Villa Amara, Charming High-End Home in a Gated Community

Villa Amara is a new build residence in El Herrojo, the gated upper enclave of the La Quinta hills in Benahavis, designed inside and out by GC Studio, the architecture and interiors practice whose houses are recognised for blending modern comfort with clean, functional aesthetics. The villa offers 958 square metres of accommodation on an elevated plot of 3,631 square metres, with eight bedrooms, sea views and a level of amenity that places it firmly among the most complete houses in this community.

Floor to ceiling glazing runs the length of the principal rooms, keeping the interiors bright through the day and connecting them constantly to the gardens and the coastline below. The living and dining spaces flow into a kitchen built around a large central island with abundant storage, a room designed for cooking and company in equal measure. Furniture and finishes have been selected as a single, coherent collection, so the house reads as finished rather than furnished. The principal suite stands apart, a private retreat with its own terrace and panoramic views across the hills to the Mediterranean, and the further bedroom suites carry the same standard of finish and privacy.

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