Exclusive Townhouse · La Quinta Hills, Benahavis
Price: €1,195,000
Priced at €1,195,000, La Quinta Hills Townhouse in Benahavis includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 212 m2 built, underfloor heating, and mountain views.
Price: €1,195,000
Discover this fully renovated 212-square-metre turnkey townhouse in La Quinta Hills, Benahavis, offered at €1,195,000. Spanning three beautifully appointed levels, the residence features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a private garage within a secure gated community. Ready for immediate move-in, it offers an exceptional blend of comfort and style complete with access to a communal pool.
The newly renovated interior harmoniously blends Scandinavian aesthetics with Mediterranean warmth across a bright open-plan living area featuring a fireplace, underfloor heating, and air conditioning. Culinary enthusiasts will appreciate the custom-designed kitchen equipped with top-quality appliances and a wine fridge. Upstairs, the tranquil master suite showcases open views, a dedicated walk-in wardrobe, and an elegant en-suite bathroom.
Outdoor living is highlighted by internal stairs leading up to an expansive rooftop solarium that commands wide panoramic mountain views. On the ground level, a covered terrace and private garden area create the ideal setting for entertaining guests al fresco. Residents also enjoy the peaceful surroundings and shared swimming pool within this desirable gated enclave.
Perfectly situated in Benahavis, the residence is positioned just minutes from the esteemed fairways of La Quinta Golf. The property also enjoys convenient proximity to top local schools, essential everyday amenities, and the world-renowned destination of Puerto Banús.
Purchasing a property in the Ayuntamiento de Benahavis provides distinct financial advantages compared to neighbouring municipalities. Because this property is a resale transaction, buyers are entirely exempt from IVA and AJD taxes. Instead, the purchase is subject to the standard Andalucia property transfer tax, known as ITP, which is levied at a flat rate of seven percent. On the asking price of €1,195,000, this ITP obligation amounts to exactly €83,650. Buyers should also budget for standard transaction overheads. Legal fees typically run at one percent of the purchase price plus value added tax, which translates to roughly €11,950. Notary and land registry fees combined usually range between half a percent and one percent, adding approximately €8,963 to the acquisition costs. Running costs are highly competitive for a property of this size. The annual local property tax, or IBI, is just €597 a year, reflecting the well managed fiscal policies of the Benahavis town hall.
The community fee is set at €300 per month. This monthly contribution is essential for maintaining the high standards of the La Quinta Hills urbanisation. It directly funds the upkeep of the gated community infrastructure, ensuring privacy and restricted access for residents at all times. The fee also covers the year round maintenance of the lush communal gardens and the large shared swimming pool. By pooling these resources, residents benefit from pristine exterior spaces without the heavy individual maintenance burden typically associated with private villas. Your private garden area also benefits from the overall aesthetic standards enforced by the community, while your personal amenities like the underfloor heating, air conditioning, and private garage remain under your direct control and maintenance.
La Quinta is one of the most established and highly regarded residential sectors within the Benahavis municipality. The area is anchored by the La Quinta Golf and Country Club, a twenty seven hole championship course designed by three time World Champion and Ryder Cup winner Manuel Pinero. The clubhouse serves as a central social hub for the neighbourhood, offering a restaurant, a gymnasium, and a spa facility. From La Quinta Hills, you can drive down to the clubhouse in under four minutes. The location sits adjacent to the famous Golf Valley of Nueva Andalucia. Golfers can reach Los Naranjos Golf Club in eight minutes, while Las Brisas and Aloha Golf Club are accessible within a ten minute drive. This concentration of premium golf facilities makes the area a primary target for buyers who want immediate access to world class fairways without living directly on the busy main roads.
Connectivity from La Quinta Hills is highly efficient. The urbanisation connects easily to the A397 Ronda road, which provides a direct descent to the coastal highway network. The AP7 toll road is accessible in under seven minutes, offering rapid transit along the coast. Malaga Costa del Sol Airport is exactly a forty five minute drive via the AP7, making it highly convenient for international commuters and frequent flyers. For those travelling from the United Kingdom or needing alternative flight routes, Gibraltar International Airport is located fifty five minutes to the southwest. The N340 coastal road, which links all the major coastal towns, is reached in ten minutes. This road network ensures that while La Quinta Hills feels elevated and removed from the coastal noise, it is never isolated.
Despite its elevated mountain position, La Quinta Hills offers rapid access to the Mediterranean shore. Playa de San Pedro de Alcantara, a wide and well maintained stretch of sand with a popular palm lined promenade, is a mere twelve minute drive away. This beach is famous for its traditional chiringuitos and family friendly atmosphere. A little further east, exactly fifteen minutes from your front door, lies Playa Puerto Banus. This beach offers a more vibrant environment, flanked by luxury beach clubs like Ocean Club and La Sala by the Sea. The contrast between the quiet, elevated terraces of La Quinta and the lively coastal beaches provides residents with the ability to dip into the coastal energy whenever they choose, before retreating to their peaceful mountain environment.
For families considering a permanent relocation, the proximity to high quality international education is a major factor. La Quinta Hills is exceptionally well positioned for several top tier schools. Laude San Pedro International College, which offers both the British curriculum and the Spanish ESO, is a fifteen minute drive down the Ronda road. Aloha College, another highly respected British international school located in Nueva Andalucia, is only twelve minutes away by car. Colegio San Jose in Guadalmina, known for its rigorous Spanish curriculum and bilingual programs, can be reached in fourteen minutes. This cluster of educational institutions ensures that children spend minimal time commuting, making the morning school run highly manageable for working parents.
