Villa Luz Cenital

How many luxury villas in La Zagaleta do you know where light from the sky greets you the moment you open the door? That's Villa Luz Cenital. A dream villa that lives up to its name.

Picture your first morning here. You come down early and the double-height hall is full of light from the skylight. You step out onto the terrace with your coffee. And in front of you are the Mediterranean and the mountain peaks, with no rush and no noise.

Where exactly is it? In La Zagaleta, the private enclave of Benahavís, inside a quiet estate. Golf courses are close by. And good connections let you move along the coast with no hassle.

There's one detail that says a lot about this house: who signed it. The architecture is by Tobal Architects and the interiors by Taylor Interiors. Together they created a contemporary Andalusian villa. With a luxury that will still look current twenty years from now.

Do you know how much space you have? It's 1,991 m² built, almost ten spacious houses put together. The plot is 4,651 m², about two thirds of a football pitch. There's room for the family, for guests and for everyone to have their own corner.

It's in excellent condition and sold fully furnished. It has pieces by Fendi, Smania and Manutti and selected artworks. You arrive with your suitcases and the house is already dressed. And Bang & Olufsen sound is built in, so music and films sound superb without getting in the way of the décor.

There are three floors, and a private lift connects them all. Shopping and luggage go up effortlessly. And the day the stairs feel heavy, you'll still move around the whole house just as you do today.

How do you live on the main floor? The living room has a modern fireplace, and next to it there's a separate TV room. Some chat by the fire while others watch a film. For special dinners there's a formal dining room, a bar and a climate-controlled wine cellar. And the bespoke kitchen has a breakfast area to start the day together.

Of its seven bedrooms, two are guest suites on that same floor, each with a dressing room. Upstairs, a whole wing belongs to the main bedroom, facing the sea, with a large dressing room and spa-style bathroom. The opposite wing has two more suites for the children. They get their independence and you get your rest.

Now come down with me to the lower level, the one that surprises most. There's a professional cinema and a games room for days you don't feel like going out. And a spa with a heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath. Next to it, a Technogym gym. You train, swim and move to the sauna, in January or August, on nobody's timetable but yours.

Do you have long-staying guests or household staff? There's an independent two-bedroom apartment with its own living room and kitchen. Whoever stays there has a home within the home. And the villa also has staff accommodation.

Where does everything go that you don't want on show? There's a professional laundry and utility room, a storeroom for luggage and sports gear, and fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms. The closed garage takes six cars. Yours and your guests' stay under cover all year.

And then there's the outside, which is where life really happens here. Landscaped gardens and 380 m² of private terrace, almost two padel courts. A covered area for eating in the shade, a barbecue and a sun deck for lying in the sun. The house faces south-east, with panoramic sea views that change colour by the hour.

The villa is in a gated community with 24-hour security and round-the-clock reception. It also has an alarm, entry phone, safe and electric shutters. You sleep soundly every night. And when you travel, you know the house will be waiting just as you left it.

What you can't see counts too. With Lutron home automation you run the house from one place. Underfloor heating under the marble lets you walk barefoot in winter, and the air conditioning cools and heats. It also uses less energy, with solar panels for electricity and hot water. And with fibre, wifi and satellite TV you can work from here or watch channels from home.

I have more photos and the full floor plans. I'll send them as soon as you write to me.

And before you look at another luxury villa on this website, I want you to know something. I'm one of the few agents who work only on luxury villas in Marbella over 3 million.

I really do understand that it's hard to trust someone who recommends a house. You always wonder whether it suits you, or the person showing it. I've been an agent for more than twelve years and I know every area of Marbella. So I tell you what I see in each house, including what I don't like. And if a villa isn't right for you, I'll say so, even if it's this one.

When you work with me, you always talk to me. From the first call to the day I hand you the keys. Have you pictured yourself waking up with the sea in front of your bed, or watching a film with your children in your own cinema? Then write to me. If Villa Luz Cenital is your home, I'll tell you. And if it isn't, we'll find the one that is together.

A finished, furnished villa in La Zagaleta that's ready to move into rarely stays long on the market. If you'd like to see it before anyone else, the sooner we talk, the better.

Manuela Pérez