Mallorca has long been a destination for the rich and famous. Case in point: Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has long holidayed on the Balearic island, while American actor Michael Douglas considers it, and the historic S’Estaca coastal estate he has owned since 1990, his home-from-home. Fancy joining them? Enter this gorgeous new listing on the Formentor coast from Engel & Völkers.
Perched on an exclusive slice of rocky coastline in northern Mallorca, the only neighbour you need to consider is the nearby Four Seasons resort, which invites prospective buyers to make the most of its first-class amenities. Not that you’ll necessarily need to with this private estate, named La Posada, which spans three buildings and boasts 10 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a gorgeous pool, and several outdoor living spaces which overlook the azure bay.
Built in 1940, it was overhauled and redesigned in 2014 by its then-owner, American investor Howard Marks. Having instructed US interior designer Michael Smith – who, in 2008, was appointed by Barrack and Michelle Obama to re-decorate the residential quarters of the White House – the new vision for the residence was unveiled in 2015, featuring thoughtful touches such as handcrafted tiles, along with a coherent design concept that lends itself to indoor-outdoor living.
Spanning a whopping 1,318 square metres, the residence unfolds across the main house, a separate guest villa and staff quarters. Inside the main property, discover seven bright and airy bedrooms, which all boast their own terrace and panoramic vistas of the bay beyond. Two of these are master suites, each with their own en-suite bathroom and dressing area, while elsewhere discover generous living areas, an office with sweeping views, an elegant dining area and a fully equipped high-end kitchen.
What makes this property so special is its selection of terraces, which are both covered and open, and invite guests to relax or entertain. The expansive pool area, complete with sunbed-dotted patios, sits adjacent to a manicured garden which features cobbled alleys that lead directly to the sea. Access directly to the estate by dinghy is also possible.
If seven bedrooms aren’t enough, the separate guest house offers a further two, as well as a beautiful salon which creates ideal conditions for family and guests. Plus, the estate is complemented by staff quarters, should you need them, which have the potential to be transformed into yet another villa.
Gary Hobson, Engel & Völkers’ managing partner, says: “This 15,000 square foot waterfront estate was transformed by the current owners into an unrivalled Mediterranean residence. Located on the idyllic northern shore of Pollensa Bay in Formentor, the property is a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary design, with a private and spectacular setting that allows direct access to the sea.”
Listed for €46m, visit engelvoelkers.com
