EL UNICO, Marbella, is tailored and bespoke furnished Villa for the discriminating, sophisticated and
well-travelled buyer, who has seen it all, but has not experienced anything quite like this home before. EL
UNICO Marbella is a luxurious private Villa, that is located within the secure, 24-hour security patrolled
and gate-guarded community of La Zagaleta. La Zagaleta is a privileged Resort and Country Club, known
as the most exclusive urbanization in Europe. Set on 900 hectares of a former hunting estate, with 2 golf
courses, an equestrian centre, heliport and fine dining restaurants, offering exclusivity and privacy, yet
close to all amenities and the ONE enjoys every comfort conceivable. The Villa is complemented by a state-
of-the-art gourmet kitchen surrounded by exterior water features, double high ceilings, a fashion designer
master bathroom, games room with bowling alley, rooftop terrace, Forest, Mountain and unobstructed
Sea views and beach club indoor/outdoor pool environments that any 5-star Hotel would envy. The ONE
evokes exquisite taste and is adorned with custom furnishings and fine works of modernist art. The Villa
enjoys a plot of 8,000 sq. metres, with 2,500 sq. metres of beautifully distributed interior living space,
over 4 floors and features 1,100 sq. metres of terraces and porches - seamlessly blending into the finest
in exterior living, with a 22-metre infinity pool, water features, custom putting green, DJ area, exterior
dining, gymnasium, cinema, staff and guest quarters, garage parking for 8 cars and numerous seating,
chill-out and sunken seating areas. EL UNICO is a marvel in design and spatial planning with each space
beckoning the eye and the senses to experience behind the next door.
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FEATURES
The precision and attention to detail that characterises the concept, architecture, design, landscaping and
overall flow of EL UNICO Marbella is also evident in the interior/exterior styling of this beautiful
contemporary home.
The materials, details, features and decorative elements chosen for the home, are evidenced in each and
every room. The ONE is a stylish and sophisticated home that evokes a modernist feeling combined with
chic flair. This special home is nothing short of ‘WOW’ yet is welcoming, warm and comfortable, and at
the same time is equipped with every modern convenience.
DISTRIBUTION
• 9 plus bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. (2-bedroom staff suite)
• One opulent 180 sq. metre master suite complemented with high ceilings, Designer tiled
bathroom and massive walk-in closet, fireplace, cafeteria, Samsung TV and private Terrace.
• Seven additional bedrooms on several levels for family, guests and staff, each with its own ensuite
bathroom, including three bedrooms with their own individual exterior entrances and a staff
kitchen area.
• Office with access to its own individual exterior entrance.
• Main level designer guest bathroom with a 7-metre ceiling and 7-metre window.
• Double height entrance and living room area with 7 metre height windows and a double sided 7-
metre height, double sided stone fireplace.
• Family room with stone fireplace, custom glass, metal and wood cabinetry and Samsung TV.
• Modern gourmet kitchen with 2 huge islands, Gaggenau appliances and a separate staff cooking
(dirty kitchen) area and dispensary, leading to a huge dining area seating 16 guests.
• 2 wineries, with the main wine area featuring 1500 bottle- 2-sided glass custom winery and the
second for display with stone, glass, metal and wood integrated into the custom built bar.
• Exterior kitchen, bar and outdoor dining area.
• Sony home HD projection, multi level cinema.
• Children’s play-room and lounge with outdoor cinema.
• Luxurious Spa with Indoor pool and waterfall, Jacuzzi, Steam Room and Sauna.
• Fully equipped Gymnasium, custom games room with Pool table, Ping Pong, Foosball, Pinball
machine and gathering/TV area with Samsung TV, complemented by a state-of-the-art bowling
alley, custom bar and walk-out to the exterior.
• Exterior includes a custom 22-metre exterior infinity pool, Sunken seating areas, Outdoor
Samsung TV, roof top terrace with a 4th bar, infinity Jacuzzi, quiet and vibrant chill out and sunken
seating areas, Golf putting green, outdoor dining, outdoor firepit table, front and rear water
features and hi-lited by beautiful gardens, a three tiered waterfall, beautiful landscaping and
outdoor lighting.
• Photovoltaic Solar plant with 30KWH capacity, producing close to a ‘net zero’ home.
