$10,174,934
A Unique Villa With Fascinating Interiors In The Gated El Herrojo La Quinta
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 6,932 Sqft
- 10,894 Sqft lot
- Updated: May 22
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About the Property
There are properties that ask you to compromise. Villa Kumo is not one of them. Set within the guarded enclave of El Herrojo in La Quinta, this is a home that was designed with the assumption that you have already seen everything else.
The architecture makes a singular decision and commits to it fully: exposed dark timber cathedral ceilings above, warm natural stone below, and floor-to-ce
The architecture makes a singular decision and commits to it fully: exposed dark timber cathedral ceilings above, warm natural stone below, and floor-to-ce
There are properties that ask you to compromise. Villa Kumo is not one of them. Set within the guarded enclave of El Herrojo in La Quinta, this is a home that was designed with the assumption that you have already seen everything else.
The architecture makes a singular decision and commits to it fully: exposed dark timber cathedral ceilings above, warm natural stone below, and floor-to-ceiling glazing in between. Natural light doesn’t supplement the interior here, it authors it. The result is a sequence of spaces that feel simultaneously monumental and effortlessly liveable.
The principal living areas flow without hierarchy, a generous salon gives way to a double-aspect dining room, which in turn leads to a marble kitchen island of considerable scale. This is not a kitchen designed for show. It is designed for use, with the kind of permanence that makes it the gravitational centre of a household.
Downstairs, the programme shifts register entirely. A dedicated wellness floor: sauna, plunge pool, gym, and a treatment area accessed through bronze-tinted pivot glass, operates with the quiet logic of a private spa. Adjoining it: a temperature-controlled wine cellar and a car gallery with a backlit ceiling grid that transforms whatever you park beneath it into an exhibit. The practical and the indulgent rarely share a floor plan this gracefully.
The master suite occupies its own category. A pitched timber ceiling rises above the sleeping area; twin oval mirrors hover above a freestanding vanity; the walk-in wardrobe is lit as a boutique. The ensuite faces the sea. A freestanding marble bath, carved from a single block, sits in front of full-width glazing overlooking cypress trees and the Mediterranean beyond. Morning light hits it first.
Outside, a terrace of considered restraint: an infinity pool edged in stone, striped loungers, a vine-covered pergola for dining, mature palms, and a bougainvillea-lined perimeter. The kind of garden that requires a certain commitment to staying home.
The architecture makes a singular decision and commits to it fully: exposed dark timber cathedral ceilings above, warm natural stone below, and floor-to-ceiling glazing in between. Natural light doesn’t supplement the interior here, it authors it. The result is a sequence of spaces that feel simultaneously monumental and effortlessly liveable.
The principal living areas flow without hierarchy, a generous salon gives way to a double-aspect dining room, which in turn leads to a marble kitchen island of considerable scale. This is not a kitchen designed for show. It is designed for use, with the kind of permanence that makes it the gravitational centre of a household.
Downstairs, the programme shifts register entirely. A dedicated wellness floor: sauna, plunge pool, gym, and a treatment area accessed through bronze-tinted pivot glass, operates with the quiet logic of a private spa. Adjoining it: a temperature-controlled wine cellar and a car gallery with a backlit ceiling grid that transforms whatever you park beneath it into an exhibit. The practical and the indulgent rarely share a floor plan this gracefully.
The master suite occupies its own category. A pitched timber ceiling rises above the sleeping area; twin oval mirrors hover above a freestanding vanity; the walk-in wardrobe is lit as a boutique. The ensuite faces the sea. A freestanding marble bath, carved from a single block, sits in front of full-width glazing overlooking cypress trees and the Mediterranean beyond. Morning light hits it first.
Outside, a terrace of considered restraint: an infinity pool edged in stone, striped loungers, a vine-covered pergola for dining, mature palms, and a bougainvillea-lined perimeter. The kind of garden that requires a certain commitment to staying home.
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Property type
Villa
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Floors
3
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Year built
2001
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Price/sqft
$1,467
Features
Features
Lot
- Gated Community
- Sea View
- Mountain View
- Water View
- Renovated
Indoor
- High Ceiling
- Air Conditioning
- Kitchen island
- Washer Dryer
- Bar
- Laundry Room
- Sauna
- Wine Cellar
- Cinema
- Elevator
- Basement
- Stone Countertops
- Fitness Center / Gym
Outdoor
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El Herrojo, La Quinta, Benahavis, 29678, Spain
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Located in La Quinta, Benahavis, this luxury property offers easy access to the Costa del Sol lifestyle. Just 15 minutes from Malaga International Airport, it is close to upscale dining, golf clubs, and nature areas. Transport links include major train stations in Fuengirola and Marbella. Renowned international schools and private educational institutions are within a 20-minute drive, combining convenience with privacy and natural beauty.
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Attractions
Schools
Malaga International Airport
Airport
15 min
Fuengirola Train Station
Train Station
20 min
La Quinta Golf & Country Club
Golf & Country Clubs
5 min
Marbella Old Town
Culture & Heritage
15 min
Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park
Outdoor & Nature
35 min
Puente Romano Luxury Spa
Luxury Wellness & Spas
15 min
Puerto Banús Marina
Port / Marina
10 min
Amanzoe Beach Club
Luxury Wellness & Spas
20 min
Swans International School
International School
20 min
Aloha College Marbella
International School
15 min
San Jose International School
International School
22 min
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Marbella Estates / the original
Our experience traces its origins back to 1989 when the Marbella Estates founding partners worked with a successful local developer.
Since then, Marbella Estates has grown and evolved into becoming one of the leading real estate agencies in the most exclusive area of the Costa Del Sol, called the Golden Triangle, comprising the municipalities of Marbella, Estepona and Benahavis.
We are an independently owned and operated real estate firm, dedicated to serving our clients with professionalism and a high-quality service. The kind of first-class service that earns and builds trust and respect.
Today we are proud to offer a unique local knowledge and decades of experience in real estate, using that to find the best solution for our clients´ property needs. Whether they are sellers or buyers, they can rest assured that we have the most seasoned, capable and dedicated team working in their best interest. Our team not only speaks several different languages but, above all, understands our clients` cultural needs and differences.
Our experience traces its origins back to 1989 when the Marbella Estates founding partners worked with a successful local developer.
Since then, Marbella Estates has grown and evolved into becoming one of the leading real estate agencies in the most exclusive area of the Costa Del Sol, called the Golden Triangle, comprising the municipalities of Marbella, Estepona and Benahavis.
We are an independently owned and operated real estate firm, dedicated to serving our clients with professionalism and a high-quality service. The kind of first-class service that earns and builds trust and respect.
Today we are proud to offer a unique local knowledge and decades of experience in real estate, using that to find the best solution for our clients´ property needs. Whether they are sellers or buyers, they can rest assured that we have the most seasoned, capable and dedicated team working in their best interest. Our team not only speaks several different languages but, above all, understands our clients` cultural needs and differences.
Last updated
May 22
First listed
May 22
Listing reference
MESV2478
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