Highlights - Marbella Luxury Real Estate Magazine 2019
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Welcome
DEAR READER,
We would like to welcome you to the 2019 Highlights magazine – the
latest edition of the annual lifestyle and property publication of
Diana Morales Properties/Knight Frank. Those people familiar
with Marbella and its surroundings know us as a specialist in luxury
real estate that has stood the test of time because of personalised service, authoritative
market knowledge and a solid ethic.
This approach to what we do is also reflected
in Highlights, whose design style, editorial
tone of voice and presentation represents
who we are as a company. Diana Morales
Properties is a Marbella-based boutique
agency with many years of experience and
service, and as the sole representatives of
Knight Frank we carry the know-how and
global reach of this prestigious international
real estate brand.
This is reflected in a prime selection of
Marbella properties that is representative
of the standard of homes Diana Morales
Properties offers, for we are in a position to
include only the finest homes in our portfolio.
Added to this is an international property
section with homes in top locations such as
Geneva, Sydney, Vienna, London, Madrid
and the French Riviera. We provide supporting background analyses of the Berlin real
estate market, as well as our own 2019 Marbella Market Report – one of the most
comprehensive in the region – and summarise the European market.
In our editorial section we explore the rising phenomenon of branded luxury residences,
the most recent evolutions in Marbella architecture, consider 360-degree designers and
drive the new Bentley. We hope you enjoy this voyage of discovery with us, both within
Highlights and as your local and international property brokers.
Pia Arrieta and Diana Morales
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Hotel Gran Meliá Don Pepe
T. 952 902 936
www.tahinijapanese.com
MARBELLA · MADRID · MALLORCA
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CONTENTS
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Bentley
The marque of luxury
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Architects
Talk about the latest design trends
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Branded Residences
A new concept of service and added value
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Property
Prime selection of Marbella property
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360° Designers
Life seen from the luxury angle
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Market Report
2019 DM Properties-Knight Frank report
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European Markets
What’s happening in Europe
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Art
Creating a collection
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International
Top international real estate
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Trends in
MARBELLA
ARCHITECTURE
By Michel Cruz
Just look around you and you’ll notice that Marbella,
like any other manmade landscape, is the product of
successive generations of architectural styling. From its
Andalusian setting, Marbella inherited a Mediterranean-
Moorish cultural tradition that has in one form or another
found its way into the region’s architecture – from the rustictraditional
properties and early modern homes to contemporary
interpretations of Spanish and Moroccan edifices, and now a return
to the sleek white-plastered geometry of modern minimalism. We
look at the trends behind this ever-evolving visual dynamic through
the eyes of some of the leading architects in the region.
MARCOS SÁINZ
Together with his son Maurice he
runs MS Design, where he remains
true to a philosophy of design as an
embodiment of art and the senses
married to the needs of housing
and functionality. “Since the 1960s,
we have lived through successive
waves of influences brought by
international developers, architects
and above all, homebuyers, which
have taken the original Andalusian
Opposite page: Diego Tobal
design for a hilltop villa
Below: Golden Mile property
by Marcos Sáinz
Latin American architects have
played a very important role in
shaping Marbella, and few more
so than Marcos Sáinz, who as a
young man joined Swiss - Russian
architect Noldi Schreck to create
what is one of this region’s greatest
icons: the Puerto Banús marina.
His philosophy, that architecture
is the vertical expression of
stylistic fashion and zeitgeist, is
reflected in his ability to design
the intricate detail of a classic
Mediterranean village-style
project such as Puerto Banús,
as well as being known for giving
shape to beautiful modern/
contemporary villas and
apartment complexes.
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village style and allowed it to
evolve through several adaptations
into the modern white-plastered
structures we see today. To get this
match of modern and traditional
with local and internationallyinspired
right, requires the ability
to remain true to an ethic of
quality and proportion.”
JUAN SALVADOR
SHVARTZBERG
Argentinian-born Juan Salvador
Shvartzberg is also part of a
Latin American school that has
had a profound influence on the
physical shape and substance
of Marbella. “I come from a
tradition of modern architecture,
and what we see in Marbella
today is a move away from the
vernacular local Andalusian
style to minimalist, open-plan
designs in which glass, flat roofs
and strong geometric lines
feature prominently, though
still retain strong elements of
Hispano-Moorish influence and
inspiration.”
The more eccentric avant-garde
experimentation of larger urban
centres is less evident here, but
then this is a region dedicated
to luxury leisure pursuits and
characterised by second homes,
and as such it is less likely to
have the urban edge of New York
or Tokyo. “We do not have the
expansive concrete landscape and
intense land limitations of such
agglomerations, and so the homes
our clients ask us to design are
expected to reflect beauty within
a green, sunny environment on
the cusp of mountain and sea.
These are parameters within
which Marbella architects work.”
Above: design by Rodolfo Baldrich Pacheco
Centerfold: interior of a La Zagaleta villa
designed by Juan Salvador Shvartzberg
RODOLFO BALDRICH
PACHECO
Also originally from Argentina,
Rodolfo Baldrich has seen
Marbella evolve from an
Andalusian coastal settlement
into a young, cosmopolitan city
through the successive layers
of foreign influence exerted
by new waves of homebuyers
from abroad. “The early jetset
adopted local styles and
building techniques, but as the
scale of homebuilding on the
coast grew the process gradually
became more industrial.”
Foreign homeowners demanded
higher standards of comfort
and functionality, and gradually
introduced new techniques
such as insulation as well as
internationally recognised
brands of doors, windows and
appliances.
The very building materials with
which Costa del Sol homes are
made have also changed with the
years, and where those built in
the 1990s and 2000s still saw a
marriage of modern-traditional
styles and materials, the latest
trend of modern minimalist
architectural styling has been
accompanied by the replacement
of terracotta and plaster by
contemporary building materials
that offer greater durability and
ease of use. “This, as much as
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automated home functions
possible,” says Ernesto, “but
what’s beneath the surface
is also very much part of a
revolution that is marking this
as a watershed in design.”
Indeed, aesthetic trends can
move back and forth, evolving
as they cross-fertilise between
different eras, but technology,
science and economic forces
are less likely to loop back to
another time. “Much of the
construction process here as
elsewhere has moved away
from the worker on the site
creating the home’s features
to prefabricated assembly, and
while this may sound negative
it actually leads to greater
precision, quality, time/costsaving
and makes homes that
are more energy efficient and
environment friendly.”
DIEGO TOBAL
The Marbella-raised son of
Argentinian architect Miguel
Tobal, Diego has made a
name for himself in his own
right, creating contemporary
villas and apartment projects
that still find local cultural
and environmental inspiration
while offering modern styles
and amenities. “Architecture
is not a free art of expression.
We work to develop the brief
of our clients and exceed
their expectations within a
given financial budget and
timeframe,” says Diego,
“so the design trends are
the result of a collective state
of mind that is ever more
strongly influenced by
international tastes and
the move towards quality
of life and sustainability.”
the prevailing styles of the day, is
influencing a quantum shift away
from the way a Marbella home
used to look, feel and function,
and it is a process that is still very
much under way.”
ERNESTO PALANCO
Ernesto Palanco agrees, for
whether he designs a retroclassical
mansion or an
ultramodern minimalist villa,
the construction method, building
materials and technology used
are now largely the same. “People
tend to look at external factors,
such as architectural styling,
landscaping and also the new
high-tech gadgets that make
Villa design by Ernesto Palanco
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Juan Salvador Shvartzberg design for a La Zagaleta residence
After a period of white minimalist ‘cubism’, the region
is rediscovering the joys of tones, textures, motifs, detail
and above all, individuality. “Character and variety are
coming back into Marbella architectural design, but
they are aligned with a continued revolution of technology,
new lighting, functional and decorative tools that were
previously not available, so we are in the midst of a
dynamic process driven by new technologies and
innovations that are shaping a lot of the styling now and
in the years to come. Expect ever more hi-tech homes
and a growing focus on sustainability and quality of life.”
Design by Victoria Gauna and Facundo Taborda
VICTORIA GAUNA &
FACUNDO TABORDA
More Argentinian inspiration is
provided by Victoria Gauna and
her son Facundo Taborda, who
though locally raised has
inherited his parents’ Buenos
Aires flair for design. Victoria and
her late husband, Ángel Taborda,
were renowned for their avantgarde
architecture and willingness
to experiment with modern
concepts even at times when
modern minimalism was out
of favour. That said, their style
may be vanguardist but it is not
exactly minimalist, as the Gauna
& Taborda touch proves that
modern designs can be detailed
and intricate.
“We always knew that modern
architecture would make a
comeback and that it would be
largely minimalist, but just
lately the open-plan spaces are
increasingly accompanied by a
more detailed and varied use of
textures, colours and materials,”
says Victoria Gauna. “Styles may
come and go, but our clients are
not likely to take a step back when
it comes to comfort, technical
amenities, build quality and
open living spaces. Increasingly,
however, a home – and the
architect’s role in creating it
– is about setting the tone for
special experiences, an ambience
of wellbeing and, ultimately,
quality of life – and where is this
more profoundly the case than
Marbella.”
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DESIGNING
for a 360 DEGREE
LIFESTYLE
When ‘home’ could mean your luxury penthouse, super-yacht or private jet,
depending on where the day, week or whim takes you, you will be needing
an interior designer: one who can cater to your peripatetic lifestyle on land,
sea and in the air.
By Zoe Dare Hall
For the sort of person whose day
begins in a beautiful house on dry
land and finishes in a private palace
on the waves or in the clouds,
consistency in all their homes is key. James
White, co-founder of the property and yacht
design studio March & White, often works
with clients who lead a “360 degree lifestyle”,
as he calls it. “They want to feel all their
spaces relate to each other,” says White, whose
projects include the yacht-inspired interiors
at 125 Greenwich, an 88-storey Manhattan
skyscraper designed by architect Rafael Viñoly.
And where, traditionally, the world of
yacht design has been a notoriously tough one
for land-based designers to enter, dominated
by names such as Bannenberg & Rowell and
Andrew Winch of Winch Design, now the
growing overlap between luxury homes on
land and water – and for an even more rarefied
elite, in the clouds too - is leading to a raft of
big name interior architects joining the fray.
They include Philippe Starck, who has
shaken up the conventions of super-yacht
design with his futuristic vessel, Sailing Yacht
A. “I designed Sailing Yacht A in line with
the personality of the owners and the function
required. I use the same rules, the same
parameters when designing luxury properties,”
Stark comments. “I always think about how my
creation will profit the person who will use the
object or place I am creating. I want people to
feel at their best: more creative, more confident
and, I hope, more in love.”
Both types of designer –
land or sea - bring invaluable
insight to the process. Yacht
designers are skilled at
working with awkward spaces
and creating the division
between front and back of
house, for entertaining guests
and enjoying privacy. “Yacht
designers also know about
architectural finishes such as
teak, and the colours, textures
and layering that are redolent of
a yachting lifestyle,” comments
Dickie Bannenberg, partner at
Bannenberg & Rowell.
Property designers know
how to make yachts feel more
welcoming. “Some yacht
interior designers only see
the yacht. We always design
a yacht as a home,” says
Nicola Fontanella of Argent
Design, whose land, sea and
Miami home by Nicola Fontanella
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Kirsten Schwalgien design for a Barcelona apartment
air commissions for one client included
three properties in London and Miami,
two yachts (a 65m and 46m Benetti) and a
Gulfstream G65 jet. Common features in
the London properties and yachts included
lacquered rosewood veneers, custom-made
walling and exotic inlays. “We used classic
materials in new ways, crafting themes
to each property and, above all, creating
stunning spaces to entertain and live for an
international, multi-generation family,” says
Fontanella.
“We were looking to create the serenity that comes with connection by limiting colour
tones and materials and using details that pick up and connect the areas of the yacht
as you walk through,” says Jim Dixon, Director, Yachts and Aviation at Winch Design
“OUR JOB is to ensure that all
the PRACTICAL ELEMENTS
are TAKEN CARE OF.”
The way the wealthy use their “homes”,
including boats and planes, is changing, points
out Andrew Winch of Winch Design, who is
one of the few superyacht designers to have
made the transition the other way, into jets
and architecture. “They now often choose to
spend months at a time on their yachts and
it’s not enough to simply have all the facilities
available to them on sea as they would on
land. It must also feel like home. It is here
that the translation of yacht design to home
design, and vice versa, begins,” says Winch,
who is seeing a trend towards open-plan rooms
without corridors on yachts, to echo people’s
on-land homes.
Having this 360-degree design synergy
isn’t simply a case of the super-rich wanting
to replicate every last detail of their bricks and
mortar properties on water, though. It’s about
enjoying a “seamless living experience,” says
Karen Howes, founder of design studio Taylor
Howes, who will often design a property for
a “super busy” client, only to see them come
back and ask her to tackle their yacht and new
plane too.
“All of our high net worth clients have
access to this 360 degree lifestyle and we are
seeing a merging of all of their disciplines,” says
Howes. “They want their Private Family Office
to be more like their home, their home to have
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entertaining areas like a private members’ club
and the top hotels they stay in, and their yachts
and jets to be more relaxed and homely.”
Technology is an important part of this
seamless lifestyle. The technical, security and
audio-visual side must be identical in each
property, so the owner knows they can conduct
business wherever they are or continue
watching a film from where they left off 2,000
miles ago. “Our job is to ensure that all the
practical elements are taken care of. These
people often travel with their staff, who want to
know that everything will work wherever they
are,” says Howes,
The desire to duplicate elements of the
design may apply to the furnishings too. “We
have one client who has the same desk, study
and bed in all of his homes and on his yacht
and plane,” she adds. “But then he wants a
differentiation in look and style to feel that
he has arrived in a different place. He never
travels with luggage because he has everything
he needs in each destination,” says Howes, who
is currently working on a 20,000 sq ft house
(1,858m 2 ) in Marbella for a repeat client.
Marbella – like Palma de Mallorca and
Barcelona - is one of Spain’s many soughtafter
waterfront cities that attract high-net
worth global individuals to the joint pleasures
of luxury property and the yachting lifestyle.
Barcelona-based interior architect Kirsten
Schwalgien, who spends half her time working
on Spanish projects and the remainder with
clients all over the world, describes this overlap
between property and yacht design as “very
common and generally ideal. These projects
generally start with a yacht or a residential
project. You work well together and the client
wishes you to work on their next project.”
Her clients want to feel the distinction in
design between being at sea and being in their
primary residence in a capital city or coastal
holiday home, she says. “But people are also
quite repetitive and they have routines that
affect how specific rooms are laid out. I analyse
closely how a client lives, down to where they
like to drink their coffee in the morning, and
then I create a design that fits with the property
or yacht.”
The blurring of lines between homes
on land and sea can be increasingly seen in
prime new developments around the world
as designers call upon nautical influences.
cryo-therapy chamber and is seeing a rise in
the number of folding balconies off master
The Corniche in London, a new luxury bedrooms on yachts and personal beach clubs
residential tower that sits on the riverfront
opposite the Palace of Westminster, is designed
on a platform at water level.
Meanwhile, Edward de Mallet Morgan,
by Foster + Partners. It includes a triplex Knight Frank’s international super prime
penthouse that overflows with references to
the water, including in its large curving rooms
and sweeping staircase redolent of a luxury
liner. On the opposite bank, another new highend
waterfront development, Riverwalk, takes
a similar theme with its handcrafted wooden
interiors and circular entrance hall reminiscent
of a yacht.
