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The Definitive House & Home Bible

New modern villa under construction in the gated community of Altos de Puente Romano in Marbella Golden Mile. The location of this property is truly ideal, being walking distance to the Puente Romano Hotel, the beach and promenade. It will be finished to high standards, enjoying sea and mountain views and the prospective buyer can still choose materials and distribution to suit his/her needs, including finishing of the basement with extra bedrooms, cinema room, wine cellar and gym.

Plot: 1601m2Built: 581m2 Price: EUR 2,890.000

This property is one of more than 50 properties we are currently building in Marbella. If you are looking for an

alternative style of house, feel free to contact us, so we can help you build your dream home.

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SOLVILLA

Hotel Marbella Club, Oficina 10

Blvd. Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n

29602, Marbella, Spain

[email protected] / www.solvilla.no

Tel: +34 952 765 060 / +34 618 886 885

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Spectacular beachside penthouse on the Golden Mile of Marbella.With breathtaking views over the Marbella bay, the Mediterranean Sea, Gibraltar and Africa. A few meters from the beach, and the center of Marbella, surrounded by exclusive 5 star hotels and the best restaurants.Modern, designed with an open concept and decorated with exquisite taste down to the last details.

This property consists of a spacious living room with several seating areas and a fully equipped kitchen integrated to the main floor, with multiple accesses to a huge covered terrace that surrounds the entire floor. There are four double bedrooms, each with dressing area, bathroom en suite and access to the terrace with amazing sea views.

On an upper floor is the solarium, which has a good sized private pool, Jacuzzi, sun loungers and a dining area with an outdoor kitchen with bar. The views from here are even better.The price includes 4 private garages underground with direct access to the property.

EXQUISITE PENTHOUSE IN THE GOLDEN MILE

Modern Marketing Traditional Values

Ref: R2416154

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 4

Terrace: 385m²

Living Area: 530m²

Price: 3,900,000 €

Magnificent family home in the prestigious neighborhood of Hacienda Las Chapas in Marbella.On a plot of 2000 square meters, surrounded by mature trees is settled this villa that has been refurbished in a contemporary style and adapted to the needs of the family living there.

A 30-meter drive way leads to the main entrance door, where we get a hall that leads to a huge living room with several areas for entertaining and space for a large dining table. To the right of the entrance is an office and a guest toilet. From the living room we can access to the south facing terrace with partial views of the sea and to the left is the kitchen, modern and complete with breakfast area. The floors of the house have been changed by natural stone; stairs with stainless steel handrail give the modern touch and leads to the first floor where is the master bedroom with en suite bathroom, a large dressing room and private terrace with spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea. And a guest double bedroom, with en suite bathroom.Downstairs are 3 more bedrooms, one en suite and another bathroom.

Also a staff bedroom with its own bathroom. Ironing room, bodega and playroom.In the outdoor area are a huge garden with a fantastic swimming pool, garage that can be attached to the house and laundry room.

The property has oil central heating in all rooms divided into two sections, ground floor and first floor, interior and exterior alarm with peripheral sensors. The neighborhood has an excellent 24 hour security service. And all amenities and services nearby in the shopping center within 600 meters. Just 10 km from Marbella and 15 km. to Puerto Banus.

Ref: R2488604

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 4

Plot Size: 1,250m²

Living Area: 761m²

Price: 2,900,000 €

VILLA IN HACIENDA LAS CHAPAS

Ref: R2548841

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 6

Plot Size: 1,956m²

Living Area: 420m²

Price: 1,590,000 €

To arrange an internal inspection please contact Jackson Grundy Real Estate.

Edificio La Rotonda, Avd.Manolete Nueva Andalucía (opposite La Sala) & Centro Comercial Centro Plaza. Nueva Andalucía

T: +34 952 90 75 21E: [email protected]

An extremely spacious townhouse close to the Sotogrande port with the probably best sea views of the Costa del Sol.

In the lower level with the exit to the garage for 2 cars, there is guest apartment with a living room, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. On the ground floor there is a big open living space with the modern kitchen, dining and a living area.

From the living room we can access the all year usable covered terrace with the glass curtains. Outside there is a small gated garden with flowers and several fruit trees. On the same level there is a guest toilet.

On the first floor there are 2 big bedrooms with their own bathrooms, one big open terrace, facing Gibraltar and one small covered and glazed terrace with the views to the coast from Manilva to Marbella. There is a big walk in wardrobe connecting both bedrooms.

On the second floor there is a big multifunctional room (office - bedroom) with its own bathroom and a big terrace with incredible sea views. The townhouse was completely updated and improved inside and outside getting solar panels, sun shades, glass curtains, guest apartment, additional store rooms, and gated garden and so on. There is a swimming pool in the community and an easy to maintain garden area. Sotogrande Port and the port of La Duquesa are about 3 km away. At least 10 golf courses are within a few minutes by car. Sotogrande International School is one of the best in Spain and is a few minutes’ drive as well.


To arrange an internal inspection of this attractive villa, please contact Jackson Grundy Real Estate.

Price: 425,000 €

TOWNHOUSE IN SOTOGRANDERef: R2565641

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 5

Living Area: 270m²

TOWNHOUSE IN NUEVA ANDALUCÍABeautiful and cosy townhouse set in a privilege area in the golf valley in Nueva Andalucia.

This property has been refurbished completely to a very high standard. Only 5 minutes driving from Puerto Banus and the beach and walking distance to 4 golf courses in the area.Great opportunity to buy an Andalusian style home converted to a modern style on the insides.

Ref: R2441750

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Living Area: 95m²

Price: 290,000 €



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Now covering all areas of property – from interiors and furnishings to gardens, construction and décor – as well as showcasing the very best agents on the Costa del Sol.

COSTA DEL SOL DREAM HOME DESIGNERSBy Eleanor McKenzie

THE COSTA DEL SOL IS AN INTERIOR DESIGNER’S DREAM DESTINATION – IT HAS AN EXCITING RANGE OF ARCHITECTURAL STYLES, STUNNING EXTERNAL VISTAS AND A MULTICULTURAL CLIENTELE WHO BRING AN EXCITING MIX OF CULTURAL INFLUENCES TO THE PARTY IN ADDITION TO THEIR PERSONAL TASTES. PLUS, THERE IS OF COURSE, THE AMAZING LIGHT OF ANDALUSIA THAT PROVIDES A NATURAL SPOTLIGHT ON COLOURS, TEXTURES AND DEMANDS EXPERT UNDERSTANDING OF SPATIAL ORIENTATION; THAT IS, THE COMPASS DIRECTION A ROOM FACES IS AN INTEGRAL ELEMENT OF THE DESIGN PROCESS IN SUNNY SOUTHERN SPAIN.

The interior designer must be willing and able to work with all these elements to enhance a living space that for many people is their dream second home in the sun. Properties here may also call for a sympathetic understanding of Andalusia’s Moorish architectural heritage and the designer’s ability to blend aspects of this design history with contemporary styles and colours can be the difference between giving a home the ‘Wow!’ factor, or a less admirable result.

Fortunately, the Costa del Sol, and Marbella in particular, has a fabulous collection of interior designers for homeowners to choose from, and each one of them has an individual design philosophy that informs their work. Utopia magazine has selected a few to show the diversity of styles available, and they truly range from clean and uncluttered contemporary to flamboyant “Marbella mansion” glamour.

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Our Design Philosophy: Interiors made with love that bring your ideas to life!

Our Business: Storey Interior is an interior design and homestyling company. We work professionally with transforming your property by enhancing its inner characteristics and bringing out its best qualities. We offer a highly personalised service from concept to completion and will ensure that you enjoy the creative journey and love your new look for years to come! Is your house someone else’s dream home? To decorate your home in a thought through and attractive way will help the potential buyers to see all the possibilities within. You are welcome to visit us in our shop/showroom in Aloha Garden, where we can offer you furniture, stunning homewares and soft furnishings.

www.storeyinterior.comTel: 672 21 68 48

Our Design philosophy: We design custom-made interiors with elegance and the spirit of modern living.

