More outdoor space than built area

Panoramic views take in the sea, the mountains and El Lago Club from the top of the building. This resale 2 bedroom penthouse in Real de la Quinta, Benahavís measures 110 m2 built alongside 154 m2 of terrace. Having a terrace network that outweighs the built area by more than forty square metres makes the exterior the primary living environment.

How the rooms are arranged

Inside, the layout comprises two large bedrooms and two bathrooms. Cooking, eating and sitting happen in one open-plan kitchen, dining and living room. Because a single room serves all three functions, a separate laundry room is a practical necessity: it keeps washing machines and drying racks out of sight and keeps appliance noise away from the main room. While 110 m2 built is generous for a two-bedroom property, anyone expecting a closed kitchen or a separate dining room will not find it here.

Two levels of terrace and the community details

Stepping out from the living room brings you onto a large covered terrace, which acts as an immediate shelter from the midday sun. From here, a staircase leads up to a private rooftop solarium that holds its own infinity pool, a built-in BBQ kitchen, and an area of covered shade. From the water and the upper deck, the sightlines take in the sea, the lake and the surrounding mountains. Downstairs, the property includes parking within the Real de la Quinta setting, which sits near golf courses and El Lago Club. A buyer should check the private maintenance requirements of the rooftop pool.

What to check when viewing

When inspecting a 2 bedroom penthouse in Real de la Quinta, Benahavís with this layout, the staircase up to the solarium deserves attention. Every tray of food for the outdoor kitchen goes up those steps, so their width and pitch matter in daily use. It is also worth checking the storage capacity in the open-plan kitchen and laundry room, and seeing where the pump and filtration equipment for the rooftop infinity pool are housed, as running equipment needs both maintenance access and sound insulation from the bedrooms below.