The South West, Port d’Andratx

The main living floor brings the kitchen, dining and living spaces together, all opening onto the terraces and gardens, with wonderful sea views throughout. A separate dirty kitchen makes life easier when the house is full, while the outdoor kitchen creates another natural place to gather for long lunches and dinners outside. There is plenty of space, but the house has been designed to feel warm and comfortable rather than overly formal. Upstairs are four bedrooms, including the main bedroom with its own terrace and wonderful views across the sea. Further guest bedrooms on the garden level give friends and family their own space, making the house work particularly well when everyone comes to stay. Natural stone and wood run throughout the interiors, bringing warmth to the architecture, while the different levels allow a house of this scale to feel surprisingly personal, whether it is full of people or being enjoyed by just a few.

Behind everything is a very considered technical specification, designed to make a house of this size straightforward and comfortable to own. Solar energy, battery storage, an air source heat pump, underfloor heating, air conditioning and smart home technology are all quietly integrated, with the house designed to achieve an A energy rating and operate largely without carbon emissions. Outside, Mediterranean planting surrounds the terraces and pool, softening the architecture and connecting the different levels of the house. Natural stone, wood and glass continue throughout, giving the new architecture warmth and ensuring the quality of the materials is felt everywhere.