Frontline to the 18th hole and walking distance to the clubhouse

Direct position over the 18th hole and a short walk to the clubhouse set this 4,195 square metre parcel apart from other land in the municipality. This residential plot in Marbella Club Golf Resort, Benahavís sits in a high position looking directly over the golf course, the lake, the clubhouse and the surrounding countryside.

Slope, orientation and what they do to a design

The ground slopes downwards towards the north-west. A north-west aspect means the land receives its strongest direct sunlight from midday through to the late evening, while early morning sun is more restricted depending on the surrounding topography. Because the ground falls away down the hill, the lower level of a future house does not have to sit entirely underground. The gradient makes it possible to design a basement level with open views out across the golf course and countryside, rather than a dark cellar used only for storage and plant rooms.

Building allowance and height limits

Planning parameters for the parcel give a building allowance of about 10.6%. On 4,195 square metres of land, that allowance permits a house of nearly 450 square metres of built area across up to two floors. Terraces and the basement sit on top of that figure and do not consume the main above-ground allowance, subject to municipal rules. The listing is categorised as having planning permission, though any buyer should check the exact status of the licence.

The resort and daily access

Marbella Club Golf Resort is a quiet, secure complex with its own golf course and equestrian centre. Most plots on hill estates require a car simply to fetch a coffee, whereas this one is within walking distance of the clubhouse. For wider errands, restaurants and the coast, the resort is a short drive from Benahavís village, Guadalmina, San Pedro and Puerto Banús.

What to establish before making an offer

Buying a residential plot in Marbella Club Golf Resort, Benahavís is a construction project before it is a home. A buyer should have a professional verify the planning parameters and permissions. Because it is a sloping site, checking whether a geotechnical study and topographical survey already exist will clarify how much retaining work and earth-moving the foundations will require. Confirming the exact boundary points and utility connections at the edge of the parcel is the other basic step before committing.