A detached villa set within Sotogrande, the largest privately owned residential development in Andalusia, in the municipality of San Roque, Cádiz. The property offers 16 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms across approximately 2,887 m² of living space on a plot of roughly 50,795 m². Originally completed in 1970 and described as recently renovated, the estate lies close to golf courses, the marina at Puerto de Sotogrande and the Mediterranean coast. The asking price is fixed at €8,000,000. Gibraltar airport is roughly 14 km away as the crow flies, with Málaga airport some 84 km distant.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in Sotogrande, a private community within San Roque, 25 km northeast of Gibraltar. Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande lies 0.8 km away as the crow flies, with Valderrama at 3.1 km. Puerto de Sotogrande marina is 2.7 km distant and Playa de La Alcaidesa beach 4.4 km. Surroundings combine sea views, cork forests and green fairways.
With 16 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms, the property accommodates large households, extended family visits and staff. A separate cottage with three guest suites, a guest house, staff quarters and workshop facilities support multi-generational or hospitality use. Heated indoor and outdoor pools, a lift, air conditioning, central heating and fireplaces cover year-round comfort across the main residence.
This is an existing home, not a new-build project. It was completed in 1970 and is listed as recently renovated and key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. Optional adjacent urban land of 28,042 m² carries development potential for 140 residences, with an indicative licence timeframe of three years; this is a separate consideration from the villa purchase.
The asking price is fixed at €8,000,000, a budget far above typical Sotogrande apartments. The scale of the estate, nearly 2,900 m² of built area on five hectares, implies substantial maintenance obligations. The property is a 1970 construction, so buyers should verify renovation scope independently. Development of the optional land parcels depends on licences that remain indicative and unconfirmed.
Ref: VL927494
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a narrow set of situations. It can work for a buyer seeking a primary or seasonal residence of architectural significance, where the Renaissance and Moorish interiors, the tower bedrooms and the parkland setting are the draw rather than a modern floor plan. It also suits multi-generational households or owners who regularly host guests, given the cottage with three guest suites, the separate guest house and staff quarters. A household engaged in golf and polo, with Valderrama, Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande and Santa María Polo Club all within about 3 km, would use the estate as a base for those activities. A developer or investor evaluating the optional land parcels may also consider the villa as part of a wider land assembly, keeping in mind that building licences are indicative and the timeframe cited is three years. The property is less suited to buyers wanting a lock-and-leave holiday home: five hectares of garden, multiple buildings, indoor and outdoor pools and extensive terraces require ongoing management. It also does not suit budgets below the stated €8,000,000, and buyers prioritising new construction should note the 1970 origin, however thorough the renovation. Finally, anyone needing daily urban density, shops, restaurants, nightlife within walking distance, will find the seclusion of the estate a trade-off rather than a benefit.
The main residence is conceived in an Italian Renaissance style, with neo-classical reception rooms described by the seller as well proportioned. The most distinctive technical element is the Moorish section: a room with a double cupola rising nine metres, bedchambers above, and an extensive area with Moorish baths and entertainment rooms. Photography of the interior shows a colourfully tiled kitchen island with wooden cabinetry, Moroccan-style arched hallways, a master bedroom with fireplace and large windows, and bathrooms with double basins. The condition is listed as recently renovated. Climate systems include air conditioning, central heating and fireplaces, allowing year-round occupation, and the heated indoor pool extends swimming beyond the outdoor season. A lift serves the property, which matters in a house with a tower level. Water features on the terraces and the romantic garden around the cottage indicate mature landscaping rather than newly planted grounds. Buyers should note that a 1970 building of this type, with cupolas, baths and extensive decorative work, requires a technical survey covering structure, damp, electrical installations and pool plant, the standard due diligence for properties of this age and scale. The listing does not state energy-performance figures, so running costs for heating large volumes of space should be assessed during inspection. Staff quarters and workshop or storage facilities are functional additions that support estate operation rather than showcase spaces.
