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Pacaso Arrives in Marbella
From its setting on Avenida del Generalife in Nueva Andalucía, this modern home overlooks the greenery of the Las Brisas golf course and on towards La Concha Mountain and the Mediterranean Sea. Such views are part of life at Villa Vida – they greet you as you wake up in the morning, when you sit down for breakfast on one of the terraces, and as you float in the spectacular infinity edge pool or party away on its large deck. This and many more details make Villa Vida the ultimate 21st century lifestyle home.
Imagine turning off the road and arriving home, as the automatic gates glide open and you follow the driveway up to a modern garage. This is not just a villa, but the place where lifestyle experiences begin. It is a home designed for living, for enjoyment; part of a new concept where a house is so much more than bricks and mortar – so much more than the sum of its rooms. Villa Vida and its adjacent sister home Villa Pura are the physical embodiment of a way of life, the ultimate Marbella lifestyle. ›
Follow the steps up to the terrace and front door, or take your luggage up through the stylish multi-car garage, and you enter a modern home where each and every one of the varied living spaces breathes style, comfort and lifestyle opportunities. With its gaze trained on its panoramic surroundings, this is a villa that absorbs natural light and creates an ambience out of it. The poolside terrace is one of its main eye-catchers, a place where you can relax on designer sunbeds, enjoy an outdoor meal, float in the stunning pool or throw an outrageous party.
WHERE DESIGN MEETS FUN!
Yes, fun is part of the alchemy of Villa Vida, and one of the elements around which it was designed and built. The others include comfort, style, convenience and leisure amenities. From the terrace, the world appears to be at your feet – in ever-changing hues that bathe the views in different shades of beautiful. The cosy lounge and dining area by the pool leads on to a sheltered firepit just made for those special moments with friends and family – but this is not where the lifestyle features of this villa end. Step inside and you enter the best of 21st century style and comfort, in the form of a warm, intimate openplan living room beautifully styled by professional interior designers – as is the case with all Pacaso Homes. It’s the kind of environment you’ll just love to spend time in, relaxing, entertaining and making the most of life in an attractive luxurious setting. The modern gas fireplace and built-in television complement a décor whose soft natural tones provide the perfect pitch for summer and winter alike. ›
The state-of-the-art kitchen and large dining table echo this ambience, blending modern and classical elements to create a timelessly stylish décor. The first floor – even more panoramic than the ground floor – is home to a series of tastefully decorated bedroom suites with sunny terraces and views to suit. Expect modern luxury in bathrooms with elegant stepin showers and freestanding bathtubs in the finest materials. Naturally, the master suite is the ultimate version of this, complete with a walk-in dressing area.
LEISURE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Follow the steps down to the lower level and you’ll be excited to find an entertainment zone all of your own. The focal point here is a refined, comfortable lounge dressed in comfy, cosy soft natural colours. Head in the opposite direction, to the rooftop terrace, and spectacular golf, mountain and sea views will take your breath away. Once recovered, you’ll spot the sunbathing, relaxing and outdoor dining areas, as well as a hot tub, a bar and BBQ facilities.
Though fine examples of a modern Marbella home, Villa Vida and Villa Pura have a distinct touch of 21st century Beverly Hills style about them – with all the sexy lifestyle connotations this implies. These are homes just as suited to cosy family life and socialising as they are to daytime pool fun and night-time partying. Just like you’ve seen in the movies, only better. Mediterranean beaches
are a few minutes away, as are fine dining, spa luxuries, the fivestar social scene of Marbella and of course a superb choice of golf right on your doorstep.
Designed by renowned local architect Carlos Lamas and interior designer JA Flores as a lifestyle concept rather than just a home, Villa Vida and Villa Pura are the conduit for a treasured way of life; days spent having fun and making memories in one of the most beautiful lifestyle spots in Europe. ›
PACASO HOMES
The essence of Pacaso Homes’ novel offering is a modernisation of the well-established co-owning of real estate assets. It does so by creating a marketplace that makes buying, owning and selling a luxury second home easy. From curating the best listings in top second-home markets to offering integrated financing and sales from as little as one-eighth up to halfownership, upscale interior design and professional property management, Pacaso provides owners with all the advantages of having a second home without any of the hassle of it.
After sale, Pacaso manages the property on an on-going basis and enables frictionless resale of the home when instructed to do so. For this, it works together with handpicked agents, in the case of Marbella Solvilla. The company that has
broken through in a big way in the USA and other international markets was co-founded by former Zillow executives Austin Allison and Spencer Rascoff, and was the product of their personal experiences with second home ownership. Razor Suleman was since brought on board as President of Pacaso Global, and is now working on expanding the company’s presence and services in
A MORE EFFICIENT WAY OF SECOND HOME OWNING
Pacaso Homes is a breakthrough company that has successfully introduced a new take on second home ownership to the market, and this summer the concept came to Marbella in collaboration with Solvilla.
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Spain as part of his role in building the brand’s global presence.
HOW IT WORKS
“Buyers shop from a curated set of second home listings on the Pacaso platform,” says Razor. Ownership is sold in shares and financing is available. Pacaso then creates a property S.L. (Sociedad Limitada) for each home, vets the co-owners and arranges everything from the sale to the subsequent outfitting, maintenance and management of the home. “Given that there are 30 million second homes in the US and Europe that are unoccupied for ten to eleven months of the year, Pacaso makes owning a luxurious second home in a top location more affordable, but it also spreads running costs and looks after the property effectively.” ›
Ignacio Alonso, Olivia Spahn-Vieira, Razor Suleman, María Bravo, Austin Allison
Villa Vida and Villa Pura are the first two luxury villas brought into the market in this way on the Costa del Sol, and they form part of an expansive growth drive across Spain and Europe. “Pacaso Homes are beautifully fitted and maintained, luxury properties in top locations that basically offer five-star deluxe for the price of a four star. We manage and run everything, optimising value as well as convenience for owners.” In the acquisition of its first two properties in Marbella, Pacaso Homes collaborated with Solvilla, and this relationship has now blossomed further.
A CONCEPT WITH A BRIGHT FUTURE
“Using holiday homes in this far more efficient manner actually promotes sustainability by reducing wastage and it also greatly benefits the local economy,” says Torgeir Wemmestad-Haaland, founding partner and CEO of Solvilla. He sees it as the second home owning concept of the future, and has partnered up with what he refers to as a US ‘unicorn’. His company is now Pacaso’s designated partner in Spain, with a goal to acquire 100 more homes over the next 24 months. Their strict criteria is focused on turnkey properties with a wow factor in prime locations. “Naturally, we will be working with our network of 1500 collaborating agents,” says Torgeir.
The financing and service options inherent in the Pacaso concept will certainly add to its appeal and growth, as buyers realise that they can achieve the same by owning and paying for the share they use rather than owning it fully and renting it out to offset the running costs. “This way, for the money needed to fully possess one property, you can have the pleasure of part-owning several in different locations,” adds Solvilla Commercial Director, Stacy Welch, who believes this is the ideal formula for holiday home ownership. “Not only that, but you can actually buy the proportion of the property that fits your personal needs, and Pacaso manages everything, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. In your absence, the property will be managed and maintained by professional teams, who also provide the service infrastructure when you are here, to ensure you get the optimal enjoyment and use out of your second home with in reality none of the bother. It’s a winning combination!”
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