Palo Alto – a Lifestyle Destination

PALO ALTO

A LIFESTYLE DESTINATION

Conceived as much more than just a luxurious contemporary property development, Palo Alto is a community and lifestyle destination in the making. In this, it can count on such attributes as panoramic sea views, natural mountain scenery surroundings and the tranquillity of the Andalusian countryside in a setting just minutes from downtown Marbella

and the beach. WORDS MICHEL CRUZ PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF PALO ALTO

Already a living, functioning community with a growing range of amenities in the hills between Marbella and the charming village of Ojén, Palo Alto is now launching the seventh of a series of phases that features a range of stylish modern homes set within the landscaped greenery that its chief designer, Matias Villarroel, has become well-known for.

“I learned about the importance of gardens and open spaces in complementing architectural design and creating a quality living environment from my father, Melvin Villarroel,” says the Development Director for Palo Alto and partner in VillarroelTorrico. His vision has from the outset been about more than just creating an urbanisation. “Palo Alto has the attributes of a lifestyle destination in which quality of life and what we call ‘Naturally Modern Living’ are central concepts that guide the architectural design. This also includes the relationship between the interior and exterior spaces, and the integration and orientation of the buildings in the steep topography and landscape, as well as the selection of key amenities that define the lifestyle destination.”

Each of the phases therefore looks and feels like the evolution of a central philosophy of development, every one fitting into place in a coordinated, complementary way. “The advantage of working with a master plan in a development of this size is that you can create not just a single project but an entire residential concept. At Palo Alto this means a living, breathing community of kindred spirits drawn here by the beautiful natural setting, views, proximity to both Ojén and Marbella, and a clear focus within the development itself of offering exceptional quality of life and wellbeing through the interaction between modern style and comforts on the one hand, and peace, privacy and nature on the other.” ›

NATURALLY MODERN LIVING

Palo Alto has been designed around four key pillars: Focus on the family, (the extended family, the community where you live), creation of a lifestyle destination, bespoke homes, and sustainability, and it shows in everything from the common amenities and properties themselves to the overall presentation of the project. “At Palo Alto you are on the very edge of Marbella and the coastal area while also feeling part of Andalucía. It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy modern style and refinement combined with a natural, connected lifestyle.” Inside, the apartments and penthouses offer the latest in design and modern comforts, along with space and privacy, but within Palo Alto the focus is on providing opportunities for interaction, be it on a social, family or even business level. “It’s our aspiration to create a community here that makes us pay so much attention to detail,” says Matias, “and this in turn has made us experts in creating a living environment that embodies the concept of a lifestyle destination on the Costa del Sol.” ›

Indeed, the concept of ‘Naturally Modern Living’ is itself no exaggeration in a place where you can see goats being herded along ancient hillside tracks, eagles hovering overhead in clear blue skies, and deer occasionally emerging from the wooded hillside groves that descend towards fruit orchards and pastures in the valley. “It’s a fantastic location with all this but also five minutes from downtown Marbella, and yet you have a professional gym, hammam and sauna at the Palo Alto Club, along with tennis courts, swimming pools, concierge services, a co-working space and an organic farmer’s market. All this is overseen by our Resort Manager, who plays a key role in enabling owners to enjoy the Palo Alto Lifestyle.”

Matias Villarroel announces that the last phase of the North Area and the entire South Area will be commenced soon. “We will launch Olivos, the last phase of the North Area, comprising 22 apartments and an exclusive co-working area with full professional services, in parallel with the South Area, which will feature 200 detached and semi-detached villas.” g Arrabal Au. 6, 2V, Carretera Marbella-Ojén A-335 km 4, Ojén. Tel: (+34) 900 102 322. www.paloaltomarbella.com

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