The property is offered at a fixed asking price of €8,000,000. This is an existing, key-ready home rather than a new-build project with a price list, so the figure is not a 'from' price. At this level the property sits well above comparable new developments in Sotogrande, where apartments start from roughly €341,000 (Altara Alcaidesa), €423,000 (Atria) and €549,000 (Adel San Roque). The optional additional land, 28,042 m² of urban land with a project for 140 residences, plus some 109,000 m² conceived for 80 ecological bungalows in a five-star resort concept, is available separately subject to negotiation, with plans and further information on request. Buyers should clarify with the seller which elements are included in the stated price.
This is an estate-scale property rather than a conventional villa. The main residence follows Italian Renaissance lines, with neo-classical reception rooms, and a tower containing six bedrooms including the master suite overlooking formal gardens and countryside. A Moorish section includes a double-cupola room nine metres high, bedchambers above, Moorish baths and entertainment rooms. A separate cottage with three guest suites sits in a romantic garden at some distance from the main house, and the grounds also contain a guest house, staff quarters and workshop or storage facilities. Daily life here is defined by space and separation: owners, guests and staff can operate independently within the same plot. Outdoor terraces with water features connect to gardens and forest covering over 60,000 m² according to the seller's description. Practical amenities within about 2 km include a pharmacy, two banks, a café and a dentist, meaning routine errands are manageable without leaving the immediate area, while larger shopping needs point towards Algeciras, 21 km away as the crow flies. The south-facing orientation supports sun exposure on terraces through the day. With sea, port, country, garden and forest views listed, the property engages its surroundings on several levels. The setting suits a household that treats the estate as a base for golf, equestrian and polo activities, Santa María Polo Club is 2.3 km away, and that has the staffing or inclination to manage a property of this size.
Sotogrande is a private residential development of about 25 km² stretching from the Mediterranean into the foothills of the Sierra Almenara, within the municipality of San Roque. The immediate area around the estate is quiet by nature: it is an estate setting on a large plot, with cork forests and fairways framing the views toward Gibraltar and, on clear days, Morocco. Daily convenience is close at hand, within 2 km there is a pharmacy, two banks, a café and a dentist, and an IONITY fast-charging station sits 1.8 km away for electric vehicles. The wider community records around 34,310 inhabitants (2025), with 13 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 2 health centres, indicating year-round residential life rather than a purely seasonal resort. Sotogrande International School operates campuses 3.5 km and 4.5 km from the property. Puerto de Sotogrande, at 2.7 km, provides the marina, port-side dining and the seasonal buzz that comes with it. Public transport is limited, 9 lines and 8 stops in the area, so daily life is car-based, which the estate's private setting assumes in any case. Housing transactions in the area number around 849 per year, a modest volume consistent with a low-density, high-value market.
The map shows the estate within the private grounds of Sotogrande, with golf courses to the immediate south and east, the marina and coast beyond, and the hills of the Sierra Almenara inland. Gibraltar's silhouette marks the southern horizon, roughly 25 km away by road.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Sotogrande occupies the western end of the Costa del Sol, in Cádiz province, 25 km northeast of Gibraltar. It stands apart from the Marbella, Estepona corridor: quieter, lower in density, and oriented around golf, polo and marina life rather than high-rise tourism. Algeciras, 21 km away, is the working port and industrial hub of the Bay of Gibraltar. Marbella lies 45 km east along the coast, and Jerez de la Frontera 87 km to the northwest. The area's position between two airports, Gibraltar at 14 km and Málaga at 84 km, gives it a dual accessibility that few Spanish coastal locations share.
Distances below are straight-line; road distances will be longer. The nearest beach, Playa de La Alcaidesa, lies 4.4 km away, with a flat gradient of 0.9% between the estate and the coast. Puerto de Sotogrande marina is 2.7 km distant. Golf access is a defining feature: Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande at 0.8 km, Club de Golf La Cañada at 2.5 km and the renowned Valderrama at 3.1 km. Santa María Polo Club is 2.3 km away, with Complejo Deportivo Zona Norte at 2.1 km. Gibraltar airport is the closest at roughly 14 km, useful for UK connections, while Málaga-Costa del Sol sits about 84 km away and offers the broadest route network. Regional towns include Algeciras at 21 km, Marbella at 45 km and Jerez de la Frontera at 87 km. A car is necessary for virtually all trips; public transport, with 9 lines and 8 stops, does not serve estate-level mobility.
