We are often talking to buyers about the pros and cons of living on the beachfront. There is nowhere more than Marbella's Golden Mile where this debate comes to the forefront. Here is an option that gives almost immediate access to the beach but also provides privacy.
The difference between on the beach and by the beach
There is absolutely no doubt that frontline beach property on Marbella's Golden Mile has a lot of appeal. For some buyers, being directly on the Paseo Marítimo, with the beach immediately in front of them, is exactly what they want, and they will not be interested in a compromise.
But for many others, especially those planning to spend more time living in Marbella, rather than just holidaying for a few weeks a year, there can sometimes be advantages to just being that little bit further away from the very frontline.
This Golden Mile villa sits in what seems a very comfortable middle ground. The beach and Paseo Marítimo are on the doorstep, Puerto Banús and Puente Romano are only a short walk away, so the location still delivers the lifestyle that many buyers are searching for. Restaurants, beach bars, shops, and sports facilities are all close at hand without needing to get into the car.
At the same time, this home avoids some of the compromises that can come with living directly on the front line of the beach. There is a little bit more privacy, less passing traffic, less foot traffic, and a little more separation from the constant movement and sounds that naturally occur when you are living in one of Marbella's busiest beachside areas.
Practical day-to-day living also becomes easier. Parking, for example, can sometimes be understandably difficult in beachside locations. This is particularly evident during the summer months or when entertaining guests. Here, the garage has space for at least ten cars, which changes that experience completely.
The villa is designed very much for comfortable living and entertaining on a larger scale. Designed by architect Antonio Morillo, the villa stands on a 1,600 m² plot and includes extensive living spaces, large terraces, a rooftop solarium, cinema room, designer kitchen and lift access to all floors.
For many buyers, this is exactly the sort of property that illustrates why being just behind Marbella's Golden Mile beachfront can be every bit as appealing as living directly on the front line.
