Renovated Andalusian Villa, El Rosario, Marbella East

The entrance leads to a central patio with terracotta floors and an olive tree, which links the main living areas and brings natural light into the hallways. The living room is the centrepiece of the house, with a high pitched ceiling, original exposed beams, a fireplace and large windows looking out to the pool and garden. The kitchen sits alongside it, finished with a central island, wood-toned cabinetry and a window seat, and both rooms open directly onto the covered terrace. A concealed door in the kitchen leads through to the laundry and utility areas.

The main suite occupies the upper level and enjoys sea and mountain views from its own private terrace. It has a walk-in dressing room and a bright bathroom with twin basins and a walk-in shower. Three further bedrooms are joined by a separate office, which could easily become another bedroom for family or guests.

Outside, the covered terrace looks over the swimming pool, a sunken lounge with a fire table and a lawned garden framed by tall hedges and palms. An outdoor kitchen with a barbecue sits beneath a vine-covered pergola, and a thatched pavilion at the far end of the garden gives a shaded place to sit in the afternoon.

Below the house, the basement and garage provide a large open level with real potential. Concept designs show how it could be turned into a private gym, sauna, hammam, guest suite or a car gallery, shaped entirely around the next owner’s lifestyle.

El Rosario is an established residential area of Marbella East, close to the beaches of Los Monteros and the Mediterranean coast. Playa Real de Zaragoza is a five-minute drive and Playa de Los Monteros is eight minutes away by car. Marbella’s Old Town is a 10-minute drive, Puerto Banús is 14 minutes by car and Málaga Airport is a 37-minute drive (47.7 km). Higuerón Marbella Golf Resort is five minutes away and Santa Maria Golf & Country Club eight minutes. Hospital Costa del Sol is a six-minute drive. For families looking at villas for sale in Marbella East, the area offers privacy and calm, with restaurants, beach clubs, golf and international schools all within easy reach.

Villa Los Pinos suits buyers who want an Andalusian home with genuine character in Marbella East, ready for use from the first day. The basement leaves room to add a gym, spa or car gallery over time, entirely to your own design.