Elegant 5-Bedroom Townhouse with Pool

The entrance is quiet — the kind of quiet that carries over from the hillside itself. Above the rooftops of La Heredia, the light shifts westward across the upper landing of this 312-square-metre townhouse, catching on natural plaster walls and the soft grain of oak flooring. From this level, it’s just a few steps into the master suite, where the bedroom sits slightly withdrawn from the corridor, its layout unforced. There’s space where there needs to be, and restraint where there doesn’t. The adjoining bathroom draws in morning light from the south, and behind the door, the dressing area is arranged with domestic rhythm in mind, not drama. A second en-suite guest room shares the same level, each separated to maintain quiet.

Downstairs, the house opens. The central living and dining space is configured around a fireplace that feels original, or at least convincing in its intent. The kitchen sits in an L to the left — gas cooking, Bosch and Liebherr appliances integrated into a design that prefers natural textures over gloss. The surfaces aren’t pristine; they’re tactile. Doors slide open onto a terrace without announcement. There’s no architectural punctuation — just a shift in temperature and the scent of the garden.

Beyond that, the 179 m² plot unfolds slowly. The private pool isn’t a centrepiece but an element — framed by a hedge, surrounded by stone, a natural continuation of the terrace. You don’t look at it. You walk past it barefoot, coffee in hand, when the garden’s still in shade and the light begins warming the far wall.

Three more guest bedrooms sit on the lower floor. One has its own bathroom, the others share — practical, but not compromised. A laundry area is tucked into the end of the corridor, without being hidden. You get the sense that everything is where it is because it works that way. Underfloor heating runs through the upper and main levels. The air conditioning moves without being noticed.

La Heredia itself follows the curve of the Ronda road just north of San Pedro de Alcántara. It’s not a showpiece urbanisation — more a quiet community with its own pace and elevation. The local bakery and butcher are a short walk away. Marbella, Puerto Banús, and several international schools, including Laude and Aloha College, are all within a 15-minute drive. The road to Ronda rises behind you; the Mediterranean stretches in front. Sea views appear through the terrace balustrade when you least expect them.

The house continues down a few more steps. There’s a storage space just off to the right. The hallway bends. The light has changed. Someone is speaking outside.