Six-bedroom detached villa with infinity pool and panoramic sea and mountain views in Marbella East
Villa Cantabria is a six-bedroom detached residence set within the protected pine forests of the Marbella hills, a hilltop enclave in Marbella East at roughly 400 metres above sea level. Built in a traditional Andalusian idiom and held across three levels on a private 2,043 m² plot, it combines the privacy of a forest setting with open views over the Mediterranean and the surrounding sierras.
The interior is organised around a double-height living room that draws daylight deep into the ground floor and connects directly to the pool terrace. Above it, a gallery-level office overlooks the main living space; below, a full basement is given over to entertainment and service functions. The result is a house that separates its formal, private and recreational zones cleanly across its three floors.
This part of Marbella is one of the few low-density residential areas on the Costa del Sol bordered by protected woodland rather than further development. This is not simply a villa with a view. It is a position inside a forest enclave whose surroundings are constrained from being built out.
The house is built around light and outlook. The double-height living room acts as the spatial anchor, pulling daylight through tall glazing and carrying the eye out to the pool, the forest and the sea beyond. Sliding doors dissolve the line between the living level and the terrace, so that the principal rooms read as part of the garden in good weather.
Wellness is integrated into daily life rather than buried below ground: the gym and sauna sit on the main living levels, enjoying the same daylight and views as the reception rooms. The basement is the counterweight - a dedicated entertainment and service floor that keeps cinema, games and staff functions clear of the family spaces above.
The effect across the seasons is of a house that works equally as a private family home and as a place built for gathering.
Villa Cantabria occupies a position that is structurally difficult to reproduce. First, its setting: this part of Marbella is bordered by protected pine forest, which limits new construction and preserves the privacy and outlook that define the plot. Second, its scale - a 581 m² house on a 2,043 m² plot is generous for the area and increasingly scarce at this elevation. Third, its completeness: the villa is delivered move-in ready and fully equipped, from the professional kitchen to the cinema, gym and staff accommodation, removing the cost and delay of finishing a comparable home.
The combination of protected setting, plot size and turnkey condition is what distinguishes this property from newer, smaller homes competing in the same price band.
The appeal of this part of Marbella rests on structural positioning rather than projected return. It is an established, low-density enclave - founded in the 1980s and now mature - within easy reach of Marbella's amenities but insulated from the density of the coast. The protected woodland around it acts as a long-term constraint on new supply, which supports the relative scarcity of large detached villas on substantial plots.
Demand in the area is driven by international buyers seeking privacy, nature and views within the Marbella orbit, and by families drawn to the German International School within the community. Inventory of detached homes on 2,000 m²-plus plots at this elevation is limited, and the surrounding protected land makes future comparable supply difficult to bring forward. No specific return projections are implied.
Viewings and full documentation are arranged privately on request. Detailed floor plans, a full specification, plot and built-area certificates, and current availability can be provided to qualified buyers.
Marbella East rises into the hills above Marbella's eastern coast, at around 400 metres above sea level. Founded in the 1980s and now well established, it is prized for space, mature nature and far-reaching views - across the Mediterranean towards Gibraltar and, on clear days, the coast of North Africa. It attracts buyers who want privacy and forest surroundings without losing quick access to the coast, and is home to the Deutsche Schule (German International School), which anchors a settled international community.
The balance of the area is what makes it distinctive: dense pine forest and quiet, low-density streets at elevation, yet within a short drive of Elviria's beaches, golf and the full amenities of Marbella. It offers the calm of a mountain enclave with the services of the coast close at hand.
Three things set it apart: its setting inside Marbella East's protected pine forest, which limits surrounding development; its scale, with 581 m² of built area on a 2,043 m² plot; and its turnkey condition. The villa is delivered move-in ready and fully equipped, including a professional Miele kitchen, home cinema, gym, sauna and self-contained staff quarters, so no further finishing work is required.
This part of Marbella is a low-density hilltop enclave at around 400 metres elevation, bordered by protected woodland rather than further construction. That protection preserves privacy, outlook and air quality, and constrains future supply of large villas. It also keeps the property within roughly 20 minutes of central Marbella and 10 minutes of the coast at Elviria, combining mountain calm with coastal access.
It suits buyers seeking a private, year-round family home with space, nature and panoramic views within the Marbella orbit. The six bedrooms, basement entertainment level, gym, cinema and staff quarters make it well suited to larger families or those who entertain. The presence of the German International School within the community makes it particularly attractive to international families relocating to the Costa del Sol.
The villa is move-in ready and offered fully furnished and equipped. It features underfloor heating throughout, solar energy, a comprehensive security system, a professional kitchen with Miele appliances, an infinity pool with Jacuzzi, and a basement entertainment hub with cinema, games room and bar. A private two-car garage and additional driveway parking are included.
The ground floor holds the principal living spaces, anchored by a double-height living room that opens to the pool terrace, along with the kitchen, gym and sauna. The top floor contains the bedrooms, including the master suite with private terrace, plus a gallery office overlooking the living room. The basement is a dedicated entertainment and service level with cinema, games room, music room, annex kitchen and staff quarters.
This part of Marbella is an established, mature enclave whose surrounding protected forest constrains new supply, supporting the scarcity of large detached villas on substantial plots at this elevation. Demand is driven by international buyers seeking privacy and views near Marbella, and by families drawn to the international school. These are structural positioning factors; no specific return projections are implied.
The villa is sold freehold (pleno dominio), the standard form of residential ownership in Spain, available to non-resident and foreign buyers without restriction. The process typically involves obtaining an NIE (foreigner identification number) and completing before a Spanish notary, with the title registered at the Land Registry. Beyond the purchase price, buyers should budget for transfer tax plus notary, registry and legal fees, which for a resale property in Andalusia generally add in the region of 10 to 12 percent. Exact figures, timelines and any tax implications should be confirmed with a Spanish lawyer and tax adviser.
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