The municipality of Benahavis is widely celebrated as the dining room of the Costa del Sol. The traditional whitewashed village center is a fifteen minute drive from La Quinta Hills, winding through scenic mountain roads. The village is packed with high quality restaurants, including long standing local favourites such as Los Abanicos, famous for its slow cooked shoulder of lamb, and Amanhavis, which offers a daily changing market menu. Closer to home, the commercial centre in Monte Halcones is only a five minute drive away. This convenient retail hub features a Supercor supermarket, a pharmacy, and several casual dining options, meaning residents do not need to drive down to the coast for their daily essentials. The nearby town of San Pedro de Alcantara, a ten minute drive, provides a wider array of boutique shops, traditional tapas bars, and modern cafes along its recently pedestrianised boulevard.
The real estate market in La Quinta Hills is characterized by strong demand and limited supply. The area trades exceptionally well with Northern European buyers, particularly those from Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. These demographics are drawn to the secure, lock and leave nature of the gated community, combined with the spacious, multi level layouts of the townhouses. Properties that have been fully renovated to a turnkey standard command a significant premium because they remove the friction and uncertainty of managing a construction project in a foreign country. Buyers here are typically looking for a primary residence or a high use secondary home that offers the square footage of a small villa but with the simplified maintenance of a community managed property. The inclusion of modern comforts like underfloor heating and air conditioning makes these homes suitable for year round occupation, not just summer holidays.
Because this is a resale property, buyers pay the Andalucia transfer tax of 7% ITP, which totals €83,650 on the €1,195,000 asking price. There is no IVA and no AJD applied to this transaction. Legal fees run about 1% plus VAT, which is roughly €11,950. Notary and registry fees combined run between 0.5% and 1%, adding about €8,963 to your closing costs.
The process begins with a reservation agreement and a deposit of €6,000 to remove the property from the market. Your lawyer then conducts due diligence at the Benahavis ayuntamiento to confirm there are no urbanistic infractions. Within 14 to 21 days, you sign the private purchase contract and pay 10% of the €1,195,000 purchase price, minus the initial deposit. Completion takes place at a public notary, usually within 30-60 days, where the final balance is paid and keys are handed over.
The community fee is €300 per month for this townhouse. This monthly payment covers the maintenance of the shared amenities within the gated community, including the communal pool and the landscaped gardens. It also funds the upkeep of the garage facilities and general exterior maintenance. Owners benefit from these shared costs to ensure the grounds retain their high standard throughout the year.
The primary annual municipal tax is the IBI, which is assessed by the Benahavis ayuntamiento and costs €597 a year. You will also pay the Basura tax for rubbish collection, which typically runs under €200 annually in this municipality. When combined with the €300 monthly community fee, your fixed baseline holding costs are approximately €4,397 per year. Utility bills for the air conditioning and underfloor heating will depend entirely on your personal usage.
Yes, short term rentals are permitted, but you must obtain a First Occupation Licence from the Benahavis ayuntamiento. Once you have this document, you must register the property with the Andalusian Tourism Registry to legally market it on platforms like Airbnb. La Quinta Hills is highly attractive to golf tourists, which drives strong rental demand during the peak seasons of spring and autumn. Long term rentals do not require this specific tourism licence and offer a steady yield.
The property is sold with all permanent fixtures, including the integrated air conditioning systems and the complete underfloor heating setup. The sale also includes access to the communal pool, the private garage space, and the existing landscaping in the garden. Furniture is generally not included in the standard asking price for resales in this area. If you wish to keep specific furnishings, your lawyer can negotiate a separate inventory agreement prior to signing the private contract.
Families have access to several highly regarded international schools within a short drive. Aloha College in Nueva Andalucia is approximately 10 minutes away by car. Laude San Pedro International College is located in San Pedro de Alcantara, which takes about 12 minutes to reach. For younger children, the Atalaya Bilingual School is also situated within a drive of 15 minutes from the gated community.
The closest major international transport hub is Malaga Airport, located directly along the AP-7 toll highway. The drive from La Quinta Hills covers a distance of roughly 65 kilometers. Under normal traffic conditions, this journey takes exactly 45 to 50 minutes. Gibraltar International Airport provides a secondary option for UK flights and is located about 70 minutes away in the opposite direction.
The property sits adjacent to The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort, which features a 27 hole course designed by Manuel Pinero. You can reach the clubhouse by car in under 3 minutes. Los Naranjos Golf Club and Las Brisas Golf are located in the neighboring Golf Valley of Nueva Andalucia. Both of these premium courses are accessible within a drive of 8 minutes from your garage.
The closest beaches are located in Puerto Banus and San Pedro de Alcantara. You can drive down the Ronda Road to reach the sand at Playa de San Pedro in approximately 12 minutes. The famous beach clubs of Puerto Banus, such as Ocean Club, are about 15 minutes away by car. The elevated position in Benahavis provides panoramic views of the coast while remaining a very short drive from the Mediterranean Sea.
La Quinta Hills is a mature, residential gated community located in the hills of Benahavis. The elevation provides properties here with excellent mountain views and panoramic views down to the coast. It is a quiet area characterized by low density townhouse blocks surrounded by established gardens. The neighborhood attracts a mix of year round residents and seasonal golfers who prefer a tranquil environment close to the AP-7 toll road.
Yes, the townhouse is fully equipped for both the summer heat and the cooler winter months. It features a comprehensive air conditioning system to cool the interior during July and August. For the winter season, the property includes underfloor heating, which provides efficient and comfortable warmth. You can also utilize the covered terrace to enjoy outdoor dining in the shade during the peak summer afternoons.