A flat parcel with an 856 square metre building allowance

Four thousand two hundred and eighty square metres of land and an 856 square metre permitted built area define the scale of this resale property. Buyers looking for a residential plot in Benahavís often face steep hillsides that require heavy retaining walls before construction even starts. Because this parcel in Puerto del Almendro is flat, a larger share of the construction budget goes into the building itself rather than into earthworks and foundations. The land looks out over the surrounding landscape with panoramic views that include some sea view.

Planning parameters and buildability

The local zoning rules for this sector set an allotted build percentage of 20 per cent, which corresponds directly to the 856 square metres of built area listed for the 4,280 square metre site. Those regulations allow a project for a two-floor villa plus a basement. In addition, the urbanisation sets a minimum plot size of 3,000 square metres. Because this parcel sits well above that threshold, it comfortably meets the single-villa rule, though it cannot be divided into two legal plots on its own. An adjacent plot is also for sale, which gives a buyer the option to enquire about acquiring both to create a larger compound or secure the neighbouring sightlines.

Access, security and nearby services

Puerto del Almendro is a gated community that controls access with entry barriers and cameras at the entrance. Residents also have the use of a communal tennis court within the urbanisation. Daily errands do not require a drive down to the coast, as the commercial centre of Monte Halcones is within walking distance just around the corner. That centre holds basic amenities including a supermarket, a pharmacy and restaurants, while the wider services of San Pedro and Puerto Banús are a short drive down the hill.

What to establish before making an offer

When inspecting this residential plot in Benahavís, a buyer can confirm how the basement area is counted against the 20 per cent build allowance. Walking the boundary will also show where the partial sea view sits in relation to the first floor of a future two-storey design. Finally, anyone considering the neighbouring plot that is also on the market should verify the boundary line between the two.