the gates are extensive, daily errands for bread or milk will require getting the car out of the underground garage.