Elite Traveler Winter 2019

Villa Christina, Marbella, Spain SPONSORED

In sunny Marbella, Spain, Villa Christina is a five- bedroom home that blends modern design with lush natural surroundings. The home is situated on Las Brisas Golf Course, but offers guests ample privacy thanks to trees, plants and high walls that encircle the property. Natural light floods the home and, in nearly every room on the ground floor, sliding-glass doors seamlessly open to the terraces for indoor-outdoor living. The house, designed to be purchased furnished, is awash in neutral tones of white, beige and light brown, and the decor is contemporary and beachy with a distinct Ibiza and Andalusian vibe. Built for families who appreciate style and design, but also love to be outside, the house boasts a large terrace with a pool and hot tub, three fireplaces with cozy seating, multiple lounge areas, a dining area and a kitchen. Inside and out, the property features hidden, soft lighting that creates an exceptionally inviting ambience. $4.32m. Contact John Brendmoe, founder, +47 90 099 665, john@antima.no, antima.no Villa Jazmin, Marbella, Spain SPONSORED Relax in style in the zen, resort-style residence that is Villa Jazmin, located in the Nueva Andalucía region of Marbella, Spain. The nine-bedroom, furnished villa evokes a tranquil sensibility from the moment you enter. The double-height living space has wood-beamed ceilings and doors that span the length of the living area; through there, a pathway flanked by greenery leads you to a hotel-sized pool with a large, stone sundeck. Each room has subtle Asian decor elements, such as antique art and natural materials with an elevated design. The interiors are dominated by black and white tones to lend a modern feel to the space. There’s a gourmet kitchen, two living and dining spaces, and plenty of lounging nooks. The villa is close to the city’s most impressive golf courses and restaurants, should you manage to peel yourself away from this relaxing haven.

Villa Christina’s chic living room

The zen pool at Villa Jazmin

Photos International Realty, Scott Cramer Photography, Provoke Studios $15.6m. Contact John Brendmoe, founder, +47 90 099 665, john@antima.no, antima.no