Residence with Tourist Licence and SPA — Benahavis, Marbella

Benahavis is one of those places that's almost impossible to describe to someone who hasn't been. It's neither Marbella nor Estepona — it's something in between: quieter, greener, cradled by the Sierra Bermeja mountains, yet with easy access to everything the Costa del Sol has to offer. The climate here feels different from the coast — gentler in summer, warm throughout winter, with air that carries the scent of thyme and pine. The area is renowned for some of the finest golf courses in Europe.

On this plot — over 7,000 m² with open sea views — three buildings come together to create something far greater than a residence. The main villa exceeds 1,200 m² and makes an impression from the very first step: Mediterranean design, generous terraces, bedrooms with exceptionally spacious bathrooms. A separate guest villa with a private lift and SPA area. A utility building with a three-car garage. Two independent entrances — east and west.

I remember one of my clients — she was looking for something between a home and a running business — the moment she saw a photo of the terrace with its sea view, she said: "This is the moment you stop searching." This is exactly that moment. A garden with mature planting, a swimming pool, a sunbathing and relaxation area. And on top of that, an active business with a tourist licence — ready from day one.

This Benahavis residence is made for someone who refuses to choose between an investment and a life well lived. Someone who wants morning coffee with a view of the Mediterranean, lazy afternoons by the pool and evenings in the SPA — but who also knows that property can pay its own way. The option to extend or divide into independent units offers a flexibility that larger developments rarely provide.