Our Business: Real Design handles projects from conception, through remodeling and space planning to styling. We combine function and comfort with aesthetic values to create sophisticated, harmonious and timeless spaces. Our objective is to create for our customers, exclusive homes that are perfectly adapted to their lifestyle.

www.realdesign-marbella.comTel: +34 952 89 66 15

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Our Design Philosophy: A dash of outrageous glamour with a soupcon of sophisticated elegance creates a harmonious, living space.

Our Business: From Mombasa to Manchester and from London to Lisbon, Jonty has won plaudits for his distinctive, bold lifestyle designs that transform homes into extravagant, decadent, yet truly liveable spaces. Shaping beautiful lifestyles, Jonty Lewis brings his signature touch of magic and glamour to hotels, restaurants, boutiques and private homes across the world.

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Our Design Philosophy: Whether you want Classic, Contemporary, Minimal, Funky, Traditional – our team will effortlessly create a completely coordinated design scheme for you right down to the smallest detail.

Our Business: Whatever your personal style, here at Continental Design, our team of 35 expert personnel with expertise in interior design, architecture, construction, quantity surveying, sales, marketing, upholstery and overall project management can make your individual vision become a reality. With offices in Marbella and Gibraltar and a team of highly experienced technicians and professionals who are directly employed by us, we are able to offer our customers comprehensive turnkey design projects.

www.continentaldesign.co.ukTel. +34 952 900 313

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Our Design Philosophy: Design knows no limits so neither do we!

Our Business: FOC is a multidiscipline consultancy specialising in interior design, project management and bespoke elegant furnishings. We’re recognised for creating individual stylish spaces that deliver on every aspect of the brief and budget. This is achieved through our extensive experience, keen eye for detail and clear client communication

through every step of the process. We love what we do and want you to love it too. FOC clients include bars, restaurants, hotels and an extensive number of exclusive private residences throughout Europe, the Middle East and even the Americas.

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Our Design Philosophy: Chic and stylish but always designed for living in.

Our Business: Natasha Mills has over ten years experience working in the real estate sector and interior design on the Costa del Sol. The company Casa Tasham Interiors was created in response to a demand in the marketplace for a bespoke interior design and furnishing company.Each project undertaken involves an in depth consultation with the client, painstakingly tailoring the interior of each property to the specific needs,

tastes and budget of the client whilst still providing excellent value for money, whether the project is creating a sumptuous villa or a holiday rental apartment.

All of the completed properties differ in their style, but the interiors are always stylish and chic, and although a good looking apartment is very important to their clients, Natasha adds that it also has to be practical, offer comfort and liveability and that´s where the real challenge lies.With a wealth of local knowledge and trusted contacts Casa Tasham is able to ensure that all the furniture is delivered correctly and that any work carried out in your property is of the highest standard.

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Our Design Philosophy: To provide beautiful and functional living or working spaces that are on the pulse of great design.

Our Business: Pulse produces cutting edge, creative, beautiful and functional designs. We conceptualise new design solutions and investigate new products. We understand each client’s objectives, culture, personality and values, as this is critical in order to achieve excellence in design.

Our Design Philosophy: Delivering design to people with honesty and integrity.

Our Business: Award winner at the prestigious International Property Awards LONDON, Ambience is at the forefront of cutting-edge and unique designs that can be clearly seen in their stylish work both in Spain and abroad. The driving force behind Ambience is to uniquely create and transform environments for people to enjoy and live in by fusing all the necessary components to evoke luxury, comfort and most of all their client’s vision. The quality of their products and wide range of services makes Ambience one of the leading design firms on the Costa del Sol.Led by designer Andrea Böck and her unequivocal taste for contemporary and luxury interiors, Ambience puts the customer at the centre of its business ethics and offers the guarantee of keeping to their word.

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We believe in delivering a professional service and we achieve this through our integrity, attention to detail, teamwork and sense of responsibility to our clients.

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Our Design Philosophy: Uniquely personalised, stylish and inspiring interiors.

Our Business: Whether you’re looking for a company you can trust to handle an entire renovation project from scratch, or you just need a few decorative touches to spruce up your property, we can help. We’ve spent years designing interiors for a wide range of different projects in Spain and across Europe; from private apartments, country houses and villas to developers’ showflats, hotels, restaurants, ofices and golf country clubs.We understand how important it is for our clients to find someone they can really trust to do a great job, especially if they’re normally based abroad.

We offer a uniquely personalised service and are there every step of the way to manage our clients´projects no matter how large or small, from start to finish so they don’t have to worry. With each new interior design project we undertake, our objective is always the same; to meet and get to know our clients so we can understand exactly what they’re trying to achieve, then maximise their budget to create the most stylish and inspiring interior space possible. What’s more, we like to make the whole process as stress-free and fun as we can!

www.idlatinia.comTel.: +34 952 799 384 / +34 628 508 092

Our Design Philosophy: We are FEYDOM... design studio and manufacturer of multifunctional furniture.

Our Business: As Artists, we are challenged to design furniture which is: Attractive, Simple, Smart, Multifunctional and Easy to maintain as well as Durable and Affordable.As manufacturers we are good at what we do, and a confirmation of our success are thousands of satisfied friends and customers. Our specialties are largely related to design and home sectors and we aim to provide a unique line of award winning sofas that are different, original, comfortable, stylish and practical at the same time.

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Once upon a time ... there was a provincial city in Southern Spain that everyone ignored, even though they passed through its airport in the hundreds of thousands. These visitors were a matter of minutes from Málaga, but their eyes were firmly set on travelling west to the many destinations along the Costa del Sol, particularly Marbella and Puerto Banús. When holidaymakers thought about taking a city break in Spain they all headed to Madrid or Barcelona. Why would they go to Málaga, even if it is sunnier? And when people sat down to think about a home in the sun, the proximity of some of the best holiday homes in Europe to this charming city didn’t even enter their heads, and real estate sales agents didn’t mention it either. But now, thanks to her very own Prince Charming in the shape of Francisco de la Torre Prados, with a bit of help from an artist called Pablo Picasso, Málaga has very definitely been allowed to go to the ball, and for some she’s metamorphosed into its Belle.

Right at the end of 2015, Chris Haslam, a British travel writer and novelist, whose work this writer admires, published a wonderful piece in the Sunday Times titled “The big weekend: Málaga.” Chris lived in Spain for some time and he has written a number of novels based here that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed, particularly “El Sid” which is the comic tale of three men from Norfolk in a white Luton van searching for lost Republican gold in a mad journey across Spain. I promise you a bellyful of laughs and a serious history lesson about the Spanish Civil war rolled up in one if you read it.

Chris has obviously retained his love of Spain, and his article captures what many of us have been saying for a few years; namely, that Málaga is so much more than a provincial, backwater city attached to a hugely important airport. But, we must admit that it is only relatively recently that local expats have taken to extolling the virtues of Málaga and actually visiting the city, so we can’t really criticise visitors from other countries too much. We too have been guilty of bypassing it in favour of Granada, Seville and Córdoba, even though it requires a few hours of driving to get there instead of around 45 minutes.

But back to Prince Charming, Francisco de la Torre Prados, who is the city’s dynamic mayor. It is thanks to his driving ambition to put Málaga on the international map that the city is being hailed as the ‘City of Museums’ and Chris Haslam goes so far as to call it “Spain’s true cultural capital.” The revival started with the construction of the new Museo Picasso, which is just a beautiful example of what a gallery should be.

It is spacious, light and airy whilst also creating a sense of intimacy. It might not exhibit Picasso’s most famous works but it more than compensates for that by making his work more understandable.