SPECIFICATIONS
APPLIANCES
Kitchen appliances by GAGGENAU and MiELE include, electric and gas cooktops, ceiling flush mounted
extractor fans, full sized fridge and full-sized freezer units with cabinet integrated panels, black glass panel
finished wall ovens, automatic built-in coffee maker, microwave, 2 stainless steel dishwashers and 2
stainless sinks.
TELEVISION
Large format HD 4K Samsung Televisions installed in Master Bedroom, Family Room, 3.3 Metre wide 4 pc.
Integrated Samsung screens (‘Sports Bar’) - Lower Level games Lounge, Children’s play room and Exterior
Pool area. The Main Level Bedroom and the Gymnasium are fitted with medium format HD 4K Samsung
Televisions. The Cinema is fitted with a Sony HD 4K cinema projector and LED back lit screen and the
exterior cinema features an outdoor Samsung TV with surround sound. Fully wired for Internet, Satellite
dish, Terrestrial antenna for TV and FM channels. TV sockets RFJRI in living and dining room, games rooms,
kitchen and bedrooms. Broadband coaxial connections in the living and dining room, games rooms,
kitchen and bedrooms. Installation of 24 switch rack with WIFI UNIFI double band @ 2.4 and 5 Ghz.
MULTIMEDIA
Installation for 5.1 audio surround sound with Bowers and Wilkins speakers and Yamaha exterior
speakers. Stereo Amplifier by SONOS.
VIDEO INTERCOM
FERMAX system with external plate in steel and video terminal inside the home.
HOME & BUILDING AUTOMATION
Installation of KNX or CRESTRON home-automation system throughout the home.
CCTV
Pre installation of closed-circuit TV system, with motion sensors and HIKVISION bullet cameras on the
exterior of the plot. Located at exterior perimeter locations and at the secured outer entrance for person
and vehicles, the garage and front gate, connected to the home automation system.
SECURITY
Installation of a state-of-the-art-wired alarm system by DSC, Honeywell or equivalent.
VERTICAL
Fitted stone stairs, back-lit edge with glass straight and curved panel railings and chrome or stainless
steel shoe fitments.
INTERIOR WOODWORK
Main entrance features an offset hinged 5-meter height door in solid wood, as designed. Inside doors and
wardrobe doors in medium density, with stained and lacquered wood veneer. Wardrobes will have
interiors lined in plastic veneer with lining inside the wardrobe, lined with a suitcase shelf, hanging rail
and drawers. (Glass, stone and lighting details in the Master Closet). Fireplace decorative cabinetry styled
in stained and lacquered wood veneer. Bathroom wood details in stained and lacquered solid wood and
veneer combination as designed.
EXTERIOR WOOD/METAL/GLASS WORK
All the exterior woodwork of the home will be in anodised aluminum, in colour, with thermal breaks, of
premium brands (series according to the system and size). Overhead Pergolas in formed wood look beams
and concrete finished trims.
CURTAINS
Sheer, off -white coloured curtains to let the light in and black out curtains to keep the light out, in
bedrooms, provided floor to ceiling with decorative rods. (Except corner windows). Sheer, off-white
curtains provided, as/per design in other living areas. Custom electric blind in guest bathroom.
GLASS
PLANITHERM glass (Climalit type) with thickness depending on size B+B or 10+10 safety guardrails
(according to size) mounted to the brickwork.
WINDOWS
High quality windows with thermal double glazed lites, with low Emisivity coating on the inside of outer
facing lite to keep sun out in summer and to let sun in in the winter. Aluminum thermally broken frames
with 3 and 4-point locking hardware.
KITCHEN
Kitchen cabinetry and interior fitments by DANESPAN. Cabinetry design to include wood finishes and high
gloss/medium gloss lacquers with tempered glass as/per design. Counters by DEKTON and NEOLITE with
custom designed and finished angular edged centre island. Design by Feretti Interiors.
GARDENS
Manicured plantings, trees, flowers and Bermuda grass as/per design details. Putting green by TERRA in
manicured short pile, woven artificial turf.
