Contemporary Villa, La Reserva, Sotogrande

The main living level is arranged as a series of open, connected spaces. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open the living areas directly onto the terraces, garden and swimming pool, so that the architecture almost disappears when the house is opened up. At the centre is a kitchen fitted with Gaggenau appliances, joined by generous living and dining areas and wide outdoor space for entertaining. High ceilings and Nácar natural stone carry a sense of volume through the house, and bespoke joinery, large panes of glass and carefully integrated lighting keep the interiors elegant and calm.

All five bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, and four guest toilets complete the layout. The main suite occupies a private position on the upper floor, with a generous dressing area, a large bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and private terraces looking out over the landscape to the sea. A fifth bedroom suite on the lower level offers extra privacy and works well for guests.

Wellness is part of the design from the start. The spa area brings together an indoor swimming pool, a cold plunge pool, a sauna, a steam room and a fully equipped gym, and the house also has a wine cellar. The 10-car garage is finished well beyond the standard of ordinary residential parking and feels closer to a private car showroom, with the space to display a serious collection and its own car-washing area. Underfloor heating, individually controlled climate zones, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, high-performance glazing and a KNX home automation system run through the property, and a lift connects all three levels.

Outside, wide terraces lead to the infinity pool and landscaped gardens, where an outdoor kitchen and barbecue area are set up for entertaining. Mediterranean planting, mature olive and cypress trees and the site’s natural rock formations give the garden character and privacy while keeping the views open. The house faces south and east.

La Reserva is one of Sotogrande’s most sought-after residential areas, known for large plots, privacy, contemporary architecture and natural surroundings. La Reserva Club, with its golf course, racquet facilities and private beach club, is close by, as are Sotogrande International School and the Marina, which makes the area a strong choice for families as well as for those who want space and quiet. Puerto Banús is a 35-minute drive, Marbella old town is a 43-minute drive and Málaga Airport is a 70-minute drive (108 km).

For buyers looking for a completed contemporary home in La Reserva, with private wellness, room for a car collection and open views to the sea, Villa Watchtower is ready to move into from the first day. It was designed to be lived in, and it has been finished to that standard throughout.