It’s not just residential property that plays
specialist, recalls a Parisian apartment in
which the bespoke dining table was designed
to fold up and sit in the back of a Falcon jet. “A
lot of these things are about the experience.
A client will often get the same designer to
do their yacht, house, plane and helicopter.
They want to make all of these spaces feel
bespoke to them and better than anything
else available,” he comments.
increasingly on the land-sea synergy either. Sometimes, though, it’s simpler than
Hotels are getting in on the act too. The Ritz
Carlton Yacht Collection will launch its first
that. “Our clients like a smooth transition
from one home to the next, with an element
BBJ-1 private jet interior by Winch Design to cater to the owner’s desire for a “flying home”
three Spanish-built luxury cruise ships in of familiarity,” says Iain Johnson, managing
2020, creating a new extension of the hotel
brand that draws heavily on the private yacht
director
ALLECT.
of the London design house
experience.
As ultra-high net worth types enjoy this
seamless existence across land, sea and air,
their expectations of how to have fun in each
space become ever more incredible. A snow
room on a yacht was a recent revelation for
Karen Howes, who says she is increasingly
asked to design secure art rooms – even on
yachts – to display a private collection. Toby
MacLaurin, sales and marketing director at
yacht brokers Ocean Independence, mentions
his surprise at coming across an on-board
Two of his current projects – an Italian
super-yacht and a new 17,000 sq ft (1,580m 2 )
“super house” development near Harrods in
Knightsbridge – have a definite “synergy”,
says Johnson. “Both require impressive public
and private zones for family and guests, one
of a kind materials and items that give the
space a hand-crafted, artisan touch and top
of the range, user-friendly technology,” he
says. “Super-yachts and luxury residences are
both homes. When one advances, the other
surpasses it.”
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Creating
ART
collections
Art is a world onto its own; an ephemeral part of life that is all about
free expression and creative impulses. Art opens a window to the
soul, and like sport, music and film provides hardworking people
with an escape into another dimension. However, it is also a unique
but important industry in its own right; a global sector in which enthusiasts,
museums, collectors and investors generate large sums in the acquisition
of priceless classics and the works of upcoming new talents. We spoke to a
selection of art experts about building art collections.
By Michel Cruz
Image courtesy of Maite Coloma
Qin Feng, Zodiac – Scroll II, VIII, VII, IX, 2010
Ink and coffee on ceramic paper
300x84cm each
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Ling Jian, Golden Hall, 2017
Oil on canvas
150cm diameter
A world of art
Museums and cultural institutions are the
classic large-scale collectors of iconic artwork
from around the world and from antiquity to
the present day, but corporations and private
enthusiasts and investors have also always
been important players in this rather singular
field still dominated by prestigious auction
houses such as Sotheby’s and Christie’s.
The main international centres of this trade
are London, New York and Paris, through
which much of the world’s fine art finds its
way to collectors and cultural institutions
around the world. Here they adorn the halls
of museums and beautify luxurious homes
and mansions, sometimes travelling the world
as part of popular temporary exhibitions.
Other pieces remain shut away in the private
collections of the world’s most important
investors, but for those just starting out art is
a world waiting to be explored and discovered,
where the collector gradually grows within
a process that can be highly rewarding
financially and personally.
Fabien Fryns
Fabien Fryns has been active in the
contemporary art world since 1986, primarily
as a collector and advisor to both newly
initiated clients and established collectors.
In the early days, Fabien collected and placed
works by Miquel Barcelo, Jean-Michel
Basquiat, Louise Bourgeois, Robert Combas,
George Condo, Adam Fuss, Nan Goldin,
Anthony Gormley, Peter Halley, Keith
Haring, Henry Hudson, Richard Hudson,
Anish Kapoor, David LaChapelle, Robert
Mapplethorpe, Shirin Neshat, Julian
Schnabel, and Andy Warhol among others.
After 18 years of primary gallery experience,
Fabien Fryns Fine Art now acts solely as
advisors to private collectors and institutions,
and continues to promote the established
and emerging artists they have been working
with.
Creating a collection
“I would advise people to expose themselves
to art with an open mind. Don’t go for what’s
familiar and easy; look for exciting work and
© Ling Jian and Fabien Fryns Fine Art Ltd
try to understand the concept behind it.
Challenge yourself as much as possible and
take calculated risks. You’ll notice that your
tastes will change and evolve, which is good,
as the market moves very quickly. Finally,
buy for enjoyment as well as investment.”
Maite Coloma
Maite has an MA in East Asian Art from
the Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London
specialising in Chinese painting, but she is
also very knowledgeable in the general
contemporary art scene. She runs Blossoms
Fine Art, a Madrid-based art consultancy
that gives guidance to collectors interested
in Chinese contemporary works.
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Getting started
“At the beginning it is quite important to
have a mentor you can trust and ask questions
of, someone who can introduce you to a
sometimes, closed art world. There are things
about the artist to be taken into account too,
such as his/her consistency over time, for
which you often have to see early works or
the number of museum exhibitions and
private collections that have acquired his/
her work.”
Image courtesy of Maite Coloma
Liu Bolin, Hiding in the city – Temporary wall, 2008
Archival pigment print
118x150cm
It is equally important to ‘train the eye’ by
visiting art fairs and exhibitions. Do not
hesitate to ask the gallerist questions about
the pieces, then to learn more about them,
research the artists you like. Start buying
affordable pieces until your taste is developed
and you know what you like.
Mercedes Duerinckx
Mercedes founded the Art Wanson Gallery as
an extension of an internationally renowned
family business that stretches back several
generations. Harnessing her passion for and
know-how of art and the art world, she has
built a gallery and art consultancy that offers
RizonJet Doha (State of Qatar). Image courtesy of Wanson Gallery
inspiring collections and exhibitions in situ
but also sources artwork for her clients from
around the world. The latter include private
collectors as well as museums and other
cultural organisations.
“As advice to art investors and collectors
who want to get started, I would say that it
isn’t necessary to spend vast amounts of
money to create an interesting, rewarding
portfolio that also has great investment
potential. We know the market, what are
realistic values, and which artists are
upcoming and have a good chance of making
it big, so we use this knowledge to advise our
clients to buy wisely and create intriguing,
beautiful collections that are likely to produce
great returns, as well as give them pleasure as
they gain experience as collectors.”
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Roads less travelled & the
BENTLEY Continental GT
By Sam Hexter-Andrews
Photography by Annie Rose. Vehicle courtesy of C. de Salamanca
There are many locations
throughout the world that
boast stirring vistas and unique
landscapes; but perhaps none so
beautiful as the mountain passes that vein out
from the heart of Marbella. Once you decide
to head north, leaving the bustling cityscape
and crystal coastline, Andalusia will reward
you with some of the most glorious, smooth,
serpentine tarmac that Europe has to offer.
And so what better place than the mountains
of Sierra de las Nieves, to get a full flavour of
Bentley’s new luxury grand tourer, the 2019
Continental GT.
Visually, the new
Continental GT is a truly
stunning piece of design that
exhibits clean, sweeping
superformed lines and a wide,
low body, evoking a sense
of speed and presence, even
when completely stationary.
This sleek styling amplifies
inside the coachwork, with the
cabin offering genuine luxury
real estate for its occupants.
Every leather-wrapped panel
is hand stitched, as is the
steering wheel, quilted leather on the seats and
the Bentley emblem delicately embroidered
into the headrest. The interior build quality is
second to none. The interior on our car was
finished in a deep Piano Black with chrome
accents, a true statement of modernism.
There’s even an option to hide the sat-nav
and infotainment system in favour of classic
chronograph dials and a compass, paying
homage to grand tourers of old.
Each piece of switch-gear is finished like
exquisite jewellery. Its headlights resemble
fine-crystal whiskey tumblers rather than
anything that should ever be found on a
motor vehicle. Every surface exhibits a superior
quality finish to see and touch. Even the inside
of the door handles, an area you’ll never lay
eyes on, is finished with a tactile machined
texture. It’s in these seemingly minuscule
details that Bentley truly outclasses many
other luxury marques in today’s market.
When the twin-turbocharged, 6-litre W12
roars to life for the first time, we’re greeted by
a bellowing soundtrack that would be chasing
us up the valleys for the next several hours.
A short drive through town cemented early
on just how usable the GT is for daily driving;
with a healthy 664 lb-ft of torque available
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from just 1350 rpm, driving at low speeds is
truly an effortless and leisurely affair. You
can even enjoy some respectable fuel
economy, thanks to new variable displacement
technology that causes one entire bank of
cylinders to disengage, reducing the number
in operation to six without the driver ever
noticing. As soon as the throttle body opens to
a certain threshold, the engine then reengages
all 12 cylinders. But for the rest of the trip,
we’d be sure to let the 626bhp W12 sing.
As we begin our climb, passing several small
ventas peddling fresh oranges, the roads begin
to narrow around the wide haunches of the GT.
As the turns tighten, more opportunities arise
for the Continental to show off its new, sharper
handling. Tipping the scales at over 2244 Kg,
this heavyweight grand tourer is exactly that.
But it certainly hides its mass well at speed,
offering great turn-in, making it feel far more
nimble than a vehicle of its weight or size ever
should.
Our meandering path ahead began to
widen again, opening to long sweeping turns
that reveal more of the endless sea of layered
mountains and valleys below. With the W12
motor effortlessly surging forward, the wider
track enabled us to experience the huge levels
of mechanical grip and stability on offer. Even
in Sport mode, the ride remains supple and
feels to barely compromise damping at all.
And in comfort mode, it can hardly feel like
you’re in a 333km/h land-based vehicle at
all, with the air suspension providing a crisp,
smooth ride.
The higher you ascend, the more dramatic
and sparsely inhabited the desolate landscape
becomes, with small valleys turning into gaping
crevasses. The sunlight begins to shade distant
mountains in a dark royal blue and the rocky
passes that besiege the roads become even
more untamed. The outside air thins, tasting
clean and crisp. At approximately 750 meters
above sea level, you’ll discover the ancient city
of Ronda. Set above a deep gorge named El
Tajo, over a 100 metre sheer drop that separates
the city’s 15th-century new town from its old
town, dating to Moorish rule. Puente Nuevo, a
stone bridge spanning the chasm, has a lookout
that serves up some spectacular scenery.
Ronda wasn’t set to be our final destination
for the Bentley however, as in true grand
touring heritage, the destination is the most
inconsequential part of the journey. Instead,
we traversed Puente Nuevo, taking in the
sights and sounds of the ancient city; seemingly
worlds away from Marbella’s throngs of
glamour, and yet still only an hour away. It also
gave plentiful opportunities for the locals and
tourists to bask in the gravitas and presence
of the Continental, and certainly made for
photographs with stirring composition - a
new, brilliant feat of engineering juxtaposed
between buildings and landmarks that are
hundreds of years its senior. Before long, we
began our return journey, enjoying each twist,
apex and rolling panorama as if it were the
first time again, but now at a thrilling paced
descent, putting the GT’s enormous 420mm
iron discs to the ultimate test.
As cues of familiar civilization grew
more frequent, we knew our time with the
Continental was coming to an end. It had
proven itself as more than a brilliant grand
tourer. The connection between car and driver,
like that between horse and rider, needs to
close, emotional and purposeful, and whilst
not having the dexterity of a sports car or
the exhilarating power of a supercar, the
new Continental still manages to offer that
affiliation, whilst providing pure opulence and
an unwavering sense of majesty. The GT always
felt capable and athletic, and never left me
wanting for anything. And aesthetically, I think
it may be one of the most gorgeous realised
joint ventures of art and engineering of all
time. It’s a masterpiece.
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The branded
RESIDENCES
BOOM
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Whether it’s an apartment designed by Armani, a penthouse where your Porsche
will be transported to your door in a bespoke lift, or a condo where you can enjoy on-tap
cocktails from Ritz-Carlton, having a branded home these days is big business.
By Zoe Dare Hall
There are more than 400 new
developments with some 55,000
branded residences around the world.
Traditionally, that means a hotelled
scheme whose integrated or linked properties
come with the built-in security and reputation for
quality that the brand brings, plus access to the
hotel’s management services and luxury facilities.
“Wealthy buyers want the five-star hotel service they
experience in their travels to exist in their homes
too,” explains Knight Frank’s prime central London
development expert Ian Pidgeon of the appeal.
Leading the way among hotel-branded residences
is the Marriott, which has lent its name to a third of
the world’s branded schemes, with a further 60 in the
pipeline. But in this ever-expanding and diversifying
sphere, non-hotel brands are entering the fray – in
particular, fashion designers including Missoni,
Armani and Versace, and premium car marques such
as Porsche, Aston Martin and Bugatti.
Such partnerships are particularly loved by
property developers in Miami and Dubai. They are
both locations that love their
bling and attract wealthy, global
buyers who instantly recognise
the brand and know what to
expect, even though their off-plan
property probably won’t be built
for a few years. In the meantime,
the developer can build the hype
– such as at Miami’s Porsche
Design Tower, whose futuristic
car elevator, the Dezervator, has
become a celebrity in its own
right. And in Dubai, there’s big
excitement over the new branded
residences that will form part of
the world-famous Royal Atlantis
Resort on The Palm. “They are
set to be a new icon for Dubai,”
The Royal Atlantis Resort, Dubai, see page 133
Opposite page: one of Finca Cortesín´s many leisure areas
Above: Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences, Madrid, see page 122
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says Knight Frank Dubai partner Maria Morris of the
huge oceanfront residences that will enjoy the hotel’s
lavish facilities and services. Glamorous as it is to say
you have a home made by, say, Missoni – as is the case
on the Miami waterfront – it seems more logical for
a Marriott or Mandarin Oriental, who are experts in
food and beverage available 24 hours a day – but you
do need a properly trained concierge and excellent
management,” he comments.
Branded residences began in the US nearly a
century ago, when the Sherry-Netherland hotel
opened in Manhattan in 1929. The concept really
Sydney view from Crown Residences at One Barangaroo, see page 130
hospitality, to provide your in-house chef and turn
down your sheets at night rather than a brand known
for its colourful knitwear. But actually, says Ian
Pidgeon, having a hotel as the brand isn’t essential
to the success of the scheme. “You don’t need to have
“WEALTHY BUYERS want the
five-star HOTEL SERVICE they
EXPERIENCE in their travels
to exist in their HOMES too,”
began to take off in the 1980s, however, when Four
Seasons opened condos next to its hotel in Boston
and Aman hotels took the concept to a resort setting
in Thailand.
Now, North America claims a third of the world’s
branded schemes. But Asia – particularly Thailand,
where 40% of new developments are branded – is
following hot on its heels. Australia now claims its
first branded residences project too - One Barangaroo
on the Sydney harbour front, practically within
earshot of the Opera House. The new six-star Crown
Resort hotel will service the 82 residences, which are
available through Knight Frank.
Europe has been slower to latch on, accounting
for just 7% of branded residences globally. It’s partly
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because in Europe, “there is less demand for branded
things, period,” comments Piers Schmidt from The
Luxury Branding consultancy in Knight Frank’s
Branded Residences Report 2019. “Developers
are less prone to license a brand to move their real
estate [in Europe] because they know their asset has
appeal,” he adds.
But Europe is a potential area of great growth
in branded residences – and nowhere more so than
Spain, whose luxury market is just starting to latch on
to the appeal of having five-star facilities on tap.
Madrid’s new Centro Canalejas – a high-end retail
complex housed in seven historic buildings in the city
centre, set to open in late 2019 – will include Spain’s
first Four Seasons hotel, complete with 22 private
residences on sale from €3m. Buyers so far have been
50% Spanish – mainly from Madrid – and 50% from
overseas, notably South America and the Middle East.
