A large hillside parcel in Monte Mayor with scope for a single villa

Monte Mayor sits in the hills of Benahavís as a low-density gated community with 24-hour security and open mountain and valley views. This 4,901 m² residential plot with garden in Benahavís is a resale parcel intended for a single detached house, giving a buyer the land needed to build away from the higher-density developments closer to the coast.

What the build allowance means in practice

The parcel comes with the possibility to construct approximately 435 m² of built area, along with terraces, a swimming pool, and landscaped grounds. On nearly half a hectare of land, a footprint of that size leaves the vast majority of the ground unbuilt. That ratio suits someone who wants separation from neighbouring houses and natural surroundings rather than a house that fills its boundaries. Because this is a hillside setting, a buyer will need a topographical survey early on to see how the gradient affects groundworks, retaining walls, and where a flat garden and pool deck can sensibly sit without excessive excavation.

Position, security and daily driving

Living in Monte Mayor means trading walkability for quiet and space. The estate is gated and guarded around the clock, which simplifies leaving a future property empty for weeks at a time. For food and daily errands, the village of Benahavís with its restaurants is a short drive away, while the beaches and wider amenities of Marbella and the coast take around 20 minutes by car. Golf courses and schools are also within driving distance, though every trip out from this residential plot with garden in Benahavís requires a vehicle.

What to establish before making an offer

Buying land requires checking the paperwork beforehand. A buyer should ask their lawyer to confirm the exact urbanistic classification of this residential plot with garden in Benahavís with the town hall, verifying whether the 435 m² figure represents net buildable area above ground or includes basements and terraces. You also want to stand on the land to check the orientation of the valley view against the afternoon sun, and verify at the boundary that connections for water, electricity, and drainage are in place and paid up to the edge of the parcel.