In a prime hillside location between the Mediterranean and the mountains of Serrania de Ronda, this ten-bedroom Andalusian home is one of the villas on the 2000 acre estate of "La Zagaleta". Built in 2003, Quercus is a comfortable 45 minute drive from Malaga airport and enjoys the enviable position of being both secluded within the estate but also within easy reach of Marbella, Ronda, Gibraltar and other attractions. This ability to escape the masses and yet have easy access to everywhere, truly allows guests the best of both worlds!
Built around a hillside of old cork trees, from which it derives its Latin name, this is a home of cool spaces and lofty proportions, enhanced by wooden cathedral ceilings, pale stone floors and luxurious furnishings. There is a huge veranda, a lawn and a 15m heated pool with stunning views to Gibraltar and across to Algiers. Sitting on the veranda with a cocktail as the sun sets is a truly magical moment. There is a wonderful sense of peace and tranquility and guests can really relax at Quercus.
The Villa's ground floor has a large sitting room, dining room, gorgeous kitchen,playroom/sittingroom, study and four twin bedrooms, sharing two bathrooms. In the basement, there is a gym/sauna/steam room and a wonderful home cinema. On the upper floor is the master bedroom with an outdoor jacuzzi and two more en suite double bedrooms and one twin bedded room. There is also an staff annexe with 2 en suite bedrooms and it's own kitchen/dining area. Guests can dine on the patio, which has an excellent barbecue, at the large kitchen table or in the main dining room.
The villa is light and spacious with attractive interior courtyards and all the modern day conveniences you could want - air conditioning, sat tv, internet connection, power showers. There is garage space for 3 cars. Guests at Quercus have easy access to numerous world-class golf courses, plus riding, cycling and rambling in the surrounding Andalusian countryside.