SPA
The SPA quarters in the ONE are designed for complete relaxation, complemented by an Indoor heated
pool with waterfall, an 8-person dry cedar Sauna with 10 KWH heater, a 10-person glass and tile steam
room, a glass massage room for 2 with electric privacy blinds, a private bathroom and a huge 2 person
shower with 2 ceiling mounted rain heads with controls by STEINBERG. There is a 300cm x 220cm, 60 jet
custom Jacuzzi Whirlpool tub, free floating within the Indoor pool. There is a large relaxation and chill-out
area along with LED blue lighting and niches for towels and robes. The floors will be in 120 x 120 cm. large
- slab MARAZZI Italian Premium Porcelain in non-slip version with the walls in 240 x 120 cm. large - slab
MARAZZI Italian Premium Porcelain complemented by mosaic tiling on walls and as accents throughout.
CINEMA/HOME THEATRE
The home cinema is accessed next to the custom bar in the lower level. The theatre features an LED backlit
screen with a rear mounted SONY 4K HD projector, and Bang and Olufsen surround sound system. The
seating is custom made inclined lounge style and is arranged for 8 persons, while being able to
accommodate up to 12 on different levels for maximum viewing angles and enjoyment.
GYMNASIUM
The gymnasium is fitted with premium DOMYOS exercise equipment and features 2 Ellipticals, 2
Stationary bikes, a free weight stand, a Universal resistance station and a treadmill. The room is also hi-
lited by a wall of floor to ceiling mirrors, a 4-metre ceiling and a SAMSUNG wall mounted TV. There is also
a gym environment on the roof top terrace which includes 1 Elliptical, 1 Stationary bike and a free weight
stand.
POOLS
ESPA pool pump model SILEN S2 provides for heating (indoor pool) and maintenance free filtration.
Salt Chlorination by ASTRALPOOL.
Mosiac off white crystal finish tile, with the ONE logo embedded in the middle of the exterior pool area.
BATHROOM FIXTURES
All sanitary ware installed with built in tank and push button by VILLEROY & BOCH OR DURAVIT modern
line with GERBERIT controls. Toilet seats feature a soft close system. DURAVIT MODERNLINE freestanding
circular bathtub in the master bathroom.
Ancillary bedroom bathrooms with top mounted porcelain washbasins, mounted on natural or synthetic
stone as/per design detail with offset height drawers below.
GUEST bathroom with washbasins set on a glass or stone panel top with drawers below.
MASTER bathroom with top mounted washbasins set on a stone top with drawers below.
Ancillary bathroom mirrors suspended and separated from the wall with an aluminum angle and back lit
with LED lighting, as/where shown in design detail. Master bathroom mirrors are double layer raised
mirrors as/per design detail. Guest bathroom mirror is suspended and separated from the wall with an
aluminum angle and integrated into the stone/wood wall design detail.
TAPS & BATHROOM FIXTURES
Ancillary bathrooms feature single lever STEINBERG premium brand matte black finish, wall mounted taps
overhanging the sink and countertop, with thermally controlled shower fittings matching the sink taps,
interior wall mounted with large square overhead shower heads.
Guest bathroom and Master bathroom feature AXOR premium brand rose gold high polished finish taps,
top mounted, with the Master bathroom shower featuring thermally controlled shower fittings matching
the sinks, interior wall mounted with 2 large 30x30mm square overhead shower heads and diverter valve
taps for controlling the various system features.
DRAINAGE
PVC Soundproof Terrain pipes, with PVC independent rainwater drainage system. PVC collectors in neutral
colour, where visible, drain and safety overflows on terraced areas.
ELECTRICITY
Premium NIESSEN brand system in off-white finish. The main electrical control panel is located inside the
mechanical room, integrated with the home automation equipment. Maximum admissible power output
for the home is 30,000 W(200Ax230V) in a single-phase distribution.
Installation of LED strips in living room and bedroom moulding as/per design. Lighting in halls and
bathrooms, outdoor lighting, Living room Family room, Kitchen and bedrooms all as/per design.
DECALCIFICATION SYSTEM
Water decalcification by ATH SIGMA.
AIR CONDITIONING
High-capacity DAIKIN Aerothermal Fancoil and Heat Pump system. Rectangular ducts with internal lining
and external insulation. Distribution through grills, both for drive and return. Independent thermostats
by areas, with Air zone control.
