THE LOCATION: La Zagaleta is one of Europe’s most sought after and luxurious residential estates, offering unmatched services which make it a very exclusive community and a true countryside getaway. Situated near the picturesque town of Benahavís, Marbella, the beach and the famous Puerto Banus are only a short drive away. Nearly 900 hectares of gated natural surroundings, guarded by 24 hour manned security and only 2 entries into the estate make La Zagaleta a unique, private and secure place to live in, with an excellent infrastructure, private helicopter pad and good connection with Málaga Airport or Gibraltar and all Costa del Sol’s amenities.
La Zagaleta Golf enjoys two superb, private 18 hole golf courses offering its members a truly unique experience and ‘interference free’ game in its beautiful natural surroundings. Among other facilities in the Estate, there are 23 stables and 4 rings available for horses belonging to La Zagaleta as well as for those belonging to owners. The Equestrian Club offers changing rooms and bathrooms, two living rooms with fireplace, offices and medicine cabinet. An instructor is available for those wishing to take up horse riding.
The luxurious and luminous clubhouse offers 5,100 m² of a wide range of entertainment amenities; clay and hard surface tennis courts, swimming pool with changing rooms and sauna, large and small meeting rooms, summer and winter restaurants, a library, fully equipped events pavilion, billiard room, bowling alley, discotheque, bar, cafeteria, BBQ and snack bar in pool pavilion and pro shop compose the various leisure and business facilities available. La Zagaleta’s services further include the supply of gardeners, maids, maintenance personnel ands secretarial, banking and transport assistance.

THE LIVING SPACES: Ornate detailing, and an extensive lighting and climate-control system ensure the perfect living environment throughout the home, which is impressively introduced by the main hallway featuring a full-height ceiling through the upper elevations of the villa, a magnificent handmade chandelier, a double-width marble staircase, and a green onyx marbled cloakroom. The main reception room incorporates a very large feature fireplace, double-height ceilings, and French windows on either side opening onto the terraces. An informal dining area or day room, with 180-degree views through semicircular French windows, provides an ideal area to dine. The formal dining room, with a feature fireplace, is located in the west wing of the property and offers views to the gardens and coast. A large, fully equipped kitchen with a fireplace, a centre island, and a dumbwaiter completes the west wing. The east wing is distinguished by a cinema for up to 10 guests, a custom-built library, and two guest suites enhanced by large French windows leading onto the extensive terraces. The upper-level master bedroom suite boasts a large terrace accessed by three double French doors. The South African granite floor, with gold inlays, sets the tone for this grandiose space also with a feature fireplace. The lavish master bath has a large shower and a whirlpool tub fully covered in onyx and featuring a glass roof with special lighting effects. A separate dressing area, Juliet balconies, and a fully fitted kitchenette complete this nearly self-contained owners’ area. Two guest suites are also found on this level. Encompassing most of the lower west wing is the spa and the octagonal-shaped gymnasium. The spa’s centerpiece is a hand-built Turkish bath with a capacity for eight people. A large changing area, with a shower room and facilities, is finished in mosaic tiles. Further highlights of the residence include a total of seven full and two half bathrooms, two self-contained staff apartments, central air conditioning, and under-floor heating. An oversized three-car garage and additional parking round out the amenities.