Best Seat in the House: an elegant villa with unrivalled views over Pollença

Located (a respectable number up) on the 365 steps leading to the Calvari hilltop chapel sits one of the most quietly elegant villas found within the walls of this much sought after and treasured town of Pollença.

Villa for sale in Pollença

Villa for sale in Pollença

Along with its prized position affording breathtaking views, this property is also remarkable on the inside, the entirety having been lovingly refurbished in 2009 to an exceptionally high standard, reflecting the warmth and character of the current owner and also the town in which it sits.

Salon

Salon

A neutral fresh colour scheme splashed throughout this property really sets off the amount of natural light that comes flooding in all day long and it’s spacious layout ensures comfortable modern family living along with maintaining whispering hints of country cottage.

Bedroom

Bedroom

 

This home consists of five double bedrooms and four bathrooms, separate guest accommodation, a fully fitted kitchen, dining room, further snug/lounge, study and a spacious triple aspect living area.  This living area leads out onto a large terrace and it is here that you can best enjoy an unspoilt panoramic rooftop view of Pollença.  Remarkably, sitting on the other side of town winking back at you is Puig de Maria, a 14th century  monastery perched 333meters high over Pollença, it’s famous gothic peak also visible from Port de Pollença and the surrounding countryside.

Bring your gaze back to the villa and you will find framed amongst the treetops and natural flora is a good size sun terrace with a pool and a covered al fresco dining area for day long relaxing.  Sit out on the upper terrace on an evening and enjoy the total privacy that comes with this villa, with the sounds of the town just a quiet murmur below you.

The town of Pollença is a short stroll down the Calvari steps, especially atmospheric early in the morning and on Market Day.  Puerto de Pollença, a popular beach resort full of restaurants, cafes and shops is only 7km down the road and the boutique bays of Cala Sant Vicenç are found along the way.

With its interior finish, prized view and winning location this villa is a delight both inside, outside and all around.

The price guide is 2,400,000 €.  Please contact Balearic Properties for full details on this property or to arrange a viewing.

 

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Ca´n Puig de sa Serra: Spectacular Country Mansion near Campanet

Picture the scene, sitting on one of the best hilltop positions of the Aixartell valley with unrivalled 360 panoramic views down over the valley, across to the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range and over to the Pollença and Alcudia bays, in the beautiful north of Mallorca.

Modern Country Estate for sale in Campanet, Mallorca

Modern Country Estate for sale in Campanet, Mallorca

At Ca’n Puig de sa Serra you can enjoy this privileged position at an elevation of 181meters, guaranteeing you fabulous sunset and sunrise vistas, whilst nestled in between two of the most emblematic manor houses of the 16th and 17th centuries, namely Fangar and Casellas.

Ca’n Puig de sa Serra  is a newly built four bedroom and four bathroom country estate.  Built to the highest specification, it is distinctive in design with its simple, clean lines constructed entirely from natural stone and its elegant contemporary interior offers light, airy and spacious rooms, all benefiting from sensational views.  It sits on a 154,000m2 (approx 38 acres) plot with a 548m2 constructed area including 68m2 of covered terraces and 250m2 of open terraces.

Top quality fitted kitchen with luxury applicances

Top quality fitted kitchen with luxury applicances

Enter through the main entrance foyer and you will find yourself in the vast open plan lounge and dining area with bodega feature, the top of the range designer kitchen offers quality installations including Gaggenau and Miele appliances.    Top quality materials have been used throughout this development and the attention to detail, luxury fittings and intelligent climate control and entertainment system installations are found throughout.

The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite bathroom, study area, and a private 68m2 balcony.  Three further double bedrooms are all found with stylish en-suite bathrooms.  There is good opportunity to expand the living space further by completing either additional guest accommodation, staff quarters or other similar personal requirements such as a fitness suit or studio.

Country Estate for sale in Campanet

One of the many terraces

The house is surrounded by large sun drenched terraces and the infinity pool, jacuzzi and barbeque complete this fabulous entertainment and relaxation area.  Bordering the mature and unspoiled grounds of this estate is the mature Holm Oak woods which complements the overall 150,000m2 plot beautifully.

