Classic Andalusian-style elegant luxury villa with sea views in high-end El Madroñal, Benahavís

This elegant 7-bedroom luxury villa is offered for sale in the prestigious neighbourhood of Marbella known for the beauty of Andalusian nature and privacy. The gated and protected community of El Madroñal, Benahavis, sits 400 m above the Mediterranean and is sheltered by the Serranía de Ronda. Home to around 150 high-end properties and sizeable plots, El Madroñal enjoys amazing panoramic views of the coastline as far as Gibraltar and Morocco, the mountains and idyllic countryside. You will live within a short drive to an amazing selection of amenities, sandy beaches, fine restaurants and bars, international schools, a vast choice of sporting facilities, golf courses and tennis courts. Legendary Puerto Banus, Benahavis village, Golf Valley of Nueva Andalucia, San Pedro, Estepona and Marbella are all close by. Both Malaga and Gibraltar international airports are less than an hour.

Surrounded by the high-end properties and green areas, and perfectly situated on the crest of the olive, cork and pine-covered hill, the immaculate villa offers peace, tranquillity and maximum level of privacy. Set on a large plot of 5.438 m², the spectacular Cortijo-style house of 720m² with 200m² terraces boasts the most stunning open sea and mountain views with the most sought after orientation to the South/West. It also enjoys the magnificent sun rays from dawn till dusk.You drive through the impressive wrought iron gates on a cobblestone driveway aligned with cypress trees. An antique authentic wooden door welcomes you into the entrance hall with a large open fireplace and impressive staircase. The entire villa is built around the gorgeous internal courtyard with a patio fountain. The right wing has 3 bedroom suites and direct access to the courtyard and private terraces with sea and mountain views. The left wing features a large open lounge area with access to the garden, swimming pool and tanning loungers. The lounge leads directly to the dining room and 2 other outdoor patios. There, you can enjoy your barbecues and al fresco meals. A very large country-style kitchen connects to the dining room, courtyard, a separate family room and covered patio with breath-taking views. A small staircase leads up to an additional guest suite in the tower, while a large staircase leads upstairs.

The upper floor is dedicated to the fabulous Master suite exclusively. The bedroom is one of the largest you will find in Marbella, with a large lounge area and open fireplace, a large terrace overlooking the undulating valley, Andalusian coastline, sea and Rif Mountains in Africa. A large bathroom with a double shower and whirlpool is adjacent to a sizable walk-in closet. The lower floor provides the most sophisticated SPA comprising of a heated indoor pool, nail salon, massage room, gym, large sauna with panoramic views, steam bath, full bathroom, outdoor ice plunge pool, large relaxing lounges, entertainment and game room, bar, cinema room, wine cellar and an additional guest suite. Another lower level boasts a fully equipped apartment suite with a lounge, dining area, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. It has a separate access and can accommodate the guests or service staff.

The grand villa comes for sale in an excellent condition, tastefully furnished, with laundry and storage areas, marble and wooden floors with underfloor heating, double-glazing, ceiling heating, air conditioning, Internet – Wi-Fi, Satellite TV, alarm, etc. The extraordinary property in El Madroñal invites you to experience the exclusive Mediterranean lifestyle in one of the most elite developments on the coast, a quiet and idyllic rural retreat yet minutes away from all the necessaries for luxury everyday living.