Like all top locations, especially those right by the sea, the best spots on Marbella’s Golden Mile were taken long ago, when the area first started to develop. In fact, there is little virgin land left in one of the finest addresses in all of Spain, such has been its appeal over the years. Modern properties and a very private setting are therefore distictly rare in such a hotly desired location, not to mention at strolling distance from the sea, but amazingly it does exist – in the form of Vilas 12.

A Modern Oasis

Vilas 12 is exactly what you wouldn’t expect to find at the heart of the Golden Mile – a modern oasis of peace, privacy, and refinement. You also wouldn’t expect to find space, but that is exactly what pervades the 12 modern villas that make up this superbly styled private enclave. Stand before the gate and more details will catch your eye as it silently glides open and reveals a large, impressive entrance in immaculate style. From the font and detailing of the backlit signs, to the pavement, the landscaping, detail makes the difference.

Vilas 12 is an architectural collection of contemporary villas designed with minimalist opulence and space. It has been created to offer a special sense of living, whether you drive down to the four-car underground garage that each property enjoys or enter your home from the front door. Observe the details that distinguish it and you realise this is a different living proposition, with superlative modern 21st century homes created with a touch of mid-century inspiration. Indeed, these are modern classics at the heart of the Golden Mile.

Villa 9

Inspired modern architecture meets you at the entrance to Villa 9, amid patios and water features that set the tone as the stunning front door opens up to views of the sea. They reach you across the manicured lawns and pool area of the complex and through the private terrace and open-plan living area that is one of the villa’s many outstanding features. In fact, it looks like it’s just jumped off the pages of Architectural Digest, complete with beautifully styled details such as a subtle brown-copper toned lift that links the four levels of the home.

Storage space is hidden behind wooden panelling, and the guest bathroom is an experience in design. The living room, dining area and state-of-the art Gaggenau kitchen open up to both a spacious covered terrace with its own lounge, dining and chill-out areas as well as a modern interpretation of the classic patio feature. Open up the sliding doors, which fold into the walls, and you have one superb indoor-outdoor living space where fresh sea breezes obviate the need for air conditioning, in combination with an impressive double-height ceiling.

Design And Lifestyle

Design and lifestyle are two elements that stand out with this beautiful home, which offers the choice of lift or elegantly lit stairs up to the two bedroom suites and the inspiring master bedroom on the first floor. The latter looks straight across the lawns and pool area to the sea, flanked by a gorgeously styled and finished bathroom and dressing room that continue to entice with sea views. Again, every little detail is considered and finished to the finest level, from taps to leather-bound wardrobes and shoe shelving that extracts odours. “It’s a simply stunning home, with off the scale style and technology,” says Diana Dallimore, founder and CEO of NCH Dallimore. “We’re very excited to offer Villa 9 to our buyers, as it represents a fresh new standard of luxury in these parts. A new interpretation of luxury and style in a classic Marbella setting.” She takes us up to the rooftop from which the views seem to magnify. From every angle, be it the sunbathing or lounge areas, the covered kitchen and dining area or the spectacularly panoramic splash pool, sea and sky form the backdrop.