TURNKEY RENOVATION PROJECT ON NEW GOLDEN MILE, ESTEPONA
This exclusive villa exemplifies contemporary Mediterranean living, marrying high‑end functionality with a refined, sophisticated aesthetic. Commissioned to ROMA Arquitectura Studio, leading Estepona architects, the comprehensive renovation charts a complete architectural evolution. The original property suffered from a fragmented plan, restrictive internal partitions and small windows that severely limited daylight. Externally, a conventional rectangular pool was hemmed in by an intrusive stone deck and bulky railings that interrupted the outlook.
The renovation has opened the house up to create fluid, continuous spaces and a restrained sense of quiet luxury. By removing dividing walls and introducing expansive floor‑to‑ceiling glazing, the interior is now flooded with natural light and the threshold between house and garden has been effectively dissolved. Outside, the pool has been reimagined as an elegant, organic form set within a seamless light‑grey microcement deck that sits harmoniously with the clean, modern volumes of the main building.
LIVING AREAS
The ground‑floor living areas are arranged as a fluid, multi‑zoned environment in which bespoke luxury interiors seamlessly link communal entertaining with private relaxation. A continuous light‑grey micro‑cement floor and smooth neutral plaster walls establish a calm, unified backdrop. In the formal lounge and dining space a dark timber dining table is paired with sculptural cream‑upholstered chairs beneath an elegant multi‑branched glass‑globe chandelier, while a low‑profile white modular sofa faces a sleek white floating console set beneath a recessed television with concealed perimeter LED lighting — a tailored composition executed by ROMA Arquitectura, luxury Estepona architects.
The room opens fully to the garden through expansive black‑framed sliding doors, dissolving the boundary between landscape and interior architecture. The private TV room shifts the plan to an intimate media retreat centred on a deeply cushioned L‑shaped sectional in soft neutral fabrics and a low‑profile minimalist coffee table. A large television is flush‑mounted within a clean white wall niche for a pared‑back, refined aesthetic. Throughout both spaces the lighting strategy relies on deep‑set downlights and warm, continuous LED coves recessed into the perimeter drop ceilings, which cast a soft, even wash across the communal layout and reinforce the scheme’s architectural clarity.
KITCHEN
The kitchen functions as a natural, seamless extension of the dining area, emphasising clean lines and refined surfaces. The space is anchored by a striking central island in white marble with gently curved corners and walnut side panels, offering a strong visual contrast. This breakfast bar is paired with minimalist black stools beneath slim architectural pendant lights. Running parallel, a floor‑to‑ceiling bank of handleless cabinetry in matte off‑white integrates premium ovens and a wine cooler. A sleek white quartz worktop wraps the perimeter cooking zone, framed by expansive black windows looking onto the garden. Grounded by a light‑grey micro‑cement floor, the layout preserves an uncluttered overhead plane with an expansive suspended ceiling and concealed linear LED tracks — a sophisticated culinary environment designed by ROMA Arquitectura, Top Estepona architects crafting bespoke luxury renovations
BEDROOMS
The bedrooms are conceived as private sanctuaries of calm and refinement, maintaining the material and chromatic coherence established throughout the house. A continuous light‑grey micro‑cement floor and smooth white walls unify the scheme and maximise natural daylight. The interiors favour a clean, uncluttered layout: bespoke joinery includes integrated headboards and fully concealed fitted wardrobes that optimise storage while preserving the pared‑back aesthetic. Each room also incorporates a small lounge area with two armchairs and a side table, together with a flat‑screen television flush‑mounted into a discreet wall niche. Expansive black‑framed windows open each bedroom to the outside, dissolving the threshold between terrace and Mediterranean landscape. The design, by ROMA Arquitectura Studio, premier Estepona architects and interior designers — is complemented by technical lighting concealed within the ceiling plane; perimeter LED coves and deep‑set downlights produce a warm, even illumination at night, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere across all five bedrooms.
BATHROOMS
The bathrooms are conceived as refined spaces for wellness and relaxation that extend the home’s minimalist aesthetic. Maintaining the project’s material coherence, each room pairs a continuous light‑grey micro‑cement floor with smooth white walls to amplify a sense of space and visual clarity. The layout reflects the expertise of ROMA Arquitectura Studio, luxury architects in Estepona, with the focus placed on bespoke floating walnut vanities that introduce warmth and tactile contrast. These custom units are finished with crisp white worktops incorporating integrated basins and discreet, flush‑mounted tapware. Large freestanding mirrors enhance the natural light, while the shower areas are integrated seamlessly and without barriers into the overall plan. True to the home’s carefully considered lighting strategy, the ceiling conceals perimeter LED coves and deep‑set downlights, producing an intimate, balanced and inviting atmosphere.