This property has been thoughtfully developed to include its own solar panel system to supplement the mains electricity, and it draws its own water from the estate well.  The location, views, space and style found in this estate, all combine to make this a magnificent and exclusive residence, rarely available in Mallorca.

This property is found in the valley of Aixartell, famous for its outstanding beauty, and near to Campanet.  It is also near to Pollença, a town rich in history, pretty architecture and a thriving meeting hub for visitors and locals.   Palma de Mallorca and the airport is a 35min drive away.

The Price Guide for this property is 6,850,000 €

For further details on Ca´n Puig de sa Serra please visit our Full Details page

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Why holiday in Mallorca? Here is why!

We are nearly two months into the new year already and no doubt you’ll soon be booking that all important getaway in the summer, something to look forward to, a break from the normal routine and a chance to really relax and have some all important ‘you’ time.

So why pick Mallorca?

Apart from the obvious: close proximity to most countries in Europe, the bargain travel deals that can be snapped up and of course the stunning, natural and diverse scenery, there are many other fantastic reasons to head to the largest island in the Balearics -

A thriving capital city - Palma is exquisite.  A wonderful mixture of modern living and ancient history.  Palma Cathedral La Seu  is jawdroppingly beautiful and its Gothic angles can be seen from all over the city.  Make sure to visit on a sunny day so that once you’re inside you will witness the dazzling array of colours from the magnificent stain glass windows projected onto the inner walls of the cathedral.  Get lost in town, around every quiet corner is a leafy Plaça, behind every main street runs a deserted old passageway under eclectic balconies.  The wide sweeping Passeig Maritim is there for cyclists and walkers, the city beach for relaxing and winding down.

Paradise beaches –  cho0se from the many beaches and coves in Mallorca, each one with it’s own personality to suit you.   Family friendly Puerto de Pollença provides you with calm shallow waters perfect for young children, an abundance of coffee shops, lunch stops and boutique shopping.  For couples, indulge in the beach bar and restaurant on Formentor peninsular, a romantic stop far away from the masses.  Es Trenc, for those who have enjoyed Las Salinas Beach in Ibiza, this one is for you.  Groovy crowds gather to see and be seen on the thin rugged stretch of white sands.

A real sense of community – get talking to fellow holidaymakers and more than likely you will learn it is not their first time to Mallorca.  Many come here year on year because Mallorca has a real community that you can easily become apart of, even on a short stay.  There is a market on the island every day of the week, visit them to see every day life taking place.  The many fiestas in Mallorca, held over the summer bring together the local townspeople and they readily welcome visitors to  celebrate with them.  Many visitors have bought holiday homes on the island and are more than happy to give you some inside tips on what to see and where to go on the island.

A climate that will have you returning throughout the year – Summer is an extremely popular time to visit Mallorca and by now we don’t need to tell you why.  But Spring, Autumn and even Winter are all visitor friendly seasons on the island of Mallorca and are actually favoured over the summer by adventurists, cyclists, walkers and photographers.   Visit here in November for instance and enjoy warm temperatures and crystal clear blue skies, with the hazy summer heat and bustling crowds far behind you…

Balearic Properties is the leading Real Estate Network for  property for sale in Mallorca  with one of the largest portfolios of villas, apartments and penthouses with sea views, and a great selection of holiday villas . Contact our team of property experts.

 

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Devilish fun: Sant Sebastián and Sant Antoni Abat Day – This week in Mallorca, January 2013

Make sure you are out and about this week celebrating two of Mallorca’s finest fiestas.

Sant Sebastián day is held on 20th January and many events, free concerts and activities are being held all over Palma on the lead up to this day. See here for a detailed schedule of all up coming events.