By Eleanor McKenzie

And so the city’s most famous son has played a leading role in bringing visitors to his birthplace. The mayor didn’t stop there though, oh no, he steamed on and encouraged art collector Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza to open a museum focusing on 19th century Spanish art. And onwards he went until he managed to get the Pompidou Centre in Paris to open on the Muelle Uno. It’s a glass cube, but it may as well be a glass slipper.

Respect must be given to Torres who has turned this seemingly unremarkable port into a glamorous seaside city with 30 museums, a new metro system, fantastic beaches, Michelin-starred restaurants and one of the most vibrant and friendly atmospheres in Andalusia. The Teatro Cervantes puts on great operas and ballets and the audience is a fantastic blend of nationalities. It is interesting to note that two years ago I hardly knew anyone who travelled up to Málaga from Marbella for an evening at the theatre, and now I’m into double figures.

Similarly, it has also become a shopping destination and because Málaga is a compact city you needn’t walk for miles to find the top shops and lovely local boutiques. Residents of the Costa del Sol are now quite likely to make a day trip to IKEA near the airport and then head into the centre of the city rather than turn round and come straight home as they did in the past.

This Cinderella story is of great significance to the real estate market. First, Málaga city property has suddenly become of interest to overseas buyers and there is an emerging market of buyers looking for apartments in the city’s centre. Others are looking at the beach locations, such as along the Malagueta or Pedregalejo, both of which have a strong vibe of Venice Beach, California.

Proximity to Málaga is also a selling point for properties to the east of Marbella, particularly in the traditionally sought after areas of Elviria and las Chapas, and now La Cala, which is an area on the up. Real estate in Benalmádena and Mijas also benefit from the rise in Málaga, and Fuengirola has the added benefit of train access to the city and the airport.

Málaga may not have the sophistication and grandeur of Madrid or the cutting edge arty vibe of Barcelona, but it’s a lot friendlier and less exhausting than these major cities. It is developing its own style and feels at ease with its new self. Plus, if you’re thinking of buying a property on the Costa del Sol, it will add another fabulous bonus to your ‘fairytale ending’ of life on the coast.

MÁLAGA a cinderella story

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Málaga city property has suddenly become of interest to overseas buyers and there is an emerging market of buyers looking for apartments in the city’s centre. Others are looking at the beach locations, such as along the Malagueta or Pedregalejo, both of which have a strong vibe of Venice

Beach, California.

tel +34 952 76 40 10 email [email protected]

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The beginnings of recoveryThe recovery in the property market started back in 2014, albeit rather shakily, and most people eyed these signs of life with a measure of hope laced with a large dash of caution. However, this recovery continued in 2015 to the extent that by the end of the year we could say with some sense of confidence that the Spanish property market is well on its way to good health. It’s still convalescing, but with a few more doses of economic recovery around Europe, it seems reasonable to say that the invalid should be up and about and back to full health by this time next year. If that seems a long time to wait, then let’s remember just how quickly the property bubble burst and the extent of the damage done. There was never going to be a short route back to recovery.

Mortgages and economic growthIn the second quarter of 2015 requests for mortgages on Spanish properties increased by 45%, according to Peter Bowerman the MD of Overseas Dreams who has been both a real estate agent and a property investor on the Costa del Sol for 25 years. In a recent interview he also pointed out that the Spanish economy experienced 1% growth in the first half of 2015, a figure that overtook growth in stronger economies, such as Britain.

by Eleanor McKenzie

IT IS FAIR TO SAY THAT 2015 HAS BEEN A RATHER GOOD YEAR, AND WE’LL RECAP ON ITS SUCCESSES IN A MOMENT. OF COURSE, WHAT EVERY REAL ESTATE AGENT ON THE COSTA DEL SOL WANTS TO HEAR IS THAT 2016 WILL BE EVEN BETTER THAN 2015 AND UTOPIA CAN REPORT THAT IT LOOKS LIKE THE ANSWER TO THIS IS A RESOUNDING “YES!” ACCORDING TO REPORTS FROM SPAIN’S SECOND LARGEST BANK BBVA.

SPAIN IS GOING

FORWARD

Don’t Look Back

By the end of November 2015, the latest data from the National Statistics Institute revealed that the number of new mortgage loans taken out on Spanish properties in September 2015 showed an increase of 20.2% on September 2014. It also means that for 16 consecutive months there has been a double digit increase in the number of new loans agreed. This is excellent news for those who need mortgages and the Institute also revealed that 90.3% of the mortgages were variable interest types compared with only 9.7% being fixed rate loans.

Bullish international investmentTowards the end of 2015, CBRE real estate consultants announced that Spain was the sixth largest market for real estate investment in the world. This is quite an achievement when you consider that in 2013 it was in 16th place and 11th place in 2014. Spain is now ahead of France, Canada, China and Italy. What has fuelled this fantastic rise? It’s the volume of international capital pouring into the country, which is around 31% of all real estate investment in Spain. Although end of year figures for investment were not available at the time of writing, in September the figure was 10,800 million euros. CBRE predicts that international investors with an interest in Europe will increase their risk exposure in 2016 and the organisation expects to see the monetary value of investing in Spain rise to 13,000 million euros.

Spanish property pricesGoing back to Peter Bowerman, he suggests that it really is time to get buying on the Costa del Sol. For a few years there has been quite a lot of chatter over whether the property prices have really bottomed out, or could they go lower, and it would seem that the answer now is; they’ve reached the bottom and are on the way back up.

This is supported by figures from the Spanish Property Registers published in November 2015 that showed a 6.6% increase year-on-year between July and

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September of 2015, and that ‘s the highest increase to date. Even if this is a national figure, it suggests that it is time for realtors to strongly encourage any tentative buyers to take the plunge as soon as possible. And prices aren’t the only factor; currency values are another thing to consider in the buying process.

Overseas buyersAt the end of September, foreign buyers accounted for 13.5% of all property purchases in Spain, compared with 12.8% in the second quarter of the year. So, there is positive movement there. The British, as everyone knows, top the list with 23% of purchases, and they have greatly benefited from a weak euro and strong pound.

However, the ECB threw British buyers a curveball towards the end of 2015 when they started a debt buying programme to strengthen the euro’s valuation. Some banks are predicting that the exchange rate will return to a level that is more favourable to British buyers by March 2016, but the word is that if you want to buy with sterling, do it before summer of next year. The reason being that the ECB is likely to take more measures to reinforce the euro in 2016, and these will hit sterling again.

In terms of other nationalities, the Russians are not coming in the numbers predicted because of political and currency issues in Russia, but French, German and Belgian buyers are leading the way alongside the British.

The outlook for 2016BBVA Research and its property development division Anida are positively optimistic about 2016. To start with it claims that Spain’s property market will once again start to contribute to GDP growth, something that it hasn’t done since 2007. It predicts that when the figures for the end of 2015 are published that property will constitute 0.2% of the 3.2% growth forecast for the whole year.

Its report “Spain Real Estate Outlook” indicates that all the key market metrics have shown improvement during 2015 and Anida, reports strong sales in its new build developments. BBVA forecasts that 2016 will be the year that Spain’s property sector “leaves the recession behind” and that it will consolidate growth in that period with a 10% increase in the number of properties sold over 2015.

It’s time to leave the recession mindset behind and take every possible measure to make your real estate business prosper this year – the opportunity has arrived at last, so don’t look back, move forward with Spain.

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( 2015 ) 6thREAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MARKET

It really is time to get buying on the Costa del Sol. For a few years there has been quite a lot of chatter over

whether the property prices have really bottomed out, or could they

go lower, and it would seem that the answer now is; they’ve reached the

bottom and are on the way back up.

Spain is now ahead of France,

Canada, China and

Italy.

