A Palatial Beachfront Marbella Villa With a Picasso in the Swimming Pool!

El Martinet is one of the most amazing beach villas on Spain's famous Costa del Sol. Located just outside Marbella, Villa El Martinet was previously owned by Antonio El Barin, a Spanish flamenco dancer who was a close friend of Pablo Picasso. Picasso would regularly visit the home and during one stay in 1961, he signed the bottom of the outdoor pool, giving the El Martinet home a unique piece of artistic heritage. Imagine diving into a work of art. Inspired by Renaissance architecture, the villa offers the ideal home for entertaining. The villa boasts a grand foyer resplendent with marble columns and molded ceilings, which leads to a modern kitchen, dining room for 20, luxurious bedroom suites. Decadent Roman accents greet you at every turn, while modern-day luxuries create a perfectly balanced oasis. Intimate living rooms offer quiet respite and large lounges enable lavish entertaining, and balcony sitting areas add comfortable enclaves for relaxing and socializing. The villa itself is 2,000 square meters and flows seamlessly between outdoor and indoor living. The villa's newly renovated spa and leisure complex enables you to restore and refresh in modern luxury. The spa and leisure complex has an indoor pool, gym equipment and sauna, a full wet bar, home theater, large event space, cigar lounge, and wine cellar. All four floors of the villa are serviced by a lift from the below-ground spa complex to the spacious roof deck. The newly renovated deck offers an open plan for casual entertaining. Complete with jacuzzi and lounges, the roof deck is ideal for private sunbathing and relaxation. A full cook station barbecue supports alfresco dining and events on deck with a 360 view of the beach and the mountains. A large ground floor terrace with lounge and dining areas looks out onto the gardens and La Danza pool. Enjoy the sensational Spanish sun of the beautifully landscaped grounds, complete with magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea and beachside access. Additional outdoor areas include exotically landscaped gardens and a raised beach terrace, a rare feature for properties in the area with direct, private access to the beach. Two guest houses offer a further three bedrooms and three bathrooms, and there is additional staff accommodation and underground car parking for up to six cars. Surrounded by sandy beaches, scenic mountains, and historic towns, El Martinet is situated on the beachfront, only a few minutes' walk from the world-famous Puerto Banús. With truly magnificent views over the Mediterranean, it is not surprising that many famous names have enjoyed their time here.