Villa Cantabria

Executive Overview

Villa Cantabria is a six-bedroom detached residence set within the protected pine forests of La Mairena, the hilltop enclave straddling Ojén and 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.

La Mairena 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.

Key Property Highlights

Property

• Detached six-bedroom, five-bathroom villa held over three levels (basement, ground floor and top floor)
• 581 m² of built area on a 2,043 m² private plot
• Move-in ready, fully furnished and equipped
• Underfloor heating throughout, solar energy and a comprehensive security system
• Private two-car garage and additional driveway parking

Location

• La Mairena, Marbella East – a protected forest enclave at approximately 400 m elevation
• Approximately 5 km from the coast at Elviria; roughly 20 minutes to central Marbella
• Sea, mountain and, on clear days, Gibraltar and North Africa visible from the upper floors
• El Soto golf and the Deutsche Schule (German International School) within the immediate community

Distinct Features

• Double-height living room flooded with natural light, opening to the pool terrace
• Professional kitchen with Miele appliances including Teppanyaki grill, wok burner, deep fryer and a food elevator
• Gym and sauna positioned within the main living levels rather than the basement, for daylight and ease of use
• Basement entertainment hub: home cinema with Bose system, games room with bar, music room, annex kitchen and self-contained staff quarters
• 2,043 m² grounds with a mature fruit garden, al fresco bar, gazebo and an infinity pool with Jacuzzi
• One of a limited number of detached villas on a 2,000 m²-plus plot inside La Mairena's protected, low-density forest belt

Living Experience

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.

• Double-height reception room with gallery office above
• Infinity pool with integrated Jacuzzi and illuminated night setting
• Covered gazebo and al fresco bar for outdoor dining
• Home cinema with Bose sound system and a games room with bar
• Self-contained staff quarters with bedroom and kitchenette
• Underfloor heating throughout for year-round comfort

The effect across the seasons is of a house that works equally as a private family home and as a place built for gathering.

Unique Value Proposition

Villa Cantabria occupies a position that is structurally difficult to reproduce. First, its setting: La Mairena 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.

• Protected forest setting that constrains surrounding supply
• Large private plot with established mature gardens
• Turnkey condition with no further capital works required
• Panoramic sea and mountain views from a 400 m elevation

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.

Investment Perspective

La Mairena's appeal 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.

Developer Credibility

This is a resale of an established private residence rather than an off-plan development, so there is no developer programme attached. Its credibility rests on the quality of its construction and specification: solid Andalusian build, underfloor heating throughout, solar energy, a comprehensive security system, and a professional-grade kitchen and entertainment fit-out. The villa is offered fully furnished and equipped, having been maintained as a complete year-round home rather than a seasonal let.

Private Access

Viewings and full documentation are available on request through Brightwill. Detailed floor plans, a full specification, plot and built-area certificates, and current availability can be provided to qualified buyers.