Detached Villa Benalmadena Pueblo

Reference number:- R4280953

This imposing grand villa with amazing panoramic sea views, nestles in a fold of the intimate and very exclusive Rancho Domingo estate. Viñas Viejas is located just a 4 minute stroll from the picturesque white village of Benalmadena, so convenient for its shops, many excellent restaurants and tapas bars which surround the Andalucian fountain in its main square.
The bronze entrance gateway stands vigil over a romantic winding driveway of cleaved Casares stone. Massive trees set upon rolling verdant lawns dress the domain, confirming the solidity and establishment of the estate.
The 598 m2 house is set on an elevated 4,150 m2 manicured garden, not overlooked, affording total privacy. The elevated location provides a splendid stage for enjoying the dramatic views of the Costa del Sol, across the blue Mediterranean Sea to North Africa.
The house and gardens have been completely reformed and modernized, meticulously preserving the original special artistic architectural characteristics. Only the finest of first class materials manipulated by selected artisans were utilised in the reconstruction. Materials include marble from Greece, Portugal and Spain. Onyx from Pakistan, timbers of teak, burred walnut and oak. The finished result is a home of tremendous beauty and warmth. An imposing hand crafted teak door embraces the entrance to the central living area, laid in marble with teak inlay. A masonry fireplace adds a majestic aura to this bright spacious area illuminated by the Lloyd Wright signature of clerestory windows. A bay window adds further natural brightness providing amazing sea views.
Four bedrooms + den with the guest annexe and four en-suite bathrooms plus guest WC; two of which are set in hand selected Onyx, embrace the central living area consisting of drawing and dining rooms, a teak laid library / cinema, and a magnificent fully equipped kitchen designed for entertaining, and a Gym for exercise enthusiasts. A traditional arched wine cellar stores 800 bottles in a climate controlled environment.
French doors open onto a spectacular dining terrace with barbecue and full wet bar overlooking a croquet lawn, which opens to a brilliant blue mosaic LED illuminated swimming pool, crafting the panorama’s foreground. Terraces with breathtaking views and a Zen style tranquil patio with a moving water wall, and concealed LED lighting. A full wet-bar entertainment area .
A tropical hot house adds a unique touch to the rural parkland area with a stream feeding a rockery waterfall into a fish pond. The lower cultivated area has numerous trees, including tropical fruits, kiwis and grapes, and a kitchen garden. A Thai style garden house is set amongst bamboo. A Zen cactus garden perfects the lower garden area.
A sauna, Chill out firepit and Bali bed, complete the portrait of an exquisite garden relaxation and recreation area.
Just a 15 minute drive to the airport, 20 minute drive to downtown Malaga and 20 minutes to Marbella.