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This is a unique family home in Altos Reales, one of Marbella’s most exclusive gated developments. The house is built over 3 floors including the basement. The imposing entrance hall leads into the large lounge with fireplace and onto the spacious covered terrace overlooking the swimming pool and a “chiringito” thatched barbecue area. The dining room and a chill out area flow to the beautiful open plan kitchen with a central island. There are 2 fully

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equipped offices and a guest toilet on this level.

Upstairs there are 3 en-suite bedrooms and a laundry room. Master suite offers walk in dressing room. Bedrooms have access to the covered terrace with beautiful sea views. High double ceilings everywhere with recessed lighting. Underfloor heating and air-conditioning throughout. Basement level includes a further bedroom and bathroom, large entertainment

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Altos Reales, Golden Mile.,Marbella5 bedrooms 5 bathrooms

Built size: 660 m²Plot size: 1.000 m²

Private poolPrivate gardenPrivate garage

Mobile: + 34 644 292 898 Office: + 34 951 466 178 [email protected] www.exceptionalmarbella.com

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LUXURY PENTHOUSE, SIERRA BLANCA

Exceptional 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom Penthouse in one of the most exclusive urbanisation in Camojan-Sierra Blanca

Spectacular views over the whole coastline and Mountains of Marbella


Urb. Marbella Real, Local Nº 3, blvd. Principe Alfonso Von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella, Spain. We speak:

1.950.000€

Built Area: 226 m2

Terraces around: 144m2

Mobile: + 34 644 292 898 Office: + 34 951 466 178 [email protected] www.exceptionalmarbella.com


This impressive contemporary designer villa occupies a unique and unrepeatable position within the prestigious Monte Halcones urbanisation in Benahavis, affording it privacy along with spectacular sea and mountain views.

Modern easy living is part and parcel of the comprehensive technical specification of this villa.

The fabric of the villa is state-of-the-art, and the interior finishes are to the highest standard.

UNIQUE CONTEMPORARY VILLA IN MONTE HALCONES

3.850.000€

Built Area: 800m2, (three floors & terraces)

Plot: 2.000m2

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 6+ home cinema/bodega/playroom and storage rooms.

12 x 5m infinity pool

Garage: 6 cars

Built in Security system with a panic room in the master bedroom.

Specially commissioned feature staircase & elevator

WHEN YOU’RE LOOKING FOR INTERIOR ACCESSORIES THAT REALLY MAKE A STATEMENT AND ADD TOUCHES OF QUIRKINESS AND RETRO STYLING AS WELL AS BEING BEAUTIFULLY MADE, THEN DELIGTFULL IS YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL RANGE OF TRULY ‘DELIGHTFUL’ PRODUCTS. WE’VE SELECTED SOME OF OUR FAVOURITES TO SHOWCASE JUST WHAT A TREASURE TROVE THIS SHOWROOM IS WHEN YOU’RE LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION.

Finishing TOUCHES.

Virgin Bicycle | Essentials CollectionThis bike is made for enjoying the streets. Its relaxed angles invite you to take a long lazy ride while admiring the views. Combining a white frame with copper finished components, the Virgin has a distinct look and feel. You’ll look ultra stylish cruising around town on this and you’ll feel comfortable as well. All eyes will be on you when you ride a Delightfull bicycle!

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Clark Suspension | Heritage CollectionThe Clark exudes the ‘speakeasy’ vibe of the 1920s. It’s brass tubing construction uses the classic method of bending the tubes into an oblong shape that allows the design to cast lots of light. The tubing is bathed in gold—just like real trumpets are. Having a Clark in your home brings music and light into your life!

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Bogard ArmchairAs you sit in this armchair, you are immediately transport to tropical surroundings and Bossa Nova rhythms. The pale green color of Bogard chair gives it a summer and lighter vibe and as a contrast base and feet of the chair a golden touch to remind you that this chair can be a classy touch to any kind of living room.

Miranda Pinneaple Table LampPineapples are everywhere and are a huge design trend. The inspiration for this kind of light fixture was none other than the most colorful character in history, Carmen Miranda.

As the pineapple seems more and more to be the must‐have item of the season, Essential Home has incorporated it into one of their unique brass lamps: the result was a lighting piece with a unique shape and a golden touch.

Charles SuspensionIf you think you have seen everything in lighting then think again: the Charles suspension lamp shows that there are no boundaries in lighting design. The handmade copper plated body lights up floor or ceiling in a way that enhances any space with a soft glow.

Madeleine SuspensionInspired by a flower bouquet.Light, gentle and elegant this suspension fixture adds a French touch to any space! Its structure is handmade in brass and the lampshades in aluminum, it is also possible to have with an adjustable drawbar so that you can move it anytime.

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Loren ArmchairEssentials CollectionInspired by the 50s and 60s retro designs, the Jobim spinning chair balances light and dark as the blue or red leather contrasts with the golden brass base to add a classy touch. Spinning around or standing still, this armchair is all set to become an icon of retro cool in any interior. You might even imagine Dr. No, the infamous Bond villain sitting in one, gently stroking his cat!

Konstantin Center Table Essentials CollectionFollowing the same true and tested formula used on our Ike lamps the reduced shapes, clean lines and lots of black the Ike Center Table truly embodies what a Delightfull piece is, an elegant look full of refinement and modernity. This center table features a brown glass top with a gold trim, three neat Gold Plated and Glossy Black legs are firmly kept in place by a set of brass tubes in a beautiful composition that will certainly bring a touch of that midcentury glamour to your living room.

Ivete Palmtree Lamp Essentials CollectionIvete Sangalo is the tropical muse of Brazilian Pop Culture and was also theinspiration behind this exotic light fixture. Using a mixture of materials such as brass and marble, this unique light fixture can serve as table lamp or a floor lamp. Shaped like the iconic tropical Palmtree similar to the ones where notes of Bossa Nova echoed as the Girl From Ipanema walked by. Switch on the Ivete Palmtree lamp and get transported to an exotic environment.

Polanski RugRoman Polanski is a complex and controversial figure who endured a devastating tragedy when his wife was murdered. His pain is often reflected in his films and the scars on this rug are like the ones on his heart. The rug material is felted wool and the technique used to create it is one used by Portuguese artisans who are masters of weaving on an old loom.

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primepropertymarbella.comPrime Property MarbellaMarbella Club Hotel, Bulevar del Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain

+34 951 082 [email protected]

Prime Property Marbella specialise inthe sale of high quality real estate...

3 BEDROOM I 3 BATHROOM192 M² BUILD I 94 M² TERRACE

Albatross Hill Club, Fantastic Duplex Penthouse in Nueva Andalucia875,000 EUROS

REF:228-00328P

This spacious, quality build penthouse is light and bright throughout and is in a quiet and private position. There are panoramic views across Nueva Andalucia, up to La Concha mountain and down to the coast and the Mediterranean sea.

Albatross Hill Club is a gated community with 24 hr security, it has three outdoor pools and a tennis court as well as an indoor pool with fitness area and sauna.

To find out more about this fantastic property, please contact Prime on +34 951 082 367or email us at [email protected]



Beautiful Duplex Apartment in San Pedro Playa, Marbella

1,485,000 EUROS

REF:228-00159P


Penthouse apartment with spacious layout, ample terraces, marble floors, bathrooms, fitted wardrobes and kitchen with

excellent quality finishes. The same interior designer can provide all furnishings allowing for the apartment to be ready to

move in and start enjoying from day one.

Typical Spanish Style Townhouse,Marbella Golden Mile

495,000 EUROS

REF:228-00139P


This charming Andalusian style home is situated in the heart of the Marbella Golden Mile, at the highest point of the prestigious

community of Las Lomas del Marbella Club Pueblo. There are marble floors throughout with traditional patterned floors in the bedrooms. This pretty house is a truly unique, perfect property,

ideally located for a permanent residence or holiday home.