The biggest and most celebrated night of the week long festivities will be the Revetla de Sant Sebastián (eve of the saints day) on 19th January. First there will be procession of the Gegents y Capgrossos (Giants & Bigheads – papier mache figures of historical figures) which will start at Plaça de Cort and leads to Plaça Major where you can dance with them and the ‘xeremiers’. Make sure you stay in Plaça Major after this as at 8pm a huge bonfire will be lit and music will continue well into the night in various plaças and venues throughout Palma.

On Sant Sebastián day itself a mass will be held in Palma Cathedral, to which Saint the Cathedral is dedicated to.  Sant Sebastián has been the Patron Saint of Palma de Mallorca ever since 1524 when it is said that a bone from his arm arrived by boat from Rhodes and this marked an end to the Plague that had at the time besieged the city. It is on the 21st however, that you will need your wits, your courage and your running shoes as the famous Correfoc (devil run) is scheduled to begin at 7pm from Teatre Mar i Terra, Carrer de Sant Magi (map).  Expect smoke, deliciously scary masks and plenty of pyrotechnics throughout the streets during this run… will you be brave enough to dance with the devil or to resist him when he comes to dance with you?

The emphasis on devils however is more so linked with Sant Antoni Abat day, celebrated on 17th January, as it was Sant Antoni who resisted the devil who came, in the form of a woman, to visit him in the desert. The priest overcame this lustful temptation by walking over burning embers. Sant Antoni is well known for being the Patron Saint of Animals and so on his day throughout many towns and villages in Mallorca the locals bring their pets and animals to the local priest for blessing. Make sure to head to Pollença on the 17th as they mark St Antoni Abat’s day by hosting a parade in the morning, followed by a trip into the Ternelles Valley where they cut down a pine tree and, after a much earned feast of bread, oil and wine, they bring the pine back to town where it is erected in the main square, greased and presented as a challenge to any young Mallorquin local to climb to the top. Fun and frolics, and traditional hearty drinking of course, ensue.

Balearic Properties Real Estate wishes you a fun fiesta time this week!

 

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What can you buy for 600,000 euros?

600,000 euros can get you much more in a property these days compared with recent years, so here is our pick of some of the best at this price:

 

Penthouse Siller, Puerto de Pollença  This glamorous three bedroom, two storey penthouse has been beautifully styled using sleek materials such as wood, glass and stainless steel which really compliment each other throughout the property.  Main features on the first floor include a fully equipped modern pale wood and stainless steel kitchen, extremely bright and spacious lounge through to dining room and two twin bedrooms which share a modern bathroom and both open out onto a decked terrace. The master bedroom on the second floor has an en-suite bathroom and access to another terrace offering panoramic rooftop views of the Port and to the mountains which you can enjoy from either the dining area on this terrace or the heated hydro therapy jacuzzi.  With furnishings in a modern and neutral palette included, a shared pool and garden (with only seven other apartments) and its close proximity to the local amenities and beach in Puerto de Pollença this really does offer you the best in Penthouse Apartments in Mallorca.

Traditional Country Home near Alcúdia and the beach  Newly built with all modern conveniences included, this traditional stone-clad Mallorcan house provides you with best of both worlds.  The home offers bright and spacious rooms throughout and with terrific views of the countryside from any window in the house.  It has four bedrooms with three en-suites plus a further family bathroom and WC, kitchen, lounge and its pool is surrounded by a 40m2 sun terrace. Located in a beautiful and private setting and near to the beach this superb family residence is worth every cent of it’s asking price.

600,000 Villa in Colònia de Sant Pere  A newly built house within the urbanisation of Son Serra de Marina, in the beautiful area of Colònia de Sant Pere.  This very welcoming home offers an equipped kitchen/diner, further dining room, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.  Further living space is found on the ground floor as there is a separate kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom.  There is a spacious garage with laundry area and the property also has partial sea views. The tranquil and natural area of Colònia de Sant Pere is a popular visiting spot and this adds vibance and activity for a number of months in the year.

