Villa La Ermita

Villa La Ermita is a single contemporary villa on an elevated site in Mijas Pueblo, within walking distance of the whitewashed village and set inside a gated community. It is aimed at a buyer who would rather shape a home than inherit someone else's choices. The building licence is in place, the asking price is €2.3 million and there is only one.

The view does the persuading. The main floor looks out over the Mediterranean, the mountains and the valley, with the open-plan living room, kitchen and dining area opening onto covered and uncovered terraces beside an infinity pool. Floor-to-ceiling double glazing keeps the rooms bright and quiet.

Above, the principal suite has its own terrace, two further bedrooms share a bathroom and a naturally lit multipurpose room could become two more bedrooms, a cinema or a gym. Below sits a 122 m² level with sea views, terrace access, two bedrooms and a living room, easily run as an independent apartment for family or guests.

Finishes range from large-format cream marble to quality ceramic. The project also accepts changes inside and out. Some listings quote three bedrooms, as two of the five sit in the lower apartment. The plot size is also unpublished, so we would verify both before reservation. With construction set at 18 months from purchase, this is a rare route to a new villa in the old village.