Ifield House: A Serene Retreat in Forest Hills, Estepona

Situated in the tranquil Forest Hills of Estepona, Ifield House offers breathtaking panoramic views of the sea and mountains. Surrounded by lush evergreen cork oak and pine trees, this location remains verdant even in the height of summer. Forest Hills is a peaceful community with a diverse mix of year-round residents, including families and retirees from various nationalities. The closest neighbors are English and own a renowned local golf course. Despite its serene setting, the area boasts numerous amenities, including a tennis club, gym, riding school with stables, two local restaurants, and a beach just four minutes down the hill. Nearby, you’ll find a supermarket, petrol station, Beso Beach Club and restaurant, the newly opened Sublim Beach Club, bar and restaurant at Laguna Village, and the facilities of the neighboring 5-star Kempinski Hotel.

Prime Location

Located on the ‘New Golden Mile,’ Ifield House is a mere 5-minute drive from Estepona, 15 minutes from Puerto Banus, and 20 minutes from Marbella. Malaga and Gibraltar airports are conveniently equidistant, just 40 minutes away in either direction.

Architecture and Design

Ifield House is a contemporary Andalusian-style villa, west-facing, and spans two levels. It features three double-bedroom suites nestled among the treetops, each with tasteful natural slate mosaic, wood, and glass bathrooms that complement the natural surroundings. The master bedroom suite is exceptionally spacious at 40m², larger than a typical two-bedroom flat in Central London. All bedrooms open onto large terraces, providing privacy and stunning views.

Key Features

The villa is designed around a pair of oversized antique wooden church doors. The main living area, a 50m² open-plan living/dining space, boasts a pitched ceiling, a 10m high tower, and large picture windows on all sides, creating a light and airy atmosphere. This area opens onto two terraces, one for outdoor dining adjacent to the kitchen and the south terrace for relaxation with views of the Mediterranean and the Atlas Mountains of Morocco on clear days.

The kitchen is designed with cooking enthusiasts in mind, featuring dark contemporary wenge wood cupboards with contrasting green mosaic tiled splashbacks and a wooden floor throughout. It includes extensive cream silestone quartz worktops, an extensive wine rack, and a 6-burner stainless steel range (electric) oven with a matching stainless splashback and extractor. The connecting arch of the dining room frames a spectacular view of the Mediterranean.

One of the villa’s unique attractions is a 50m² infinity swimming pool lined with bottle green mosaic tiles, inspired by the pool from the movie ‘Stealing Beauty.’ The pool has a natural stone surround, blending seamlessly with the lush green valley landscape. A large hardwood decking terrace with sun loungers allows for all-day sunshine and has access to the lower lawn, bedroom suites, upper lawn, and terraces via traditional wooden railway sleeper steps. Additional stone steps lead up to the large private terrace and sun loungers of the master bedroom suite.