Striking contemporary villa project

In comparison with perhaps the Portuguese Algarve or southern French Côtes, perfect specimens of honest pure modern architecture are hard to come by on the Costa del Sol and supply is struggling to keep up with demand. Buyers are getting younger and modern design certainly tickles their taste buds more so than rustic Andalucian which is more than catered for here. With its clean architectural lines, villa E15 in Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club is likely to be snapped up even before the first workman has arrived on site.

Set on a 2,300m² plot which commands open golf and sea views as well as a coveted southeasterly orientation, villa E15 has been intentionally designed in a minimalist style to contrast with the complexity of the lush Andalusian landscape. Making bold use of stainless steel and glass, the striking contemporary four bedroom four bathroom home will be a bright, functional living space. Creating a courtyard with two splayed wings separated by a dramatic three storey glass atrium entrance, E15 also incorporates a series of water features plus an inviting infinity pool and rooftop solarium with relaxing Jacuzzi and sundeck.

As is expected from a high-class country club resort, Monte Mayor has certain planning restrictions in place on build volume (12.2% is a maximum) and also the number of perforations permitted on the façades. The award-winning American architect cleverly opted to make street-facing walls almost completely solid thus allowing a larger percentage of floor-to-ceiling glass on the coast-facing side of the property to maximize those extraordinary views.

Environmental concerns have entered the very heart of construction in the 21st century and villa E15 is proving to be no exception. Recycled building materials will play a major part in the process helping to lessen the carbon footprint as the creation of new building materials and international transport are the two big environmental evils where construction is concerned. Additionally solar panels will be incorporated to generate hot water, rain water will be collected in a storage unit deep below the building for non-potable water needs as well as garden irrigation and insulation will greatly reduce the cooling load of the villa. Meanwhile intelligent domestic electrics to control home systems, both in-house and remotely, will ensure that lighting and air-conditioning are only used on-demand.

With its extreme qualities from a bespoke designer kitchen to chic bathrooms, Villa E15 will become a landmark property within Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club and the ideal home for a discerning client keen to embrace modern design whilst having the luxuries of an 18-hole golf course, Spa, gymnasium, tennis courts, restaurant, bar, business centre and more, literally on the doorstep.

Price 1.95 million euros.

For more information, visit contemporary-villas.com.