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Stunning detached villa/estate located within a 24 hour guarded development just behind Puerto Banus...
From its commanding position this grand estate enjoys some of the very best views in the development, not to mention Marbella. Its privileged setting upon a largely level plot surrounded by open greenery is made all the more special by a spectacular focal point across a natural amphitheatre that follows a valley flanked by wooded hills straight down to the sea.
The sparkling Mediterranean is therefore a companion in many of the property's rooms and terraces, from where a myriad of vantage points can be had. These take in the coastal plain and the curve of the shore to Gibraltar and North Africa, but also Marbella's iconic La Concha Mountain.
A stately driveway leads to two separate parking forecourts, one for each of the two houses on the estate, and continues down to the lower perimeter of the property. The main villa therefore enjoys easy access from either parking area, though its own impressive forecourt can accommodate a large number of cars and leads directly to two double garages.
From here you step through an imposing entrance with Balinese detailing and arrive at the hall that acts as an internal distributor. The latter flows on to a stylish living room with a large marble fireplace and slightly rounded window that somehow frames the magnificent views with even more lustre. From both here and the adjacent formal dining room you can step out on to the large terrace and find a spot to relax, lounge, dine or enjoy coffee or breakfast in the fresh air.
Though elegant, the classic Clive Christian kitchen is the centrepiece of a space with real country house charm, complete with an antique Dutch fireplace. This part of the house is also home to a laundry room, a large walk-in safe and a cosy breakfast and reading room with its own terrace area. At the opposite side of the ground floor level, meanwhile, there is a large private office with its own independent external access and a stairwell connecting it to the welcoming winter lounge and library on the first floor.
This room's cosy fireplace, book shelves and magnificent views make it just the spot to spend comfortable evenings, and in connecting with the expansive main bedroom suite it can also function as a private lounge area. In addition to a large and sunny bedroom with equally stunning views, the main bedroom suite also features a sumptuous marble bathroom with step-in power shower and four-poster bath that evokes the indulgent opulence of Roman times.
A discreet toilet and large dressing room complete this private area, while the first floor, whose main access is from the central entrance hall, also features two spacious bedroom and bathroom suites, each with its own exterior spaces. The architecture of the charming tower room makes it the only one not to have a terrace, though its views and unique ambience more than make up for it, singling it out as a perfect reader's or artist's retreat within the house.
The stable house above the garages contains a further two independent bedroom suites, which share a large, sunny sitting room and expansive terraces overlooking the equally spacious grounds that measure a total of over 11000m2. The lower part of the stable house, behind the garages, contains another section with two bedroom suites, a small kitchen and a living room, ideal for use as either an office, studio or guest accommodation. From here you enter an area of sprawling greenery with large lawns, impressive trees and the panoramic terrace area with its large heated swimming pool.
The garden continues one level further down, with a pool house, changing rooms and another partly covered terrace area that once upon a time was used as a private summer discotheque. In offering ample space mixed with an inspiring setting it provides the basis for a great many different uses, from guest accommodation to a personal spa area.
Although the property has its earliest origins in the 1970s the main house was rebuilt in the latter 1990s and a second house added in 2000. Impressive in its own right, it stands a little further back within the embrace of beautiful green scenery. Its symmetrical design features two large independent homes each with a modern kitchen, dining room, living room and two bedrooms with marble bathrooms ? all generous in their proportions. In between is a laundry area, with above it a fifth bedroom suite that can be linked to either of the two houses.
This very complete property embodies a total built area of 2130m2 set upon a private estate dominated by its prime position and views. It is a fine example of the fact that the best locations are always taken first, and since this was one of the original estates within the development, it really does occupy a position that would be hard to equal not just in this luxurious gated community, but in all of Marbella.
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About Us
Chestertons affinity are a unique AIPP and REAS registered and fully regulated real estate agency located in the heart of the Costa del Sol, with just under 80 offices located in 13 countries around the world. Our Marbella office is situated in Puerto Banus, and we pride ourselves on finding the right property or investment for our valued clients. Having specialised in the resale property market for over a decade, we have seen the boom and crisis years on the coast, yet managed to react with market conditions and have successfully sold to over 1500 satisfied clients since 2007.
