El Madroñal

VillaAlia

€10,800,000

Brutalist Horizon: Where Raw Concrete Meets the Infinite Mediterranean

Anchoring a commanding 5,818-square-metre ridge within the highly exclusive enclave of El Madroñal, Villa Alia represents a profound architectural achievement. Authored by the globally acclaimed Marcio Kogan in collaboration with Lamar Development, the residence introduces a rare calibre of international design to the Southern Spanish landscape. It stands as a masterclass in modernist restraint and topographical integration, conceived not to impose upon the terrain but to coexist seamlessly within it. By utilizing the natural contours of the mountain, the estate establishes a foundation of absolute privacy and structural permanence far above the pace of the coast.

Rising from this elevated vantage point, striking horizontal volumes of board-formed concrete and structural glass emerge effortlessly from the hillside. This low-slung, linear profile engages in a quiet, deliberate dialogue with the rugged Andalusian terrain, allowing the organic environment to beautifully soften the raw materiality of the architecture. Oriented perfectly to the south-west, the home’s deep overhangs and expansive glazing act as an observatory, framing a cinematic, uninterrupted sweep of the Mediterranean Sea and the distant mountain ranges. The result is an elevated sanctuary that masters the distinct coastal light, cementing the property’s unprecedented design pedigree.

7 Beds
8 Baths
1,163 m² Built
5,818 m² Plot

A Masterful Curation of Texture

The interior narrative is defined by a rigorous dedication to tactile materials and the orchestration of natural light. Spanning over 1,000 square metres of highly curated living space, Kogan’s signature aesthetic is realized through vast expanses of raw concrete, honed stone floors, and intricately slatted timber brise-soleil that elegantly filter the intense southern sun. Expansive, floor-to-ceiling glazing operates on a massive scale, entirely dissolving the boundary between the primary living quarters and the exterior terraces. This seamless threshold draws the striking valley views deep into the home, where open-plan living areas and a minimalist, wood-wrapped kitchen operate as sophisticated platforms for both intimate living and grand-scale entertaining.

RAW FORM, ENDLESS HORIZON

Curating the Retreat

Beyond its primary living spaces, the three-level estate unfolds as a comprehensive retreat dedicated to quiet luxury. Seven meticulously appointed bedroom suites offer private sanctuaries, with the primary quarters framing panoramic vistas through operable timber screens. The lower level operates as a dedicated realm of wellness and recreation, featuring a state-of-the-art cinematic suite, a serene indoor spa anchored by a heated pool, and a striking, glass-enclosed automotive gallery designed for the discerning collector. Outside, the linear geometry of the architecture is beautifully contrasted by a sweeping, free-form infinity pool that traces the edge of the landscape, cementing the property as an unrepeatable modern legacy.

El Madroñal

El Madroñal is a prestigious residential urbanization situated in the municipality of Benahavís, and can be described as a huge gated country estate in the foothills of Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park, which forms part of the greater Marbella area along the scenic Costa del Sol. Often referred to as El Madroñal de Marbella, is associated with the esteemed Marbella lifestyle. At the same time, it is located on a mountainside covered in pine, cork oak, and fragrant shrubs, above the Guadaiza River valley and is home to a wide variety of fauna.

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