Double-height ceilings and a split-level terrace in Gazules del Sol

Sixty-one square metres of private outdoor space split across two levels define this resale 2 bedroom penthouse in Benahavís. Situated within the Gazules del Sol urbanisation, the flat combines a 101 m² built area with wide views of both the sea and the surrounding mountains. Having two distinct terrace levels means two people can use the outside space at the same time for different reasons without getting in each other's way.

The two-level terrace and the communal facilities

The first level of the terrace steps out from the mezzanine level, while a spiral staircase leads to the private solarium above. That upper level has a dedicated barbecue area, room for sun loungers, and space for a jacuzzi. Because the stairs are spiral, a buyer should check the width when viewing to see how easily outdoor furniture can be carried up. Both levels share the panoramic sea and mountain views.

Downstairs, the community is set up with extensive shared facilities. Residents have access to four outdoor swimming pools and a heated indoor pool, alongside a gym, a spa, and a paddle court. The grounds have communal gardens and 24-hour security, which means the complex stays attended even if the flat is locked up between visits.

Inside the flat and the mezzanine level

An entrance hall separates the front door from the rest of the rooms. Off the hall sits a fitted kitchen and a separate utility room that holds the washing machine and the water heater. Keeping the laundry behind its own door means the main living area stays quiet when the machine is running. The living room has double-height ceilings, which lets in plenty of daylight and gives the room enough vertical space for an extra level.

That extra height has been used to fit a mezzanine designed as a home office and library. For anyone working remotely, this keeps desks and paperwork out of the bedrooms without sacrificing a guest room. The sleeping quarters are straightforward: a main bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, and a second guest bedroom with its own adjacent bathroom. This 2 bedroom penthouse in Benahavís also includes two private parking spaces and a storage room, solving the practical problem of where to keep golf clubs, suitcases, and a second car.

Golf courses, schools and driving times

Gazules del Sol sits close to the border between Benahavís, Marbella, and Estepona. For families, Atalaya International School is within walking distance, cutting out the daily school run. Golfers have Atalaya Golf & Country Club three minutes away by car, while Real Club de Golf Guadalmina and El Campanario Golf & Country House Resort are both a ten-minute drive. An Argentinian grill restaurant is also three minutes down the road. For larger errands and dining, Puerto Banús is ten minutes by car, and the town centres of both Marbella and Estepona take twenty minutes to reach.