Villa Mirador del Lago

Can you picture a luxury villa in La Zagaleta where you see the sea, the mountains and the golf course all at once? That is Villa Mirador del Lago. It sits frontline on the estate's original course. The AMES Arquitectos studio has just finished it. And nobody has lived in it yet.

Think of your first morning here. You come down barefoot and slide the glass walls of the living room until they disappear. The air from the course comes in. And you have your coffee looking at the green, with the sea in the distance.

The first thing you notice when you arrive is the height. The plot is 4,328 m² and sits up high, surrounded by greenery. That is a little more than half a football pitch just for you. Being raised gives you privacy and open views. And it faces south east, so the sun comes in from early morning.

How many cars are there in your family? A gentle drive takes you up to a landscaped entrance. From there you go into the garage, which holds 15 cars, with a car lift and four charging points. Of all the villas on this website, it is the one that takes the most cars. Everyday cars, collector's cars and guests' cars always leave fully charged.

Outside, the pool is waiting for you. It is an infinity pool, heated, L-shaped and with a jacuzzi. The water seems to melt into the landscape. And because it is heated, you swim in spring and autumn without checking the thermometer.

And when the evening comes? The covered and private terraces add up to 419 m². That is more than two padel courts side by side. There is an outdoor fire pit to sit around when it gets cooler, a barbecue and a bar. And shady corners around the garden, where conversations go on and nobody looks at the clock.

Now come inside with me. The living room is open plan, with seven-metre ceilings. That is the height of a two-storey house. The glass walls go from floor to ceiling and slide away when you open them. Then living room and terrace become one space, with the garden in front.

Who does the cooking in your home? Whoever it is will enjoy a Modulnova kitchen with Gaggenau appliances. It opens onto the dining room, the living room and the terraces, so the cook never misses the conversation. What's more, there is a second kitchen for entertaining. Caterers work there and your own kitchen stays spotless.

In total there are 2,174 m² built, with nine bedrooms and eleven bathrooms. Of those nine bedrooms, seven are en suite. One is on the main floor, next to a TV room. It is perfect for your parents, with no stairs in between. And three more are on the lower floor, for older children or friends who come with their families.

Now come upstairs to my favourite part. The master suite takes up the south wing, with a fireplace and a dressing room. Its terrace looks out to the sea, the golf course and the lake. That is where you will have your first coffee and your last drink of the day. On that floor there are also two guest suites, with the same views as yours.

Do you know which area you will use more than you think? The wellness area on the lower floor. It has a heated indoor pool, a gym, a sauna and a hammam. In the middle of January you still swim every morning. And you end the day letting the week go in the steam.

Do you work from home some days? On that same floor there is a quiet office, with fibre optics for your video calls. A few steps away is the climate-controlled wine cellar, keeping your wines at just the right temperature. And the cinema and games room, so rainy afternoons become films and games for everyone.

In a house this size, the two-bedroom apartment with its own entrance makes a real difference. It can be for staff or for your guests. Everyone comes and goes as they like, without crossing paths with family life.

There is a lift to every floor. Today it saves you carrying suitcases and shopping bags. And the day the stairs start to feel heavy, you will keep moving around the whole house just as you do now.

And everyday life? The bedrooms have fitted wardrobes. There is a laundry room and a storeroom for suitcases, bikes and everything you don't want on show. Home automation means the house practically runs itself. You have underfloor heating throughout, air conditioning and a fireplace. And with aerothermal energy and solar panels you are comfortable all year while spending less.

The villa is inside a gated community with 24-hour security. You sleep soundly every night. And when you travel, you lock the door knowing the house will be waiting just as you left it. By the way, La Zagaleta also has two private golf courses, a clubhouse, an equestrian centre and a helipad.

I have more photos and the full floor plans. I will 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 one thing. I am one of the few agents who only sell luxury villas in Marbella priced over 3 million.

If you live outside Spain, I know the paperwork and taxes of a purchase like this can feel daunting. Every country has its own rules and nobody wants surprises from the tax office. I speak with you in English or Spanish, whichever you prefer. I explain each step before you take it. And I make sure the lawyer and the tax adviser review your specific case, so you decide with everything clear, even from far away.

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 swimming in the infinity pool with the golf course at your feet? Then write to me. If Villa Mirador del Lago is your home, I will tell you. And if it isn't, we will find the one that is, together.

A newly finished house in La Zagaleta, with these views and ready to move into, rarely waits long for its first family. If you want to see it, write to me soon.

Manuela Pérez