‘Traditional Vs Modern Architecture in Marbella’ was the name of the first article we wrote, and it mentioned that over the past years we have seen a rising interest from clients looking solely for properties with a modern architecture. More and more now we see these types of properties coming on to the market and developers and property owners planning villas with cubic shapes, large windows and flat roofs.

If you are looking for a modern property and are interested in receiving a selection which meets your requirements please do not hesitate to contact us on 952765138 or send an email to enquiries@dmproperties.com

No expense has been spared in the construction of this wonderful home, which displays the very highest quality in finishes and state-of-the-art installations.

The property is built over 3 floors and offers at ground level, a lovely entrance hall with access to open space living room from which you can enjoy the stunning coastal views, an adjoining dining room and second lounge with fireplace, all south facing to the garden.

The fully fitted kitchen with breakfast area has lovely views over the sea and mountain, and has a separate laundry room. There are three double guest suites, two of them with exit onto the main terrace. On the upper floor there is the spacious master bedroom with en suite bathroom and Jacuzzi bath, fireplace, walk-in wardrobe and terrace, shared with yet another guest bedroom suite with a study/lounge.

The semi-basement offers a huge entertainment room with stone fireplace which, at the touch of a button, converts into a cinema room with motorized dropdown HD projector screen and state-of-the-art sound system, bar, temperature controlled wine cellar, modern kitchen with temperature-controlled pantry, room with deep freezer units, gym with shower, study, and two independent guest apartments.

The garden is immaculately maintained and offers ideal entertainment areas with a BBQ area with wood burning oven, a heated swimming pool and changing rooms. Additional features include: private lift to all levels, video-entry, under floor heating throughout, solar panels and a 4-car garage plus extensive driveway for additional parking.

We were impressed with some of the services offered to residents prior to arriving at a destination: local art exposed in the art gallery, and courses on national and local customs and culture are offered for example. The ship offers entertainment areas such as cigar room, games room, conference/cinema room, internet area, library and DVD rooms. For more information on The World please do not hesitate to contact us.

Diana Morales and some of her sales associates where there to show agents around the property and answer questions. All agents commented on how well maintained and nicely presented the property was, underlining that it was ready to move into.

The property comprises 3 bedrooms and is built on one level making this ideal for a small family, wheelchair users or elderly and ideal for golfers because of its proximity to various golf courses.

Participants are from 17 universities from around the world and have built their show homes by the Manzanares river in Madrid. Homes must be fully functional and habitable and above all rely on solar energy exclusively for their day to day running.

The Architecture prize is the first of 10 tests which the houses will have to pass and be graded on. The competition is an excellent way of conveying the importance of auto-renewable energy to citizens and is a good display of what homes could look like in a not very distant future as a proposal from the European parliament states that all homes should be completely self-sufficient from 2019.

The World opens a vast amount of opportunity to travel the world in an exclusive community as either a resident or vacationing guest. With 165 private residences located aboard ranging from charming studios to spacious 6 bedroom penthouses, many residents call The World home on a consistent basis while others open their doors temporarily for short term rentals that allow others a unique vacation experience unlike any other.

To add the touches of grace, style, variety, and elegance that we all wanted in the design of the apartments, The World commissioned five of the world’s leading interior designers and decorators (Nina Campbell, Yran & Storbraaten, Hirsch Bedner & Associates, TMT Design and JP Molyneux Studio). Each one has a clear, individual vision and has produced designs that combine beauty with comfort and practicality. A relaxed atmosphere and a never ending itinerary to the far reaches of the world are all combined to make The World the most unique vacation home experience.

Life aboard The World is just the beginning of a lifestyle devoted to the new, the exciting, the adventure and the peace of allowing yourself into cultures and communities only witnessed on television documentaries. Whether it’s preparing to explore the Antarctic, or laying out an itinerary for five days in India, The World’s ventures are taken seriously and experienced with a seasoned traveller’s take on the unusual. Just passing through won’t do!

