Chalet 5 rooms, new, Finca Cortesín, Casares

This gated community of 15 beautifully styled contemporary villas within the country club of the Finca Cortesín Golf - Spa resort offers boutique living close to nature, beaches, the mountain village of Casares and the amenities of nearby Estepona, Marbella and Sotogrande.

The five-bedroom villas enjoy an area of 601m2 on plots from 1,625m2, situated in Cortesín between holes nine and ten of the famed championship golf course. Also nearby are its stylish clubhouse and the fine dining restaurants and spa of what is considered to be one of the best hotels in Spain. Set against a gentle slope landscaped with attractive Mediterranean gardens and luxurious swimming pools, the villas enjoy fantastic sea, golf and mountain views.

The white-plastered architecture of the villas is sleek, modern and well adapted to the local climate, while stone walls add quality and timeless style. There is a choice of three designs, but all make the most of the views with tall windows that bring light into the home and allow an interplay between indoor and outdoor living areas. Expect the finest materials and most up-to-date luxuries, including independent staff quarters and private parking for two cars.