Country home in Pollença  Set on a stunning 14,500m2 plot this six bedroom 5 bathroom modern high specification villa (still under construction) is being built with the finest in home entertaining and comfort in mind. Two of the bedrooms can be found in the guest house which also boats its own kitchen/sitting/dining area, bathroom and it’s own pool!  The main pool enjoys panoramic views and an exterior kitchen near by for those balmy summer evening meals.  This residence is perfect for entertaining your friends and can be found in the Son Rotger area close to the bustling and historic town of Alcúdia.

South facing frontline Apartment in Punta del Sol  This elegant two bedroom two bathroom apartment is located in the luxurious Punta del Sol resort between the marinas of Puerto Portals and Port Adriano and close to several picturesque coves with sandy beaches.  Modern and spacious throughout this apartment boasts a large terrace with breathtaking sea views.  Two communal pools and large immaculately manicured gardens can also be enjoyed within this impressive communal residence.

 

Contact Balearic Properties real estate agents for their full list of available properties.

 

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Port d’Andratx, luxury and lifestyle properties in Mallorca

Quiet, authentic and classy. The Port d’Andratx used to be a small fishing village in the Mediterranean and today, it’s one of the most exclusive residential areas in Mallorca: a unique place where luxury and lifestyle go hand in hand.

 

Located southwest Mallorca, in one of the most beautiful shorelines of the island, the Port d’Andratx is just 30 km away from Palma, connected by motorway to the city, but far enough to live protected from noise, traffic and the bustle of city life without giving up the comforts and the best services.

This tactical location charmed great Russian and German investors, who bought luxury properties in Mallorca, and now live in Andratx every time they visit the island.

The privacy and security offered by this charming seaside town is one of the key issues placing Andratx in the best places to live in Mallorca ranking top, and its exclusive atmosphere has established a unique way of life, with authentic values.

Far from mass tourism, the Port d’Andratx holds a tasteful and vibrant life, full of cultural activities like any European city, many art galleries and one of the best contemporary art centers in Mallorca, the CCA Andratx.

Every morning, this small fishing village wakes up at luxury cafés and terraces by the sea, where the smell of coffee and toast melts with the Mediterranean breeze.

Despite its tiny size, the Port d’Andratx offers all services needed for a comfortable and peaceful life without having to go to town: supermarkets and small shops supply the elegant villas overlooking the harbour.

This cosy port offers the best delicacies to its residents: every day, fishermen put in the fish market whatever they caught from their small boats. This way, eating fresh seafood in Port d’Andratx is almost a daily ritual, whether you want to prepare it at home or taste it in one of the exclusive restaurants right by the sea.

Some of the best properties in Port Andratx:

 

Beautiful Apartments and Penthouses for sale in Camp de Mar

NEW COMPLEX IN CAMP DE MAR WITH SEA VIEWS. APARTMENTS & PENTHOUSES AVAILABLE. 3 SWIMMING POOLS ! (contd…) read more

349,000 €

Atico – Penthouse for sale in Puerto Andratx, Andratx, Mallorca, Baleares

CENTRALLY LOCATED FLAT IN PORT ANDRATX WITH A BEAUTIFUL ROOF TERRACE AND DESIGNER INTERIORS (contd…) read more

350,000 €

 

Atico – Penthouse for sale in Puerto Andratx, Andratx, Mallorca, Baleares

CHARMING MEDITERRANEAN PENTHOUSE WITH STUNNING SEA VIEWS IN ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER AREAS (contd…)

750,000 €

 

Top 5 luxury hotels to stay in Mallorca

Taking care of yourself and organizing a luxury holiday in Majorca is very simple: a wide range of hotels is offering highest quality services the island. But among them, only a few are on the Top 5 of luxury hotels in Mallorca.

With unique locations, surroundings, exclusive services, fine cuisine, personalized service, exquisite details surprising their guests, their history, customers or its complete facilities are some of the reasons why these hotels are at the top of luxury establishments in Mallorca.

Their names are famous throughout Spain and Europe and they gather some of the most significant personalities of the continent: politicians, actors, musicians, writers, great personalities of the European royalty and some of the largest fortunes of the world have spent their holidays in Mallorca in one of these luxury hotels.

