Two Villas, One Vision: Luxury Living Reimagined at Marbella Club Golf

From time to time, a project comes along that neatly sums up what we mean when we talk about building a lifestyle rather than simply constructing a house. Our latest project at Marbella Club Golf, one of the most prestigious gated communities in Spain, is one of those.

On the face of it, it’s a luxury villa. Look a little closer and you’ll see something more unusual. In fact, as John says in the video, “This isn’t just a villa, it’s two villas, side by side.”

That single sentence tells you a great deal about the brief, the thinking behind it, and the way we approach design at Eco Vida Homes.

A Growing Trend: Living Close, Without Compromise

More and more of our clients are asking for solutions that allow families to live close together while retaining independence. Parents and adult children. Siblings. Two families who want proximity without sacrificing privacy.

This project answers that brief precisely. Two fully independent villas, sharing a coherent architectural language, each with its own facilities, services and sense of identity. You can wave to your neighbours from the terrace if you want to, or not see them at all for days. Both options are valid.

It’s a model we expect to see more of, particularly in high-end locations where land is scarce and lifestyle expectations are high.

Architecture That Makes a Statement (and Still Works on a Monday Morning)

There’s no getting away from the fact that this is bold architecture. Clean lines, confident proportions and a strong visual presence. But bold doesn’t have to mean impractical.

Every decision here has been tested against a simple question: does this make life easier or better?

Take the Cortizo windows with no trip hazards. It’s a small detail, but it matters. Or the San Rafael doors and generous ceiling heights that create a sense of space without feeling cavernous. These are not gimmicks. They are the quiet details that make a home comfortable to live in for years.

As John points out, this is “big, bold, beautiful architecture with fine details everywhere.” I couldn’t have put it better myself.

Comfort Isn’t Optional, It’s Designed In

Luxury today is less about gold taps and more about how well a home actually performs. Does it stay cool in summer? Is it quiet at night? Does everything just… work?

In this case, the answer is yes.

• Ducted air conditioning ensures even temperatures throughout

• Blackout blinds mean proper sleep (an underrated luxury, especially with guests)

• A full domotic system puts lighting, shading and systems at your fingertips

These are features our clients increasingly expect as standard, and rightly so. A high-end home should reduce friction in daily life, not add to it.

What Lies Beneath: Making the Most of Basement Space

One of the advantages of building properly in Spain is the ability to use basement space intelligently, rather than treating it as an afterthought.

Here, the lower level becomes a destination in its own right: a cinema room, gym, sauna, wine cellar, collectables room, technical installations and additional bedrooms for family and friends.

This transforms the villa from a beautiful object into a place that genuinely supports entertaining, extended stays and multi-generational living. It also future-proofs the home. Needs change over time; flexible space is invaluable.

And yes, before you ask, there really is “a shark over the swimming pool.” Proof, if proof were needed, that we don’t impose a house style. We design to our clients’ preferences, sometimes quite literally.

Energy Efficiency and Luxury Are Not Opposites

There’s a persistent myth that energy efficiency somehow dilutes luxury. In reality, the opposite is true.

These villas are powered by two heat pumps and a large solar photovoltaic array, delivering comfort with significantly reduced running costs. This is not about compromise; it’s about intelligent design.

At Eco Vida Homes, energy efficiency is not an optional extra. Whether we are building a contemporary villa in Marbella, a family home on the Costa Blanca, or renovating an older property, the principles remain the same. Good insulation, efficient systems, and a design that works with the climate rather than against it.

As John sums it up neatly, the homes are “energy efficient, beautifully detailed and built to last.”

Why Marbella Club Golf Works So Well

Location still matters, of course. Marbella Club Golf offers security, space, views and a sense of calm that’s increasingly rare along the coast. It’s close enough to Marbella to enjoy everything the Costa del Sol has to offer, but far enough away to feel properly residential.

For clients looking to build a long-term base in Spain, this balance is often the deciding factor.

More Than a Build: A Lifestyle Decision

This project captures something we talk about often with clients: a home is not an isolated object. It’s a framework for how you live.

Two families, close but independent. Spaces designed for hosting, relaxing, exercising and retreating. Systems that quietly do their job in the background. Architecture that feels confident without being showy.

As we say at Eco Vida Homes, we don’t just build villas, we build your dream lifestyle in Spain. This project happens to express that idea particularly clearly.

See the Full Tour for Yourself

Words can only take you so far. To really understand how these two villas work, the flow of the spaces, the detailing, and the overall atmosphere, it’s worth watching the full walkthrough.

🎥 Watch the complete Marbella Club Golf villa tour on YouTube. You’ll hear John’s commentary, see the details up close, and get a much clearer sense of what modern, energy-efficient luxury living in Spain can look like when it’s done properly.

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