Villa Paticoja - Luxury Retreat Marbella

Villa Paticoja sits on a private plot on the southern face of the Benahavís mountain range. With uninterrupted views stretching across mountains, forests, the Mediterranean Sea and even to the north coast of Africa on a clear day, and with a microclimate which guarantees the best weather in mainland Spain, this is one of the most coveted locations in the country. This charming vacation retreat has been lovingly restored, seamlessly blending original rustic features with innovative contemporary design, and successfully retaining its Andalusian soul. Unspoiled and tranquil, the village of Benahavís has kept its traditional Andalusian character. With romantic narrow streets, historic squares and whitewashed Spanish houses, it’s the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. Only a short drive away is the Golden Mile and the famous Puerto Banús marina, boasting exclusive bars, world-class restaurants and luxury designer boutiques just a stone’s throw away from the water’s edge. Villa Paticoja has been tenderly brought back to life and faithfully restored. Master craftsmen, whose very hands repaired the cathedral in Málaga, carefully rebuilt some of the old finca walls which date back to when it was originally built over 250 years ago. The ground floor comprises a contemporary living space, including a cosy sitting room with flame effect fireplace and an open-plan kitchen/diner. The fully equipped kitchen has a central island with incorporated breakfast bar and a 10-seater dining table. Floor to ceiling glass sliding doors open onto the garden and a covered outdoor chill-out area. Modern design gives way to a rustic ambience in the ensuite bedroom on this floor, which is cocooned within beautiful stone walls recovered from the original building, blending harmoniously with the contemporary furnishings, floors and ceilings and picture windows. This bedroom has an adjoining lounge which could be used as an extra children’s room. The upper level houses the large master suite, with its elegant bathroom, and a private terrace with glass balustrade where you can gaze out at the stunning scenery. Two further generous ensuite bedrooms with mountain views complete the first floor. The property also has two separate guest annexes, each with a bedroom and ensuite bathroom and lashings more of that luxurious rural cosiness. Outside, the infinity pool, covered outdoor living and dining spaces and manicured gardens add the finishing touches to this fabulous home, although they cannot compete with the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape of ancient pine woodland, mountains and sea. High above the twinkling lights of Marbella, this luxury home available to rent in Benahavís is a private and sophisticated retreat, a perfect blend of scale and comfort in complete harmony with the ever-changing surrounding scenery. And for the foodies among you, Villa Paticoja is surrounded by some of the most prestigious restaurants on the Costa del Sol.