Private Traditional Style Villa,Marbella Golden Mile

695,000 EUROS

REF:228-00187P


The layout of the villa offers an open plan lounge/dining room with fireplace, a fully fitted galley kitchen, 4 en-suite bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes, and the whole villa has beautiful rustic

floor tiles and air-conditioning throughout.

This is an absolute gem of a property, which also has great rental potential with a swimming pool and wrap around terrace

offering perfect spots for sunbathing and relaxing.



Prime Property Marbella specialise in the sale of high quality real estate... To find out more about this fantastic property, please contact Prime on+34 951 082 367or email us at [email protected]

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Stunning Apartments in Hoyo 19, Los Flamingos, BenahavisFROM 265,000 EUROS REF:228-00407P

Situated in the prestigious Los Flamingos Golf Resort, Hoyo 19 is an exceptional and peaceful location at the heart of the New Golden Mile, between Marbella and Estepona. Surrounded by three famous golf courses - Flamingos Golf, Alferini Golf and Tramores Golf, and with the 5 star Hotel Villa Padierna on the doorstep, its setting is a privilege and highly sought after by golfing enthusiasts.

Spacious, light and bright designer homes with marble floors and bathrooms with a hydro-massage bathtub. All have large terraces with spectacular views of the golf or the Mediterranean Sea and each apartment has a garage and private storage room.

This exclusive resort has two swimming pools with night time lighting, a children’s playground, a paddle tennis court, a golf driving range, dressing rooms and vast green areas of tropical landscaping.

1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

[ Las Lagunas de Mijas ]

* Locations are approximations for visual purposes only

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FOC DESIGN SL. AV DE GUSTAVO ADOLFO BECQUER, 16 NUEVA ANDALUCIA, 29660 MALÁGA, SPAIN

T. 952 817 129 wearefoc.com [email protected]

FOC design is based in Marbella, Spain and operate all over Europe and, in some cases, further afield. In addition to bespoke

Interior and Exterior Design and Project Management, FOC design manufacture bespoke interiors to specification and ship all over the

world. Whether it be a custom bookcase, a unique kitchen or the entire interior of a luxury yacht, FOC design will work with you to

achieve exactly what you need.

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FOC DESIGN SL. AV DE GUSTAVO ADOLFO BECQUER, 16 NUEVA ANDALUCIA, 29660 MALÁGA, SPAIN

T. 952 817 129 wearefoc.com [email protected]

FOC design is based in Marbella, Spain and operate all over Europe and, in some cases, further afield. In addition to bespoke

Interior and Exterior Design and Project Management, FOC design manufacture bespoke interiors to specification and ship all over the

world. Whether it be a custom bookcase, a unique kitchen or the entire interior of a luxury yacht, FOC design will work with you to

achieve exactly what you need.

BRINGYOUR IDEAS

To LifePROJECT MANAGEMENT

COMMERCIAL &

RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS

3D RENDERS

REFURBISHMENTS

Design knows no limits so neither do we!

WHETHER RESIDING OR VACATIONING IN ANDALUCIA, WE ARE SPOILT FOR CHOICE WHEN IT COMES TO HOMES. FROM RAMBLING OPEN PLAN APARTMENTS TO CLASSIC CORTIJO-STYLE VILLAS, WE HAVE AN INCREDIBLE VARIETY OF PROPERTIES TO SUIT ANY TASTE. SO MANY OF THE MORE ESTABLISHED PROPERTIES HERE HAVE SO MUCH CHARM AND APPEAL, BUT MANY OF THEM ARE IN NEED OF REFURBISHMENT, OR A GENERAL OVERHAUL, TO BRING THEM UP TO DATE AND MAKE THEM EFFICIENT TO RUN AND MAINTAIN. ALTERNATIVELY, YOU MIGHT JUST WANT TO PUT YOUR OWN STAMP ON A PLACE, TO MAKE THE HOUSE YOUR HOME.

It’s a daunting experience to take on the task of updating a home. Many feel that it is like opening a can of worms and once you start, where do you stop? No project should feel like a never-ending task, with no fixed budget in mind!

With structure and planning, plus a good idea of what you are trying to achieve and the end result, some small improvements to a home can really make all the difference.

PROPERTY PLANNING PERFECTION

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The key is in the planning. Try listing the priorities and what you are trying

to achieve first.This will allow you to see how the goals can be met and which work needs to be done first, or that is unavoidable. There is nothing worse than finally hanging the curtains and rolling out your beautiful new rugs and then realizing that the windows really need replacing. Planning the work and the order of how to undertake these procedures is key. Not only will it save time if the works are planned in the correct order, but it will save money.

Budgets should be detailed and strictly tuck to in order to achieve what you want from your home. A refurbishment should be treated in the same way that a new build is. We have all watched Grand Designs and various other TV shows that follow these poor people with an aspiration to create their dream

home from an existing build, or from scratch, and they put their life savings into something only to be over budget by half again, with some projects resulting in remortgages and further loans! This scenario is always going to make the process, which should be something enjoyable, into a nightmare and can create so much anxiety, stress and, hey, even the occasional divorce!

These extra expenses and the extra grey hairs are totally avoidable, especially in a refurbishment project, as long as the planning and study is done properly. Of course, the various material and finish options will have a cost implication, but these should be presented and considered from the get go. A contingency fund for the unforeseen should also be included. I usually suggest 10% of the total budget be added for the unexpected, and if it doesn’t happen there’s a saving, but at least a worst case scenario is considered from the start, rather than nasty, costly surprises arising mid project.

Do some homework (and enjoy it) on the style you want to achieve and how this can be done. There are so many amazing design websites now to feed your imagination and this will also help you demonstrate to the professionals what your expectations are, and what you are aiming for. Have fun with this process, after all it’s part of creating your home. It should be exciting and this will be the case if the right consultants and the right team are in place.

FOC Design are a team of professionals dedicated to helping you make this process one of enjoyment and we are there to help every step of the way. From initial consultation, which is free of charge, through to the drawing up of plans, co-ordination of the building team to the hanging of the curtains, we have spent years making sure that the process is done with the correct professionals, within the stipulated budget and with smiles and laughs along the way. www.wearefoc.com

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Villa La Scirocco5 bedroom, 4 bathroom detatched villa

Villa La Scirocco

Linda Vista Beach

Linda Vista Beach2 & 3 Bedroom apartments & penthouses

Introducing Villa La Scirocco, featuring superb Scandinavian design and luxurious finishes. Situated in La Quinta Golf & Club, Benahavis, ideal for a relaxed lifestyle and quiet environment.

Featuring 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms the bespoke interior of 576m2plus 240m2 of terraces all perfectly situated on a 1,078m2 plot. Additional features includes a 3 car garage, heated pool, elevator, underfloor heating and home automation.

For more information or a site visit please contact us directly.

COMPLETION - MID 2017

The Linda Vista Beach development consists of only 17 apartments,designed, developed and constructed by a Scandinavian team who havebeen operating in the area for over 20 years. We have the unique opportunity to offer a limited number of new 2-3 bedroom apartments.

You can choose the size of apartment that suits your needs best. The development is distributed on three floors. On the ground and first floorsthere will be apartments, on the top floor, there will be penthouses withroof terraces. Due to the limited number of units available, we suggest youcontact us at your earliest convenience to choose the accommodation thatbest suits your needs.

Prices starting from 239.000€


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www.codecosol.com email: [email protected] Pol Ind. San Pedro, Marbella Tel: 952 784 167

WITH OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN BUILDING AND DEVELOPING ON THE COSTA DEL SOL, CODECOSOL’S REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE, RELIABILITY AND CONSISTENCY HAS CONFIRMED ITS STANDING AS ONE OF THE MOST TRUSTED BUILDING AND DEVELOPING FIRMS IN MARBELLA.