As an investment destination, Madrid has become
hot property. Prime prices rose by 8.1% in 2018 and
are forecast to rise by 6% in 2019, placing it at the
top of Knight Frank’s prime residential forecast for
global cities. Central to Madrid’s appeal to investors
is its relative value, attractive lifestyle and healthy
tenant demand. Yet Spain has been slower than
other countries to latch on to the branded residences
concept.
“Spain has been going through a big recovery
process since the global crisis, and Madrid, in
particular, has become a key focus for international
investment. The capital is now one of Europe’s major
cities in terms of tourism, infrastructure, education,
leisure and gastronomy. It’s encouraging many
investors to consider developing high-end schemes
with the seal of a prestigious brand, such as Four
Seasons Private Residences Madrid,” comments
Carlos Zamora, head of residential for Knight Frank
Madrid.
“We believe it is a model that will be repeated
mainly in Madrid and Barcelona. Clients in these
cities are more sophisticated and demanding, and
they have an increasingly international profile, so
prime projects must adapt to their needs by offering
all kinds of services and amenities,” Zamora adds.
“It’s a way of differentiating a prime project from
the rest of the market, making it more exclusive by
offering access to hotel services or by being
architecturally outstanding in some way.”
Prime city centre locations are favoured by
two thirds of branded residence schemes globally.
Barcelona will soon see completion of its first branded
hotel residences, the Mandarin Oriental Residences,
among the designer boutiques on prestigious Paseo
de Gracia. They will be the luxury hotel group’s first
standalone residences scheme in Europe.
Besides the right location, the essence of the
brand must flow subtly throughout the project.
“When the client enters their residence, they must
instantly feel a direct connection with the brand that
is sponsoring the project,” comments Carlos Zamora.
“In the case of the Four Seasons Private Residences
Madrid, you feel the sense of exclusivity and quality
that’s synonymous with the brand, as well as being
able to enjoy all the comforts and services the hotel
offers its guests.”
Sales at these landmark schemes in Madrid
and Barcelona show a healthy appetite for high-end
branded schemes in Spain. Now, more are set to follow
– and they are branching out beyond Spain’s key cities
to Marbella.
Four Seasons has earmarked a prime site near
Los Monteros on the eastern side of Marbella as the
A private residence at Finca Cortesín
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location for its second Spanish resort – a locallyadapted
version of Miami’s upmarket Surf Club in
partnership with the US developer Fort Partners.
The privately-owned residences will form part of the
hotel’s accommodation, earning owners significant
revenue when they are not using them.
W, the hotel chain that transformed Barcelona’s
beachfront when it opened in 2009, has also chosen
the Costa del Sol resort for its new venture, The
Residences at W Marbella, scheduled to open in
2021. The resort – part of the Starwood-Marriott
group - will overlook Real de Zaragoza beach and
include 100 W-branded apartments and villas for sale
it has slowly, discreetly taken this period of recovery
since the crisis to become a highly desirable one of
its own.
The developers of Francesc Macià 10 - whose
eight huge, lateral residences in a converted landmark
Bauhaus building are described as Barcelona’s first
super-prime residential scheme – have followed a
similar path. Rather than recruit a global brand, they
have put together a local team with local expertise
and knowledge, explains José Caireta, co-founder
of developers Squircle Capital. “Not only is this cost
saving, but it ensures independence, a more personal
service and flexibility.”
The converted landmark Bauhaus building at Francesc Macià 10
with access to all of the hotel’s amenities, including
dining, housekeeping and a private pool.
Spain is also showing a talent for developing its
own brands of luxury residences. Finca Cortesín, near
the Moorish whitewashed town of Casares on the
Costa del Sol, launched just before Spain’s property
market was hit by the global credit crisis. Yet a decade
or so later, the five-star cortijo-style hotel and large,
luxury villas, set on one of the country’s best golf
courses, has built a reputation as one of the best
boutique resorts in Spain. Rather than buy into the
name and reputation of an already established brand,
For developers who do choose to partner up with
a global brand, the options are limitless. If it can work
with luxury car and clothes brands, why not with
big tech, wellness or eco brands? The Ritz-Carlton
Residences Miami Beach is setting itself apart from the
competition with facilities such as the first residential
sharing room, where residents can borrow each other’s
golf clubs, designer handbags or vintage artworks.
For buyers, it’s all about finding a place and
product that chimes with their character and lifestyle.
It’s like living with an old, cherished friend – one who
needs little introduction.
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MARKET
REPORT 2019
By Michel Cruz
After a five-year period of sustained growth, it seems there is now a
change in the air. Whether they are early tidings of a general cyclical
shift, a result of factors such as Brexit or something more local in
nature, there are some signs that are urging us to take our foot off the
accelerator and take stock, the better to judge the prevailing conditions.
Looking ahead – what’s in store for the market?
The figures tell us that 2018 was another year in a series that started – at least in the Marbella area
– around 2013. Here the market bottomed out in 2012 and began a gradual recovery in 2013 that
had accelerated into a new growth cycle by 2015, with strong demand for the new modern villas
and apartments being built both then and now.
However, while some Spanish regions, including Andalucía, are still in full upswing, others are
beginning to see a slowing down of growth. With a drop-off in enquiries and sales in H2 of last year,
albeit with a rallying of activity towards the end of the year, this appears to apply to Marbella and
the Costa del Sol as well, which drive much of the growth in Málaga province – itself consistently
one of the most important and dynamic property markets in Spain.
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Property sales in ‘The Golden Triangle’ show
a 56% increase from 2012 to 2018
lows – predominantly by cash
buyers. And yet, just lately
there has been a tailing off
of demand, which seems to
indicate something is afoot.
*Provisional, unconfirmed figures for the fourth quarter 2018
Where the market is at
Sales for the so-called Golden Triangle
(Marbella, Estepona and Benahavís) had
been rising since 2011, with the exception
of a small dip in 2016 caused by the aftershock
of the Brexit referendum in H2 of the
year. The number of transactions registered
rebounded in 2017, with strong international
demand and a resurgent British market, yet
in 2018 it stabilised due to a relatively poor
showing in the second half of the year.
Growth levelling off
Agents in the region reported a pick-up in
enquiries at the end of the year, but by and
large the stabilisation has continued into
2019. What does this mean? Not necessarily
anything too ominous, as it wouldn’t be such
a bad thing if we were to hold on to the present
level of sales activity, but in reality a slowdown
in growth is usually followed by a drop,
not an extended period of level activity. It’s
therefore important to look at the possible
causes behind the latest trend.
Marbella is a bit of a national indicator, as it
tends to be ahead of the curve economically,
and it’s in part due to the fact that it is so
dependent upon and in tune with the broader
European economies. Demand from these
sources has been solid for some time now,
driven primarily by new-build modern homes
and – in spite of the fact that banks are
lending again and interest rates are at historic
Source: Ministerio de Fomento
Comparative values in the Golden
Triangle (Marbella, Estepona, Benahavís)
How many square metres does
1.000.000€ buy you in:
*Above prices for luxury villas/apartments
The factors at play
It is tempting to look straight
to Brexit and gathering
macroeconomic clouds for an
answer, but before we do let’s
analyse things closer to home.
More specifically, let’s look
at the interaction between
the main factors at work in
our market, namely: Supply,
Demand, Price, Cost and
Planning.
We can all agree that there
has been a ‘white revolution’
of modern styled properties
on the coast since the
construction machine
cranked back into life around
2012. The first new projects
sold so well that it became
clear there was a shortage
of such homes relative to an
eager demand for the latest
styles, build qualities and
high-tech amenities, but now
we seem to be approaching
a situation where supply has
caught up with demand and
is in danger of surpassing it.
This is nothing new, as
we’ve experienced it before,
and it seems to be confirmed
by a record number of new
projects in Málaga province
being signed off by the
Colegio de Arquitectos
(Institute of Chartered
Architects) in 2017, and
then again in 2018, when it
increased by 57%.
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New build vs Resales 2012-2018 by municipality
*Provisional, unconfirmed figures for the fourth quarter 2018
Source: Ministerio de Fomento
Over-supply?
With a slight time-lag, this translates into a
record number of new projects entering the
market, and while they are mostly smaller in
scale than during the boom of the 2000s,
there is a worrying lack of variety, as many
seem to focus on the same mix of design,
amenities and price range. Feedback from
the market is that the greatest drop in sales
has been seen in the lower-to-mid range,
which appears to be suffering from a degree
of oversupply and over-competition. The
more idiosyncratic offering of the top-end
of the market looks to be more robust, and
those brave enough to veer away from the
lowest common denominator are finding
rewarding niche segments in the market,
though in Marbella, where there is in fact
a shortage of new projects, the scenario is
quite different.
Price and cost
It therefore appears that, external factors
aside, there is a strong appetite for the
lifestyle and properties of this region, but that
oversupply and high prices are beginning to
have an adverse impact on the market.
Earlier projects saw developers buy the best
plots of land cheap, build at a lower cost and
sell faster, yet now land values have risen
faster than the properties built on them,
construction costs are similarly putting
pressure on investors’ margins, and the rising
house and square metre prices are beginning
to put buyers off – especially in a market with
so much choice and the best locations taken.
Value
High prices are not sexy unless you’re in a
rapidly upwardly mobile economy, and while
top-end buyers are willing to pay a premium
for well-located modern villas and apartments
that offer true villa specifications, the recent
rise in popularity of cheaper areas such as
Manilva indicates that the lower half of the
market is coming full-circle and searching
for value in the form of repurposed, previously
unsold stock of the kind being snapped up
in and around Marbella between 2010 and
2014. The surrounding areas have recovered
more slowly than Marbella, but they are also
drawing buyers through attractive prices
in a Costa del Sol market that seems to be
losing the battle against value, as the average
price increase in 2018 ranged from 3% to
7% depending on location and property type
within the Marbella area.
Off-plan versus Re-sale
If it was modern off-plan developments that
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were driving the market in recent years, they
are also the ones whose prices (especially per
m 2 ) have been growing fastest. This is partly
driven by consumer demand, partly by rising
producer costs and also by the mechanism
of raising prices between successive stages
of a project. The latter, like flipping, can
only be maintained in a buoyant market, and
adds to the latest trend away from off-plan
domination and back towards re-sales.
The latter are seen to offer more m 2 for your
euro, and often in established areas.
Modernising existing stock
Quite apart from hitherto unsold
repossessions, the market for renovating
and modernising older properties is one
that remains solid and is in fact gaining in
popularity again. This is because people are
seeing more potential value in it, and it will
remain a solid segment as long as selling
prices and renovation costs do not grow so
quickly as to render the option increasingly
unattractive. The success both private
investors/homeowners and specialised
businesses have had with updating existing
villas and even apartments, shows that the
buying public will certainly consider a re-sale
property as long as you make it sexy and
appealing. In fact, just lately there seems to
be a little fatigue with modern white
Percentage contribution of foreign buyers:
minimalist styles, so people seem to be
more open to classic-contemporary blends
than they have been for a while, yet modern
infrastructure and amenities as well as build
qualities remain high on most buyers’ wish
lists.
New versus established areas
Location is the king of real estate, so sea or
waterside views can fetch up to 25% more
for an intrinsically similar home, while golf
and country club locations like branded
properties can add 15% to the value. Limited
supply combined with a frontline beach
location and lots of pedigree makes the
Golden Mile a prime address that has recently
been capable of square metre prices in excess
of €20,000. Other established areas are
similarly still much in demand, and while
much of the recent growth has been in
up-and-coming zones such as the New Golden
Mile, Estepona West, Marbella East and
La Cala, they still have some catching up to
do in terms of intrinsic appeal, since their
recent competitive advantage has been more
about availability of land and building
licences, as well as value for money.
The Golden Triangle
While Marbella solves its planning issues,
Benahavís, Estepona, Ojén and Mijas have
stepped in to absorb much of the recent
growth in what can generally be described as
a broadly beneficial spreading of development
and investment. It has levelled the playing
field a little and given developer and buyer
alike a broader range of options than before.
For now, however, we’re witnessing a cooling
off of demand in the new areas, as they too
see prices rise perhaps more quickly than
the market can carry right now.
Source: Colegio de Registradores de la Propiedad
How the market is responding
So how does the market respond to this?
If average sales times begin to grow this will
eventually put pressure first on the phased
price increases of off-plan projects, and
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Ranking of foreign nationalities buying Spanish property (nationwide)
Percentage shows share of each nationality
over the total foreign buyers for each year
Source: Colegio de Registradores de la Propiedad
ultimately result in reduced prices. We expect
prices to begin to stabilise and later drop a
little, as always starting with those properties
that feel the pinch of competition strongest
and/or are less favourably situated. So don’t
expect many bargains in prime locations
anytime soon.
For one, we will have to see a cooling off
of land and construction costs as well as an
easing of property prices if the investment
market is to regain its dynamism, as well as
a resolution of the Brexit impasse. But that’s
not to say that brave, unique and also truly
luxurious initiatives can’t be successful.
Investors
The fact that some American and European
funds are not as active as they were a few
Buyers
The success of projects such as Emare, Epic,
Nine Lions, The Edge, The View Marbella
Top 10 nationalities searching for property in Marbella in 2018
years ago in the local market or at the very
least in land banking, is an indication that
the market could be slowing down, as the
institutional investors who prefer steady
returns to risk may be losing confidence in
the short-term prospects of new projects.
and similar high-spec developments in top
locations offering relatively rare villa space
and comfort in an apartment/penthouse
configuration, shows once again that, if
it’s the right fit, the top end of the market is
more resilient than the broad middle belt.
Source: DM Properties/Knight Frank
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For this reason, many who could
previously afford prime locations within
Marbella/Benahavís/Estepona are now
looking at less expensive ones here and
in neighbouring areas. As far as our own
demographics are concerned, they show
that younger generations (35-44) rank
first in property searches, followed by
the 45-54 age bracket and 25-34 year
olds are third on the list.
Relative Values
How many square metres of prime property does US$1m* buy in key cities?
Developers
Creative, innovative products offered by
developers who have the strength of their
convictions might just fill a hitherto
uncatered for niche, but that can be easily
said and not done if your costs are already
high and your margins tight. Need is the
father of invention and creativity, so new
and exciting need not always be costlier,
though naturally it is riskier than the
tried and tested formula that too many
follow.
The bottom line
Before we get down on ourselves, let’s be
reminded that though market conditions
have got a little tougher in the past few
months we haven’t officially entered
anything near a recession or downturn.
If anything, construction, sales and rising
prices will continue to grow moderately
for some time to come, but if we’re to
avoid choppy waters it pays to look
potential threats in the eye and be
prepared for them, so let’s be creative,
offer value and allow the real estate
offering to evolve and diversify, and we’ll
find the intrinsic demand for property on
this coast is as strong as ever.
Sources: Knight Frank Research, Douglas Elliman, Ken Corporation, DM Properties
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PROPERTY CONTENTS
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Benahavís
62
Marbella
110
Inland
56
Estepona
108
Casares
112
International
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Benahavís
International allure
in LA ZAGALETA
mansion
The select country club of La Zagaleta in the hills overlooking Marbella offers its
discerning international homeowners natural splendour, privacy, exclusive services
and some of the finest villas on the Mediterranean. This villa ranks among the finest
homes in La Zagaleta and Marbella. By Michel Cruz/Photography Charly Simon
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Benahavís
The first sign of a distinguished property is the sense of
arrival it offers. Automatic gates that glide open effortlessly
to reveal an imposing driveway and forecourt with deluxe
undercover parking surrounded by greenery, water
features and the architectural outline of the villa set the tone for this
outstanding home.
