Villa for sale in La Zagaleta - El Madroñal, Benahavís, Málaga

New build luxury development of 18 individually designed villas situated in the 200-hectare country club estate of Real de La Quinta, Benahavis. Surrounded by magnificent countryside which borders a UNESCO Biosphere reserve, the villas are just 15 minutes from Marbella. The views, towards the Mediterranean Sea, the Straits of Gibraltar and the coastline of Africa beyond, are simply breathtaking.

World class design: These design-led homes will be quite unlike anything that has gone before. All of the 18 villas, as well as the furniture and fittings in them, are different from each other. The commonality they share, aside from the marvellous views, is that all are of the highest standard of design and all display a level of innovation and creativity rarely found in residential developments. The domotics and general illumination is world-class, making each villa a truly smart home. All villas are positioned for maximum privacy on individual plots, have large terraces, ample gardens, true infinity pools and bespoke spaces that can be used for entertainment rooms, gyms and home offices.

Inside/outside living: This concept is central to the design of each villa, with the lounge and terrace seamlessly merging into one expansive living space. In key parts of the villas the windows disappear into the walls, framing the undisturbed, panoramic views of the idyllic natural surroundings.

Everything on your doorstep: All the creature comforts you could possibly need are on your doorstep. The amenities currently under construction at Real de la Quinta will make the resort the only one of its kind on the Costa del Sol:

- Spectacular lake covering 36,000 m2 and measuring over 400 m at its longest point.

- El Lago Club - club for residents and their guests.

- Artificial beach with enclosed swimming area.

- Non-motorised water sports - windsurfing, paddle boards, kayaks, water bikes and rowing boats.

- Executive golf course encircling the lake, designed by Manuel Piñero, plus a golf academy, a short practice area and a long game practice area.

- Health & wellness centre - spa, sauna, massage areas, a 25m heated pool and a secondary pool for aqua gym exercises.

- Running/walking/cycling route around lake.

- Exclusive boutique hotel, Angsana Real de La Quinta, run by the Singapore-based multi-branded hospitality group, Banyan Tree Group.

- Equestrian centre.

- Tennis and paddle tennis courts.

- Exclusive restaurant, bar and snack bar.

- Small commercial area with shops and water sports kiosk.

- Kid’s club and children’s play park, including a junior climbing area.

Sustainable luxury: Building for today without endangering tomorrow is a core value of the project, which is in the process of BREEAM certification. The design enhancements brought by this assessment result in sustainable homes that enhance the well-being of the people who live in them, help protect natural resources and make for a more attractive property investment.

Luxury development was awarded "World’s Best Residential Development” at the 2022 International Property Awards. Up against 550 other developments from every corner of the globe it also won "Best Architecture in Europe.”

Construction is well underway. Construction work on the villas started in January 2023, following an 18-month period of infrastructure development. Two construction companies are working in unison to build the villas. The award-winning team well-known for their integrity and technical excellence specialists in luxury villa construction. The first villas will be finished in 2025.