| Beach Distance | 4.4 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 14 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 84 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The estate sits at 39 m above sea level on flat terrain, the gradient to the beach is 0.9%, so movement around the grounds and towards the coast involves no significant slopes. The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.5°C. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about five months, and the heated indoor pool on the property extends swimming beyond that window. Winters are mild enough that central heating plus fireplaces, both present, cover the cooler months without extreme demand. The surrounding landscape combines cork forests, formal gardens and fairways, with views across to the Rock of Gibraltar and the North African coast. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler half of the year, keeping summers dry and sunny, the pattern that underpins the region's appeal for outdoor living and golf. For a property of this scale, the flat plot and established tree cover also moderate heat around the buildings in summer.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest Blue Flag-standard coastline option is Playa de La Alcaidesa at 4.4 km straight-line, a long open beach between Sotogrande and La Línea. Puerto de Sotogrande, 2.7 km away, adds a marina with waterfront dining and moorings. Golf is the principal recreation within reach: Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande (0.8 km) is one of the region's older championship courses, Club de Golf La Cañada (2.5 km) offers a more accessible option, and Valderrama (3.1 km) is among the most famous courses in continental Europe, a former Ryder Cup venue. Santa María Polo Club, 2.3 km distant, hosts high-goal polo each summer, a fixture of the Sotogrande season. Other facilities include Complejo Deportivo Zona Norte (2.1 km) and the Piscina Loma del Rey pool (4.7 km). In total the area counts 66 sports facilities, ranging from padel and tennis to equestrian centres. Tourism infrastructure is restrained, 7 hotels with 1,017 beds, which keeps the area's visitor numbers low relative to the busier Costa del Sol resorts further east.
66 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Sotogrande is the largest privately owned residential development in Andalusia, Spain. It is a private community in the municipality of San Roque. Located 25 km (16 mi) northeast of Gibraltar, Sotogrande is composed of a 25-square-kilometre (9.7 sq mi) stretch from the Mediterranean Sea back into the foothills of Sierra Almenara, providing contrasting views of sea, hills, cork forests and green fairways, including the Rock of Gibraltar and Morocco.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6°C | 69 mm |
| February | 13.5°C | 38 mm |
| March | 14.5°C | 133 mm |
| April | 16.4°C | 53 mm |
| May | 19.2°C | 27 mm |
| June | 22.5°C | 9 mm |
| July | 25.0°C | 0 mm |
| August | 25.4°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.1°C | 23 mm |
| October | 20.1°C | 62 mm |
| November | 15.9°C | 90 mm |
| December | 13.8°C | 76 mm |
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Within Sotogrande itself, the market spans an unusually wide range. New-build apartment projects such as Altara Alcaidesa (from €341,000), Atria (from €423,000) and Adel San Roque (from €549,000) serve buyers seeking modern, low-maintenance homes with communal facilities. This estate occupies the opposite end of that spectrum: a fixed asking price of €8,000,000, a 1970 architectural villa of nearly 2,900 m², and five hectares of private grounds with multiple outbuildings. The comparison is instructive rather than direct, few buyers shop across both segments, but it frames what the price represents. For the budget of a mid-range Sotogrande apartment, roughly a twentieth of this estate's asking price, one obtains a new two- or three-bedroom home near the coast. This property, by contrast, trades on scale, privacy and architectural character: the tower bedrooms, the Moorish rooms with a nine-metre double cupola, and the separation of main house, cottage, guest house and staff quarters. Regionally, Sotogrande's west-end position distinguishes it from Marbella 45 km east, which offers a denser mix of nightlife, dining and branded developments. The area records around 849 housing transactions per year and a median provincial income of €15,750, figures consistent with a market driven by international and high-net-worth buyers rather than local demand. The optional land parcels, 28,042 m² of urban land with a 140-residence project and a further 109,000 m² conceived for an eco-resort, add a developer dimension absent from comparable listings, though licences remain indicative. Buyers comparing this estate against modern villas in La Alcaidesa or the Sotogrande Alto pockets should weigh older-building maintenance and staffing needs against the rarity of the plot size and setting.
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