The Hotel Barceló Formentor is one of those essential Top 5 luxury hotels in Mallorca, maybe the finest, given its track record hosting some of the most iconic visitors, and its gorgeous and unique location on the edge sea, on the peninsula of Formentor.

Another Top 5 luxury hotel in Mallorca is the Castillo Hotel Son Vida, located in one of the most demanded residential areas in Mallorca’s, surrounded by stunning luxury villas and a few step away from the lively center of Palma.

The third of these big hotels is the Hotel St Regis Mardavall Resort, on the beautiful coastline of Portal Nous. This is one of those charming places, where the best staff always complements luxury and tradition: a place where one would want to stay and live forever.

Very close to Palma stands the Hotel Melià de Mar, an adults-only hotel recently renovated with modern and contemporary style and offering one of the best spa centers in Mallorca, an upscale restaurant and gorgeous views over the bay of Palma.

The list of the Top 5 luxury hotels in Mallorca would not be complete without the New Hotel Font Santa  a small modern hotel, with the latest resting technologies but preserving the charm of the historic building, capping Palma’s south coast. Font Santa Hotel is a superior 4 star hotel located in Camposclose to the natural land is protected by the beautiful beach Es Trenc and Es Salobrar de Campos.

Any residence would be perfect for a getaway in Mallorca at any time of year, but if one looks besides luxury the greatest privacy, the best option would be holiday rentals and luxurious properties at Mallorca’s coastline, or beautiful farms inside the island.

Top 5 New Year Resolutions for 2013 in Mallorca

2013…we welcome you.  A whole year ahead of us and what a year it will be.  Out with the old, the bad and the ugly; in with the new, with prosperous and happy times ahead.  Everyone who’s anyone will be selecting their new year resolutions over the next week or so and we decided we’d help you out by listing our Top Five New Year Resolutions for 2013 in Mallorca (we promise they are easy to keep to, and if you don’t live here…a good reason to come out and visit us!).

Keep drinking wine!  Most people would say they’re giving up the good stuff for a month or so following the overindulgent festive season.  However, we say believe in moderation and do not deny yourself anything you enjoy.  With the large range of high standard locally produced wine on the island you will be not only be supporting the local vineyards and winemakers but also increasing your serotonin levels by 100% during this chilly January.  Look out for Jose Ferrer ( Benissalem), Can Vidalet (Pollença) or Miquel Oliver (Petra) amongst many others, in local supermarkets or pop in to visit them direct.

Get sporty!  Mallorca offers an enormous range of outdoor activities and sports and we are sure you are already taking full advantage of at least one or two of these.  But this New Years Resolution is about trying a new one.  So if you are a golfer, try paddle boarding, if you are a downhill mountain biker, try canyoning.  Take a short sailing course or learn to scuba dive, try rock climbing or canoeing or join your local sports team.   Talk to activity companies such as Tramuntana Tours, Pollença Cycling or Sail Surf  to help inspire you.

Explore!  Whether you’ve lived here for six months or 60 years there will always be somewhere or something on the island that you have not explored.   Get out there and see what you’ve missed.  Exploring a little further afield such as Ibiza, Menorca or the Spanish mainland is a great option as your Spanish residence discount applies to selected flights and ferries.

Get involved!  Living on this beautiful island is more than just enjoying the fabulous landscapes and wonderful food.  Integrating is extremely important and this can easily be done by firstly improving your skills in the local language.  Try to buy locally produced goods such as oils, jams, bread, wine, shoes and clothing.  Understand what the many Fiestas represent and even try to take part in some way.  If you enjoy cooking you could try perfecting one of the local dishes such as Tumbet, Porcella or a mixed Paella.

Be creative!  Have you ever lived anywhere more picturesque than right here in Mallorca?  Clear blue, vibrant orange, dusky pinks, glinting turquoise… the island is awash with colour.  Draw it, photograph it, write about it… capture it with your skill set and make everyone not living here turn green with envy!

