La Concha Gold

Sea and mountain views frame almost every room in this villa in Nueva Andalucía, where La Concha mountain rises behind you and the Mediterranean stretches ahead. Slide back the living room doors and the terrace becomes an extension of the interior – equally good for morning coffee and sunset drinks. A sunken lounge and palm-shaded pool sit within landscaped gardens, while a courtyard terrace set against a natural rock face offers a more sheltered spot as the evening light shifts. A home cinema, gym, spa, and wine cellar elevate the experience further, and when you want to head out, Puerto Banús marina is a thirty-minute walk away.

Home truths:
* While some of the bedrooms and bathrooms aren't photographed, expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home.
* The accommodation here is set over the main house, which has four bedrooms, and a separate two-bedroom guest house.
* Four hours of daily housekeeping are included here, which includes making the beds and cleaning.
* There's a private garage here with space for six cars – handy given that having your own wheels makes the most of the surrounding area, from the golf courses to Marbella Old Town.