Feel free to visit our Puerto Banus based office and discuss your property requirements with any of our qualified staff, most of whom have over 10 years experience selling property in both Marbella, London and the Middle East, and with this market knowledge we will assist you in finding your perfect property here on the southern coast of Spain.
Please beware of agencies claiming to "have all the properties on the market" and who will "pass you to a specialist in Spain" - call our team or request a call back and we will explain exactly how the property market works in Spain. We have one of the largest 'sole agency' portfolios on the coast, and will show you many properties that only our office have access to.
As a buyer you should feel at ease with the agent you choose, remember that buying a home is a massive investment for anyone, and using the right agent is key to any purchase you make, be it a €50,000 studio or a €36,000,000 villa!
AIPP - Chestertons affinity are a fully approved member of the Association of International Property Professionals, and comply with their principles of honesty, transparency and integrity. The AIPP is the industry body for the international property market. AIPP members voluntarily agree to follow a professional code of conduct.
REAS - We are one of the founding members of the Real Estate regulatory body, REAS (Real Estate Association of Spain). Formed during December 2014, REAS aims to regulate the southern coast's Real Estate industry with all members needing to meet a strict qualifying criteria giving you, the consumer, rights and guarantees when making your property purchase (or sale) in Spain.
CHECK THAT YOUR AGENT IS A REGULATED AND REGISTERED MEMBER OF THE ABOVE ORGANISATIONS BEFORE PARTING WITH YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS.
At Chestertons affinity we specialise in offering a tailor made property sourcing service to a client base from around the globe. We operate with a small team of specialists and benefit from a massive combined experience in the property market on the Southern coast of Spain, which means we have been through the boom and the bust of the property cycle in southern Spain - we have the experience to advise you on making a safe and sound purchase here on the coast.
We have been established in the Spanish market for over a decade, and have built up the contacts, the properties and the insider knowledge that can only be gained from giving outstanding service and finding our clients their dream home or investment. We rarely advertise in the local press, or anywhere else to be frank, we simply operate by recommendation. Over the years this has become an integral part of our business and we consider our clients to be friends, we often get invited round for a celebratory drink once they have moved into their new home, something we like very much about our jobs!
Chestertons affinity will present to you properties from a number of agencies as well as our own, ensuring that you never experience the "square peg and round hole" syndrome, which is often synonymous with many other agencies operating along the coast. If we don't have the property you are looking for we will work as an independent property finder just for you, ensuring we source the exact property for your requirements, all at no cost of course.
When making a purchase in a foreign country we understand your need for reassurance, information, and most importantly, time. Chestertons affinity will not create false urgency to push a client into a sale. As we touched on earlier, the majority of our clients come from referral and we value the importance of a good reputation. You will buy when you are ready to buy, and Chestertons affinity will be there to assist you all of the way. We believe that once you become our client you will remain our client, forever.
We know the importance of having a friend at the end of a phone to assist you. We offer assistance in the following areas: legal, financial, furnishing, renovation, rentals, bank account set up, schools, and will try to help in any other way that we can - just ask!
Our offices are located in the heart of Puerto Banus, Marbella. If you would like to meet any of our team for a coffee to discuss buying or selling a property, please call us on (+34) 952812897, (+34) 661383880 or (+34) 666 919135, or alternatively take a look at our website where you can meet the Marbella Team and discover more about Chestertons worldwide.
Are you selling your property in Spain?
If you are considering selling your property in Spain please speak to our Puerto Banus team. Our listings department will handle the entire sales process on your behalf - we do not charge any listing/marketing fees, and you can be assured that your property will be marketed throughout the world at no cost to yourself - quite simply you only pay us if we sell your property (which we will!)
As one of the largest Real Estate agencies on the southern coast, we have an extremely large number of registered clients just waiting for particular properties to come to the market, with many of our new listings being sold within hours or days of us taking the final photos.
The market here has turned and is no longer a buyers market, so now is a great time to sell your property!
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