New Development · Benahavís
Price: €1,650,000
Le Monte in Benahavís offers 3-bedroom homes of 364 m2 built with panoramic views, east orientation, and Q4 2028 delivery, priced from €1,650,000.
Delivery: Q4 2028
Le Monte presents an exclusive gated community of 31 luxury contemporary villas set in the hills of Benahavís. Available off plan with delivery scheduled for Q4 2028, these three-bedroom homes range from 298 to 729 square meters with prices starting from €1,650,000. Positioned with an east-facing orientation, every residence captures striking panoramic views across the surrounding landscape.
Situated within the tranquil hills of Benahavís, Le Monte offers a peaceful suburban atmosphere bordered by natural forest. The gated development provides an intimate sanctuary while remaining conveniently close to town and nearby golf courses. It delivers a refined balance of natural seclusion and easy access to local amenities.
Each villa spans two main floors, a basement, and a private rooftop solarium, with all levels seamlessly connected by a private internal lift. The ground floor centers around an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area framed by large sliding doors that blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors. Upstairs, two principal bedroom suites provide refined privacy, each featuring a dressing area, fitted wardrobes, an en-suite bathroom, and direct covered terrace access.
Outdoor living is thoughtfully catered to with private landscaped gardens, uncovered sun terraces, and an individual swimming pool. In addition to expansive rooftop solariums and covered terraces, each home includes a private gym, a versatile basement, and secure underground parking.
Le Monte presents a gated community of luxury contemporary villas in the hills of Benahavís. Available off plan with delivery scheduled for Q4 2028, these new development homes feature three bedrooms, five bathrooms, and exactly 364 m2 built. Prices range from €1,650,000 to €2,690,000. Positioned with an east facing orientation, every residence captures panoramic views across the surrounding suburban landscape and out towards the distant topography.
Located high within the municipal boundaries of Benahavís, Le Monte provides a quiet suburban environment immediately bordered by natural forest. This private gated development ensures seclusion while remaining close to town and nearby golf courses. The project delivers a highly practical balance of natural elevation and easy access to local commercial amenities, making it suitable for year round living.
Every property spans two main floors, a basement, and a private rooftop solarium, with all levels connected by a private internal lift. The ground floor centers around an open plan kitchen, dining, and living space framed by large glass doors that merge the indoor and outdoor areas. Upstairs, the principal bedroom suites provide excellent privacy, each featuring a dressing area, fitted wardrobes, an en suite bathroom, and direct access to a covered terrace.
Outdoor living is heavily prioritized through private landscaped gardens, uncovered sun terraces, and an individual swimming pool. In addition to expansive rooftop solariums and covered terraces, each residence includes a private gym, a versatile basement space, and secure underground parking for multiple vehicles.
Benahavís is not merely a geographic location but a precisely managed municipality that ranks among the wealthiest per capita in Andalucia. The Benahavís ayuntamiento governs a vast, mountainous terrain that intersects with some of the most valuable real estate in Southern Europe. Buyers at Le Monte are typically established professionals, entrepreneurs, and expatriates from Northern Europe, the United Kingdom, and increasingly North America. They choose this jurisdiction for its low density planning, high security, and strict zoning laws that prevent overdevelopment. The property market here trades heavily on privacy, elevation, and space, contrasting sharply with the denser, more congested coastal strips of neighboring towns. Property values in Benahavís are sustained by a finite supply of building plots and a consistent, robust demand from international buyers seeking modern infrastructure seamlessly integrated into a natural, forested setting. The local government invests heavily in road maintenance, public landscaping, and municipal services, which further underpins the premium nature of the post code.
For golf property buyers, the location of Le Monte places several championship courses within immediate reach, justifying the close to golf amenity tag. Los Arqueros Golf and Country Club, designed by the legendary Severiano Ballesteros, is a highly technical 18 hole course located just a five minute drive from the development. A little further east, La Quinta Golf and Country Club provides 27 holes and a five star hotel infrastructure, reachable in under ten minutes. Club de Golf El Higueral, a picturesque nine hole course routed along the banks of the Guadalmina river, is a straightforward seven minute drive. For those seeking exclusive, member only environments, the Marbella Club Golf Resort offers restricted tee times and a world class equestrian center, located approximately fifteen minutes away. The sheer density of high calibre golf facilities in this specific sector of Benahavís ensures strong rental demand during the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn, providing excellent utility for buyers who intend to spend only part of the year in residence.
While Le Monte occupies a suburban, elevated position near the forest, the Mediterranean coastline remains highly accessible for daily excursions. The wide, palm lined promenade and Blue Flag beach of San Pedro de Alcántara require a straightforward twelve minute drive straight down the A 397 road. This specific beach offers family friendly chiringuitos, outdoor exercise facilities, and a dedicated cycle path. A few minutes further east along the coast, the beaches flanking Puerto Banús provide an entirely different atmosphere. Here, established beach clubs like Ocean Club and Nao Pool Club are accessible within a fifteen minute drive from the villa gates. The efficient local road network allows residents to transition from a quiet mountain elevation to the active coastal environment rapidly. After a day by the sea, residents can easily return to the privacy and elevation of their gated community, leaving behind the coastal humidity and seasonal tourist traffic.
