Charming villa with panoramic sea views for sale in El Madronal, Benahavis

Situated in the gated community of El Madroñal this gorgeous property has been refurbished to a high standard and features excellent sea views towards Gibraltar and the African coastline.

South facing, nestled within the natural beauty of El Madroñal, this is a very private residence, amongst nature yet walking distance to amenities. The entrance to the property is reached via a delightful courtyard with fountain: there is also access provided from the two car garage. The ground floor comprises a generous entrance hall leading to a large open plan space incorporating a gabled ceiling living room with fireplace; a separate seating area by the french windows with views across the garden to the sea, and a fully equipped kitchen with integrated dining area. The living and dining areas open out on to a covered terrace and dining area and to the main terrace, sunbathing terrace and pool and gardens. Situated behind the main outdoor covered seating area is a further terrace and lovely garden with fruit tress which include lemons, oranges, grapefruit and mandarins. To the right of the main entrance are situated two generously sized bedrooms and bathrooms, one facing the garden and the other overlooking the heated infinity pool with sea views. In addition on this level is a large laundry room, storage room, climate controlled bodega and guest toilet.

Stairs lead from the main entrance to the upper floor which houses an impressive master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, a separate dressing area and beautiful sea views. The master has a large en suite bathroom attached with sunken bath and independent shower. The master bedroom leads out to a private terrace with seating area and fabulous sea views. Also on this level is a room currently being used as an office but which could be converted in to a private dressing room or further bedroom if desired.

Stairs from the main entrance lead to the lower floor which contains a large living and billiard room with sea views and access to a further private terrace and access to the lower tropical garden with stairs leading to the upper garden and pool. At the rear of the billiard room is a whisky bar and wet bar with wine fridge. Also on this level is a fully fitted cinema room, a fully equipped gym, yoga studio and two good sized storage rooms. In addition there is a large self-contained apartment with independent access from the outdoor terrace, sea views, and including kitchen, two bedrooms, and a shared bathroom. There is also a further bedroom on this level with en suite bathroom and sea views.

The property has under floor heating and cooling in the ground floor and first floor powered by an aerothermic system. In addition all bedrooms including those situated in the lower floor have air conditioning. A separate NILAN system provides air filtration throughout the house. For fitness enthusiasts, in addition to the gym the heated infinity pool features a hydro jet swimming aid.

Being situated within entrance 1 of El Madroñal offers significant advantages, not only in terms of the incredible sea views to Gibraltar and Africa but also because this property is within walking distance to the amenities of the village of La Heredia. El Madroñal is a gated community of private villas with 24 hour security situated in Benahavis but only a 5-10 minute drive to San Pedro and 15 minutes to Puerto Banus and Marbella. The charming village of La Heredia is situated below El Madronal and has amenities such as a delicatessen, butchers and restaurant. Monte Halcones a few minutes away has a Supercor supermarket, an organic supermarket and a choice of amenities and restaurants.