Private Complex in the Mountains of Marbella

There is something about waking up to that almost endless blue of the sea and the sweep of mountain green that just never gets old. I remember when I first headed out to La Reserva de Alcuzcuz up here in Benahavis. It was a quiet morning, barely any cars, just that soft mountain air on your face. These villas actually sit tucked into the hillside a little above Marbella. When you walk through the gate, everything opens up all at once, like you've stepped off the world for a bit but with everything still close by if you want it.

This particular villa is one of just eight homes in the whole private complex and there are only four available right now. That feels special straight away. Five bedrooms here mean space feels easy for everyone, not just for visitors or family, but honestly, you could set up a study if you do a bit of work from home. The bedrooms all have their own bathrooms, which just makes mornings so much smoother, especially if there is a busy crew around. And you will find the sunlight follows you almost everywhere, through those sliding doors that open wide, onto the terraces overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

I paused for a second by one of the upstairs balconies. You just catch a bit of a breeze. You see sailboats out on the water some days and sometimes nothing but light cloud shadows drifting by. Just peace. No rush. Some homes you just want to open the window and breathe it all in.

Inside, you notice the quality from the door handles to the floors and the way the kitchen is laid out. I have walked through a lot of Marbella villas, but this one makes you feel like you could actually host Sunday dinner, cook for real, maybe have friends gathered round making coffee with those quiet mountain views stretching out. All the kitchen fittings are already done for you, so you can move in and start living. Underfloor heating is a bit of a lifesaver actually, especially when the mornings are a bit cool, something you only realise you need once you have it.

Step out onto the terrace and you really get why people love this spot. That feeling of sunlight warming the stone under your feet while you look across the sea. Sometimes you just want to sit with a book and not think about anything else. With a plot size this generous you will have privacy, even if you want a bit of space for the kids to kick a ball or plant something of your own. Every angle here seems to offer another little view, either sea or mountain, and it is never flat or boring.

Getting around is easy as well. You are only ten minutes from Marbella if you fancy a walk by the beach or need to pop into the shops. There are golf courses everywhere, really, plus nice cafes tucked away here and there. I have seen locals riding bikes in the evenings and every once in a while the air smells like wildflowers. It is just easy living. You get the best of the coast and the quiet of the mountains in one go.

Actually, I think a place like this almost feels like a retreat more than anything else. Everything here is ready to go. It can be your home, holiday base, or maybe just your spot to unwind after a busy week. The only way to know if it fits you is to see it for yourself. So if you have questions or want to take a slow walk through and see what it feels like to look out across the Mediterranean from your own villa up in Marbella, just reach out any time. At LuxuryProperty.com we are here to help you find something that really feels right.