In summary
On a hilltop perch overlooking the Mediterranean and the Moroccan coast beyond sits the Villa Carligto near Malaga. The villa is part of an estate comprising two stylish private villas (Villa Carligto - 4 bedrooms - and The Pavillion - 3 bedrooms). Choose to rent one villa for smaller groups, or both luxury villas together for up to fourteen guests. Exclusively hire the entire 10 acre estate (El Carligto Estate - 7 bedrooms) for reunions, weddings and other special celebrations.
An enclosed leafy courtyard greets visitors upon entry with a fountain and shaded pergola facing the majestic peak of Maroma above. Built-in benches and outdoor furniture provide comfortable seating in this tranquil space cradled by the back half of the building. Beyond the courtyard, the kitchen opens onto a small herb garden along the side of the house, which leads to the front terrace with a covered outdoor dining area including a table to seat 10.
From this terrace a set of stairs lead down to the pool area (the only way to access the pool), with 'top-of-theworld' views toward the sea and maintained gardens all around, a covered summer kitchen with built-in barbecue, marble dining table, sun lounges, and a water garden on another terraced area beyond the pool.
The front dining terrace also leads around to the south side, with a landscape design with modern flair providing a pleasant, grassy play space for smaller children. Aside this garden is a smaller table for four, perfect for sunny morning breakfasts or afternoon tea in the garden. Further along on this south-side and therefore sunniest of terraces, the garden leads back to the master bedroom terrace, with parasol shaded seating and an open air shower.
Access to this area can be restricted to ensure that those staying in the master bedroom have private use. All on one level, the Villa Lodge has wood-beam ceilings and terra-cotta floors with underfloor heating and air-conditioning throughout. All bathrooms contain bronze taps and basins, and bronze shower fittings; all bath and shower walls are in local marble.
Indoors
A small entrance hall opens onto the main living room with fireplace and WiFi access. Kitchen/dining-room, seating up to 8, with fireplace and Lacanche gourmet range cooker. Fully stocked Kitchen with Siemens appliances including American-style refrigerator/freezer with ice maker and filtered water dispenser.
1 bedroom with 140 cm bed and hand-stitched Suzani tapestry headboard, local antique Spanish chest of drawers and en suite bathroom with shower.
1 bedroom with 180 cm bed that can be made up as two singles, also with hand-stitched Suzani tapestry headboard and a built in dressing table and wardrobe.
1 bedroom with 180 cm bed that can be made up as two singles. These two bedrooms share an adjacent bathroom with large tub, bidet and shower.
1 master bedroom, with 160 cm bed and another Suzani tapestry, also has double doors opening onto a private terrace garden, complete with sea views, shaded sun lounges and an open-air shower. The master bathroom has a large enclosed (hammam-style) tub with shower and is connected to the master bedroom through a short arched corridor.
Further down the corridor is another W/C, and a utility closet with washing machine. Beyond, the corridor exits into the courtyard gallery, off of which sit the library and drawing room. The library is a naturally well-lit reading room with a well stocked wall full of book shelves and comfortable seating. A travertine-marble desk serves as a work space here with WiFi and other office facilities. From one side, the library opens directly to the center of the courtyard and to the other side an enclosed lounge terrace with HD satellite television and PlayStation3 video game system. This terrace shares a door with the adjacent drawing room terrace, a large, open (shaded) terrace with views to the sea and an oversized open fireplace. The attached drawing room shares the chimney for an indoor/outdoor fireplace, creating the appearance of a combined indoor/outdoor living space. The drawing room, with pantry and fridge, is decorated with Spanish antiques and a Chesterfield sofa for a sophisticated wind-down at the end of the evening.
Equipment
Full air-conditioning underfloor heating
Traditional terra-cotta floors
Four fireplaces hammam-style master bath
Private master bedroom terrace with outdoor shower
Quality beds
Well-stocked library / reading room
Drawing room bar pantry
Drawing room terrace with indoor/outdoor fireplace
Hand-stitched Suzani tapestries
Two full HD flat screen televisions
Satellite TV with digital video recorders
DVD player with movie library
Stereo/CD player and iPod docking
WiFi connection
Video game system
Baby beds, high chairs, changing mats, monitors, etc. available
Pool with summer kitchen and sun lounges
Open-air shower
Solar panels for energy savings
Washing machine
Siemens dishwasher
Siemens cooker plus
Lacanche gourmet range cooker
Espresso machine, toaster, kettle, blender
