Madroñal Villas, El Madroñal: new-build villa with sea views in Benahavís
A 6-bedroom villa with 869 m² of living space on a 3,035 m² plot, with a spa and indoor pool in the basement. Scheduled completion: July 2026.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Madroñal Villas
El Madroñal is a quiet villa neighbourhood in Benahavís: a gated urbanisation in the hills above San Pedro, with large plots and little traffic. Madroñal Villas is a new-build villa here at 254 metres above sea level. The plot measures 3,035 m² and the house itself 869 m² built, with 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. At that height and with that much land, what you are buying above all is space, peace and views.
The design revolves around light. Glazed inner patios bring daylight into every floor, including the basement. The living areas have windows more than 3 metres high, so the panorama is the first thing you see. A six-person lift connects the levels. The kitchen has a central island with a composite stone worktop and appliances from top brands.
The basement is designed as a leisure floor. There is a gym, a wine cellar and a multipurpose room you can use as a games room or home cinema. The wellness area includes a sauna, a therapeutic shower, a Turkish bath and a heated indoor pool. Outside are a landscaped garden with automatic irrigation, a private pool and parking for three cars behind an electric gate.
Amenities
- Private outdoor pool
- Heated indoor pool
- Sauna and Turkish bath
- Gym
- Wine cellar
- Six-person lift
- Underfloor heating
- Parking for three cars
- Pre-installed for home automation
- Sea views
Madroñal Villas in figures
At €8,055 per m², this villa is about 3 per cent above the median of the new developments we track in Benahavís, and 44 per cent above the average for resale homes in the municipality. For a new villa of this size, that is a market-level price, especially with 3,035 m² of land included. With VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer, the €7,000,000 purchase price rises to around €7,910,700, roughly 13 per cent extra. Notably, the terraces total 110 m², just 13 per cent of the built area. So life in this villa happens mainly indoors and in the garden. The scheduled completion date of 1 July 2026 has already passed, which means you should in principle be able to view the home finished or nearly finished.
| Price | € 7.000.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 700.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 84.000 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 42.000 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 84.700 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 17% of new developments in Benahavís. Largest outdoor space: 110 m².
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current listings of 12 new developments in Benahavís and the average asking price of resale homes according to Idealista (September 2026). Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
El Madroñal lies higher up in the hills of Benahavís, between the San Pedro coast and the interior. The urbanisation is green and gated, with villas on generous plots and little through traffic. It is a place you come to live, not to stroll: shops, restaurants and the beach are further down. In return you get privacy and views across the valley to the sea. A car is essential here.
You reach San Pedro town centre in about 11 minutes and Puerto Banús in 14. The nearest beach, Playas del Duque, is a 13-minute drive. HC Marbella International Hospital is 12 minutes away, Creators International School 17 minutes. The village of Benahavís is also about 17 minutes by car. Málaga airport is 56 minutes away.
We will send you the exact location and the address of the sales office when you request Privé access or book a viewing.
Distances, measured by us
Measured from Madroñal Villas along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playas del Duque) | 10.1 km, 13 min | |
| Golf course (Driving Range / German Golf Academy) | 6.9 km, 13 min | |
| International school (Creators International School) | 11.0 km, 17 min | |
| Hospital (HC Marbella International Hospital) | 9.5 km, 12 min | |
| Puerto Banús | 11.0 km, 14 min | |
| Marbella old town | 20.0 km, 21 min | |
| San Pedro town centre | 7.6 km, 11 min | |
| Estepona town centre | 26.0 km, 24 min | |
| Benahavís village | 10.5 km, 17 min | |
| Málaga airport | 70.4 km, 56 min |
Calculated with OpenStreetMap routes without traffic, on 20 October 2026. Walking times over an hour are omitted.
Sun, light and views
Here the sun rises at 7:02 on 21 June and sets at 21:41, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Madroñal Villas sits at around 254 metres above sea level.
According to the project data, the villa has sea views, and the house is oriented to capture as much sun and panorama as possible. We will check with you on site exactly how wide the view is from each floor.
Homes and finishes
The villa achieves energy rating A thanks to efficient construction, a heat pump for heating, cooling and hot water, and underfloor heating throughout. The sliding windows have double or triple glazing with acoustic and solar control properties. Floors are large-format porcelain and solid pine. The front door is reinforced. Home automation is pre-installed with a built-in 10-inch screen. When viewing, we check the heat pump, the indoor pool and the basement ventilation, and request the warranties and the first occupation licence.
Payment schedule
As with most new builds on the Costa del Sol, you pay in instalments: a reservation deposit, a portion on signing the purchase contract and during construction, and the balance at the deed signing. Every payment before completion must be covered by a bank guarantee. We will send you the exact payment schedule for Madroñal Villas through Privé.
Available homes in Madroñal Villas
A selection, as of 20 October 2026. More homes are available than shown below; request the full price list.
| Type | Beds | Baths | Living area | Terrace | Garden | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa | 6 | 7 | 869 m² | 110 m² | – | € 7.000.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Madroñal Villas
Strengths
- Large 3,035 m² plot in a quiet, gated villa neighbourhood
- Full spa in the basement with indoor pool, sauna and Turkish bath
- Energy rating A with heat pump and underfloor heating throughout
- The scheduled completion date has passed, so you can judge the villa in person
- Price per m² in line with other new builds in Benahavís
Points to consider
- Relatively little terrace: 110 m² for 869 m² built
- Car-dependent: beach and Puerto Banús 13 to 14 minutes away
- An 869 m² villa with an indoor pool means high maintenance costs
- Completion slipped from 2025 to July 2026; verify the status on site
- A single home: no other variants to compare prices with
Who is Madroñal Villas right for?
Madroñal Villas suits buyers looking for a fully equipped family villa with plenty of privacy, room for guests and their own wellness area. If you spend long periods in Spain and want to exercise and unwind at home, you will get a lot out of it. If you want a home where you can walk to a café or the beach, or prefer to keep maintenance costs low, a smaller villa closer to the coast is a better choice.
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Frequently asked questions about Madroñal Villas
Has Madroñal Villas been completed yet?
Completion was scheduled for 1 July 2026, and 2025 was mentioned before that. At every viewing we check the state of the finishes and whether the first occupation licence has been issued, before you make an offer.
What does Madroñal Villas cost with all taxes?
The asking price is €7,000,000. With 10 per cent VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer, you reach around €7,910,700. We request annual costs such as property tax (IBI) and community fees separately.
How big is the villa at Madroñal Villas?
The villa has 869 m² built and 110 m² of terrace, on a 3,035 m² plot. It has 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, spread over several levels served by a lift.
Where do the wealthy live in and around Marbella?
Many high-net-worth buyers choose gated villa estates in the hills of Benahavís, such as El Madroñal, La Zagaleta and Monte Mayor. They offer privacy, security and views, a short drive from Puerto Banús.
Do I pay more if I buy Madroñal Villas through Imagine Marbella?
No. You pay the same price as buying directly from the seller. Through us you also get independent advice, legal guidance and aftercare.
What costs come on top of the price of a new-build home?
In Andalusia, a new build carries 10% VAT (IVA) and 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), plus notary, land registry and lawyer's fees. For the most affordable home in Madroñal Villas, that adds up to around 13.0%.
About the author
Geert Eeckeleers, Managing Director of Imagine Marbella. Since 2018 he has guided buyers on the Costa del Sol, in English, French, Dutch and Spanish.
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