Ronda: spectacular art collector's villa

Designed and built by renowned Iranian architect Kourosh Mohsenipour for a pair of art collectors, and art breathes life into every corner of this beautiful villa.

A private road is accessed through a gate, which guides us to a larger gate designed by an artisan blacksmith, welcoming us to the villa. The property is on two levels. Passing through the main door we enter an inviting hall with a balcony overlooking exceptional views of the Natural Park of Grazalema, framed by a 7-meter glass window. On this level there are two suites and a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.

As you head downstairs, guided by a handcrafted railing, you reach the main floor. Entering a double-height living room, you are greeted by a large fresco, commissioned for this space from the Portuguese artist Pedro Calapez. The fresco defines the upper and lower parts of the entrance to this section of the house, paired with an eye-catching chandelier by a French designer. The living room is the heart of the house and invites you to relax while taking in the grandiose landscape and the sky, as if they were on a giant screen. The fireplace and its 7-meter chimney accentuate the architectural accomplishments of the space.

From the living room we move to the full kitchen and dining area, illuminated by another unique chandelier. On the other side of the living room there is a library with three windows overlooking the Natural Park. On this floor we also find a guest suite, a guest toilet and an unexpectedly beautiful spa area.

Along with many other pieces made especially for the house, the tiles in two of the five bathrooms were designed according to the scenery surrounding each of the rooms. The frescoes are also signed by ceramic artists.

Outside, we continue to breathe life and art. A waterfall in a side courtyard awakens our senses. A summer dining room with a large pergola whose metal pillars play with light and shadows (the work of a local craftsman) invites us to enjoy the outdoors on long summer evenings in Ronda. On the floor of the immense terrace a tiled fresco representing the four cardinal points guides us to contemplate the immaculate views of the Natural Park that seal the unique character of this villa.
From the waterfall a stairway leads up to a "swimming lane" between the sky and the mountains. At the top of the garden we discover a Mongolian yurt converted into a reading room.

All the windows have insulated, watertight metal shutters that seal the house.

The gardens are irrigated in summer with rainwater collected from the roof and stored in tanks located in the reserved part of the land.

This property is an enchanting villa in the countryside: the magic of its architecture is evident immediately upon entering, comfort and discreet luxury shelter you while admiring the "cinematic scenery" that has always been there and always will be. Its privileged location between a Natural Park and proximity to the historic center of Ronda defines it as a truly unusual home, rooted in sophistication, comfort, and a love of nature.

This is a home to spend long periods of time in, disconnect and enjoy a dazzling landscape.