Families relocating to Le Monte benefit immensely from the proximity to several highly regarded international schools, making the location viable for permanent relocation. Colegio Atalaya, which offers a bilingual curriculum for students from early years through to university entrance, is a mere ten minute drive away. Laude San Pedro International College, delivering the British national curriculum and the Spanish ESO equivalent, is located twelve minutes away in the San Pedro commercial district. Aloha College, another premier British international school with a long standing reputation on the coast, can be reached in fifteen minutes via the Nueva Andalucía golf valley. This heavy concentration of educational infrastructure makes the Benahavís municipality a highly practical primary residence for buyers with school aged children. It shifts the demographic from purely seasonal holidaymakers to a stable, year round community of international residents.
The off-plan homes at Le Monte are priced from €1,650,000 to €2,690,000. Each property features 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and exactly 364 m2 built. These contemporary residences include a basement, a solarium, and private terraces with panoramic views. The development faces east and is situated in a suburban setting close to the forest.
Because Le Monte is a new development, buyers pay 10 percent IVA and 1.2 percent AJD stamp duty instead of ITP. On the entry price of €1,650,000, you will pay €165,000 in IVA and €19,800 in AJD. Legal fees run about 1 percent plus IVA, which equates to roughly €16,500 in base legal costs. Notary and land registry fees combined will add another 0.5 to 1 percent to your final closing bill.
The developer has stated an expected delivery timeframe of Q4 2028. Because this is an off-plan purchase, the legally binding delivery date will be the one written into your private purchase contract. If the developer fails to meet that specific contractual deadline, Spanish law gives you the right to claim a refund or agree to an extension. You should have your lawyer verify the exact date and penalty clauses before signing.
Buyers pay a reservation deposit to take the property off the market, followed by staged installments during construction and the final balance at completion. Under Ley 38/1999 as amended by Ley 20/2015, every payment made before completion must be secured by a bank guarantee or an insurance policy. This ensures your funds are protected if the developer fails to deliver the home. Your lawyer will hold these guarantees on your behalf until you sign the title deed at the notary.
The exact community fee is not yet set for this new development. The final figure will be calculated based on the maintenance required for the shared amenities, which include the underground parking, the communal gym, and the lifts. Because each property also has a private pool and garden, owners will bear the direct costs of maintaining those individual features. The Benahavís ayuntamiento will approve the community statutes once the complex is completed.
The exact IBI figure for Le Monte will be assessed by the Benahavís ayuntamiento upon completion. Benahavís historically applies one of the lowest IBI multiplier rates in Andalucia, often around 0.4 percent of the cadastral value. For a property of 364 m2 built with a private pool, you should budget for a substantial cadastral valuation once the new build is registered. Your lawyer can request an estimate from the town hall tax department known as the Patronato de Recaudación.
You can rent out your home, provided you obtain a First Occupation License from the Benahavís town hall and register the property with the Andalusian Tourism Registry. Recent regional decrees allow communities of owners to restrict or ban short-term rentals if approved by a three-fifths majority vote. Since Le Monte is a new development, your lawyer should review the initial community statutes to ensure no such restrictions are drafted by the developer. Long-term rentals fall under the LAU tenancy act and do not require the tourism license.
Buyers at Le Monte have several educational options within a short drive. Colegio Atalaya is located just off the A-7175 road, taking roughly 15 minutes by car. Laude San Pedro International College in nearby San Pedro de Alcántara is about a 20-minute drive away. Both schools offer bilingual curriculums and are highly popular with expatriate families living in the Benahavís municipality.
Le Monte is situated in an area heavily populated with premium golf facilities. Los Arqueros Golf and Country Club is located approximately 10 minutes away by car along the A-397. Atalaya Golf and Country Club is also nearby, offering two 18-hole courses within a 15-minute drive. The development is officially classified as close to golf, making it highly convenient for regular players.
The Mediterranean coastline is easily accessible from your home in Benahavís. The beaches at San Pedro de Alcántara, specifically Playa de San Pedro, are a 20-minute drive down the Ronda road. If you prefer the beaches near Puerto Banús, such as Playa del Duque, the drive takes approximately 25 minutes depending on summer traffic. You can park in the underground public parking at Antonio Banderas square when visiting the coast.
The primary aviation hub for the Benahavís municipality is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport. The drive from Le Monte to the airport takes roughly 55 minutes via the AP-7 toll motorway. Alternatively, Gibraltar International Airport is located about 70 minutes away to the west along the A-7 highway. Both airports offer numerous daily flights to major European cities.
Benahavís is a mountainous municipality known for its dense forests, river gorges, and high concentration of golf courses. The village center is famous for its culinary scene, hosting dozens of traditional restaurants along Calle Málaga. The area surrounding Le Monte is primarily suburban and residential, offering a quiet environment close to the forest. Despite the peaceful setting, residents can reach the commercial hubs of Marbella and Estepona in under 30 minutes.