South-facing living in La Heredia de Monte Mayor

The windows look south over the surrounding mountains, golf course, and down to the Mediterranean Sea. Whilst the search category lists this as a 2 bedroom townhouse with private pool in Benahavís, buyers should note from the outset that the pool here is actually communal, shared with the rest of the enclave. What you do get for your own use is a 180 m² built area and 40 m² of terrace within the La Heredia village section of Monte Mayor, a 10-minute drive inland from the coast.

Downstairs and upstairs layout

This semi-detached house divides its rooms strictly between the two levels. Downstairs starts with a guest toilet to the right of the entrance, which saves visitors from going through the bedrooms upstairs. A large salon with a fireplace and wide windows sits beside a separate dining room; both rooms face the view and take in the southern light. Having a dedicated dining room rather than a single open-plan box means dining furniture does not crowd the seating around the fireplace. The fitted kitchen runs on Samsung appliances and connects to an adjoining laundry and utility room, keeping washing machines and drying racks out of the kitchen itself.

Upstairs, a landing separates the two bedrooms. Each bedroom has fitted wardrobes, its own Juliet balcony facing the surrounding countryside, and an en-suite bathroom with both a bath and a shower. Because the built area is 180 m² split across just two bedrooms, the rooms and the landing have the floor area normally given to a three-bedroom layout, and no one has to choose between a bathtub and a walk-in shower.

Outdoor space and communal grounds

Stepping out from the lower level brings you onto the 40 m² private veranda, which has covered sections for shade. Because the house faces south, this terrace takes the sun through the middle of the day while looking out over the valley and sea. Beyond the private terrace, the gardens and swimming pool are communal and maintained by the urbanisation. Direct access to hiking trails starts from the edge of the complex, putting the surrounding forest and country tracks within walking distance of the front door.

Equipment, parking and Monte Mayor security

Several practical additions have already been fitted to the house. It runs on new Daikin hot and cold air conditioning, has double glazing with mosquito screens on every window, and uses a water filtration system for both drinking and washing water. The property is sold part-furnished and includes WiFi.

Parking is private, covered, and underground, with a garage space and a separate storage room included. Anyone comparing a 2 bedroom townhouse with private pool in Benahavís against a property in a full service community will see the trade-off here: Monte Mayor provides 24-hour gated security, communal gardens, tennis courts, and an on-site café, which means locking up and leaving the house requires no private pool or garden contractors.