TURNKEY LUXURY VILLA REFURBISHMENT IN SOTOGRANDE
This extensive residential project in the prestigious Kings & Queens enclave of Sotogrande Costa is a complete architectural reinvention, transforming a traditional Mediterranean villa into a refined contemporary residence. Led by ROMA Arquitectura Studio, the design prioritises clean lines, volumetric clarity and a seamless relationship between the interior spaces and the established surrounding landscape.
The structural intervention began with a singular objective: to strip away the property’s dated elements and open the plan to the pristine coastal light. By addressing both structural deficiencies and aesthetic constraints, our team elevated the residence to the highest contemporary standards of living. The project now serves as a benchmark for high‑end Sotogrande refurbishments, demonstrating how considered spatial reorganisation can utterly transform the character of a luxury home.
LIVING AREAS
The villa has been comprehensively reconfigured to maximise spatial flow, structural clarity and natural light. The principal living area adopts an expansive open‑plan arrangement, furnished with premium Italian designer pieces and subtly divided into two balanced seating zones, both oriented toward the garden through vast floor‑to‑ceiling sliding glass doors. These generous windows are dressed in soft, translucent linen drapery with a triple‑draw finish that bathes the interior in beautifully diffused coastal light.
The lounge centres on a prominent feature wall that integrates a modern, low‑profile linear fireplace at its base with a flush‑mounted television above, all resolved within the same plane. This unified media composition is symmetrically flanked by two large abstract paintings in muted tones, anchoring the open layout. Seating comprises the Minotti Freeman modular system in off‑white bouclé, sinuous Minotti Leslie Wood armchairs upholstered in rich taupe velvet, and additional high‑end designer lounge chairs arranged around a bespoke dark timber coffee table. Large‑format polished marble floor tiles reflect natural light, while textured neutral rugs provide a tactile counterpoint underfoot.
To bring nature indoors, the scheme introduces cacti and kentia palms in minimalist white ceramic planters. A low‑profile timber sideboard sits flush against the far wall, preserving clean sightlines beneath a recessed ceiling perimeter that discreetly conceals climate‑control vents and LED tracks. The immaculate execution of this open‑plan sanctuary exemplifies the level of detail the team achieves on every project — delivered by ROMA Arquitectura Studio, a leading practice in luxury Sotogrande refurbishments.
KITCHEN
The kitchen exemplifies bespoke craftsmanship and the integration of high‑end materials. The space is centred on a substantial central island topped with premium Calacatta marble featuring elegant waterfall edges and dark, vertical‑slat timber panelling beneath the worktop. This focal point is accompanied by three minimalist luxury bar stools with tapered legs and premium dark‑brown leather seats that provide a refined tactile contrast.
Custom floor‑to‑ceiling cabinetry pairs sleek, handleless anthracite matt fronts with warm, textured walnut open shelving, creating an elegant compositional balance. Professional‑grade stainless‑steel appliances, including a prominent double‑door American refrigerator and a professional range cooker, are seamlessly integrated into the bespoke units. The marble veining continues uninterrupted across the full‑height splashback, ensuring visual continuity. Large black‑framed, steel‑effect windows are dressed with subtle sheer curtains that soften the afternoon sun and establish a fluid connection to the pool terrace.
The immaculate execution of this culinary pavilion underlines why ROMA Arquitectura Studio continues to set the benchmark for high‑end Sotogrande refurbishments. Every custom detail, from the flush‑mounted ceiling light tracks to the meticulous alignment of the joinery, demonstrates the exacting standard of finish the team consistently delivers.
BEDROOMS
The minimalist aesthetic continues into the private quarters, showcasing a meticulous approach to bespoke spatial design. The master bedroom is conceived as a tranquil sanctuary, defined by a bespoke king‑size bed with an oversized integrated upholstered headboard in cream linen. The bed is meticulously dressed with layered neutral throws and textured cushions, sitting atop a large, thick‑pile neutral area rug. Flanking the sleeping area are floating walnut bedside tables that preserve a clean floor line, highlighted by minimalist cylindrical pendant lights suspended from the ceiling.
