An exceptional country property with 180º sea views near Marbella, Andalusia. This exquisite country villa sits on nearly 60.000m² of serene land with majestic century-old cork oaks. The tranquillity of this estate, so close to the hustle and bustle of the coast, captivates you as soon as you step onto its grounds. The property comprises 4 en suite bedrooms in the main house and 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom in the staff/guest house.
Access via a 5-minute community gravel road, Gates open to a majestic driveway leading to the cortijo. The cortijo is meticulously designed and finished with the finest materials. It embodies sophistication and luxury, respecting the traditional Andalusian architecture. Spacious and bright living areas, bathed in natural light from the large windows are combined with traditional terracotta floors, hand painted Sevillian tiles and antique wooden doors. The entrance courtyard and internal courtyard with water feature leave no doubt that you are in Southern Spain. The unique combination of traditional Andalusian features combined with the desire for open and bright spaces, makes this a very comfortable country home in the midst of nature, yet at only 10 minutes from the coast.
The driveway leads to large wooden doors opening to the entrance courtyard with ample private parking. Antique wooden doors open to a large, double hight entrance hall. From here the house is distributed over three wings. Straight through are the living quarters, on the right is a fully private owners wing and on the left wing is for the the guests.
Light runs through the main door, passing a gallery and internal courtyard to living room with fire place, high beamed ceilings and large sliding doors that open up to the spacious covered terrace and the garden. Orientated to the South. The views are breath-taking from here. Not only do you have a spectacular sea view, yet also the views over the surrounding countryside and awe-inspiring. This country property in Marbella invites you live the outdoor Andalusian lifestyle. The living rooms connects to a library or TV room on one side and dining room on the other. Dining room connects to a traditional Spanish kitchen. Staff has it’s own entrance to this kitchen, as well as to the pantry, large laundry area and utility rooms which are located out of sight.
The private quarters are build around the internal courtyard in the West wing. There is a private office, a large master suite with en suite bathroom and dressing room, a private gym and a second bedroom or private lounge. This wing has access from the hall, from the TV room and directly from the parking.
The East wing has on the first floor 3 ample guest suites with bathroom en suite. On the ground floor there are service areas with laundry, storage, utility. This area has it’s own entrance and connects to the kitchen. The East wing also holds a bar or games room for the younger guests. This room opens to an ample terrace with BBQ.
An annex for staff or additional guests is connected to the main house yet has a separate entrance as well and a private garden. It contains a living /kitchen/dining room, two bedrooms, a bathroom with a shower, and a separate garage.
Furthermore there is a large basement with wine cellar, machine room, several storage rooms and a large garage and tool room
The garden is an absolute delight. Set in nature with ancient old trees and landscaped around the house. Featuring a large lawn, flower beds and a free style private pool with ample sunbathing terraces . There is a fruit garden with mature fruit trees and ample space to grow your own vegetables. The entire plot is fenced.
Conveniently located just a 10-minute drive from a vibrant commercial center, where you can find restaurants, boutique shops, a sports center, and a medical center. Marbella’s finest beaches are only a 15-minute drive away.
The cortijo is connected to mains water and mains electricity. This estate boasts unique features such as 22 antique doors, including an entrance door from a palace in Toledo, courtyard flooring artwork handmade by an artist from Cordoba, handmade tiles commissioned in Seville, and a central vacuum system. It also includes an underground water deposit with a 150.000L capacity for house consumption and a 100.000L capacity for garden irrigation. Underfloor heating powered by heat pump throughout, AC in all the bedrooms, four indoor fireplaces, and one outdoor fireplace, two of which are adorned with antique tiles.
This is a unique opportunity to embrace luxury country living in one of Southern Spain’s most sought-after locations. With its idyllic hillside position, breath-taking views, proximity to amenities, and the allure of the nearby coastline, this property offers an exceptional lifestyle for those fortunate enough to call it home. Just 15 minutes from Marbella and 40 minutes from Malaga International Airport, this cortijo invites you to embrace an extraordinary life of privacy and tranquillity in the enchanting hills of Marbella. Call us now for more information!
