A Mediterranean-style villa in Sierra Blanca, the gated community on the mountain side of the Golden Mile. 1,200 m² of plot, and — the detail that decides it for a lot of buyers — the whole house is on one level, with a rooftop solarium above. Single-level living at this size is rarer than it sounds in Marbella, where most villas of this value stack three floors and a lift. Here everything happens on one plane: the open living and dining area flows onto a covered terrace that looks over the gardens and the pool, the kitchen sits in the same flow, and each of the four bedrooms opens off it with the master having direct access to the garden. The house has been genuinely upgraded rather than cosmetically refreshed. New Roman Clavero windows, a modern air-conditioning system, and the pool converted to saltwater. A large gas tank is discreetly integrated with enough capacity to heat the pool and run outdoor cooking, including a gas-fired oven. A travertine terrace was added at the rear, and a new front terrace built with a pergola and a covered carport. The bathrooms kept their character — handmade tiles and artisanal detailing, Andalusian rather than hotel-contemporary. The palette throughout is soft, natural and calm, which is the reason this house feels older and better than a recent build. Outside: landscaped gardens, open sun areas by the pool, shaded lounging, and the rooftop solarium with the Mediterranean on one side and La Concha on the other. Private driveway with covered parking, inside a gated community with security. 383 m² built on a 1,200 m² plot. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, saltwater pool, single level plus rooftop solarium.