Owned and operated by three Swedes, Codecosol, offers the efficiency, competence and proficiency that one would expect from a Scandinavian company. We call ourselves “The Swedish House Mafia!” they tell me, and I cannot help but laugh. It’s brilliant. Their builds are modern, stylish and contemporary, and the team’s attention to detail and their thorough approach to building – and business, means they are consistently dependable, whether they’re building a house, a school or an entire urbanisation.

Codecosol’s founders come from a long line of family developers and the director’s father is an important and prominent property developer in Marbella, having constructed the well-known residential communities of Los Arqueros, El Capitan, Vega Colerado, Aloha Park and some stunning parts of La Quinta.

By Natalie Rose Kern

SCANDINAVIANDESIGN

The firm has a wealth of expertise of significant civil construction work, as they have years of experience as the building company for the town hall of Marbella - or the socioeconomic development of the town of Marbella from public administration and road projects, to rail and maritime works, residential urbanisations, excavations and landfills. From vast and extensive projects, to bespoke private builds, the team at Codecosol has undertaken some of the most complex and important projects in Marbella.

During Spain’s financial crisis, construction work all but ground to a halt on the coast, but as the property market begins to boom once again, the Costa del Sol is a hive of building activity, as structures and developments are being erected left, right and centre.


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As soon as the property market began to pick up, the team at Codicosol set out to secure plots of land in some of the most enviable locations. Their current project is located between San Pedro’s bustling boulevard and its picturesque Paseo Maritimo. Since its inauguration party, a year ago, The Boulevard of San Pedro has become a new centre of activity for the town. Boasting playgrounds, restaurants, cafeterias, an amphitheater, ice-skating rink and skate park as well as a striking decked bridge, water features and pretty flowered walkways. Popular with families, small children, adolescents and couples alike, this is a great spot for meeting up for coffee, going for a jog, lunch al fresco or a leisurely walk, the boulevard has brought a new energy and life to the town.

The plot’s enviable location is just minutes from all of the amenities and liveliness of the boulevard as well as being near to San Pedro’s delightful beach promenade. Despite building work not having yet begun and the architectural designs and layout only being in their infant stages, Codecosol has already had three reservations for these sought-after apartments. The project will be home to 16 apartments in total and the design and interiors will be contemporary, stylish and Scandinavian, with plenty of light and a great use of space. These uber-stylish apartments are going to be some of the chicest residences in San Pedro. With fantastic spacious layouts, stunning design features, gorgeous interiors and, of course, the most fashionable possible location, this new development looks set to become one of the coolest addresses in town.


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ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST EXCLUSIVE INTERIOR DESIGN TRADE SHOWS, MAISON&OBJET LIGHTS UP PARIS ONCE AGAIN THIS JANUARY WITH ITS MOST AMBITIOUS AND IMPRESSIVE EXHIBITION TO DATE.

MAISON&OBJET is widely regarded as the most prestigious European event for professionals working in the art of living in all its rich and varied expressions. The lifestyle show brings together a 360°product offering. From decoration and design to furniture, accessories, textiles, fragrances, the world of children, tableware and every other aspect of house and home, the show is a fabulous showcase of stylish, functional and comfortable modern lifestyle.

This exceptional trade show offers an extraordinary diversity in style - with exhibitors in attendance from all over the world displaying their varied, original and innovative products, designs and décor. Demonstrations, talks and presentations all add to the show’s exciting ambiance and energy. This great lifestyle platform is at the intersection of business and creativity, revealing solutions to visitors in search of uniqueness. The styles coexist in a multifaceted way, throughout the inventive show design, which enlivens the spaces, decoding emerging signs of creativity.

LIGHTS UP PARIS AT MAISON OBJETINTERIOR DESIGN DÉCOR&

The exhibition’s Observatoire de la Maison identifies compelling, new innovative ideas. Each year, the show celebrates the Designers of the Year and Talents à la Carte. An inspired talent detector picks out emerging talents and celebrates the values of style. Through its lecture series on major themes explored by international experts, MAISON&OBJET provides a source of exclusive and progressive information to help understand and foresee market trends.

UTOPIA is thrilled to be in attendance of this significant global event and is delighted with the networking opportunities that this show has afforded and the fabulous exposure we have be able to offer our Marbella-based clients.

We are delighted to be in partnership with the exclusive furnishing brands, KOKET and Covet Lounge - and UTOPIA will be displayed and available to visitors at their elite stand, which is sure to be one of the most fashionable hubs of activity at the show.

We look forward to attending many more varied international events in the near future as we continue to grow the UTOPIA network. Thank you to all of our clients for being part of this innovative and pioneering movement, as we continue to bring together all aspects of Marbella-based house and home solutions in this exclusive social network.

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PROFESSIONAL, RELIABLE, PERSONABLE AND EFFICIENT – JUST SOME OF THE WORDS THAT SPRING TO MIND WHEN YOU CONSIDER QUAY PROPERTY GROUP.

As one of the longest established and most reputable professional building contractors in Marbella, its solid reputation proceeds it and its customer service and exceptional personalised care has set Quay apart from other building and development companies – and is the reason behind its longstanding success.Having been in Marbella since 2007, John May of Quay Property Group is, without a doubt, one of the most active and hardworking developers on the

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coast, having not only survived the recession, but continued to thrive and drive the company forwards throughout it.

Quay Property Group specialises in design and build, and they create exclusive homes to suit modern living. From inception, design and build to refurbishments, extensions, bathroom and kitchens, it seems that no project is too big or small for this dynamic team of industrious developers.

Quay Property Group has successfully completed projects in the most prestigious Marbella locations including, La Zagaleta, El Madronal, Sierra Blanca,


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With unparalleled customer care and

incomparable results, Quay Property Group is

not just building homes… They’re building dreams.

Puerto Banús and the Golden Mile and has gained a reputation for the highest level of customer service and finishing.

Full project management is all part of their service and whether it’s a new build villa or repairs and refurbishments, they take you step by step through the entire process from the design, material selection, build and finally the all-important finishes.

The creative designers discuss all aspects of design with you and will introduce you to an architect if you haven’t already appointed one to complete the final design process. Of course, Quay’s sterling reputation and work ethic means

that clients also benefit from their longstanding relationships with their various suppliers to ensure the widest selection of materials available for each project.Working closely with clients throughout the project, Quay Property Group agrees a schedule of works with timelines that are realistic - and, unlike so many building companies, they achieve their targets!

Quay Property Group understands that a house is more than simply bricks and mortar – it’s a home. It has to be lived in and loved and must reflect the clients’ desires, needs and wants.

www.quaypropertygroup.com

Phone: +34 952 794 117 | E-mail: [email protected]

Polígono Industrial San Pedro | c/ Países Bajos nº 6 | 29670 San Pedro de Alcántara | Málaga | Spain

Inspiring and innovative designs in both commercial and residential projects, always striving to achieve a perfect balance of space, colour and texture whilst constantly developing new ideas and materials. Our motivation is to exceed the expectations of our clients through our creativity and attention to detail.

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GLAMOUR is GOLDEN

Lapiaz Freestanding WashbasinThe french word is the name given to the typical karst formations produced by surface dissolution of limestone or dolomite rocks. It can also be caused by freezing and thawing in cold climates. This is how Lapiaz washbasin emerged. Imagine a stone freezed and freshly cracked to show the entire world a rich, golden interior. The polished brass details and mirrored sides attribute this luxury design artwork an artic yet comfy and warm beauty. A real statement piece for the most luxurious bathrooms.

Matheny Chandelier LampIdeal for a classic living room with a modern touch, Matheny stilnovo suspension lamp came to reinvent classic designs with a high aesthetic feeling. Its shape or dimension can assume a round, oval, square or rectangular format to suit just perfectly your dining table or living room. Composed by geometric golden tubes, it reflects the sophistication of a timeless iconic piece.

