Villa Verdi is the perfect marriage of old and new – on the outside you have the charm of old Spain, while the inside reveals the luxury of the new Costa del Sol.
You’ll feel it before you even arrive, as you drive up into the mountains and through rolling greenery, winding higher and ever further from everyday life and its everyday worries. It’s evident as you pull into the entrance, as you drive up to a very traditional, very classical Spanish villa, where an ancient olive tree welcomes you. And then, modernity hits you as you step inside – into a double-height entry and sleek marble flooring, into modern furnishings and oh, those panoramic glass windows!
Floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall, glass wraps around the Villa Verdi, pulling the outdoors in at every opportunity. These views stand as centrepiece to the home, and these walls are the true definition of seamless indoor-outdoor living, inviting to you to enjoy the great outdoors, no matter the season. In summer, throw open the glass walls and invite in the cool breeze and green vistas. In winter, keep the glass closed and enjoy panoramic mountain and valley views from the comfort of underfloor heating, plush seating, and cosy blankets.
Both sleek and contemporary, at once stylish and homey, Villa Verdi could easily be at home in the most modern and cosmopolitan cities. And yet, this Andaluz-style villa and its scenic locale are far from the frenetic pace of urban living: Secreted into its own verdant valley, surrounded by rich greenery and rolling mountains, Villa Verdi is a retreat that invites you to disconnect, relax and luxuriate in southern Spain’s most pastoral surrounds.
And relax, you shall. Whether you’re sunbathing beneath the palms, or taking a dip in the infinity-edge pool, or soothing your muscles in the outdoor hot tub, or relaxing in the indoor sauna, Villa Verdi encourages you to slow down. To plan a movie night in the cinema room, or while away an evening by the living room’s open fire. To barbecue out and spend an evening under the stars. (Don’t worry, the heat lamps will keep you warm.)
The décor is highly luxurious yet modern, with designer touches throughout: A sculpture light fitting that imitates melted candles. Statement “wow” piece, such as the oversized pearl planter, replete with orchids, that adorns the entrance hall. And then, there are the quirky touches that welcome you to a well-loved home, like the bedrooms’ artwork, which brings a touch of London to southern Spain.
Villa Verdi is the most perfect place for a small private villa retreat, where you can relax and feel energised by stunning natural surroundings, so it takes pride of place in our Retreat Collection.
For Families, there is so much space including a complete studio suite which is wonderful for kids, or Grandparents, to enjoy their own space. The cinema is a big hit too!
Villa Verdi is also able to host small, intimate weddings on request so also featured in our Weddings/Celebration Villas Collection
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Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1: Master suite on top floor, super king-sized bed, TV, en-suite bathroom with Jack and Jill vanity units, a huge bathtub and separate shower. Dressing area and private terrace overlooking pool and grounds. Space for a small children’s bed or cot on request.
Bedroom 2: Ground floor guest bedroom, king-size bed, TV, en-suite shower room.
Bedroom 3: Ground floor guest bedroom with king-size bed, TV, en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom 4: Ground floor guest studio ideal for grandparents, kids or teens to have their own space: Bedroom with queen-size bed, en-suite shower room, separate living area with sofa and TV, kitchenette and work desk. Space for 2 additional children on request.
Bedroom 5: Ground floor twin bedroom with en-suite shower room, French doors giving access to lower part of garden with hot tub and day bed.
Living
In every room, the focus is always on the view: Floor-to-ceiling glass walls in the family TV lounge and dining area, massive French doors in the main living room, and windows everywhere, always emphasizing these dramatic and sweeping vistas.
Enter through a large, double-height entrance hall, and step into the spacious living room. Twin sofas – plush antique colours and sumptuous satin cushions – create a cosy-but-luxe ambiance. A TV cabinet is set into the wall, next to the open fire.
Adjacent to the main living area, the family TV lounge offers rich, sage-green and slate-coloured velvet furniture – the perfect complement to the greenery just through the panoramic, view-framing windows. A large TV, plush seating, and modern art are the room’s secondary focus.
Eating and Entertaining
The main dining room offers a statement piece, whitewashed dining table with high-back leather chairs seating 8-10. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls surround, giving the sense of dining outside, even when the glass is closed. The walls slide open onto the exterior dining terrace, which has additional seating for 8.
The kitchen is a chef’s dream, with glossy cream units and slate-grey surfaces, a large centre island with gas cooker and hotplate, three ovens, and a wine cooler. The island also serves as a breakfast bar, with white leather stools perfect children’s breakfast or for enjoying a cocktail while dinner cooks.
Relaxing
Step out into the back garden, where towering twin palms frame mountain views and the L-shaped, infinity-edge swimming pool. Take a refreshing dip, sooth sore muscles in the bubbling outdoor hot tub, or simply lounge on the pool-adjacent sun beds. A sauna is also available indoors.
The manicured garden is the perfect spot to entertain, with outdoor dining, a wet bar, barbecue and heat lamps. Continue the fun inside, in the opulent cinema lounge: a large screen, overhead projector, bar with LED lighting, animal prints, oversized urns, and a plush black-leather sofa and chaise longue.
There is a place to practice sports or yoga in the garden, a medicine ball and two exercise machines available in the garage.
“I think that relaxing by the pool of Villa Verdi, with a G&T in hand after a delicious lunch with friends might be one of my favourite things in the world!
I see so many villas on the coast and love sea views, but there’s something truly special about the greenery and nature surrounding this villa. Its a stunning modern gem with somehow manages to keep a wonderfully traditional air about it. Many congratulations to the owners!”
Villa Verdi is located in the gated community of La Zagaleta – a country setting where deer and wild boar still roam – was once rich hunting ground. Today, this upscale resort offers guests the ultimate privacy, a Club House and a restaurant, amongst other amenities. And at an easy driving distance to both old-town Marbella and historic Ronda, a mountaintop town teetering dramatically above a deep gorge, Villa Verdi stands as tranquil respite for your Costa del Sol explorations.
As you make your way to the villa, you’ll wind through mountain roads and woodland, in some of the most impressive scenery in Andalucia. La Zagaleta is uniquely private and secluded, offering some of the area’s most magnificent views and landscapes, yet you are just half an hour from Puerto Banus and 45 minutes to the stunning town of Ronda. La Zagaleta is a privately owned and managed estate, where your personal privacy is assured; the destination of choice for dignitaries and VIPs.
From La Zagaleta you can enjoy the best of rural or coastal Spanish living; You can easily visit typical white villages like Benahavis, Mijas and Ronda, while heading to the coast you can enjoy the marinas and beaches spreading out from East to West along the Costa del Sol.
Situated around 30 minutes away on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, Marbella is a resort known widely for its glitz and glamour as well as having a gorgeous old town packed with tapas bars and boutique shops, but for those to choose to explore the area you will find plenty of Spanish charm, culture and character in San Pedro which is a located closer to La Zagaleta.
The resort is renowned for its sunny climate that puts the ‘Sol’ in Costa del Sol, and here you have wonderful a family-friendly beach, a brand new fashionable ‘Boulevard’ park, a quaint old town with some excellent restaurants alongside bustling shops, and pretty squares making it an ideal holiday destination for families and groups of friends alike.
Meanwhile in Marbella you will find something for all tastes, from world-class cuisine to characterful tapas bars, from local produce to designer labels, and from beach to breathtaking mountain walks.
Finally, for a complete contrast to San Pedro and Marbella you can enjoy the high life in Puerto Banus with our VIP Concierge service to help your stay go smoothly.
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