The volume and quality of the property are immediately evident,
dressed with understated refinement and imbued with the signature
architecture of Marcos Sáinz. This impression is confirmed when you
step through the imposing solid front door with its beautiful detail and
enter a hallway flanked by a beautifully styled circular staircase. A study
in elegant forms, it is one of the many eye-catching design elements
of the home.
Luxurious residence made for stylish entertaining
The space, amenities, style and distribution of this luxurious villa
make it a superlative residence that is just made for entertaining
lucky guests and visitors in the very finest of contemporary
Mediterranean settings. Follow the focal point of the vistas that come
into view the minute you open the front door and you see the sea
shimmering beyond the sleek swimming pool, which appears to float
in mid-air.
An elegantly concealed lift is situated on the left-hand side of the
entrance hall, which flows on to a large central hallway resplendent
in natural light. “We chose the property for its exclusivity, peace and
incomparable views, as well as the perfect architecture,” says the
owner.
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Benahavís
A large, comfortable reception room flanked by
a cosy family TV room and a dining room leading on
to a state-of-the-art kitchen with restaurant-level
catering capacity connects along the full length of
the house with a terrace. The latter provides outdoor
lounge and dining areas that are an extension of the
indoor space, whilst overlooking manicured Bermuda
grass lawns and a panoramic swimming pool and
deck that maximises the infinity edge impact amid
breath-taking views of the surrounding hills, valleys
and the Mediterranean Sea.
This view is symmetrically detailed with two
impressive fire bowls, which create a stunning
visual impact when lit in the evenings. The adjacent
covered chill-out area is an ideal spot from which
to relax and enjoy the sunset and views. Stairs
lead from the beautifully appointed modern
laundry and pantry down to a professional home
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cinema and wine cellar, and a spa area with
gym, changing rooms/bathrooms, sauna, steam
bath, showers, treatment rooms and heated
indoor swimming pool whose design, ambience
and amenities leave many luxurious five-star
deluxe resorts behind.
“It’s a superlative home with views that
take you by surprise by day and night.” They
are shared by a fully independent apartment,
positioned below the guest wing on the ground
floor. Naturally, in a property of this standing,
there is also a multi-vehicle garage in which to
keep your car collection in style. The top floor
is given over to a series of luxuriant bedroom
suites, each with its own signature bathroom in
combination of black, richly veined brown and
also lighter-toned marble sourced from around
the world, while the his and her dressing rooms
offer the convenience of a boutique within what
is quite simply an outstanding contemporary
mansion in La Zagaleta.
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
6,654
1,925
ASKING PRICE:
On Application
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Benahavís
La Zagaleta
FRONTLINE GOLF HOME
Perfection awaits the discerning buyer at this
Andalusian style villa overlooking the prestigious
La Zagaleta golf course and situated within a
meticulously manicured garden with infinity
swimming pool. The magnificent home boasts
a grand two-storey entry with fine mouldings,
lounge with fireplace and gourmet kitchen.
Approximately 1,312m² built on a plot of 5,254m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Master bedroom with private terrace
Gym, sauna, cinema, games room & bodega
Garage for 6 cars
Infinity pool
ASKING PRICE:
4,900,000€
Ref: DM2021
La Zagaleta
GOLF VIEWS
A contemporary villa with beautiful mountain
and golf views situated in the exclusive estate
of La Zagaleta, at a 15-minute drive from
Marbella. This property is distributed over
three levels offering lovely gardens with a large
swimming pool.
Approximately 1,035m² on a plot of 3,206m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Heated indoor pool
Spa & Turkish bath
Garage for 4 cars
Wine cellar
ASKING PRICE:
4,800,000€
Ref: DM2947-02
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La Zagaleta
ELEGANT COUNTRY CLUB LIVING
This traditional style villa is set in Marbella’s most
exclusive community with spectacular views over
beautiful natural countryside. La Zagaleta Country
Club and Golf Resort has wonderful facilities, from
the scenic golf courses and horse-riding centre
to the elegant clubhouse with its restaurant, pool
area, bar, lounge, billiards room and helipad.
Approximately 618m² built on a plot of 3,140m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Gym, games and cinema rooms
Access to golf courses and helipad
Spectacular mountain views
2 car garage and 2 car carport
ASKING PRICE:
3,750,000€
Ref: DM3952
La Zagaleta
TROPICAL VILLA RETREAT
Nestled within a totally fenced plot amid a tranquil
expanse of greenery in Marbella’s most highly
sought-after residential estate, this stylish villa
looks south, taking in views across Marbella’s
coastal region all the way to Gibraltar and North
Africa. Built to the highest standards, the villa
can easily be extended from 3 to 7 bedrooms.
Approximately 941m² built on a plot of 6,417m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Designed by architect Melvin Villaroel
Main house and guest quarters
Panoramic coastal and sea views
Possibility to add more bedrooms
ASKING PRICE:
4,950,000€
Ref: DM3476
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La Zagaleta
STUNNING PANORAMIC VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
El Ciprés is an outstanding brand-new south facing residence with panoramic views
of the Mediterranean Sea, Gibraltar and the African coast set on a plot of 8,000m²
in the sought after La Zagaleta Golf & Country Club. This private estate is gated
with 24-hour security and offers its residents a variety of sporting facilities as well as
helipad, equestrian centre, two 18-hole golf courses and red carpet services such
as helicopter transfers and property management. Designed by Tobal Arquitectos,
this property features architecture that combines modern aesthetics with innovative
technologies and natural textures, carefully merging it with the environment.
Approximately 2,560m² built on a plot of 8,209m².
10 bedrooms
10 bathrooms
Gym, spa, sauna and steam room
Interior and exterior pools
Panoramic coastal views
Private garage and 4 car carport
Ref: DM4035
ASKING PRICE:
13,900,000€
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La Zagaleta
CONTEMPORARY ANDALUSIAN RETREAT
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
A sublime newly built contemporary home spread over three floors
with private lift and boasting an elegant leisure area featuring an indoor
swimming pool, large gym, spa, home cinema, snooker area and
trendy bodega-bar. Constructed to the highest specifications,
the villa offers fantastic open south-facing sea views from every room.
La Zagaleta offers 24-hour security and two 18-hole golf courses,
tennis courts, riding stables and club house.
Approximately 1,965m² built on a plot of 7,350m².
8 bedrooms
9 bathrooms
Indoor and outdoor swimming pools
Lift to all floors
Landscaped gardens and stunning sea views
8 car garage
Ref: DM4089
ASKING PRICE:
12,750,000€
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La Zagaleta
MAGNIFICENT FAMILY HOME
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This exceptional villa is ideal for a family home in a secluded enclave within
the sought after country club estate of La Zagaleta. The property enjoys
wonderful views to the mountains and across to the Mediterranean Sea.
Recently redecorated, it offers spacious accommodation distributed over
three levels, with a grand entrance hall, an impressive living room with
fireplace, separate sitting room, large fully fitted kitchen/dining room, six
en-suite bedrooms and a study. The basement level features a private
wine cellar, spa, billiards room and space for a cinema and gymnasium.
Approximately 1,172m² built on a plot of 6,054m².
6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
Mountain and sea views
Spa and wine cellar
Space for cinema and gym
6 car garage
Ref: DM4041
ASKING PRICE:
5,900,000€
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El Madroñal
ELEGANT COUNTRY RESIDENCE
A charming villa set in the pine cork forested
residential private estate of El Madroñal with
magnificent views to the coastline and mountains.
Close to San Pedro de Alcántara and only 40
minutes’ drive to Ronda, this home is set on an
extensive plot that allows for further expansion.
Approximately 772m² built on a plot of 6,955m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
6 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Private heated pool and garden
Guest apartment
Panoramic views over the coastline and sea
2 car garage and carport for 2 vehicles
ASKING PRICE:
2,500,000€
Ref: DM3599
El Madroñal
SPACIOUS COUNTRY HOME
A traditional Andalusian style villa blending
perfectly into its surroundings, this property
is situated in El Madroñal, one of the most
sought-after locations in the area. The master
bedroom suite features a vaulted beam ceiling,
dressing area and private bathroom leading
onto an enchanting balcony and open terrace.
Approximately 598m² built on a plot of 8,820m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
7 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
Large terraces and patios
Independent guest accommodation
Outdoor swimming pool and mature garden
2 car garage
ASKING PRICE:
1,950,000€
Ref: DM3833
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El Madroñal
ELEVATED SEA VIEW VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This traditional style villa was recently reformed and now features a new
modern kitchen and bathrooms. The property is situated in El Madroñal,
an area known for having country chic in the hills immediately above
Marbella. Adjoining the renowned La Zagaleta country club, this private
gated community is home to luxurious villas set upon lush grounds
surrounded by a private cordon sanitaire of untamed nature. Put
differently, living in El Madroñal comes with space, privacy and some
of the most imposing sea, mountain and country views in Marbella.
Approximately 560m² on a plot of 6,303m².
4 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Sea and mountain views
Heated pool with salt chlorination
Impeccable mature garden and fruit tree orchard
3 car garage and potential for staff quarters
Ref: DM4455
ASKING PRICE:
2,400,000€
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CLASSIC
REFINEMENT
As with all homes of true pedigree, this elegant country villa
in El Madroñal wasn’t hastily conceived and constructed yesterday
but rather forms the culmination of three decades of care and
attention.
By Michel Cruz/Photography by Charly Simon
El Madroñal is an area known for country chic in the hills immediately
above Marbella. Adjoining the renowned La Zagaleta country club,
this private gated community is home to luxurious villas set upon lush
grounds surrounded by a private cordon sanitaire of untamed nature.
Put differently, living in El Madroñal comes with space, privacy and some of the
most imposing sea, mountain and country views in Marbella.
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One of the finest of the rustic chic homes to
be found in El Madroñal is this exquisite villa
featuring nine bedrooms set within a main house
and a separate guest cottage. Together they offer
1,000m 2 of living space, with over
100m 2 of undulating terraces that
make the most of a panoramic setting
in which spectacular sea views over
the Mediterranean are framed by
the intense greenery of El Madroñal.
From this position the world is
peaceful, private and awash with
beauty.
The gates open to a forecourt with
double garage, revealing a delightful
fountain and architectural details along the way. The
main villa is entered through a solid Ronda wooden
door, which forms the threshold to an entrance hall
that is at once impressive and welcoming. From here
one enters an equally elegant and cosy drawing room
that leads on to an even sunnier reading room on
the west side, and a formal dining room that shares
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the wonderful views enjoyed by virtually every part of
the home.
A more informal dining room, ideal for large
parties occupies a particularly scenic position, with
windows that open up and offer direct access to a
peaceful part of the terrace that contains a small herb
garden. It is connected via the laundry/utility room to
a wonderful country kitchen whose charm, elegance
and contemporary convenience symbolises a property
whose bearing and refinement cannot be achieved
overnight.
Follow the stairs and you come to the private
quarters with master bedroom suite. The upper floor
also contains a private office and, set within a separate
wing, an independent apartment. The swimming pool,
which features a retractable cover and can be used
throughout the year, is situated along a panoramic pool
deck near the guest cottage. The latter offers lucky
visitors several bedroom suites, along with independent
kitchen and lounge area, with another swimming pool
complete with pool cabana located a little further
down the gorgeous yet practically laid out gardens.
It provides an oasis of peace and wellbeing amid
gorgeous greenery and impressive views, epitomising
the country chic sophistication for which El Madroñal
is known. The villa in question occupies almost 11.25
hectares of its finest land and is the product of a
long labour of love that has resulted in a beautifully
balanced and refined home in the hills above Marbella.
Imbued with a grace, homely elegance and
refinement that is impossible to achieve overnight,
this is a classic luxury country villa in the finest El
Madroñal tradition – spacious, bright and surrounded
by greenery and beautiful views, it is the ideal place to
call home and entertain in.
ACCOMMODATION
INCLUDES:
9 bedrooms
8 bathrooms
1,001m² built
11,574m² plot
Ref: DM4399
ASKING PRICE:
2,800,000€
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La Alquería
SPECTACULAR MODERN FAMILY HOMEA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Set in a fantastic position in a sought-after area, the villa is built over
three levels and features a large Mediterranean garden with a
20×5 metre pool with waterfall. Conveniently situated on the road
to Benahavís, it is located just ten minutes’ drive from San Pedro de
Alcántara and Puerto Banús, and boasts covered and open terraces
from which to enjoy views across the surrounding golf courses,
mountains and the sea.
Approximately 853m² built on a plot of 1,641m².
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Fantastic sea and golf views
Close to three golf courses
Modern high quality design
Private lift
8 car garage
Ref: DM4230
ASKING PRICE:
3,200,000€
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La Alquería
STATE OF THE ART VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Cutting edge design and captivating views of the golf and sea make
this modern villa situated in the sought-after area of Nueva Atalaya
unique. Built over three levels and featuring a high ceiling lounge,
covered and uncovered terraces, and conveniently located on the road
to Benahavis, it is just ten minutes’ drive to San Pedro de Alcántara and
Puerto Banús. The surrounding area is also host to three golf courses,
schools and supermarkets.
Approximately 759m² built on a plot of 1,592m².
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Fantastic sea and golf views
South/west orientation
Sleek modern design
2 car garage, 2 car covered carport
Ref: DM4230-1
ASKING PRICE:
3,300,000€
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Benahavís
NEW BOUTIQUE COMPLEX
This boutique development enjoys an unbeatable
location in the hills of Marbella with panoramic
views of the sea and coast, approximately
ten kilometres from Puerto Banús and Benahavís,
in a quiet residential area where it is possible to
enjoy the green landscape of the mountains.
Approximately 103m² - 734m² built.
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Completion due Dec 2020
Complex of only 24 units
Panoramic views
Penthouses & ground floor feature private pools
ASKING PRICE:
From 860,000€ to 1,250,000€
Ref: DMD1433
La Quinta
BEAUTIFUL NEW APARTMENTS
Construction of Phase III of this luxury project of
90 apartments began in January 2019, with two
buildings containing two and three bedroom
apartments and penthouses, that feature
stylish lifestyle terraces, designer kitchens
and open plan living areas. The ground floor
apartments also include private gardens.
Approximately 165m² - 224m² built.
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
2-3 bedrooms
2-3 bathrooms
Completion due summer 2020
Panoramic mountain and sea views
Swimming pool with saline chlorination
Parking and storeroom
ASKING PRICE:
From 445,000€ to 600,000€
Ref: DMD1398
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Marbella Club Golf Resort
SPACIOUS LIVING
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Spacious apartments and townhouses to be completed by summer 2020
set in the beautiful private and secure area of Marbella Club Golf Resort.
Owners will enjoy on-site amenities such as various swimming pools,
gym, tennis and paddle tennis as well as kids’ play areas. Just a
20-minute drive to Marbella centre and 15 minutes to Puerto Banús,
the development offers residents an 18-hole golf course, club house,
equestrian centre as well as stunning views of the Mediterranean coast.
Approximately 144 - 293m² built.
3-4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Open plan kitchens
Several swimming pools
Gym, tennis and paddle courts
Private garage space
Ref: DMD1383
ASKING PRICE:
From 530,000€ to 697,000€
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La Alquería
BRAND NEW VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This stylish property is situated in La Alquería, an area of modern and
newly built properties of contemporary design situated at approximately
five kilometres from the beach and a kilometre from shops, golf clubs
and schools. The villa is built over three levels, with six bedroom suites
with panoramic terraces, while the master bedroom features a private
dressing room, bathroom and covered terrace with golf and sea views.