IMAGINE A BATHROOM MADE FOR A HOLLYWOOD A-LISTER BACK IN THE DAYS WHEN GLAMOUR REALLY WAS GOLDEN. OR TRANSPORT YOURSELF BACK TO THE ANCIENT EGYPT OF QUEEN CLEOPATRA AND ENVISION YOURSELF BATHING IN ASSES MILK, OR LIKE JOHNNY DEPP AND KATE MOSS IN CHAMPAGNE! MAISON VALENTINA CREATES LUXURY BATHROOMS WHERE YOU ARE ALWAYS THE CELEBRITY AND STAR IN YOUR OWN HOME.

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Venice Mirror By Boca Do LoboMirrors are widely believed to have enchanting powers thanks to their ability to reflect light an reveal an image. The Venice mirror is a passionate combination of romance and drama that stirs the emotions in everyone who passes by it. It is hand cut and carved by an experienced artisan whose passion for glass goes back to his childhood. This mirror represents Maison Valentina’s ambition to offer true craftsmanship with contemporary design.

Eden Freestanding WashbasinEden is inspired by the biblical garden. This freestanding washbasin represents a part of the Tree of Knowledge and the tale of the birth of desire. It’s made from a highly polished brass cast with a delicately engraved top and brings the heart of the golden tree to the heart of your home.

Brubeck Wall Lamp By DelightfullThe art deco heritage and musical inspiration courtesy of dramatic pipe organs makes the Brubeck fixture an instant classic and a finely sculptured design. Its extravagant shape is refined and modern. This piece gives a soft, cosy light and looks great in a luxury bathroom. Every brass tube is welded by hand and custom made versions are available on request.

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Diamond BathtubThis project showcases our mission to interpret the modern consumer’s desire for exclusive decorative products. The Diamond Bath maintains the balance between the timeless values of design with those of material quality and a modern vision. Every bathroom is enriched by this diamond!

Apollo MirrorThe Greek god Apollo is one of the most important Olympian deities and is recognised as the god of Light and the Sun. This generously proportioned wall mirror features a decorative starburst shape that enhances any bathroom environment. The stunning frame of this mirror features intricate carvings and the exterior frame is composed of numerous spokes featuring smaller mirrors. The internal frame, made of oak or mahogany, is bathed in either soft gold or silver leaf.

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TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HOME

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OUTDOOR LIVING

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The British, the Scandinavians and other northern nations are the most strongly represented among the coast’s overseas buyers and in these residents’ home countries there is much less opportunity for living outdoors. The focus is on making the inside of the home a pleasure to be in for those weeks and months when it is either too wet, cold or dark to spend time sitting in the garden. It’s therefore logical that northern Europeans have less experience of planning and accessorising their outdoor life, which is where Outdoor Concepts steps in to the rescue. With help from this team whose passion for outdoor products in unparalleled, you can create a stunning terrace or patio and make sure that you use your valuable external square metres to the utmost. Let’s not forget that in many Costa del Sol residences the outdoor space may be of a size equivalent to at least one more room, especially for apartment dwellers, so if that space is ignored then it’s rather like abandoning one of your indoor rooms.

WHEN YOU MOVE TO SOUTHERN SPAIN ONE OF THE MANY DELIGHTS THAT IS IN STORE FOR YOU IS THE AMOUNT OF TIME YOU CAN SPEND OUTDOORS. WITH 300 PLUS DAYS OF SUNSHINE ANNUALLY, YOUR FOCUS CAN SHIFT SOMEWHAT FROM YOUR INDOOR SPACE INTO CREATING AN OASIS OUTDOORS WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY YOUR DAYS, AND EVENINGS, IN THE OPEN AIR.

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THE OUTDOOR CONCEPTS PHILOSOPHY AND PRODUCTS

Outdoor Concepts’ mission is to deliver its customers a service that exudes “Quality, Function and Style” says director Daiva Urbonaviciute. Our aim, she goes on to explain, “is to provide customised solutions that enable your outdoor spaces to be used all year round.” It sounds like the answer to many homeowners’ headaches. It’s also reassuring to know that the company takes a pragmatic approach to its designs and the products that it favours. Daiva says, “We’re firm believers in the design philosophy of “Form follows Function”, which means that we’re always looking at everything from this perspective.” She adds, “As far as we’re concerned, there’s no point in putting an object outside, no matter how beautiful, if can’t withstand the elements. Function is always first.”

You may be wondering what Outdoor Concepts has to offer in terms of the size of its range and the choice available to the clients. Daiva’s answer to that is: “Our range provides a full set of solutions for year round living outdoors. We offer a wide range of outdoor solar shading solutions, from bioclimatic aluminium patio covers and elegant retractable roof systems to parasols, awnings and screens.”

Of course it isn’t always warm enough to sit outside with heating and this is the place to come for high end patio heaters and high pressure misting systems for efficient outdoor heating and cooling. In addition, they have bioethanol-powered fires offering the ultimate in fire design. Naturally, they have a number of designer barbecues, because that’s an essential element of being outside! The company is also the exclusive partner of Italian outdoor furniture brand Unopiu for this area. And to give your terrace the final touch, they have some very attractive indoor and outdoor ceramic and porcelain fruit sculptures. THE OUTDOOR CONCEPTS CLIENTELE

Unsurprisingly, given the fantastic range of products on offer, the company has a pretty diverse clientele that includes private residents, designers, architects and people working in hospitality as well as multinational companies. However, they all have one thing in common - they want to take the most out of their outdoor space.

We asked Daiva if they had any size limits on the projects they undertake and she was adamant that no project is too big for them, or indeed too small. Daiva is concerned that the person who just needs a single outdoor heater to make reading the newspaper on the patio comfortable during the colder months feels as welcome as the multinational company that orders multiples of everything. They enjoy coming up with simple solutions just as much as a challenging corporate project, and this ethos is a cornerstone of the company’s service.

When it comes to discussing a favourite project, Daiva enthusiastically describes one that they have recently completed for the terrace of the Mahou

headquarters in Madrid. Mahou is part of the San Miguel group, the leading brewers in the Spanish beer market. This large project involved installing the largest bioclimatic shade structure in all Europe. It consists of a 350m2 Biossun bioclimatic structure with outdoor heating and cooling systems, surveillance cameras and computerised access control systems. It sounds fabulous and as she concurs, a big project like this is very exciting.

However, Daiva assures us, “our favourite projects are the ones we are in personal touch with the customer who is going enjoy the result. There is no greater satisfaction than seeing people’s dreams coming true. And there is no greater recommendation than happy customers coming in to see us when they are passing by just to say how happy they are!”

We noticed that Outdoor Concepts’ products are primarily contemporary and modern. We asked Daiva if this styling fits with some of the more traditional Andalusian villa architecture. Daiva returns to her style mantra of “Form follows Function,” as the guiding rule here. She confidently explains that as soon as the functions are defined, there is always a solution to match it aesthetically. One example, she says is that of a contemporary shape with a rustic finish, which can give striking results. Also, if you’re not sure about how it will look in your setting, then 3D renders are always available to clear up any doubts.

Every customer receives a personalised service at Outdoor Concepts and each customer is assured of a unique set of solutions for their outdoor space. And they never stay still: we asked Daiva what the plans for 2016 are and she confided that they are always looking for new products and they will be studying, testing and choosing more of these to bring you the state of the art in outdoor living in 2016 and beyond.

“Our favourite projects are the ones we are in

personal touch with the customer who is going

enjoy the result...”

Great semi-detached house in a prime location on the Golden Mile of Marbella.

