El Refugio is a new, design-led luxury villa for sale in located in Sotogrande Alto. Set on a 1,915 m² plot with 1,025 m² built and 297 m² of terraces, the home has a strong contemporary profile, expansive glazing and panoramic sea views that frame the Mediterranean lifestyle. Generous outdoor platforms, landscaped gardens and a heated infinity pool create a seamless connection between the architecture and its elevated setting. Inside, the villa offers six en-suite bedrooms, including a principal suite with ample space for relaxation, plus large open-plan living and dining areas that flow directly onto the main terrace. A made-to-measure, fully fitted kitchen with Gaggenau appliances anchors the social heart of the home, while floor-to-ceiling windows bring in light and views throughout the 728 m² of interior space.
Every zone feels carefully planned for comfortable, full-time living as well as extended stays with family and guests. Lifestyle and wellness are at the core of this property. The lower levels house a private spa with sauna, hammam and jacuzzi, a Technogym fitness suite, cinema room and a wine cellar. Outside, a pool house, fully equipped summer kitchen, barbecue lounge and cocktail bar make entertaining effortless. Sustainability and technology are built in, with solar panels, Tesla battery storage, underfloor heating and cooling, advanced home automation and an A-rated energy certificate. Security is comprehensive, with 24-hour surveillance, armoured entry and gated access, placing this villa among Sotogrande’s most secure and sophisticated homes.
The well-thought-out, exceptionally harmonious spatial concept gives the house a rare balance of spaciousness and cosiness. Despite its impressive dimensions, it exudes an almost inviting intimacy – a residence that forms a luxurious retreat for two and at the same time offers a stage for lively, unforgettable family moments in the circle of a large family.
El Refugio creates a living experience that goes far beyond pure architecture: rooms that breathe, that flow, that adapt to life – never the other way around. The villa conveys that special feeling of having arrived. It offers a sense of connection – with the landscape, with the sea, with the people who live there. Its size does not seem monumental, but familiar. Its luxury is not aloof, but honest. It is not only an architectural masterpiece, but also an emotional balance: inspiring, calming, connecting.
And perhaps its most valuable feature: the house never feels too big – but always just right.