Mediterranean Hilltop Estate. Marbella Spain. Offering dramatic panoramic views over Marbella, the Mediterranean coast, this extraordinary property nestles in a cork oak and pine forest 400 m above sea level. Situated in the tranquil Elviria hills to the east of Marbella town, and only 10 minutes drive from beautiful beaches and the Don Carlos five star hotel. Conveniently located among over 40 golf courses in the area, e.g. Santa Maria Golf Club as well as an abundance of splendid restaurants, shops and facilities. Only 1.5 km from the estate are the German school and a tennis school where some of the most famous international players have been coached. Other international schools can be found in the immediate neighbourhood. The yacht harbour of Cabopino is nearby and the famous Puerto Banus marina is 25 minutes away. Malaga international airport is a 40 minutes drive. This spacious and comfortable south facing home with professionally landscaped gardens is situated in one of the Mediterranean most beautiful and splendid settings. An impressive covered entrance gate provides direct access to this extraordinary fenced estate. An arched entrance porch foretells the elegance of this superbly appointed residence. A long driveway with plants and flowerbeds on both sides leads through the 50,000 m2 of gently sloping grounds offering glorious panoramic views from every vantage point. Adjoining the villa is a Travertine marble floored pool pavilion with moving glass doors on three sides that can be opened in the summer, a 15m x 5m. indoor heated pool, a whirlpool for 6 people and a changing room. One of the most notable features of this property is the garden, fully irrigated, which has over 50,000 plants and 750 trees planted in recent years. Approximately one third of the land area has been laid out as a formal garden around the villa with a myriad of flowers in different colours. There are 12 raised vegetable growing beds built with railway sleepers, two orchards with more than 120 trees of many different varieties and a 28 m. x 1m. fountain in front of the house and two smaller ones nearby. There are some 14 ponds of varying sizes with many gold fish and water plants and approximately 1 km. of concrete road at different levels. A large wooden gazebo, perfect for relaxation, is located amid the lush vegetation. There is a garage for four cars at the main house, and a further one for two-car located next to the 12 m. x 6 m. air conditioned greenhouse with both automatic roof opening and irrigation. State of the art features include in the main lounge a Hi-End home cinema, Fujitsu Plasma TVs, Bose surround sound system, terrestrial TV and Satellite TV, audio Hi-Fi, a microwave antenna providing an extremely fast Internet connection, a multi-extension telephone switchboard, gas oil- fired central heating throughout the property, plus electric under-floor heating and independent air conditioning units in some of the rooms. Five wells, two water deposits 100.000 and 40.000 litres, a 40Kw generator automatically backing up mains electricity and water are also supplied. Built to the highest standards, this stylish residence comprises approximately 1.193 m2 of built area featuring, at the main house, 4 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, a cloakroom and 304 m2 of terraces and patios.