The property has direct access from the street, a garage space and a private pool in the front yard.A lobby with built in wardrobes welcomes you to this house, a guest toilet, living room with fireplace and a fully renovated eat in kitchen completes the first floor. The modern kitchen leads to the rear patio with a barbecue area which is connected by a side yard to the front terrace and pool.

On the first floor are the master bedroom with en suite bathroom and private terrace, and two other bedrooms sharing the third bathroom of the house.


VILLA IN THE GOLDEN MILE

Ref: R2547053

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Plot Size: 306m²

Living Area: 125m²

Price: 465,000 €

The stairs give access to the roof terrace with stunning ocean views on the third floor.

The house has been enlarged and renovated to new, with wooden floors, modern kitchen has been attached to the house some terraces to enlarge some rooms and provide more storage space.With very low community fees and at a location that is ideal for both short and long term rental.





VILLA IN BENAHAVIS


This amazing villa was created with luxurious rustic design which unmistakably follows the French tradition. Well balanced and friendly, the cream-colored walls and turquoise shutters hide behind several trees, creating an attractive play of light and shadows.Visitors are welcomed in a large, long hall with terracotta flooring. This leads to a cozy and elegant hall in which stand out the fireplace and arches in the windows. The living room in turn leads to the terrace, garden, swimming pool, paddle tennis court and a separate gym. Its rustic style kitchen and the dining area in turn access a backyard. The master bedroom has a large dressing room, bathroom and balcony. The other two bedrooms also have their own bathrooms. Apart from the toilets, the absence of fixed roof beams exposed to the view of the structure, providing a lot of character and a sense of space to each room.The property includes an attractive guest house with high ceilings and shutters that create a colonial atmosphere. The guest house includes a bright living room, a bedroom, a kitchenette, a bathroom and a garage. Surrounded by orange, lemon, hazelnut, fig trees and eucalyptus, San Jose Huerta defines perfectly the idea of luxury. The property is located in a charming and secluded urbanization of Fuente del Espanto located near San Pedro de Alcantara and Carretera de Ronda.

Ref: R2544680

Bedrooms: 8

Bathrooms: 9

Plot Size: 5,910m²

Living Area: 566m²

Price: 3,000,000 €

TOWNHOUSE IN GUADALMINA ALTA

Ref: R2501813

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Living Area: 142m²

Price: 390,000 €

Beautiful townhouse in one of the most residential areas of Marbella, Guadalmina Alta.A short walk from the golf course and the Guadalmina commercial center, this property is in a gated community with 24 hour security, 2 swimming pools and paddle tennis courts.

It is accessed by car to the door of the house, a spacious entrance hall leads you to a very large kitchen with enough space to put a table for 6 guests, also a large living room with fireplace and dining area from where you can access

a lovely private terrace with open views to the golf course and forest area. On the ground floor we also find a guest bathroom with shower.On the first floor is the master bedroom with en suite bathroom and terrace. And two double bedrooms sharing the third bathroom of the house.

There is a very large basement that can be converted into a fourth bedroom, games room, office, etc.A carport space is available outside the house and the possibility of acquiring an underground space separately.


Brand new modern villa for sale in Monte Halcones, Benahavis. This contemporary style villa enjoys unbeatable panoramic sea views, an elevator and 6 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms. The large double height entrance hall leads to the open plan living room with fireplace, dining room and TV room, all with access to the terrace, the garden and the swimming pool. The kitchen is fully fitted with top of the range appliances and has a breakfast area. Also on this level is a large office, a guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a guest toilet.

The first floor comprises the master suite with large bedroom, en-suite bathroom and walk in

VILLA IN MONTE HALCONES



To arrange an internal inspection of this attractive villa, please contact Jackson Grundy Real Estate.

Ref: R2526029

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 6

Plot Size: 2,000m²

Living Area: 800m²

Price: 3,850,000 €

wardrobe. Second large guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom shares a large terrace with the master bedroom, 2 further guest rooms each with en-suite bathroom complete this level. On the lower ground floor is a further guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a large games room and cinema room, staff apartment with separate entrance, laundry room, storage and a 6-8 car garage.

Outside are landscaped gardens, swimming pool and barbeque area. Features include marble floors, hot and cold air conditioning, under floor heating, Domotic system, central vacuum system, electric blinds, folding glass security windows and alarm.

New modern villa under construction in the gated community of Altos de Puente Romano in Marbella Golden Mile. The location of this property is truly ideal, being walking distance to the Puente Romano Hotel, the beach and promenade. It will be finished to high standards, enjoying sea and mountain views and the prospective buyer can still choose materials and distribution to suit his/her needs, including finishing of the basement with extra bedrooms, cinema room, wine cellar and gym.

Plot: 1601m2Built: 581m2 Price: EUR 2,890.000

This property is one of more than 50 properties we are currently building in Marbella. If you are looking for an

alternative style of house, feel free to contact us, so we can help you build your dream home.

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29602, Marbella, Spain

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Boco do Lobo designers possess an undeniable talent for stirring the emotions. Our artisans’ knowledge, accumulated from many years of experience, is imbued with the love and dedication to their art and craft. No detail or element is overlooked in the effort to create products that are on the border of design and art. Each pieces takes you on a journey to sources of pleasure you may have forgotten, and to places you’ve never visited before. The journey to the Boca do Lobo world is one of pure emotion.

Glance MirrorWith order being the pleasure of the reason, disorder is the delight of emotions. What seems confused and cluttered can, in a glance, acquire a new meaning, capable of inspiring and charming. The Glance Mirror tells us that story and is the reason among the chaos. The concept of a defragmented mirror highlights it’s backdrop and its beauty lies in its daring challenge to the conventional.

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The Fortuna dining table is a shimmering statement that unites the Boca do Lobo one-of-a-kind design aesthetic with its passion for gold. This table represents power and sophistication with a hint of mystery. The texture of the table surface truly gives this table a unique finish to enhance a dining room.

BOCA DO LOBO FURNITURE IS AN EXCLUSIVE EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE, A SENSE OF BELONGING AND A STATE OF MIND. WE STRIVE TO ENCOURAGE SENSATIONAL EXPERIENCES BY CREATING BEAUTIFUL PIECES THAT ARE PASSIONATELY INSPIRED AND HANDCRAFTED IN PORTUGAL BY ARTISANS WHO LOVE WHAT THEY DO - THEIR EXPERIENCE GIVES OUR PRODUCTS THE EXCLUSIVE TOUCH!

Emporim Fur ChairThis chair represents our designers desire to push objects to new levels and blur the boundaries of what is accepted. The team conceived this exclusive piece by questioning the notion of space whilst experimenting with materials and playing with colour. This piece has an undeniable sense of fun and frivolity, whilst also being sophisticated and thought-provoking.

Newton Suspension LampWe take great pride in providing clients with the highest quality modern luxury design pieces, and the Newton Suspension lamp is a handcrafted objet d’art with a great sense of uniqueness about it. The Newton Lamp is an authentic example of what sets apart Boca do Lobo’s designers and artisans work from the rest.

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Monet Centre TableDesigned in Boca do Lobo’s quintessential style, and influenced by natural elements, as well as artisan furniture making techniques, the Monet centre table is a unique and sophisticated furniture piece. Resorting to the use of contrasting design elements and materials, Boca do Lobo have achieved a beautifully balanced centre table which comfortably sits in any contemporary setting.

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Sinuous ConsoleThe Sinuous Patina Console instantly creates a luxurious environment and fuses the contemporary with the traditional. It has the classic lines of the traditional console whilst adding the glamour of contemporary lines and the gold finish. It’s the perfect accessory for those who love harmonious lines and exquisite detail. To achieve this luxurious look, Boca do Lobo artisans handcrafted the structure in mahogany and a high gloss black lacquer finish then top coated the drawers in polished brass. It’s an eye catcher!

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