A flat building parcel with south-east sea views

Panoramic views take in the Mediterranean Sea and the coastline from this residential plot in Los Flamingos Golf, Benahavís. The parcel measures 1,195 square metres and is completely flat, facing south and east towards the water. Buying level ground in a hillside municipality removes the first major variable of a self-build project: you are not spending the early part of the construction budget on extensive earthworks and retaining walls before the actual house begins.

Building allowance and permitted levels

Planning parameters on this land allow for a 22% building allowance. In practical terms, the agent notes this equates to 270 square metres of built area across the ground floor and first floor combined. The overall structure can be arranged across three levels: a ground floor, a main floor and a first floor. Because the ground is flat and faces south-east, an architect can orient the principal rooms and terraces to take morning and midday sun while keeping the sea view in the main sightline.

Position within the resort and driving times

A residential plot in Los Flamingos Golf, Benahavís sits within an established resort environment that includes golf courses, a tennis club, restaurants and beach clubs. Day-to-day services and the beach are a few minutes away by car. For wider travel along the coast, the parcel is less than 10 minutes' drive from San Pedro de Alcántara and Nueva Andalucía, and 10 minutes from Puerto Banús. Reaching the centres of either Marbella or Estepona takes 15 minutes by road.

What to verify before making an offer

When inspecting a residential plot in Los Flamingos Golf, Benahavís, a buyer's lawyer and architect should obtain the current municipal urban planning certificate from Benahavís town hall to confirm the exact setback rules, maximum ridge height and how the three named levels are defined under local regulations. On site, it is sensible to check the boundary markers, the connections for water, electricity and drainage at the edge of the parcel, and whether the surrounding plots have already been built on, as existing neighbouring houses fix the privacy and sightlines permanently.