€5,750,000

This incredible 8-bedroom house of the progressive concept is for sale in spectacular La Reserva de Alcuzcuz, Benahavis, in the folds of a slope between San Pedro and the foothills of the Serranía de Ronda. This secure, gated development with a checkpoint entrance is located just a short drive from golf courses, sandy beaches, San Pedro, glamorous Puerto Banus, Marbella, Estepona and Benahavis. It is unique, created according to the criteria of sustainability, ecology and bio-climatic architecture. Surrounded by green zones, protected pinewoods and luxury properties of the prestigious Benahavis area, the generous plot of more than 3000 m² hosts a gorgeous main villa of 1.264 m² with 241-m² terraces and an additional guesthouse. Thanks to the elevated position and south and west orientation, the unobstructed panoramic views towards the sea, Gibraltar and Africa are mind-blowing. The architecture represents current trends towards sleek, contemporary design. It is easy to imagine that you are standing on a huge cruise ship. The property is unusual even for the best contemporary/modern style home design characterised by flat roofline, panoramic glass walls, clean lines, open floor plans, minimum decoration and unique imaginative design ideas. The only one access road provides security and privacy. The impressive mansion offers 100 m² open plan living and dining room with a sliding Schücco door opening fully to a length of 14 m and making the most of the views and great outdoors; 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms; designer kitchen with Gaggenau equipment; gym with its own terrace; sauna with double mode (Finnish and herbal steam); 2 high-end home cinemas (Meridien and LINN); bodega with chilled wine rack for 400 bottles behind glass; 6-car garage; and massive terraces with lounges, coffee corners and al fresco dining areas. A heated pool (solar or heat pump) boasts a trendy wooden deck and solarium. Only organic and breathable building and insulation materials have been used in the construction of this eco-friendly property. New technologies made it more weather-resistant and energy-efficient. The luxury house comes for sale in good condition, with exceptional designer furniture, sophisticated lighting, elegant contemporary colour scheme and many luxurious features creating an inspiring home for a dynamic and comfortable lifestyle. It benefits from home automation, whole-house control via iPad, iPod, iPhone and PC, underfloor heating with independent control of each room, acclimatisation system, Jacuzzi, the highest level equipment such as audio, video servers, Instabus system, alarm system with land security and video surveillance you name it - it has it all! It is worth mentioning extremely low operating costs through generously sized solar system ( as well as efficient thermal insulation with organic materials, automatic ventilation with temperature compared internally and externally in heating and cooling mode.