Approximately 672m² built on a plot of 1,620m².
6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
Room for gym, games room or home cinema
Semi covered terrace and heated saltwater pool
Spectacular sea and golf views
Private garage and 2 car carport
Ref: DM4205-03
ASKING PRICE:
3,890,000€
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Los Flamingos Golf
CONTEMPORARY FRONTLINE LIVING
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This modern home offers a comfortable distribution with elegant en-suite
bedrooms and a stylish master suite. Downstairs features a lounge with
spectacular views that leads to a courtyard, garden and also porch area
with infinity swimming pool and fire pit. The lower level offers a large
loft-like room with bathroom, machine room and parking for buggy with
electric charger.
Approximately 1,208m² built on 1,350m² plot.
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Stunning golf and sea views
Lift to all floors
Direct access to golf course
2 car carport and garage
Ref: DM4412
ASKING PRICE:
4,280,000€
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Monte Halcones
CHARMING FAMILY HOME
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Due to its elevated position this elegant villa benefits from spectacular
views of the coast within a sought-after residential area. At only five
kilometres from the centre of San Pedro de Alcántara and six kilometres
from Puerto Banús with its luxurious yacht marina, this home combines
the best materials with good taste.
Approximately 900m² built on a plot of 2,160m².
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Exceptional panoramic views
Elegant vaulted ceilings and fireplace
Under-floor heating
Carport for 3 cars
Ref: DM4217
ASKING PRICE:
2,700,000€
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El Herrojo
IMMACULATE REFURBISHED VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This spectacular home was recently refurbished in 2017 and is located
in the prestigious, gated and 24-hour secure, frontline golf community
of El Herrojo Alto. Within easy reach of the La Quinta clubhouse, it sits
amid several other golf courses and leisure facilities. From the garden
and pool you can enjoy wonderful views over the Mediterranean coast.
Approximately 685m² built on a plot of 1,800m².
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Heated swimming pool
Fitness area and sauna
Home cinema
Two garages
Ref: DM4159
ASKING PRICE:
3,275,000€
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Estepona
Estepona
NEW BEACHFRONT APARTMENTS
This magnificent luxury resort, designed by
architect Rafael de la Hoz is located on the
seafront just a few minutes drive from Estepona
and Sotogrande. The 70-unit development
occupies a privileged location with direct access
to the beach, 24-hour security, spa and gym area,
three infinity pools and a paddle tennis court.
Approximately 104m² - 578m² built.
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
2-4 bedrooms
2-3 bathrooms
Spa, gym and paddle tennis court
3 infinity pools
Stunning panoramic sea views
Completion Dec 2019
ASKING PRICE:
From 705,000€ to 2,956,000€
Ref: DMD1386
Cancelada
MODERN SEA VIEW VILLAS
This is a complex of seven brand-new, south-facing
villas located in Cancelada, approximately 500
metres from shops, supermarkets and other
services. Designed with large windows to ensure
all rooms are bright the villas benefit from porches
and terraces, gardens and private swimming pools.
Approximately 417 to 435m² built on plots of 880
to 1,730m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Completion end of 2019
South-facing with sea views
Possibility of rooftop jacuzzi and chill-out zone
Hydromassage bathtub in master bedroom
Landscaped gardens with pool
Underfloor heating throughout
ASKING PRICE:
From 1,350,000€ to 1,500,000€
Ref: DMD1407
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Casasola
NEW BEACHSIDE VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
ASKING PRICE:
2,700,000€
Casasola
BRAND NEW BEACHSIDE HOME
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
ASKING PRICE:
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El Velerín
COUNTRY HOME WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This spectacular country house designed by well-known architect
César de Leyva is situated on the very top of El Velerín Alto, surrounded
by the pine-forested hills of the Sierra Bermeja natural park. Set just
inland from the coastal road, this delightful home enjoys the peace
and tranquillity of its country setting enveloped with the smell of
fresh pine, lavender and wild flowers, yet is only a short drive from
the amenities of Estepona and the coast.
Approximately 1,235m² on a plot of 99,660m².
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Separate guest apartment and entrance
Salt-water swimming pool
Exceptional panoramic views
5 car garage
Ref: DM4370
ASKING PRICE:
4,900,000€
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Atalaya
WALKING DISTANCE TO THE BEACH
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Completely stunning modern villa with impressive sea views situated
200 metres from the beach in Atalaya-Isdabe, Estepona. This one
of a kind property was built on a double size plot with excellent
architectural design. The upper floor features a fabulous roof terrace
with spectacular views of the sea and surroundings, while the lower
floor includes a cinema room, indoor pool, Turkish and Finnish saunas.
Approximately 1,026m² built on a plot of 3,935m².
6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
Cinema room and lift to all floors
Indoor and outdoor pools
200 metres from beach
5 car garage
Ref: DM3869
ASKING PRICE:
3,200,000€
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New Golden Mile
UNIQUE BEACHFRONT VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Unique, modern frontline beach villa located on the New Golden Mile,
Marbella West, at a ten to 15 minute drive to Puerto Banús. With direct access
to the beach, this is one of the finest beachfront homes on the whole coast.
Offering 60 metres of beach frontage and unrivalled qualities, the property
features an entrance hall with guest toilet, lounge, TV room, fully fitted kitchen
with central island and dining area, with three bedroom suites in the western
wing and four more bedrooms and three bathrooms in the eastern wing.
Approximately 2,513m² built on a plot of 4,125m².
12 bedrooms
13 bathrooms
Private lift
Heated indoor and rooftop splash pools
Independent staff quarters
Fully fitted gym with panoramic sea views
Ref: DM3690
ASKING PRICE:
14,200,000€
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Guadalmina Alta
FRONT LINE GOLF
This cosy and modern style villa is set on a
frontline position of the golf course and situated
at approximately ten kilometres from Marbella,
close to the beach within a quiet area in
Guadalmina Alta.
Approximately 253m² built on a plot of 727m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Roof terrace
Golf and mountain views
Salt water pool
Solar panels and aerothermal energy
ASKING PRICE:
1,470,000€
Ref: DM4302
Guadalmina Baja
EXCEPTIONAL BEACHSIDE
PROPERTY
Located at a short walk to the beach, and
within a private and gated community in
Guadalmina Baja, with extensive gardens, a pool
gazebo, gym, games and cinema room that
offer great entertainment areas.
Approximately 794m² built on a plot of 3,139m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Short walk to the beach
Self-contained apartment
2/3 car detached garage
Two golf courses within the urbanisation
ASKING PRICE:
4,750,000€
Ref: DM3345
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Guadalmina Baja
SPLENDID FAMILY HOUSE
Conveniently located at approximately 950
metres from the beach and close to the
Guadalmina commercial centre. The property
offers a large swimming pool, spacious garden
and lovely sitting area ideal for al fresco dining.
Approximately 520m² built on a plot of 1,027m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Garden and pool views
Under floor heating
Garage and outside parking
His and hers master bathrooms
ASKING PRICE:
2,950,000€
Ref: DM4409
Guadalmina Baja
SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH
Built to the highest standards and set in a prime
position of the prestigious Guadalmina Baja golf
estate, the property enjoys an impressive
entrance courtyard. It offers views over the
private gardens and pool, while only approximately
200 metres from the beach.
Approximately 1,538m² built on a plot of 3,191m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Jacuzzi on terrace
Sea views
Staff bedroom
Lift
ASKING PRICE:
6,900,000€
Ref: DM3347-01
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Nueva Andalucía
BEAUTIFUL FRONTLINE GOLF VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
ASKING PRICE:
4,995,000€
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Las Brisas
FRONTLINE GOLF VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
ASKING PRICE:
6,700,000€
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Las Brisas
MODERN GOLF VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
ASKING PRICE:
3,495,000€
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Las Brisas
RENOVATED CONTEMPORARY VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
ASKING PRICE:
2,595,000€
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Nueva Andalucía
CHARMING GOLF VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
ASKING PRICE:
2,995,000€
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Las Brisas
MODERN GOLF VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
ASKING PRICE:
3,495,000€
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Los Granados Golf
PRIME GOLF LOCATION
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
ASKING PRICE:
1,190,000€
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Aloha Park
SIZEABLE SEA-VIEW PENTHOUSE
This wonderful four-bedroom duplex-penthouse
with sea views is situated in a secluded and
peaceful neighbourhood with beautiful, extensive
gardens, a gym, sauna, an indoor heated pool
and two outdoor pools. The community features
24-hour security and surveillance cameras.
Approximately 362m² built.
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
South-west facing with sea views
Gym, sauna, heated, in and outdoor pools
2 storage rooms
5 parking spaces
ASKING PRICE:
1,695,000€
Ref: DM4266
Nueva Andalucía
SPACIOUS PANORAMIC
APARTMENTS
This development of 50 new apartments is
situated on a hill in Nueva Andalucía amid
spectacular golf courses and close to services
and amenities. The complex offers excellent
facilities including a clubhouse, swimming pools,
spa and gym.
Approximately 90 to 284m² built.
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
2-4 bedrooms
2-4 bathrooms
Hilltop setting with breath-taking views
Surrounded by award winning golf courses
Outdoor and indoor heated swimming pools
Sauna, Turkish bath, salt wall, ice fountain and gym
ASKING PRICE:
From 565,000€ to 2,435,000€
Ref: DMD1429
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Las Brisas
GOLF VALLEY VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
ASKING PRICE:
1,990,000€
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Las Brisas
SUPERB FRONTLINE GOLF VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, this villa enjoys maximum privacy and
unbeatable views over the prestigious Las Brisas golf course and the
iconic La Concha Mountain. It has been completely renovated to the
highest standards of quality and finishing, with several relaxation areas
to fully enjoy the outdoor spaces with family and friends. A chill out corner,
outdoor fireplaces and a wonderful pool make this villa the ideal place to
enjoy the cherished Marbella lifestyle.
Approximately 345m² built on a plot of 1,096m².
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Completely renovated
Excellent outdoor swimming pool
Golf and mountain views
One-car garage
Ref: DM4441
ASKING PRICE:
3,895,000€
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Malibú
WATERFRONT LUXURY
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This duplex penthouse is in one of the most prestigious apartment
complexes in Marbella. Malibú, just steps from Puerto Banús, offers
24-hour security, immaculate tropical landscaped gardens with
walkways, three swimming pools (one heated) a fully equipped gym
and two indoor jacuzzis. It features beautiful sea views, top quality
fittings and a high tech domotic system.
Approximately 340m² built.
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Exclusive, private seafront property
Gated community with 24-hour security
Gym, sauna, jacuzzi, heated pool, Turkish bath
Landscaped grounds and gardens
Ref: DM4149
ASKING PRICE:
3,300,000€
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Marbella
Bahía de Banús
SPACIOUS BEACHSIDE PENTHOUSE
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Stunning spacious duplex penthouse occupying the entire upper floor,
with private pool and gazebo on the terrace. Located in a gated and
24-hour secure development with exotic tropical gardens, gymnasium,
sauna and two communal swimming pools, this stylish apartment is
conveniently situated at approximately 100 metres from the beach
and two kilometres from Puerto Banús and San Pedro de Alcántara.
New fully fitted kitchen with a large island, French windows leading out
to a sunny semi covered terrace with private pool and gazebo.
Approximately 388m² built.
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Communal tropical beachfront gardens
Gymnasium and 2 pools
Pool, garden and sea views
Parking for 2 cars and storage
Ref: DM4436
ASKING PRICE:
1,890,000€
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Jardines de las Fuentes
BEACHSIDE TRIPLEX APARTMENT
This totally reformed property in Jardines de las
Fuentes comprises three joined units to make
a generously sized home. Located between
San Pedro de Alcántara and Puerto Banús close
to the 5-star Guadalpín Banús it is only 50 metres
from the beach.
Approximately 274m² built.
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Second line beach
Communal gardens and swimming pools
Air conditioning and marble flooring
Community parking
ASKING PRICE:
1,390,000€
Ref: DM4444
Lorea Playa
SECOND LINE BEACH
This charming semi-detached villa is located
in Lorea Playa, an exclusive community of only
38 luxury beachside homes. Enjoying a private
garden with pool, it faces south for maximum
sunshine. Featuring two living areas, there is also
a roof terrace with BBQ and sea views.
Approximately 346m² built on a plot of 450m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
6 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Fitted kitchen, totally equipped
Private swimming pool and garden
Garden and sea views
Carport for one car
ASKING PRICE:
1,225,000€
Ref: DM1489-173
76
Marbella
Monte Paraíso
ELEGANT COUNTRYCLUB VILLA
Charming family villa with sea views situated
beneath the Sierra Blanca hills, very close to golf
courses and the centre of Marbella with a wide
range of services. The home is surrounded by
luxurious apartments with green areas, including
paddle and tennis courts, three swimming pools
and a social club.
Approximately 590m² built on a plot of 1,187m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Gated community with 24/7 security
2kms from Marbella centre
Sea views from upper floor and ground floor terrace
4 car garage
ASKING PRICE:
2,300,000€
Ref: DM3968
Monte Paraíso
IMPRESSIVE SEA VIEW
APARTMENT
This luxurious and very spacious south facing
four-bedroom property is the result of the union
of two double apartments with sea and mountain
views. It is situated in a charming setting beneath
the Sierra Blanca hills by the golf course entrance,
and very close to Marbella centre.
Approximately 468m² built.
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Gated community with 24/7 security
2kms from Marbella centre
Fantastic sea, pool and mountain views
4 car garage and 2 storerooms
ASKING PRICE:
2,050,000€
Ref: DM4245
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Marbella
BETWEEN
MOUNTAIN
and
SEA
From its position within the prestigious Marbella Hill Club,
this beautifully styled villa is rather spectacularly framed
by Marbella’s iconic La Concha Mountain.
By Michel Cruz/ Photography by Charly Simon
This is the view that greets one as you approach the property,
but once you’ve turned into the automatic gate and driven
through a beautiful arbour of trees that line the driveway to the
garages and carports, the focus is back across an entire expanse
of coastal plain all the way down to the sea.
Indeed, step from the atmospheric forecourt into the tall, elegant
entrance and the views already come into focus. In classic architectural
style, the eye is trained along the stylish living room and terrace, across the
impeccable lawn and between two strategically placed trees towards the sea.
“The positioning of the trees helps to define the perspective,” says the owner,
for whom creating this fine villa has clearly been a labour of love.
A long-time visitor to Marbella, he decided to buy a plot of land and
build a villa to his own specifications. “We bought the land from Diana
Morales Properties and from this began a very pleasant personal contact
through which she also recommended the architect and landscaper who
helped us to create this home.”
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Marbella
Timeless quality
With the family’s input, Juan Salvador Shvartzberg
designed a home with a timeless sense of styling and
classic proportions that mark a truly skilled architect.
“We wanted a home suited to the outdoor Marbella
lifestyle,” says the owner, “but coming from Northern
Europe we also wanted a level of home comforts that
were not yet common here when we built the villa
twelve years ago.”
These include under floor heating placed not
under marble or terracotta tiles, but solid wooden
floorboards. At the time they were hard to come
by in Spain, so were brought in from the forests of
Belgium. Tall ceilings add to the sense of space and
refinement created in the elegant living room, which
finds itself flanked by a formal dining room and a cosy
family room with modern audiovisual equipment.
Just beyond here is a lovely country kitchen that
reflects the Provençal touches enhanced by greygreen
shutters and chic interior tones.