HEATING
Underfloor UPONOR hydraulic radiant (water) heating through-out the home, including installation in
basement with individual zone controls and WILO recirculation pumps. Electric Radiant heating by
DUCASA in bathrooms. Heat pump heating by DAIKIN with distribution through grills, both for drive and
return. Independent thermostats by areas, with Air zone control.
GEOTHERMAL
Geothermal ‘green initiative’ heating and cooling are augmented using ALTERMA systems pumps and
controls.
TELEPHONE
RJ-45 telephone and data sockets located in the living and dining rooms, kitchen, bedrooms, lower level
and office.
Distributors and external networks following the regulation for telecommunications structures.
MASTER BATHROOM
Flooring in 120 x 120 cm. large - slab MARAZZI Italian Premium Porcelain or Marble. In the shower,
MARAZZI non-slip material.
Wall tiling in 120 x 240 cm. large - slab MARAZZI Italian Premium Porcelain or Marble. Design by Feretti
Interiors.
SECONDARY BATHROOMS
Flooring in 120 x 90 cm. large - slab MARAZZI Italian Premium Porcelain or Marble. In the shower,
MARAZZI non slip material.
Wall tiling in 90 x 120 cm. large - slab MARAZZI Italian Premium Porcelain or Marble. Design by LaveLe.
TOILET
Flooring Dark toned ceramic flooring in 60x60cm tiles.
Tiling Dark toned ceramic tiling in 60x60cm slabs. Dark mirror with backlit feature above the sink.
BASEMENT BATHROOMS
Flooring Dark toned ceramic flooring in 60x60 tiles or larger.
Tiling Dark toned ceramic tiling in 60x60cm slabs or larger up to 240cm. Above this, walls are covered in
wallpaper.
PLUMBING
PEX cross linked polyethylene inside the home, and PEX-AL-PEX high-density polyethylene for external
piping and polypropylene in basement.
All piping lined with an ARMAFLEX cover (cold and hot water pipes). Main shut off valves located in the
main mechanical room. Individual shut off valves for each unit.
Water service reservoir with 3-1,500 liter tanks.
Fully automated TORO garden irrigation network.
WATER TANKS
DAIKIN brand, 2 x 1,000 litre. (aerothermal, heat pump system).
FOUNDATION
Designed with reinforced concrete footings or through a foundation slab.
STRUCTURE
The system consists of pillars of reinforced concrete to support the waffle slabs or the solid slab. The
retaining walls are made of exposed concrete and covered in natural rough honed stone.
FACADES
The exterior facade consists of perforated brick measuring 15.25cm thick and patched inside and outside
with acoustic and thermal insulation in wall cavities in projected polyurethane foam. Stone and metal
accents installed as/per design details. The interior walls will be 10 to 12cm thick and finished in double
laminated drywall with sound insulation. Humid spaces such as kitchens or bathrooms will have special
characteristics to resist moisture.
PAINT
Indoors, acrylic paint on vertical and horizontal walls, Enamel paint on metal fittings, after base priming.
Plastic ceilings in humid areas.
PARTITIONING
The inner partitions of the home will be will be 10 to 12cm thick and finished in double laminated
drywall with sound insulation.
DOORS
Wood veneer stained and/or lacquer finished over MDF, throughout the home.
BASEBOARDS
MDF moulded baseboards finished in high gloss neutral coloured lacquer.
FINISHES
The external finishes will be made with traditional reinforced waterproof mortars, with reinforcements
on material changes. Drywall coffered ceilings are offered in each room throughout the home.
FLOORING
Large format premium porcelain tiling or Exterior Marble on terraces, covered porches and the pool
area, (in addition to a decking made of synthetic wood, synthetic grass and glass).
The stairs will be built using tubular steel, open risers, and wood treads, with custom fitted glass handrails
and stainless-steel or chrome fitments.
In the living/dining, lower level and interior bedroom areas, 25cm wide engineered plank flooring with
3mm thick topping, installed with adhered cork underlayment for the ultimate in comfort and underfloor
heat transmission.
EXTERIOR
In the external areas, the pool area, loungers, etc, non-slip materials, will be installed. The materials to
be used will be MARAZZI porcelain or exterior Marble, artificial grass and artificial wood decking.
Bermuda grass in natural grass locations. Putting green in woven artificial turf by TERRA in manicured
short pile.