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8-bedroom villa in El Herrojo with private pool and private garden

El Herrojo · Benahavís

Villa Amara

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Aureic Assessment

Advisory evaluation by Aureic Properties — not an objective property fact.

Villa Amara is a serious proposition for buyers who want architect-led new construction at scale in one of Benahavis's most established residential addresses. The €9.98M ask is calibrated to the GC Studio brand and the 3,631m² plot, not just the built area — land in El Herrojo at this size is increasingly scarce. The missing energy certificate and non-gated status are the two items to pressure-test before advancing.
  • families
  • entertaining
  • second-home
  • year-round
  • privacy-seekers
Privacy
Privacy is reasonable for the area but not absolute — El Herrojo is a well-trafficked residential zone within Benahavis, and the absence of a gated community perimeter means the plot boundary is the primary privacy layer. The elevated position and mature landscaping will do meaningful work here.
Security
No gated community infrastructure means security relies entirely on the villa's own provisions — likely private cameras, alarm systems and perimeter fencing given the price point, but buyers should verify spec and consider upgrading access control independently.
Views & Setting
South-facing on an elevated El Herrojo plot typically delivers strong valley and green-belt views towards the coast, though mountain interference can limit sea visibility at this elevation — buyers should visit at multiple times of day to assess view depth and light quality.
Build Quality
GC Studio carries a credible reputation on the Costa del Sol for resolved, high-specification new builds; the 958m² built footprint across three levels with 370m² of terrace suggests the budget has been allocated to space and finish rather than cut. Energy rating absence is a gap that needs addressing before completion or purchase.
Layout
Three levels across 958m² with 8 bedrooms and a master suite connecting to a private terrace suggests a sensible vertical zoning — social and kitchen functions anchoring the principal floor, sleeping distributed across upper and lower levels — though buyers should walk the flow carefully given the gradient typical of El Herrojo plots.

Property Overview

Typevilla
Bedrooms8
Bathrooms9
Guest WC1
Built958 m²
Terrace370 m²
Plot3,631 m²
Parking5 spaces
Levels3
OrientationS

Features

  • Private pool
  • Private garden

Ownership Costs

Community fees€64/month
IBI (property tax)€4,576/year
Garbage tax€18/year
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