Villa Mármol y Nogal

How many homes do you know with the beach a few steps away and every material chosen piece by piece? This luxury villa on Marbella's Golden Mile is one of them. It's called Villa Mármol y Nogal. And it sits right on the beachfront, next to Puente Romano.

Picture a September afternoon. You come out of the sea, cross the garden barefoot and go up to the rooftop with a drink. The sun sets over the Mediterranean and you watch it from home. Here that's normal, because the villa is on the beach side.

What do you feel the moment you walk in? Calm. The house was recently renovated, with real craftsmanship and a design that won't date. It's in excellent condition and comes fully furnished. You arrive, unpack and start living. Without a single job left to do.

There's something you notice as soon as you touch things. Hand-worked stone, walnut, marble shaped almost like sculpture and bronze details. These are noble materials that age well. That's why every room feels warm and elegant at the same time.

The living rooms flow into one open space. They open onto the garden and terraces through floor-to-ceiling windows. The house faces south and south-east, so light pours in all day. And the family stays together even when everyone is doing their own thing.

And the size? It has 519 m² built, roughly the area of two and a half padel courts. There are four bedrooms and seven bathrooms, so nobody shares. The guest suites are finished to the same level as the main one. Your parents or friends can stay a few days with complete privacy.

The kitchen deserves its own paragraph. It's made to measure in natural marble, with craftsman joinery and Gaggenau appliances. Cooking for the family or hosting dinner for friends becomes a pleasure.

And where do you end the day? In the main suite. It has a bespoke dressing room and a bathroom designed like a spa. With that boutique hotel feel, you're on holiday inside your own home.

By the way, there's a private cinema. It's the perfect plan for a rainy afternoon with the children. Or for watching a match with friends with first-class sound.

Everything else works without you seeing it. The house has KNX home automation, lighting scenes and built-in Dynaudio sound. With one touch you change the lights and play music throughout. And there's wifi in every corner.

Hot in August or cool in January? It makes no difference. The hot and cold air conditioning is hidden, with no units on the walls. There's central heating, water underfloor heating for walking barefoot and a fireplace for winter evenings. Double glazing keeps out heat and noise.

The small things are thought through too. Fitted wardrobes so everything has its place, and a laundry room so clothes don't wander around the house. And electric shutters that close the whole villa with one button. So you sleep soundly. And when you travel, the house stays shut tight, waiting for you.

Under the house is the basement with the underground, covered garage. The cars stay in the shade, protected from sun and salt air. There's an EV charging point. You plug in when you arrive and it's ready in the morning.

Now go up to the rooftop. It's a private open-air lounge with fire and water features. From there you watch the sunset over the sea with your partner. Or host friends with the best views on the Golden Mile.

The garden was designed by landscape architects and needs very little care. It has a private saltwater pool, gentler on skin and eyes. There's also a barbecue and terraces, one of them covered for the hottest hours. The children spend summer in the water and you swim every morning facing the sea.

And then there's the location, which changes everything. Close by are Marbella's best beaches, Michelin-starred restaurants, boutiques and beach clubs. What's more, the port and marina are at hand for a Sunday sail. And schools, shops and the town centre are a few minutes away.

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 know that with a villa like this it's hard to tell how much room there is to negotiate. Nobody wants to overpay, or lose the house by pushing too hard. I know the Golden Mile well, and what has really been paid for homes like this. With that I prepare your offer and negotiate for you, step by step.

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 going up to the rooftop at sunset, with the beach right below? Then write to me. If Villa Mármol y Nogal is your home, I'll tell you. And if it isn't, we'll find the one that is together.

Beachfront on the Golden Mile, next to Puente Romano, very few homes like this come up. And when they do, they don't last. If you're interested, let's talk this week.

Manuela Pérez