See, we told you they were easy.  Good luck and a very happy new year from Balearic Properties.

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Peace, privacy and a little adventure at Cala Portals Vells

Portals Vells is found in the South West of Mallorca, a short trip out of Palma.  Ideally situated close to the Islands capital and with popular hotspots such as Port d’Andratx, Valldemossa and Soller sitting a short distance away, the secluded Portals Vells area has become a popular destination to live or simply call in on, for a relaxing afternoon.

Portals Vells is made up of three small inlets – Sa Caleta, El Mago and Cala Portals Vells, each with sandy beaches with shady pine trees perfect for picnicking under.

Take your pick from any of these three.  Sa Caleta and El Mago can be found first, as you turn off the pine tree lined narrow road running from Magaluf.   Lose your inhibitions on the nudist bay of El Mago, or enjoy the beach bar & restaurant social vibe of Sa Caleta, both of which look out of the sheltered bay and onto the small Island of  Illot del Sec (marking the wreck of a sunken Greek Ship) and Bay of Palma.   The low rock cliffs separating El Mago and Sa Caleta are perfect for kicking back with a book or propelling yourself off into the crystal clear waters below.

Cala Portals Vells is the larger of the three bays and a very pretty spot to settle on the beach or drop anchor for a few hours.  Most exciting however is the small footpath leading you to an alluring cave, containing a surprise within….   Venture in and you will discover an ancient chapel carved into the rock face with numerous religious inscriptions and drawings surrounding it.  Dating back to the 15th Century it was built by Genoese sailors, legend and folklore tell us, as they vowed to build the chapel if their lives were spared during a terrible hurricane that hit the Bay of Palma.  They safely arrived on shore, at Calla Portals Vells.  The chapel once contained the statue of the Madonna however this was moved to the Chapel of Portals Nous for safe keeping following the collapse of some of the rock face within the cave.

If you’re just visiting the area you might fancy staying at the nearby luxurious Port Adriano Spa Hotel and squeeze in 18 holes at the beautifully set Golf Poniente.  Or take advantage of this beautiful area by exploring the many countryside walking trails.

Joining its polished neighbouring residences Portals Nous and Bendinat, Portals Vells also has a lot to offer as a place to lay your (sun) hat, so pop into our Puerto Portals office to see what properties Balearic Properties Estate Agents currently have available for sale in the Portals Vells area.

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Top 5 international schools in Mallorca

Moving and living in Mallorca, especially if you have children, requires good planning and a great knowledge of the services your children need to be able to continue their education and, ultimately, living as naturally as possible.

Mallorca is one of the most welcoming places for foreign residents as it offers a wide range of top international schools. However, when choosing the center you should ask for their availability, as this fact may influence your decision concerning where you would like to rent or buy housing in Mallorca.

That’s why very often, Palma and its surrounding towns such as Calvià are better prepared: there are set the top 5 international schools in Mallorca, offering a complete education in several languages (English, German, French, Spanish and Catalan) following the official curriculum set by their corresponding countries: France, Germany, Norway, United Kingdom…

Most of them have a waiting list as the number of places ranges from 350 to 60 new children per year. As a result, sometimes the center itself requires a previous interview with parents and students or holds a compulsory language test.

The Top 5 international schools in Mallorca should not miss the oldest English school in Spain: the Bellver International College, opened in Palma in 1950 for 3-18 years children. Besides offering the British educational system, it offers the Spanish, giving access to Spanish universities.

Among the top 5, there’s also the unique College Français de Palma, welcoming students from 3 to 18 years and offering both French and Spanish system.

Also, the British Queen College and The Academy: a huge center opened in 1985 and enrolling children from 3 to 16 years, with a nursery for babies from 18 months. It offers English, German, Castilian and Catalan classes.

Another flagship international school is the of Mallorca Baleares International School, also British, training with more than 50 years educating 3 to 18 years children in Majorca. Classes are taught in English, German, French and Castilian.