The owner transformed this beachside mansion into an elegant 5* Mediterranean Spanish style villa, with grand cathedral ceilings, majestic stone fireplaces, and art and antiques collection around every corner.
From the front entrance, with its Roman courtyard, burbling water features and 400-year-old olive trees, it’s obvious that villa is a perfect blend of luxury, class and style. Even so, it’s impossible to imagine the luxury that lies beyond the impressive, antique Spanish front door. Recently featured in the prestigious Swedish Connoisseur Magazine, the interior welcomes you with old, polished stone floors, mood lighting, curated antiques, and hand-picked, custom-made details.
Everything about property’s private grounds demands attention: a 15-metre, outdoor infinity pool with its vast terrace where palm trees sway in the breeze; well-kept gardens combining Roman grandeur and Balinese zen; outdoor lounge custom designed and richly upholstered. And yet, when you step outside the villa the view captures your sight completely: the Mediterranean Sea with its white-capped waves pointing the way to a distant Morocco.
There are lots of spaces and ways to admire this vista. Soak up the sun in a plush lounger or relax on the shaded patio; four separate seating and dining areas follow the path of sun and shade throughout the day. Dive into the refreshing depths of your private saltwater pool, its infinity edge seemingly blending with the sea below. Take a walk through quiet landscaped gardens, where water features make for a stylish contemporary nod to ancient Roman aqueducts, their wash-bowl fountains alive with koi and water lilies.
A full summer kitchen supplies you with drinks and snacks, and at dusk, your concierge can organise a private chef to prepare your dinner to the sound of gentle waves lapping at the sand. Admire the sunset in the lounge area to one end of the pool, then retire to the living room for drinks.
The main living area offers a real sense of grandeur, thanks to its cathedral-like, vaulted ceiling, Bechstein piano, masterworks of art and amazing décor. Rose-coloured chairs surround a huge stone fireplace. The second living space is cosy with soft leather chairs, a second stone fireplace, a large TV and surround sound system. Finally, the heads of the family can also enjoy their own private living area within the master suite, which occupies one whole wing of the villa’s first level.
Villa boasts as many dining options as it does bedrooms. Facing the Mediterranean, the formal winter dining room is a gorgeous space decorated in a palette of chocolate and cream, with an antique table, massive hearth and Andalusian candelabra. The fireplace divides the modern, fully fitted kitchen from the villa’s casual dining space.
The outdoor, 15-metre saltwater infinity pool enjoys a panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea, while the indoor pool was also cleverly installed on the top level to offer the fantastic sea landscape. The sunbeds surround the indoor pool, and a large daybed is ideal for relaxing with a good book and a cup of tea. The adjacent sun terrace faces the beach and palms below. Downstairs, the basement is an entertainment heart of the house, decorated with 1940s jazz club art and featuring a large slate-bed snooker table, cinema lounge, and climate-controlled wine cave with bar. The home spa includes a gym, treatment room, sauna, and Turkish bath, adjacent to the indoor pool with a jet stream.
Bedroom 1: Ground-level en-suite bedroom with Juliet balcony and a beautiful coffee-and-cream colour palette. Double French doors open onto the outdoor dining terrace, pool and sea. En-suite bathroom, charmingly decorated in French style with a marble bath, twin sinks, and shower.
Bedroom 2: Master suite boasts a separate lounge area, complete with a attractive vaulted ceiling, elegant stone fireplace, and sofas. There are also a fridge and a coffeemaker. An art-lined passageway leads to the grey-and-fuschia master bedroom, which houses a huge bed with silk-cord headboard. An antique grille, once housed in a Granada convent, leads to the en-suite bath with a big spa bath with wonderful Mediterranean views, a French-style vanity with marble surround, and a separate area with professional backwash sinks.
Bedroom 3: Charmingly decorated neighbouring Morocco style, this lower-level bedroom enjoys black-and-white décor, terracotta tiles, and two Juliet balconies with breathtaking sea views. The en-suite bathroom has double sinks, a shower head attachment, and a tub.
Bedroom 4: This ground-level, café-au-lait bedroom suite is elegantly decorated with white duchess silk curtains, refined black lamps and antiques, including a charming chest and cabinet. The en-suite bathroom demonstrates similar style vanity, silver bowl sinks, and a Japanese-style teak tub. The bathroom leads onto a patio that faces the beach; the zen-inspired patio features bamboo décor and a Roman fountain water feature.
Bedroom 5: placed on the ground level at the rear of the house offering with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom. An additional bedroom if required, can be made up where the current treatment room is situated. This bedroom shares the spa bathroom and is best suited for staff. Some bedrooms may offer space for an additional bed for a child or a cot
Villa boasts an exceptional location in the picturesque beachside suburb of Los Monteros, to the east of Marbella, near the exclusive hotel and standing side by side with mansions owned by Hollywood actors. A private gate will take you directly onto the beach, where the upscale beach club La Cabane is conveniently close by, and it’s just a couple of minutes’ drive to the centre of Marbella and the famous port of Puerto Banus. In Marbella you’ll find something for all tastes – from world-class cuisine and typical tapas bars, to designer labels and local brands, via lovely beaches and amazing mountain walks.
Cultural centre of Malaga is less than an hour’s drive away, where you can find a wide choice of gourmet delights, art galleries and designer boutiques. You can easily visit typical white villages like Mijas and Benahavis, smaller harbours like Cabo Pino and the unique fishing village of La Cala for a really Spanish ambience.