The World offers all types of services and facilities necessary to make your stay just perfect: 4 excellent restaurants – and great chefs –a Deli to take food to your apartment, sporting facilities for golfers, such as putting greens, chipping areas, a simulator, driving range and training programs for practice and honing your skills, a Fitness Studio, an expansive Marina deck where you can run laps or play tennis in the full-size tennis court. Moreover The World is the only cruise ship to enjoy a Banyan Tree Spa at sea, offering exotic treatments inspired by centuries old Asian traditional therapies.

The real luxury is that at the end of every day or evening out, you are home, back in your own private world with your own space. You have everything around us that you need to feel supremely comfortable aboard…friendly and attentive staff, wonderful restaurants, great food, tennis and swimming to keep you fit, and a great community of like-minded people. All this, and the adventure of exploring and enjoying the whole world, without ever leaving the comfort of home… Pure Bliss.

Prices range from 600,000 US$ to 13,500,000 US$

The private residences are also available to rent. Prices range from 1300 US$ to 4750US$ per night depending on the type of accommodation chosen, season and travel dates.

The World will be visiting Marbella at the end of June 2010. Please contact us for further information on the apartments.

Our sales agents showed guests around the house and the grounds, and the feedback we received was very positive. People particularly noted the stunning gardens, which were designed by Gerald Huggan. Another feature frequently commented upon was the privacy enjoyed by the villa, with agents noting that such a feeling of calm and tranquillity was rarely found, even in La Zagaleta.

Some of our colleagues asked questions regarding the possibility to extend the property, at which point we were able to explain the various different projects for extensions and additions to the house which you can see here www.casaaureazagaleta.com.

As I walk around the house I am still able to enjoy the views through the large French retractable windows.The architecture is carefully thought out: clean straight lines, spacious luminous rooms that flow harmoniously one after another and the feeling of light and air is emphasized by the white walls and light colour limestone floors on the main reception rooms, and the light coloured massive oak flooring on the upper floor where the huge master suite and one other bedroom suite are located.

The lounge, library and dining room at garden level open onto a large semicircular terrace with wood decking ideal for sunbathing or just to sit and enjoy the spectacular views.The infinity swimming pool is away from the house and though mainly orientated to the west it receives sun all day long and I imagine that swimming here at sunset will be an unforgettable experience, as would swimming in the Istan Lake with which part of the property’s plot borders. The interior of the house and the furniture, of Italian design carefully chosen by the owner and his architect, complement this magnificent ambience of comfort and warmth. The bathrooms display accessories of the Philippe Starck collection and are absolutely spectacular. The Domotic system controls the lighting, the heating and air conditioning and even the music in the swimming pool deck.

I really do congratulate the owner for envisioning and creating this living space!

If you are looking to buy a villa on the Costa del Sol, this property is a definite must-see. Contact us to organize a viewing.

Diana Morales

Benahavis is an authentic Andalusian village with narrow streets and houses of whitewashed walls. Renowned for its restaurants it has become a gastronomic centre of the Costa del Sol.  Although the village is small, the municipality of Benahavis stretches over 145 km2 that represents 18,08% of the total surface area of the western Costa del Sol and 1.98% of the 7.310  km2 of Malaga province. It has a mean altitude of 150 meters and is crossed by rivers Guadalmina, Guadaiza and Guadalmanza. The climate is Mediterranean with an average temperature of 17º and it is well connected to Malaga via  A-7 motorway and the airport can be reached in about 60 minutes.

Within the Benahavis county there are several golf courses and well known housing developments such as La Quinta, Los Arqueros, El Madroñal and further west Los Flamingos, Capanes, La Alqueria, Marbella Club and Montemayor all of them boasting superb golf and sports facilities, as well as the renowned La Zagaleta Golf and Country Club considered to be one of the best of its kind in the whole of Europe. The choice of properties in the Benahavis area is huge and ranges from the small holiday apartment near a golf course to the most luxurious villas on the hills with fabulous views of the mountains and the Mediterranean sea.