SIGNATURE SPACES
The lower‑ground floor’s Signature Spaces are conceived as distinct experiential zones for leisure, collecting and wellbeing, all anchored by a continuous light‑grey microcement floor. This bespoke arrangement transforms the subterranean level into a meticulously planned hub of uncompromised luxury, realised by ROMA Arquitectura Studio, highly regarded Estepona architects and interior designers.
The sequence begins with the private gym: a generous, open‑plan volume defined by crisp white walls and engineered for high‑performance training. A full‑height mirror clads the principal wall, doubling perceived depth and reflecting light from overhead LED coves. The facility is specified with professional‑grade equipment across disciplines — treadmills, stationary bikes and cross‑trainers with integrated screens; a strength zone with adjustable benches and multifunctional cable stations; and a neatly organised dumbbell rack. A large high‑definition flat screen is flush‑mounted into a white partition wall to provide seamless entertainment during workouts.
Transitioning to a more intimate atmosphere, the climate‑controlled wine cellar is revealed within a hermetic glass enclosure framed in minimalist black steel. Precise temperature and humidity control ensure optimal preservation, while horizontal walnut shelving, individually backlit with concealed LED strips, suspends the bottles against a dark textured backdrop, transforming the collection into a sculptural exhibition visible from the corridor.
The entertainment room establishes the lower floor’s social epicentre as a moody private‑club environment with anthracite‑grey walls and ceilings. The space is anchored by an imposing freestanding bar island topped with a thick, veined black marble countertop and a matching textured front, accompanied by minimalist high stools with slender black frames. The back bar integrates a walnut low cabinet and a large panel of dark, backlit shelving for spirits display. The main recreational area is dominated by a contemporary professional billiard table, precisely lit by linear LED tracks recessed into the technical ceiling, creating a highly sophisticated and exclusive ambience.
Across the lower‑ground floor, materiality and lighting are orchestrated with architectural rigour: durable, tactile surfaces, concealed technical systems and carefully zoned illumination combine to deliver an immersive sequence of spaces. The result is a subterranean suite that balances technical precision with refined atmosphere, exemplifying the studio’s disciplined approach to Marbella‑grade luxury.
OUTDOORS
EXTERIOR ENTRANCE
The entrance has been transformed from a traditionally rustic, compartmentalised arrival into a clean, contemporary approach that respects the property’s original character. The traditional Arabic‑tiled roofs have been retained, while the former rounded side arches have been replaced by crisp, rectilinear volumes finished in pure white. Old rustic timber window frames have given way to expansive, rectangular black‑framed windows that frame views and admit generous daylight.
At ground level, the previous continuous paving has been reworked into a composition of light‑stone paved pathways interspersed with open lawn. Aligned with the entrance axis, a classic limestone fountain sits within a shallow water basin, its calm surface complemented by refined planting beds and carefully curated vegetation that sit alongside the property’s existing mature palm trees. The overall effect is a restrained, contemporary arrival sequence that harmonises traditional elements with a modern architectural language.
POOL AND GARDEN
The garden-facing facade undergoes a radical opening towards the landscape, removing the visual heaviness of the original structure. The former segmental arches and classic balustrades have been removed from both the ground floor and the upper terrace. Instead, the ground floor opens up completely through large sliding windows with sleek black frames, while the upper terrace is finished with a completely transparent, continuous glass balustrade. The outdoor leisure area replaces the old terracotta tiling with a light natural stone paving that frames a new organically shaped, beach-entry saltwater swimming pool. The two large existing palm trees have been preserved and seamlessly integrated into the pool’s beach area, with the entire layout enveloped by expansive lawns and Mediterranean vegetation — delivered by ROMA Arquitectura Studio, Best architecture practice in Estepona designing bespoke luxury renovations.
SMART FEATURES
The new villa designed by ROMA Arquitectura Studio, premier Estepona architects incorporates state‑of‑the‑art systems designed to maximise comfort and energy efficiency while remaining discreetly integrated into the architecture. At the heart of the installation is a high‑efficiency air‑source heat pump that manages both domestic hot water and climate control, distributing warmth via water‑based underfloor heating beneath the microcement floors and supplying conditioned air through a ducted system concealed within the ceilings with slim linear grilles. All mechanical, lighting and shading functions are centralised on a KNX home‑automation platform, enabling programmable scenes and remote control via wall touchscreens or mobile devices. Security is addressed comprehensively with perimeter and internal protection, including high‑definition CCTV, motion detectors and automated access control, ensuring both peace of mind and seamless operation.
Turnkey renovation project on Estepona’s New Golden Mile, featuring open-plan living areas, a bespoke quartz kitchen, and premium micro-cement flooring, meticulously executed by ROMA Arquitectura Studio, Luxury Malaga architects crafting bespoke luxury villas