The suite’s dedicated seating area features two organic, rounded armchairs upholstered in luxury ivory nubuck leather, arranged around a low, minimalist glass‑and‑timber coffee table. The expansive floor‑to‑ceiling windows are softened by triple‑draw sheer linen curtains that pool elegantly on the polished marble floor tiles. Above the bed, a large abstract artwork provides a sophisticated, muted focal point, while the adjacent wall features a custom rectangular mirror with a black‑lacquered frame and an internal Mondrian‑style grid. This composition beautifully catches reflected natural light, illustrating how this tailored Sotogrande refurbishment seamlessly balances contemporary architectural precision with effortless luxury.
BATHROOMS
The adjoining master bathroom exemplifies the exacting standard of Sotogrande refurbishments delivered by ROMA Arquitectura Studio. Walls and floors are clad in full‑height, large‑format white marble panels whose veining aligns precisely across surfaces, creating a continuous, pristine backdrop. The central feature is a luxury floating double vanity in rich walnut, topped with a thick, seamless white marble worktop and twin integrated basins for a flawless, high‑end finish.
Above the vanity hangs an oversized rectangular mirror with a slim black metal frame and integrated perimeter LED lighting, reinforcing the room’s crisp architectural lines. Privacy is achieved with frosted glazing rather than drapery, preserving the uninterrupted view of the marble veining. The scheme also includes a frameless glass walk‑in shower and a freestanding oval bath, complemented throughout by designer matte‑black tapware, a contemporary matte‑black heated towel rail and a minimalist recessed niche for bath amenities.
OUTDOORS
The architectural intervention by ROMA Arquitectura Studio exemplifies the standard of elite Sotogrande refurbishments, fundamentally redefining the villa’s structural layout and its relationship with the Mediterranean setting. The project marks a complete departure from the original, dated aesthetic, creating a contemporary sanctuary defined by clean lines, premium materials and refined structural engineering.
Originally, the rear façade was constrained by a heavy, traditional arched porch that blocked natural light, fragmented the views and dated the building. This outdated feature, finished in a traditional cream‑coloured render, was entirely demolished and replaced by a sequence of minimalist, rectilinear concrete piers. These elements form a sleek, double‑height loggia that modernises the rear elevation while optimising the thermal performance of the building envelope through carefully calculated shading.
The newly created terrace functions as an extension of the interior living spaces, demonstrating how this bespoke Sotogrande refurbishment prioritises both form and function. The outdoor lounge is furnished with high‑end pieces, including a luxury outdoor dining set and minimalist fabric sun loungers arranged across an expansive, light‑toned natural stone deck. From the pool area, flowing linen curtains visible through the oversized glass façades introduce a soft, tactile counterpoint to the concrete geometry. The former freeform pool was completely excavated and rebuilt as a generous, crisp‑edged rectangular swimming pool, beautifully integrated into the manicured lawn.
The transformation is equally striking on the main entrance façade, which was rethought to create a sophisticated arrival experience. The original unpaved, dusty driveway was replaced by a pristine courtyard paved in durable dark‑grey stone, designed to accommodate high‑end vehicles. The new crisp white paint applied to the smooth exterior render of the surrounding walls is accentuated by targeted up‑and‑down architectural lighting that highlights the structural volumes. Finally, the landscape scheme incorporates structured planter beds planted with mature orange trees, architectural cacti and selected tropical species, providing year‑round texture and privacy.
SMART FEATURES
To complement the structural and interior overhaul, our studio integrated a modern home automation system with meticulous discretion. Discreet downlights and hidden LED perimeter coves enable precise scene‑setting across the living areas, kitchen and exterior pathways, subtly accentuating the textures of premium fabrics, timber finishes and the muted tones of the abstract art collection. Climate controls and underfloor heating are fully concealed within the architecture so the minimalist volumes and curated furniture arrangements remain visually uninterrupted, preserving the purity of the design while delivering effortless, contemporary comfort.
ROMA Arquitectura Studio delivers elite Sotogrande property refurbishments, maximising natural light and spatial fluidity — Luxury Sotogrande Architects for bespoke villa renovations.