Also on the ground floor are four private bedroom
suites complete with large, luxurious bathrooms and
ample dressing areas. Each also enjoys private access
to the garden and pool area, while the three suites on
the first floor – including the impressive master suite
with walk-in dressing room and marble his-and-her
bathrooms – connect with a panoramic terrace from
which the views across mountain ranges, valleys, golf
“WE WANTED a home
suited to the OUTDOOR
MARBELLA style”
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courses and the shoreline all the way to Gibraltar
and Morocco are breathtaking.
In Marbella, such interior style and luxury
is always mirrored by equally appealing outdoor
settings, where one can enjoy the climate and
lifestyle to the full. For this reason even the games
room and guest suite on the lower level follow
the natural gradient and offer direct access to the
garden, most of which occupies level land within
beautifully landscaped gardens in the formal style.
“Isabel Pallares, who was also recommended by
Diana Morales, has created a beautiful setting that
works well with the level plot and complements the
large terraces, the swimming pool with its outdoor
bar area, and of course the imposing views.” From
this private domain one can follow a pathway to
the natural vegetation that forms the perimeter
of the villa and even includes a charming organic
vegetable garden that produces a ready supply of
fruit and vegetables.
ACCOMMODATION
INCLUDES:
6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
1,278m² built
4,795m² plot
Ref: DM2096
ASKING PRICE:
4,500,000€
81
Marbella
Marbella Hill Club
IMPOSING HILLTOP MANSION
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This impressive mansion is situated within a prestigious sought-after
community at the foothills of the Marbella mountains. A spectacular
home with panoramic sea views over the Mediterranean coast,
Gibraltar and Africa it features a beautiful driveway with landscaped
roundabout and a refreshing cascade. The house is accessed through
an Andalusian courtyard with small fountains on both sides of the
entrance door.
Approximately 1,222m² on a plot of 3,131m².
4 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Wine cellar
Heated swimming pool
Sauna and gymnasium
5 car garage
Ref: DM3877
ASKING PRICE:
6,900,000€
82
Marbella
Marbella Hill Club
EXCLUSIVE HILLSIDE LOCATION
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Elegant villa, recently refurbished to include modern features within a
contemporary Andalusian setting, located in the sought-after residential
estate of Marbella Hill Club on the Golden Mile, at approximately two
kilometres from Marbella centre and Puerto Banús. An impressive
driveway welcomes you to this beautiful property, boasting an entrance
hall with double height ceilings which leads out to a sitting room with
a double-sided fireplace. Possibility for further extension.
Approximately 605m² built on a plot of 4,950m².
7 bedrooms
7 bathrooms
Outdoor parking
Gated community
Sea views from the upper level
Beautiful mature gardens
Ref: DM4114
ASKING PRICE:
4,450,000€
83
Marbella
Marbella Hill Club
ELEGANT RESIDENCE WITH VIEWS
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This imposing residence is located within a sought-after residential
area in the foothills of Marbella’s La Concha Mountain. The property
features a beautiful entrance driveway with landscaped roundabout with
cascade, while a lovely Andalusian courtyard with fountains leads to
the main entrance of the villa. Built to very high standards, the property
enjoys spacious and bright living areas.
Approximately 1,200m² built on a plot of 3,131m².
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Underfloor heating
Heated swimming pool
Sauna
5 car garage
Ref: DM4072
ASKING PRICE:
5,800,000€
84
Marbella
La Quinta de Sierra Blanca
EXCEPTIONAL CONTEMPORARY VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Spacious and contemporary villa, designed by a well known local
architect, located in one of Marbella´s few gated and secure small
residential villa areas. Set within total privacy, the property enjoys very
close proximity to Marbella´s town centre and beaches. A stylish upper
floor is entirely occupied by the master bedroom suite with gabled
ceilings and private jacuzzi.
Approximately 2,438m² built on a plot of 10,434m².
9 bedrooms
9 bathrooms
Home automation system
Heated swimming pool
Wine cellar and cinema room
Spa and gymnasium
Ref: DM4038
ASKING PRICE:
23,300,000€
85
Marbella
Sierra Blanca
NEW CONTEMPORARY VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This spectacular brand-new villa is located in one of the most sought-after
residential areas of Marbella, at approximately three kilometres from the
centre of town. Built over two levels plus a basement, the mansion enjoys
beautiful views from all floors and features an openplan layout. The home
is surrounded by tropical landscaped gardens with a heated pool, jacuzzi
and sunken poolside dining area. Sierra Blanca is only a few minutes from
the beaches of the Golden Mile and enjoys 24-hour security.
Approximately 1,265m² built on a plot of 2,697m².
6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
Rooftop swimming pool
Heated pool and jacuzzi
Separate staff/guest apartment
4 car garage
Ref: DM4466
ASKING PRICE:
12,500,000€
86
Marbella
Marbella Hill Club
CHARMING MARBELLA VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
A true jewel of traditional architecture this home enjoys an elevated
position between Marbella town and Puerto Banús, with beautiful mature
gardens and fantastic sea and mountain views. This elegant home is
south-facing with generous accommodation and lots of natural light. Its
impeccable construction qualities and lovely features include high vaulted
ceilings and wooden beams.
Approximately 367m² built on a plot of 4,979m².
6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
Beautiful mature gardens
Large driveway to house
Sea and mountain views
2 car garage
Ref: DM4218
ASKING PRICE:
3,700,000€
87
Marbella
Golden Mile
FRONTLINE BEACH MANSION
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Classical style frontline beach mansion located on Marbella’s Golden Mile,
this imposing property features four independent buildings: the main villa,
a guest house, a staff house and a beach house with its own swimming
pool, and direct access to the promenade and beach. This unique property
features a state-of-the-art security system, heated swimming pool,
integrated music system, intelligent lighting and a lift to all levels. The
basement includes a sizeable entertainment area, wine cellars, home
cinema, gymnasium, spa, jacuzzi, hydrotherapy bath and a relaxation room.
Approximately 3,787m² built on a plot of 8,000m².
12 bedrooms
10 bathrooms
Panoramic sea and mountain views
4 independent houses
Fully equipped spa and gym
8 car underground garage
Ref: DM3763
ASKING PRICE:
55,000,000€
88
Marbella
89
Marbella
Sierra Blanca
ANDALUSIAN CHARM
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This traditional style villa built on a sizeable plot of around 3,000m² is
situated on Marbella’s Golden Mile next to the sought-after and secure
residential area of Sierra Blanca with surveillance service and guards.
The villa enjoys beautiful sea views and is built with very high-quality
materials. It is surrounded by impeccable landscaped gardens including
an outdoor pool and gazebo with BBQ. Separately standing is a guest
apartment and security house with one bedroom and bathroom.
Approximately 580m² built on a plot of 3,104m².
6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
Panic room and lift to all floors
Staff quarters and separate guest apartment
Excellent location with sea views
2 car garage
Ref: DM4011
ASKING PRICE:
3,950,000€
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Marbella
Sierra Blanca
SUPERB ANDALUSIAN VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Built in a traditional Andalusian style and decorated with wood, brick
and natural stone, the villa is situated within one of the most sought-after
address of Marbella - characterised by imposing villas and mansions
set on large private domains that populate the gentle but steady gradient
on the lower foothills of La Concha. The property is built over three
levels, has spectacular sea views and offers richly decorated interiors
with a large entertainment area in the basement.
Approximately 649m² built on a plot of 2,172m².
7 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
Gym, sauna and hydro-massage shower
Jacuzzi in one of the bedrooms
Games room with billiard table
4 car garage and parking for 6 more
Ref: DM4403
ASKING PRICE:
4,900,000€
91
Marbella
Cascada de Camoján
OUSTANDING PRIME ADDRESS
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This unique residence is set within one of the most prestigious
residential areas in Marbella, surrounded by nature and just a few
minutes’ drive to the beach and the centre of town with all services
and amenities. The villa enjoys impressive panoramic views of
the sea and mountain. Built to the finest standards and recently
refurbished to incorporate further features for enhanced quality of life,
the home provides spacious accommodation for family living and
entertaining, indoors and outdoors.
Approximately 1,313m² built on a plot of 4,000m².
7 bedrooms
10 bathrooms
Fully equipped gym, Turkish bath and sauna
Thatched pool pavilion with kitchenette and BBQ
South facing, sea and mountain views
2 car garage and carport for 2 cars
Ref: DM4318
ASKING PRICE:
6,500,000€
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Marbella
Cascada de Camoján
ULTIMATE LUXURY LIVING
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This masterfully designed villa is set apart by its unique modern
architecture and breathtaking Mediterranean Sea views. Conceived to
enjoy leisure time and entertainment, taking full advantage of its
privileged Marbella location, it is a bespoke jewel that offers many unique
features, such as an impressive entrance hall with a one-of-a-kind
Swarovski chandelier, panoramic workout area, state-of-the art kitchen,
indoor and outdoor lounge and expansive terraces that lead onto two
heated infinity swimming pools.
Approximately 1,844m² built on a plot of 2,169m².
8 bedrooms
7 bathrooms
Gym, hammam and wellness area
2 bed independent guest apartment
Lamborghini and Fendi furniture
2 pool houses and lift to all floors
Ref: DM3365
ASKING PRICE:
5,900,000€
93
Marbella
Imara
EXCLUSIVE DUPLEX PENTHOUSE
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Contemporary duplex penthouse located in one of the most demanded
and stylish complexes just above Marbella town centre. Offering 24-hour
security, three communal swimming pools and immaculate landscaped
gardens. Situated at approximately three kilometres from the centre
of Marbella, the beach and all types of amenities, the property enjoys
bright and spacious living areas including a large wrap-around south
west facing terrace.
Approximately 591m² built.
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Sold fully furnished
Fully fitted open plan kitchen
Recreational area with direct access to swimming pool
2 parking spaces and large storage
Ref: DM4188
ASKING PRICE:
2,300,000€
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Marbella
Sierra Blanca
CENTRAL MODERN VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Contemporary and luminous property with modern design, high ceilings
and light neutral decoration, located in a very prestigious residential
area with 24hr-security. A spacious living room with dining area is
connected to the open plan fully fitted SieMatic kitchen with Neff electric
appliances. Large terraces with sea views, a garage for four cars and
the possibility to turn two rooms into a gym or cinema room.
Approximately 820m² built on a plot of 1,470m².
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Room for cinema or gym
One of Marbella’s most prestigious areas
Mountain, sea and garden views
Spacious 4 car garage
Ref: DM3125-02
ASKING PRICE:
4,300,000€
95
Marbella
Cascada de Camoján
CHARMING PRIVATE VILLA
Nestled amid a tranquil expanse of greenery in
a small, discreet and very exclusive Cascada de
Camoján area, this charming and cosy house
enjoys sea views from the upper floor as well as
seclusion and privacy paired with easy access
to Puerto Banús, Marbella town and a selection
of golf courses on its doorstep.
Approximately 576m² built on a plot of 2,200m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Separate staff quarters
Close to golf courses and Puerto Banús
South-east facing with sea views
Sizeable driveway and carport for 3 cars
ASKING PRICE:
1,900,000€
Ref: DM3629-07
Altos Reales
MEDITERRANEAN STYLE VILLA
Stylish house located in a gated community
of villas at literally a two-minute drive from
the centre of Marbella and its beaches, while
Puerto Banús is only a ten-minute drive away.
The property features 24-hour security and
faces south-west to enjoy the afternoon sun.
Approximately 350m² built on a plot of 857m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
South-west orientation
Large solarium with built in BBQ area
Sea and mountain views
Mature landscaped garden
ASKING PRICE:
1,850,000€
Ref: DM4445
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Marbella
Altos Reales
GREAT FAMILY HOME
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Located a little above the Golden Mile, which connects Marbella and
Puerto Banús with such panache, Altos Reales – literally ‘Royal Heights’ –
as it is also known is a secluded and exclusive residential area enveloped
in privacy and greenery. From within this pine-covered enclave
homeowners look out over the Golden Mile to the Mediterranean Sea,
just minutes removed from golf courses, shops, beach clubs, marinas,
restaurants, nightlife and the centre of Marbella.
Approximately 554m² built on a plot of 1,300m².
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Private gated community with 24/7 security
Private pool and garden
Enjoying sea, garden and pool views
2 car garage
Ref: DM4213
ASKING PRICE:
3,200,000€
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Marbella
Altos Reales
TRADITIONAL STYLED VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This traditional style villa in Altos Reales is set midway between
Marbella town and the base of its imposing La Concha Mountain. Altos
Reales is a residential area that offers the best of both worlds – close to
shops, restaurants, beaches and beautiful mountain scenery. A very
private and tranquil urbanisation, Altos Reales is a zone of peaceful leafy
streets lined with luxurious villas on generous sized grounds.
Approximately 591m² built on a plot of 908m².
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Gated community with guarded entrance
Separate staff quarters
South facing with sea, garden and pool views
4 car garage
Ref: DM4393
ASKING PRICE:
3,500,000€
98
Marbella
Marina de Puente Romano
BEACHSIDE DUPLEX PENTHOUSE
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Well positioned within the exclusive beachfront development of
Marina Puente Romano on Marbella’s Golden Mile, this elegant duplex
penthouse is surrounded by well-maintained gardens, pools and
enjoys 24-hour security. This recently partially refurbished property
is located right by the Puente Romano Beach Resort and 50 metres
from the beach. Puerto Banús and Marbella are 2km away.
Approximately 325m² built.
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Beachside complex
Proximity to Puerto Banús
Sea, garden and pool views
2 garage spaces and storage
Ref: DM4220
ASKING PRICE:
3,650,000€
99
Marbella
Las Lomas del Marbella Club
LUXURY GATED VILLAS
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This luxurious urbanisation of eight villas is situated in one of the
finest locations to be found in Marbella. Surrounded by greenery at
approximately a kilometre from the beach and beach promenade, two
kilometres from Puerto Banús and Marbella, they are within easy reach
of all sorts of facilities and services. The complex has 24-hour security,
tropical gardens and dramatic sea views. The villas feature modern
contemporary styling, open concept design, comfortable layout and
the best in materials and high technology.
Built from 577 to 713m². Plots from 867 to 1,233m².
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Gated community 24/7 security
Private pool and garden
Sea views
Private garage
Ref: DMD1366
ASKING PRICE:
From 3,200,000€ to 3,800,000€
100
Marbella
Altos de Puente Romano
MODERN DESIGN VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This modern design villa is set in a tranquil development with 24-hour
security at approximately 5.5 kilometres to the centre of Marbella
and 4.5 kilometres to Puerto Banús. This exceptionally picturesque
home features a rooftop solarium fitted with a jacuzzi and fridge and
other features include video intercom, home automation system
and irrigation.
Approximately 615m² built on a plot of 1,189m².
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Heated pool with saline chlorination
Rooftop jacuzzi
Mountain and sea views
3 car garage
Ref: DM4443
ASKING PRICE:
3,600,000€
101
Marbella
La Trinidad
STYLISH CENTRAL PENTHOUSE
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
A beautiful south-east facing duplex penthouse located within a gated
community with 24-hour security on the Golden Mile. At a three-minute
drive from Puerto Banús and five minutes from Marbella town centre,
the property benefits from extensive communal gardens and great
views of the sea, mountain and lush gardens.
Approximately 231m² built.
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Gated community with 24/7 security
Extensive communal gardens
South-East facing with sea views
1 car underground parking space
Ref: DM4389
ASKING PRICE:
1,900,000€
102
Marbella
Río Real Golf
LOVELY GOLF TOWNHOUSE
This lovely and private townhouse situated within
a gated community in the Eastern part of Marbella
offers fantastic views to the sea and communal
areas. It is approximately five kilometres from
Marbella and two kilometres from the beach. The
upper level features a spacious master bedroom
suite with two panoramic terraces facing south
and south west. Approximately 189m² built.
