Wide views over the golf course and the sea

The Mediterranean Sea, surrounding golf courses, the communal swimming pool, and the Andalusian countryside make up the view from this 3 bedroom penthouse in Benahavís. It is a resale property in the Balcones de La Quinta community, offering 173 square metres of built area alongside 74 square metres of terrace. For a buyer comparing top-floor apartments in this part of the Costa del Sol, the separation between the main apartment and the upper outdoor space is the defining layout feature.

Inside the main apartment

An entrance hall opens into the flat, which helps keep the front door separate from the main rooms. The layout includes an open-plan living and dining area and a fully fitted kitchen. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms in total. Having two bathrooms for three bedrooms means that at least two of the bedrooms share a bathroom, or one bathroom also serves guests from the hall; buyers should check on site how the doors are arranged. Air conditioning is installed, which is necessary for a top-floor property during the summer months and useful for heating in winter.

The terrace and the rooftop solarium

A private staircase leads up to a rooftop solarium that is fitted out to function as a second kitchen and sitting area rather than an empty roof. The surface is finished with composite decking and artificial grass, with decorative shade sails overhead to break the direct sun. Practical additions up here include a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, a private jacuzzi, and space set out for both dining and lounging. Perhaps more unusually for a roof terrace, it also holds a laundry and storage area alongside a dedicated storage room. Putting the laundry and storage on the upper level keeps washing machines and bulky items out of the kitchen and hallway downstairs, though it does mean carrying linen up and down the private staircase.

What the community includes

Balcones de La Quinta is a gated community with communal gardens and a swimming pool. The pool sits within the view line from the upper terrace, so residents can see how busy the water is before heading down. The surrounding area is known primarily for golf, while everyday shops, Marbella, and Puerto Banús are reached by car from this hillside position in Benahavís. When viewing this 3 bedroom penthouse in Benahavís, it is worth checking the parking situation outside the block, as no private garage space is listed in the property details, as well as verifying on the title deed how the terrace square metres and the solarium area are formally recorded.