This unique home is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the Sotogrande Costa area.
The accommodation briefly comprises of 6 double bedrooms (4 of which have balconies), 6 bathrooms (plus a guest cloakroom), staff quarters, drawing room, dining room, library, kitchen and laundry. There is an internal lift linking the ground and first floors.
The house was completed in 2006 and was designed by the prominent Iranian Architect Kamran Diba. Kamran Diba is world renowned as the designer of Jondishapur University in Ahvaz, the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art and the Niavaran Cultural Center in Tehran.
The entrance to the house is through a beautifully designed open porch of roman style brick walls (made in Seville), white columns and marble water features. Natural lighting plays a huge part throughout this property and is particularly notable in the entrance where the architecture is used to cast shadows and silhouettes.
The Master Bedroom is a stunning triple aspect room that is bathed in light. This room has the addition of a dressing room entered through sliding doors with wall to wall shelving and hanging space.
The En suite bathroom has huge dimensions with two wash basins, bath, separate shower, WC and heated towel rail. Picture windows with views to the gardens. From the Master Bedroom, sliding glass doors lead to the swimming pool area. This space is completely private and enclosed. The salt water pool of approximately 4m x 16m is heated using a Swiss system. The inviting pool has an electric retractable automatic cover.
The pool area is surrounded by a sun terrace with terracotta floor tiles. A small door leads to the main lawn.
There are double gates leading out to the entrance drive and a second set leading to the garden, an ideal guest entrance for summer parties.
Beyond the sun terrace is an entrance to the double garage block/pool house/staff quarters which comprises of Kitchen fitted with sink, fridge, electric hob, work surfaces and shelving.
a bathroom/changing room, store room and fully heated double garage/studio.
Returning to the interior of the house. The entrance hall has access to the lift and a storage room. The fully fitted kitchen has cream wall and floor units. A centre island with stainless steel sink and "blue sparkle" granite worktops. A door from the kitchen leads to the garden. Adjoining the kitchen is the laundry room with ample workspace, shelving and Siemens washing machine and tumble dryer. Doors lead to the outside laundry drying terrace. A cupboard houses the hot water cylinders.
Also on this floor is Bedroom 6/Maids Room – a light and airy room with fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom. The Dining Room which has built in cupboards and shelving and recessed lighting. A library is a comfortable room with open fireplace, fitted book shelves and recessed lighting. Two sets of double sliding doors lead out to the garden and terraces.
Leading off the main hallway is a second hall entered through a roman style brick wall. This hall has a spectacular full height wall with recessed, individually lit display coves making a truly stunning feature. Double sliding door (bespoke designed and crafted in "grooved" wood) give access to the magnificent drawing room. This bright and tranquil room has a fireplace with wood burner that can also be used as an open fire.
The garden is well established and carefully landscaped with steps and lawned areas on different levels. The borders are well stocked with mature plants and shrubs. There are numerous Palms, Jacaranda, Mimosa and unusual flowering trees as well as fruit trees of Lemon and Pomegranate. The real star of the garden is the ancient cork tree of majestic proportions. The rear of the house is surrounded by various dining and sitting areas and a pond stocked with mature Koi Carp is yet another very special feature.
The first floor of the property consists of:
Bedroom 3/Studio – This room was originally designed as a studio and is equipped with special lighting and blackout curtains. Currently used as a guest bedroom with en suite bathroom and walk in shower.
Bedroom 5 – A beautiful double aspect room with views over the garden. The dressing room is separated from the bedroom by an ornately carved Indian screen. The dressing room has wall to wall fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom 4 – A double bedroom with sitting area. A door leads to a large balcony/sun terrace and a store room which could easily be converted into an office or further bedroom.The en suite bathroom has two wash basins, WC, bidet and a bath with shower.
The current owner is selling the property fully furnished and fully equipped.