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Walking distance to golf
Garden and pool views
Sea views from upper level
Large carport
ASKING PRICE:
550,000€
Ref: DM2328
La Reserva de Los Monteros
IMPECCABLE APARTMENT
Impeccable first floor apartment situated in a gated
first-line beach complex with 24-hour security
service, next to Río Real golf course. Facing
south-west the property includes a fully fitted eat-in
kitchen with adjoining utility room, breakfast corner
and a spacious lounge/dining room warmed
by a fireplace and with direct exit to the terrace
with sea views. Approximately 179m² built.
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
25 metres to the beach
Sea and pool views
Next to golf course
2 garage spaces
ASKING PRICE:
900,000€
Ref: DM4221-01
103
Marbella
Hacienda Las Chapas
MODERN FAMILY HOME
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Beautifully presented villa with panoramic sea views set on a double
plot with two independent entrances from opposite streets. At
approximately 12 kilometres from Marbella and 2.2 kilometres from the
beach, Hacienda Las Chapas is a small but distinctive area, with a gentle
microclimate, softly rounded hills covered in pretty groves of umbrella
pine and sandy beaches. The house welcomes you with a cosy entrance
hall and double stairs to the upper floor and to the ground level with
a main reception area with glass ceiling.
Approximately 737m² built on a plot of 3,300m².
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Panoramic sea views
Extensive private plot
Heated swimming pool with cover
Garage and carport
Ref: DM4205-01
ASKING PRICE:
4,900,000€
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Marbella
Bahía de Marbella
DELIGHTFUL FAMILY VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Gorgeous villa designed by renowned architect Melvin Villaroel and
recently refurbished adding modern facilities and contemporary
materials. Situated in a beachside urbanisation 5,4 kilometres from
the centre of Marbella and 100 metres from the beach. Its delightfully
furnished interiors include an entrance hall, fully fitted kitchen with
Gaggenau appliances, dining area, spacious lounge with wood burning
fireplace and covered terraces with pool views. There is a separate wing
with a private entrance and three bedroom suites with lounge.
Approximately 494m² built on a plot of 1,539m².
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
100 metres from the beach
Heated pool with salt chlorination
Staff/guest quarters
Garage and carport for 2 cars
Ref: DM3845-04
ASKING PRICE:
3,590,000€
105
Marbella
Bahía de Marbella
BEAUTIFUL FAMILY VILLA
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This is a beautiful family villa in an elegant and quiet area of Marbella,
at approximately 50 metres away from the beach and approximately
two kilometres from Marbella town centre. Built according to the highest
standards of quality and delightfully decorated, the house consists of
seven bedrooms and six bathrooms and due to its distribution and
spacious living areas the wooden ceilings give it a feeling of unsurpassed
warmth and light. This is an elegant property in a perfect location.
Approximately 769m² built on a plot of 1,639m².
7 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
Only 50 metres to the beach
Heated swimming pool
Two car garage
Surveillance cameras
Ref: DM4303
ASKING PRICE:
3,500,000€
106
Marbella
Elviria
MEDITERRANEAN HILLTOP ESTATE
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This spectacular property is situated at 400 metres above sea level
and surrounded by an abundance of centuries old cork, stone oak trees
and pine trees. An impressive concrete driveway (150 metres) leads firstly
to a covered porch at the main entrance and from there on to the garage
patio. In front of the house there is a grand fountain and throughout the
property there are some 14 ponds of varying sizes. The property enjoys a
home cinema, gasoil fired central heating throughout, under floor heating
in living room and bathrooms and five water wells.
Approximately 1,253m² built on a plot of 50,000m².
8 bedrooms
7 bathrooms
Pavilion with heated pool
Private forested parkland
Master bedroom occupies upper floor
Separate staff quarters
Ref: DM1440
ASKING PRICE:
3,800,000€
107
Casares
Finca Cortesín
CHARMING GOLFSIDE RETREAT
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Perfectly positioned within the exclusive Finca Cortesín resort, this charming
frontline home is a one-of-a-kind. Set within a small villa community within the
resort, the house is an oasis of privacy boasting magnificent views over the golf
course and the Mediterranean coast. Distributed around a central patio adorned
by a fountain and climbing bougainvillaea, it provides spacious accommodation
on two floors. The verdant manicured garden features a swimming pool with
sun deck designed for relaxed lounging, a private entrance courtyard with
cobblestone pavement, which provides spacious additional parking.
Approximately 767m² built on a plot of 1,904m².
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Frontline golf Andalusian style villa
Within the unique Finca Cortesín resort
Golf and sea views
Exclusive facilities close by
Ref: DM4329
ASKING PRICE:
3,900,000€
108
Casares
109
Inland
Coín
CHARMING COUNTRY HOME
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This charming Andalusian finca is a peaceful and verdant retreat close to
the villages of Coín and Alhaurín el Grande near Málaga, approximately
30-minutes drive from Marbella, Puerto Banús and Málaga’s international
airport. The estate includes a main home, guest house and a staff area, in
the midst of an extensive plot of land that guarantees privacy and tranquillity
with far reaching views over open countryside including the Alhaurín castle
and the Sierra Nevada ski resort in the distance on a clear day.
Approximately 719m² built on a plot of 95,151m².
8 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
Very private
Main, guest and staff houses
Open country and mountain views
Garage and 4 car carport
Ref: DM4337
ASKING PRICE:
1,490,000€
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Inland
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Expert advice to tenants and landlords across the global office market
in prime business districts.
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A full suite of portfolio management, consulting and transactional
services to multi market corporate occupiers, globally.
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Our Global Capital Markets Group acts on the most high profile property
transactions around the world, covering the office, residential, retail,
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At a glance:
GLOBAL WEALTH TRENDS
The Wealth Report in numbers
22% The rise in UHNWIs* globally
in the next five years
20M
The number of people globally
in 2019 that have US$1 million or more
in net assets
30% The percentage of global HNWIs*
located in Europe in 2019
1.9% Average rise in prime prices
in Europe in 2018
36% The percentage of UHNWIs*
that hold a second passport
Key findings
Wealth trends: Asia’s strong economic
performance (it hosts eight of the top ten
countries with the fastest growing UHNWI
populations) means 2019 will be the year the
number of US$ millionaires globally exceeds
20 million for the first time. India will lead
five-year growth with 39%, followed by the
Philippines (38%) and China (35%).
Weaker growth: Expect slower price
growth in key luxury residential markets,
with more markets seeing values fall this year.
As values adjust, buyers will feel the balance
of power shift in their favour.
Eurovision: European cities are still
performing strongly in our Prime
International Residential Index (PIRI),
which tracks the movement in luxury
residential prices across 100 of the world’s
most desirable cities and second home
hotspots. Edinburgh, Berlin, Munich and
Madrid all made the top ten rankings in 2018,
each registering annual growth above 8%.
Luxury prices in Marbella ended last year
3% higher.
Future-gazing: Madrid, Berlin, Paris
and Cape Town lead our prime price forecast
for 2019. Increasingly popular investment
hubs for European and global investors, with
a growing presence from Chinese buyers,
these markets offer healthy tenant demand,
relative good value and an attractive
lifestyle.
Hard Brexit, no
Brexit, Brexit-lite: whatever the outcome,
London will remain the leading global
wealth centre in 2019. With the world’s
largest UHNWI population, the city sweeps
the board in our annual City Wealth Index,
pushing its only serious rival, New York,
into second place.
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Push & Pull:
Life post-QE:
Taxing issues:
Globally mobile:
Objects of desire:
What I haven’t mentioned…
but also inside:
Time for Plan B:
Ones to watch:
Next neighbourhoods:
Departure board:
We’d love to share our insights with
you, for your copy of The Wealth Report
please contact DM Properties.
*
*Definitions
UHNWI: Ultra-high-net-worth individual –
someone with a net worth of over US$30
million
excluding their primary residence.
HNWI:
High-net-worth individual –
someone with a net worth of over US$1
million excluding their primary residence.
PRIME
PROPERTY: The most desirable
and
most expensive property in a given
location, generally defined as the top 5%
of each market by value. Prime markets
often have a significant international bias
in terms of buyer profile.
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How are Europe’s
PRIME RESIDENTIAL
MARKETS performing?
PIRI 100:
A European view
By Kate Everett-Allen
Each December, I reach out to our network
of global research teams to start collating
the Prime International Residential Index
(PIRI 100) which features in The Wealth
Report. The index is unique in benchmarking
the movement of luxury property prices
across 100 of the world’s global cities, second
home destinations and ski resorts. It’s a labour
of love and one that never fails to reveal new
trends and nuances in relation to the
performance of luxury residential market
worldwide.
The chart below confirms the results for
Europe’s prime residential markets in 2018.
Key European cities have performed strongly
– Edinburgh (10.6%), Berlin (10.5%),
Munich (10%) and Madrid (8.1%) amongst
them. Second home markets in rural and
coastal locations continue to gain traction
(Algarve 6%, Cap Ferrat 4%, Marbella 3%)
whilst some of the region’s key gateway cities
such as London (-4.4%), Dublin (-2.8%) and
Geneva (-2%) saw prime prices drift lower.
Europe’s performance may seem patchy
but we need to look behind the headline
figures to understand the variation in price
performance. The top performing cities
share a number of factors, despite slower
economic growth across the Eurozone, they
are witnessing strong rental demand, limited
supply and, in most cases, a prerequisite to
residential growth has been an upturn in
their local commercial real estate sectors.
For the region’s second home destinations,
the journey back from the 2008 precipice
has been a long one and a number are at
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very different stages of their property market
cycle with Lisbon and the Algarve around
two years’ behind that of Spain’s top
destinations. Not only has excess supply
largely been reabsorbed, but low mortgage
rates and a more diverse buyer profile has
given several key markets a firmer footing.
Ski markets are seeing renewed interest
with the French Alps outperforming their
Swiss neighbours, primarily due to lower
entry level pricing and better year-round
rental provision. For London, the impact
of Brexit has been largely priced into the
market since the referendum in 2016,
but, there is growing evidence of pent-up
demand as buyer registrations build.
In Dublin, a rise in supply, Brexit uncertainty
and tighter lending rules explain the dip.
For Geneva, a strong franc and a delay to
the anticipated corporation tax led to
weaker demand.Headwinds will persist
in 2019 but for the 3.8 million new
millionaires that are forecast to be created
globally over the next five years, Europe’s
appeal as a second home destination is
unlikely to be weakened.
To see where Europe’s residential
markets sit in a global context request
your copy of The Wealth Report 2019
via DM Properties.
Key reasons for buying
a second home
Lifestyle gain
Rental investment
Long-term semi/permanent
retirement base
Exposure to different currency
Education – proximity to children’s
school/university
Tax advantage
Expand portfolio / minimise risk
Europe still No.1
A lifestyle purchase, most second homes are acquired not due to their potential return,
but out of a desire to enjoy a new culture, better climate and to spend more time with
family and friends.
Europe continues to be the world’s number one destination for holiday homes. An
established market - much of which developed in the 1960’s or earlier in the case of the
Cote d’Azur – it has the social infrastructure - restaurants, leisure amenities and cultural
venues - to provide a home from home for the wealthy.
This evolution, along with its climate and accessibility has cemented Europe’s premier
status as a second home destination. Although growing, Asia’s second home market
remains embryonic by comparison and the only other pretender to the throne - the
US - despite its expanse cannot offer the mix of language, cultures and history that
Europe offers.
Future trends to monitor
Potential EU clampdown on Golden
Visas
Detachment of ultra-prime market
Greater synchronicity between
the property markets of major world
cities
Currency matters: US buyers
increased purchasing power
Investors look to alternative markets
for higher returns – student, logistics,
retirement
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GERMANY
PLAYS
CATCH-UP
Over the past years German property has
experienced increasing interest from
international investors all over the world.
Actually, the German market is being referred
to as the ‘safe haven’ of Europe.
By Sven Henkes, Ziegert Immobilien/Knight Frank
T
he Berlin boom for example continues:
by international standards the capital is
secure and remains affordable with an
average achieved price of 3,997€/m 2 in
2018. Residential high-rises are shooting up into the sky,
visionary neighbourhood projects engaging with questions
of future urban living, new developments fulfil client
requirements that were completely unthinkable in Berlin
some years ago. Berlin just keeps on growing and has
developed into the creative hub of Europe. Start-ups and
companies from around the world like Google, Samsung,
Pfizer and Siemens are being drawn to the capital for its
vast reserves of talent. Recruitment costs are on average
40 percent lower than in other German cities. The massive
growth in population (since 2011 Berlin grew by almost
300,000 people), the economic upturn (in the past five
years Berlin’s GDP growth outperformed the national
average) and the peak in employment levels have over
the last ten years caused justified interest from foreign
buyers. New prime locations will take shape, as along
Mediaspree and apartments with a view of the water that
cannot be obstructed are some of the most sought-after
in Berlin. There’s hardly any other major city where these
locations are still available.
Berlin’s appeal for global
buyers as capital investment
or for their own use continues
unabated, precisely because
the capital’s prime locations
still cost a third of the price
of an equivalent property in
London. The key to success
now is to link up the demand
for housing, to focus on
customer requirements and
understand local conditions—
Berlin has no time to lose. Its
appeal and spirit of innovation
are drawing huge numbers of
people to the metropolitan
area and a response is
needed since the number of
apartment completions falls
below the required 20,000
p.a. year after year. The global
city of Berlin has arrived, in
both an economic, cultural
and political sense.
But Germany has much
more to offer than just
its capital. Recently we
consolidated our partnership
with Knight Frank and
have now joined forces in a
cooperative venture wholly
unique to this country. It’s
taking place in Frankfurt, and
in the approach to Brexit,
experts expect up to 5,000
new jobs to relocate to the
city. The focus of interest
is also beginning to expand
out from Berlin to the likes
of Frankfurt, the Eurozone’s
principal financial centre. Its
thriving market offers a wealth
of opportunities thanks to the
exciting combination of local
bedrock and international
growth options. Investors
have a stake in a growing
selection of very attractive
investment opportunities.
The upcoming development
FOUR, located in Frankfurt’s
CBD, is just one example of
the early signs of innovation
prevalent in Germany. It
is going to remould the
skyline by adding four new
skyscrapers.
In short, it’s impossible
not to be struck by the huge
potential for good quality, and
as Germany’s cities begin to
play catch-up with the rest of
the world and the demand for
investment continues, this is
an area primed for growth.
Germany’s real estate market
is without a doubt one to
watch over the coming years.
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Germany, Berlin
AM HOCHMEISTERPLATZ CONDOMINIUMS
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Located just 150 metres from the popular shopping boulevard of
Kurfürstendamm, the elegant design of this new building takes inspiration
from classical architecture and is a perfect fit for the well-heeled residential
area of Berlin’s most prestigious boulevard. Am Hochmeisterplatz,
where established values and cultured style combine to form the perfect
bastion of class and exclusivity. Each apartment has at least one loggia,
a balcony, or a terrace.
Approximately 58m² to 246m².
Elegant, high-quality condominiums
1 - 9 bedrooms
Central location near Kurfürstendamm
Spacious inner courtyard with private gardens
Underground parking
Estimated completion: Q3 2020
amhochmeisterplatz@ziegert-immobilien.de
+49 30 880 353-0
ASKING PRICE:
From 498,000€
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Germany, Kronberg im Taunus
FUTURISTIC MANSION
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Embedded in the rolling foothills of the Taunus range, this manorial
ensemble is one of the most exclusive places of residence in Germany.
