Almost as much terrace as built area

The top terrace looks out across La Quinta to the Mediterranean and the surrounding mountains. This 3 bedroom penthouse in Benahavís, Benahavís gives you 125 m² of built area and 117 m² of terrace, so the outside area is nearly equal in size to the rooms inside. Because it is a resale home in an established part of the municipality, the views and the neighbouring buildings are already in place rather than waiting on future building phases.

Three separate outdoor spaces and the community grounds

Rather than putting all 117 m² of outdoor space in one spot, the layout divides it into three distinct areas. The main living area opens onto its own terrace, the main bedroom has a private balcony separated from the rest of the home, and the rooftop terrace sits above with wide views of the sea, the mountains and La Quinta. That separation matters when several people are in residence, as someone can read quietly off the bedroom while others use the roof space for dining and lounging. Downstairs, the community shares maintained gardens, a large communal swimming pool, a gym, and private parking.

How the 125 m² built area works

Inside, the flat has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. With 125 m² of built area across the whole property, the rooms are proportioned for regular use rather than just weekend visits, though having two bathrooms for three bedrooms means at least two of the bedrooms share one. The main living room connects directly to its terrace, bringing daylight into the centre of the plan. For a buyer comparing a 3 bedroom penthouse in Benahavís, Benahavís with a townhouse of similar footprint, the trade-off here is clear: fewer bathrooms than some three-bedroom houses, in exchange for top-floor light and open sightlines.

Points to check when you visit

In a penthouse where the rooftop terrace does much of the heavy lifting, the practical checks on a viewing are straightforward. Look at how the staircase up to the roof is positioned and how easy it is to carry food and dishes up and down from the kitchen. Check the wind exposure on the roof terrace in the afternoon, and ask to see the assigned private parking and the condition of the equipment in the communal gym.