Development land for 14 villas and an existing clubhouse in Monte Mayor

The Mediterranean, Gibraltar and the African coastline sit in front of this parcel, framed by a surrounding mountain range. This resale residential plot in Benahavís covers 117,942 m² within the Monte Mayor estate, a sheltered valley in the hills of the municipality. Rather than a single-home plot, the land is a multi-unit site designated for 14 villas alongside the refurbishment of an existing clubhouse.

Planning designation and the existing structure

The site carries a designation for 14 villas and includes an existing clubhouse to be refurbished as part of the scheme. Having a building already on the ground changes the nature of the project compared with raw land, as a buyer takes on both new groundworks for the residential units and a structural renovation of a shared facility. The overall surface of nearly twelve hectares gives a high ratio of gross land per planned house, though a developer will need to verify how much of that total area is net buildable footprint versus protected valley, brooks or steep hillside.

Topography and position in the valley

Monte Mayor lies in a valley in the Benahavís hills, characterised by mountain terrain, vegetation and natural brooks. That relief gives this residential plot in Benahavís its dual aspect of sea views and mountain views, looking down the valley toward the water while backed by high ground. Buyers pricing the construction phase will need to factor the valley topography and the presence of brooks into their earthworks, retaining wall calculations and drainage engineering. By road, the estate connects down to the coast and the resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banús.

What to establish before making an offer

For a residential plot in Benahavís of this scale, technical due diligence comes before design. A buyer should inspect the exact urbanistic file at the Benahavís town hall to confirm the current validity of the 14-villa designation, maximum buildable allowances, height limits and boundary setbacks. The structural condition and legal status of the existing clubhouse also require a full survey to establish what the refurbishment entails. Finally, checking the status of internal road access, water supply, electricity load capacity and sewage connections to the parcel boundary will determine what infrastructure costs sit between acquisition and the first building licence.