Located mere minutes from Frankfurt am Main, the futuristic estate
offers plenty of privacy and ample space for representation at the same
time. The historic building next door divides into five rental flats that
are let to good covenants. The mansion buildings are surrounded
by private parklands whose stock of trees is more than a century old.
12,653m² park with old-growth stock of trees.
Exceptional property in Kronberg in the Taunus foothills
New mansion of 713m²
5 bedrooms
Uncompromising high-end interior fit-out
Underground car park of 18 spots
Historic mansion with 5 flats
rene.detroy@ziegertknightfrank.com
+49 69 55 66 33 12
ASKING PRICE:
On Application
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Switzerland, Geneva
LUXURIOUS LAKE VIEW PROPERTY
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
This luxurious contemporary property in the commune of Anières was
built in 2011 on a plot of over 2,132m². The garden, terraces and outdoor
pool are at its centre and the building’s fine longitudinal lines make it
appear like a bird in full flight. The home is spacious with its three levels
providing a generous usable surface area of over 930m². From the first
moment, you enter a world in which art features whichever way you
look. The surfaces of the eastwards façade are in black striped granite
reminiscent of the creations of French artist Pierre Soulages, a favourite
of the current owners.
550m² living space
938m² built
12 rooms
Independent studio
Garage for 4 cars
Indoor and outdoor swimming pools
Alexandra.janet@naefprestige-knightfrank.ch
+41 22 839 39 62
ASKING PRICE:
On Application
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Switzerland, Wallis
GRIMENTZ SKI CHALETS
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Perched above the old village with breathtaking mountain views and right
next to the ski slopes, this development features ski-in-ski-out access
and basks in sunshine all day long. All the chalets and the apartments are
built to the highest specifications, with traditional old wood exteriors.
A team of interior architects is available to help personalise each property.
Ski-in-ski-out development
Finished to the highest standards
Apartments of 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms
Penthouses available
Chalets from 4 to 5 bedrooms
Some chalets boast swimming pool and relaxation areas
ac@naefprestige-knightfrank.ch
+41 (0) 79 599 19 86
ASKING PRICE:
From 849,000CHF
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Spain, Madrid
FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE RESIDENCES
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Occupying the top four floors of the iconic Centro Canalejas Madrid and
offering unparalleled comfort and luxury, the Four Seasons Private Residences
is a limited collection of 22 branded homes with outstanding views in the heart
of one of Europe’s most vibrant cities. Combining modern and elegant design
with luxurious finishes and unlimited access to the Four Seasons’ amenities
and tailor-made services, the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences is
set to become a new icon in Madrid’s historic centre. Completion is set for
December 2019 along with the opening of the 204-key Four Seasons Hotel.
Dedicated Director of Residences
Interior design by Luis Bustamante Studio
24h concierge
Spa, gymnasium and indoor pool
1 - 3 bedrooms
170 – 700m²
Alejandro.azero@es.knightfrank.es
+34 600 919 045
ASKING PRICE:
On Application
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Spain, Madrid
MONTALBÁN 11
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Located on the doorstep of the Retiro Park and in the cultural heart of the
city, the historic building and integral refurbishment will bring an exclusive
level of living and outstanding facilities for residents. In this unique project,
art and architecture are combined to perfection due to the collaboration
with Carlos Cruz-Diez, one of the greatest modern and contemporary
artists. The triplex penthouse is the last apartment available in this stunning
project. Set over three floors, the penthouse includes a large private roof
terrace on the seventh floor, a private pool on the eighth floor and stunning
views over the whole city. A world-class asset only for the most privileged.
6 bedrooms
8 bathrooms
Gym with aquatic spa
Turkish baths and swimming pool
4 parking spaces
750m² with 220m² of terrace
Javier.velduque@es.knightfrank.com
+34 600 919 095
ASKING PRICE:
14,600,000€
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Austria, Vienna
LUXURIOUS CLASSICAL
APARTMENTS
Cotton Residence is a stylish and magnificent
building dating from the turn of the century with
excellent infrastructure that combines a classical
design with modernity. It offers prestigious one to
three bedroom apartments with balconies and
terraces on all floors, generous ceiling heights up
to approximately 2,8 metres and garages.
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
2 rooms
Combined kitchen living
1 bathroom - 1 toilet
2 terraces
Living area: 92,62m²
m.gruber@otto.at
+43 1 512 77 77 – 343
ASKING PRICE:
From 1,396,000€
Austria, Vienna
EXCLUSIVE BELVEDERE PENTHOUSE
The exquisite penthouse, planned with attention
to detail, tasteful and family-friendly offers a total
of approximately 300m² living space on two
levels, as well as balconies and terraces on the
living and sleeping level. Further features include
a roof terrace with outdoor kitchen and fantastic
views. Living area 300m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
6 rooms
3 bathrooms
3 toilets
2 terraces
1 balcony
1 garage
m.gruber@otto.at
+43 1 512 77 77 – 343
ASKING PRICE:
3,870,000€
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Austria, Vienna
TRADITIONAL ELEGANT VILLA
The villa features beautiful main and side
entrances and was built in 1898 in the style of an
Italian palazzo. Surrounded by a garden designed
in 1926 by the well-known landscape architect
Albert Esch, the beautiful terrace with pergola
and the spacious swimming pool provide the
lovely garden with additional charm. Plot: 2,397m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
13 rooms
3 bathrooms
7 toilets
1 terrace
2 garages
Living area 778m²
m.gruber@otto.at
+43 1 512 77 77 – 343
ASKING PRICE:
8,500,000€
Austria, Vienna
BEAUTIFUL GARDENED VILLA
The villa was built around 1910 and is in very good
condition after renovation in 2010/2011. It offers a
garage, several terraces and a large, very well-kept
garden. The house is divided into several, separately
accessible housing units and is suitable both as a
single or multiple family house, as well as for the
combination work and living. Plot 1,208m².
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
10 rooms
4 bathrooms
5 toilets
4 terraces
Large garden
Living area 600m²
m.gruber@otto.at
+43 1 512 77 77 – 343
ASKING PRICE:
2,690,000€
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USA, Aspen, Colorado
MCLAIN FLATS
Stunningly beautiful views from this custom
home atop Starwood that overlooks the entire
upper Aspen valley as well the Starwood ranch
open space. Located very close to the
gatehouse for quick access in and out of the
best gated community in all of Colorado.
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Indoor swimming pool
Large gourmet kitchen
Free standing fire pit
Approximately 5,750 sq ft
jason.mansfield@knightfrank.com
+44 20 7861 1199
ASKING PRICE:
$4,950,000
USA, Los Angeles, California
BEVERLY GROVE
Located in LA’s hottest enclave, this entertainer’s
paradise was built barring no expense. Positioned
on a rare, oversized lot with huge backyard and
private cabana. Bright living room flows
seamlessly outside through Fleetwood glass
walls where you can relax on the Pebble Tec
balcony and enjoy the panoramic views.
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
5 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
Heated pool with low volt lighting
Dual walk-in closets
Approximately 4,605 sq ft
jason.mansfield@knightfrank.com
+44 20 7861 1199
ASKING PRICE:
$4,395,000
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USA, Miami Beach, Florida
MONAD TERRACE
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
ASKING PRICE:
From $1,800,000
USA, New Downtown, New York
125 GREENWICH STREET
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
ASKING PRICE:
From $975,000
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France, Bonnieux
FARMHOUSE IN LUBERON
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Charming 18th century farmhouse in Bonnieux, with approximately
2.5 hectares of land including a heated pool. This 410m² house
includes a large living room with dining room, a fully equipped kitchen,
six bedrooms and six bathrooms and a garage. Located only two
kilometres from one of the most beautiful villages of the Luberon.
Exceptional and rare property in Provence!
6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
Swimming pool
Rental investment
Luminous
Century oaks
contact@janssensimmobilier.com
+33 (0) 4 90 75 96 98
ASKING PRICE:
3,900,000€
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France, Pampelonne
EXCEPTIONAL SEAFRONT HOUSE
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Located just 450 metres from the beaches of Pampelonne, this house
of 240m² offers a beautiful sea view. Currently built over two levels with
seven bedrooms, the villa has been renovated on the lower level, and
requires some refreshment on the first floor. The 2,914m² plot of land
features a pool with a pool house.
7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Stunning sea views
Recently renovated ground floor
Terraces
Parking spaces
contact@skillingtonjanssens.com
+33 (0) 4 94 79 80 42
ASKING PRICE:
5,360,000€
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Australia, Sydney
CROWN RESIDENCES
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Crown Residences at One Barangaroo is destined to be Sydney’s most
prestigious address when completed in early 2021. Showcasing world-class
design and access to Crown Sydney’s 6-star luxury hotel amenities,
residents will enjoy the most prized of Sydney Harbour’s panoramic views;
the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Offering all the benefits of city living
on the water’s edge with fine-dining establishments and leisure spaces
on your doorstep, this is the chance to own a piece of one of the world’s
favourite cities.
2, 3 and 4 bedroom residences and only one duplex penthouse available
Full access to 6-star hotel facilities
Bespoke interiors from Meyer Davis Studios
Wilkinson Eyre architecture
Open-air pool deck by St Legère
Dual or triple aspect views
Erin.vantuil@au.knightfrank.com
+61 409 325 700
ASKING PRICE:
From 9,500,000$AUD or 5,920,000€
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UK, London, Marylebone
THE W1 LUXURY RESIDENCES
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
London’s finest new luxury residences are located in a prime location
on Marylebone High Street and with Regents Park, Mayfair and Oxford
Street in close proximity. The W1 features three stunning penthouses,
15 exceptionally appointed apartments and five contemporary
townhouses of impeccable specification. Completed and ready for
immediate occupation. Final few homes remaining.
2 - 3 bed apartments and 4 bed townhouses
8 minutes’ walk to Baker Street tube station
Bespoke Italian kitchens
Underfloor heating and air conditioning
24 hour concierge and security
Secure underground car parking
moreas.madani@knightfrank.com
+44 (0)20 7861 5321
ASKING PRICE:
From 5,590,000£
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UAE, Dubai, Palm Jumeirah
THE ROYAL ATLANTIS
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
International luxury living is redefined at The Royal Atlantis Resort &
Residences. This elegant haven sits high up above the waters of the
Arabian Gulf, offering exceptional views of the Dubai skyline. Residents
enjoy their own private entrance, access to luscious gardens and
multi-level sky pools as well as Michelin-starred restaurants. The Royal
Atlantis Residences will create an unparalleled haven and the perfect
place to call home.
A selection of 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom apartments, sky courts, penthouses
& garden suites
Built-up area of approximately 133 – 1,739m²
90 metre-high infinity pool, with stunning Dubai skyline and sea views
Luxury resort lifestyle to include celebrity chef restaurants, spa
and 1,7km of beachfront
24-hour concierge and valet services
TheRoyalAtlantis@KnightFrank.com
+(971) 4 426 2888
ASKING PRICE:
From 1,690,000€
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At a glance:
GLOBAL WEALTH TRENDS
The Wealth Report in numbers
22% The rise in UHNWIs* globally in
the next five years
20M
The number of people globally
in 2019 that have US$1 million or more in
net assets
30% The percentage of global HNWIs*
located in Europe in 2019
1.9% Average rise in prime prices in
Europe in 2018
36% The percentage of UHNWIs*
that hold a second passport
Key findings
Wealth trends: Asia’s strong economic
performance (it hosts eight of the top ten
countries with the fastest growing UHNWI
populations) means 2019 will be the year the
number of US$ millionaires globally exceeds
20 million for the first time. India will lead
five-year growth with 39%, followed by the
Philippines (38%) and China (35%).
Weaker growth: Expect slower price
growth in key luxury residential markets,
with more markets seeing values fall this year.
As values adjust, buyers will feel the balance
of power shift in their favour.
Eurovision: European cities are
still performing strongly in our Prime
International Residential Index (PIRI),
which tracks the movement in luxury
residential prices across 100 of the world’s
most desirable cities and second home
hotspots. Edinburgh, Berlin, Munich and
Madrid all made the top ten rankings in
2018, each registering annual growth above
8%. Luxury prices in Marbella ended last
year 3% higher.
Future-gazing: Madrid, Berlin, Paris
and Cape Town lead our prime price forecast
for 2019. Increasingly popular investment
hubs for European and global investors,
with a growing presence from Chinese
buyers, these markets offer healthy tenant
demand, relative good value and an attractive
lifestyle.
Hard Brexit, no
Brexit, Brexit-lite: whatever the outcome,
London will remain the leading global
wealth centre in 2019. With the world’s
largest UHNWI population, the city sweeps
the board in our annual City Wealth Index,
pushing its only serious rival, New York, into
second place.
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Push & Pull:
Life post-QE:
Taxing issues:
Globally mobile:
Objects of desire:
What I haven’t mentioned…
but also inside:
Time for Plan B:
Ones to watch:
Next neighbourhoods:
Departure board:
We’d love to share our insights with
you, for your copy of The Wealth Report
please *
contact DM Properties.
*Definitions
UHNWI: Ultra-high-net-worth individual –
someone
with
a net worth
of over
US$30
million excluding their primary residence.
HNWI: High-net-worth individual –
someone with a net worth of over US$1
million excluding their primary residence.
PRIME PROPERTY: The most desirable
and most expensive property in a given
location, generally defined as the top 5%
of each market by value. Prime markets
often have a significant international bias in
terms of buyer profile.
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CONTRIBUTORS
KATE EVERETT-ALLEN
Partner and Head of International
Residential Research at Knight Frank
Kate is responsible for tracking, analysing
and forecasting trends across global housing
markets and is a regular commentator on
global housing markets in the press. She
produces Knight Frank’s four global indices
covering mainstream and prime residential
prices and rents across city and second home
markets around the world.
ZOE DARE HALL
Property Journalist
Zoe is a London-based freelance journalist
and huge Hispanophile who specialises in
all aspects of UK and overseas property,
with particular expertise in the luxury
market. She writes regularly for the Daily
Telegraph and Sunday Times and is a
property expert for various luxury magazines
and the Telegraph Luxury website.
SAM HEXTER-ANDREWS
Freelance
Freelance
Motoring
Motoring
Journalist
Journalist
Sam worked in a key communications role
for a major financial organisation for over
five years prior to relocating to Marbella
to further pursue his passion for motoring.
Sam has had automotive content published
in multiple luxury magazine titles across
Europe and has produced editorial features
on behalf of leading brands, including
Porsche, Bentley and Jaguar Land Rover.
SVEN HENKES
Managing Director Ziegert Immobilien
MICHEL PAUL-ANTHONY CRUZ
Founding partner of Manifesto Design
Sven is Managing Director of the ZIEGERT
Bank - und Immobilienconsulting GmbH
with 15 years of professional experience in
senior positions of the FMCG and real estate
business. He is leading the national and
international agency services and consulting
business across the entire value chain of
residential real estate services for property
developers and buyers.
Michel is a marketing and product
development expert with a background in
macroeconomics. He has been managing his
own marketing agency for over 15 years and
is a regular contributor to real estate market
publications, as well as authoring market
reports and international research studies.
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Pia Arrieta
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Jo Usher
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Michel Cruz
Images - Editorial and Property Features
Charly Simon
On the cover
Production: Kreoidea
Photography: Irene Sekulic
Stylist: Desiree Morales
Model: Sofía Cox
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