HAD Scheherazade lived on the Costa del Sol, she might well have told her tales to King Shahryar in this extraordinary villa.
And had Shahryar himself sought a royal retreat on this sun-drenched coast, he too might have chosen this remarkable home.
Set in the hills above Marbella it is a rare fusion of ancient Persian inspiration and Andalucian elegance.
From its monumental entrances recalling the palaces of Persepolis to the graceful arches echoing the romance of the Alhambra, it has everything.
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Its plant-filled courtyard and leafy surroundings make the property feel like an extension of the mountainside itself.
Built over four floors, the 600 square metre home is a distinct contrast to the minimalist boxes so often seen today on the Spanish costas.
This is all thanks to the numerous touches by Iranian architect Sina Rihani, who lives nearby.
He has managed to carefully include five bedrooms, two of them separate studio apartments, as well as a wine cellar and amazing pool area.
The property, being marketed by Century 21, is just 20 minutes to Marbella’s famous beaches and restaurants, and half an hour to Malaga airport.
The damage, a very reasonable €2.3 million, for a villa this size near Marbella.
The perfect wine to sip at sunset with views that stretch as far as the Sierra Nevada and Africa: A Shiraz, of course.
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