W-0493A5 – Casa de Canto
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El Madroñal

Casade Canto

€11,500,000

Sculpted Horizons Above the Coast

Perched in an elevated position that commands the landscape, this contemporary architectural masterpiece redefines modern Mediterranean living. Designed with an unwavering focus on framing the natural world, the residence is arranged across low-slung, confident horizontal planes that perfectly mirror the sea below. South-facing to capture the optimal daily progression of sunlight, the villa balances vast, glass-fronted volumes with crisp white framing, establishing a striking dialogue with the surrounding topography and the panoramic mountain vistas.

The overarching design philosophy hinges on a seamless blur between the structure and its natural canvas. By utilizing extensive floor-to-ceiling glass and continuous stone-toned surfaces, the architecture invites the elements inside while expanding outward onto vast, wrap-around terraces. This is a residence where structural mass feels weightless, anchored by a dramatic infinity-edge pool that visually merges with the sea. Every line is deliberate, creating an atmosphere of quiet grandeur that gently coaxes the observer to step further into its narrative.

  • 7 Beds
  • 9 Baths
  • 1.296 m² Built
  • 3.635 m² Plot

CONTEMPORARY VOLUMES DESIGNED AROUND THE VIEW

Inside, the entrance sequence unfolds into a monumental, double-height reception space where light becomes a tangible material. The layout transitions with fluid precision, linking a double-sized drawing room, an intimate sitting area, and a formal dining pavilion with a highly calibrated designer kitchen. The interior palette relies on soft, monochromatic tones and tactile textures, ensuring the panoramic maritime views remain the focal point. Large-format flooring glides past sliding glass boundaries, dissolving the threshold between the internal sanctuary and the open-air terraces.

CONTEMPORARY VOLUMES DESIGNED AROUND THE VIEW
CONTEMPORARY VOLUMES DESIGNED AROUND THE VIEW

EXPERIENCE HILLSIDE LUXURY

EXPERIENCE HILLSIDE LUXURY

PRIVATE SPA LIVING BENEATH THE RESIDENCE

Descending to the lower level reveals an subterranean sanctuary dedicated entirely to leisure, wellness, and self-care. Conceived with the atmosphere of an exclusive private spa, this level features a serene heated indoor pool framed by muted stone walls, a bespoke sauna, and a traditional hammam. Beyond the wellness zone, the programme extends to a professional-grade fitness suite, a subterranean cinema room, and a beautifully appointed wine cellar. Complete with an independent guest apartment and a discrete internal lift connecting all floors, this lower level functions as a highly sophisticated, private ecosystem.

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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Casa de Canto: Sculpted Horizons Above the Coast