Five apartments in the block and a third-level sundeck above

Sharing a building with only four other homes sets this 3 bedroom penthouse duplex in Los Almendros, Benahavís apart from the denser complexes along the coast. The apartment spans 258 square metres of built area arranged over two residential floors, with a private rooftop sundeck forming a third level above. Because it is a corner unit, windows face multiple directions, bringing daylight into the rooms at different hours and allowing cross-ventilation.

Three en-suite bedrooms and a wood-burning fireplace

All three bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, and there is a separate guest toilet so visitors do not need to use the private bathrooms. Having an en-suite for every bedroom removes the morning bottleneck when family or guests stay over. The living area includes a wood-burning fireplace, a practical feature for winter evenings in the hills above the coast when a real fire is welcome. Which of the two main floors holds each bedroom is not stated in the listing details, so checking the stair layout and how the rooms divide between the first and second levels is a clear priority when viewing.

Sixty square metres of terrace and sea views

Outdoor space totals 60 square metres, split between the third-level rooftop sundeck and multiple balconies off the main floors. Both the sundeck and the balconies have panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Dividing the exterior area this way means you can step straight out onto a balcony from the main levels for five minutes of fresh air, while keeping the upper sundeck free for larger outdoor furniture and longer afternoons in the sun.

What the community includes and the neighbouring flat

Residents share a communal swimming pool and have underground parking with direct lift access. In a building of just five homes, the pool and lift see very little daily traffic, though buyers should check how the community administration is organised among a small group of owners. The neighbouring two-bedroom apartment is also for sale. For a buyer needing more room, or looking to house extended family next door, purchasing both units offers the option to either keep them side by side or investigate the structural feasibility of combining them into a single residence on the hill above San Pedro de Alcántara.