Casa Pino — An Exceptional Residence in Gaucín, Málaga

Casa Pino — An Exceptional Residence in Gaucín, Málaga Ref: AMJC Perched at the very edge of the village, Casa Pino occupies a privileged position in Gaucín, with sweeping views over the rooftops and castle, across the valley and all the way to the Strait of Gibraltar and the coastline of Morocco beyond. Originally conceived by Victor Edelstein — couturier to Princess Diana and a defining figure in British high society — the house has been thoughtfully evolved by its current owners into a home of exceptional character, aesthetic depth, and quiet distinction. With four bedrooms, four bathrooms, two generous living rooms, a private swimming pool, multiple terraces, mature gardens of over 500 square metres, a self-contained guest casita, wine cellar and garage, this is a property of considerable scale and substance — and yet it never loses its warmth or its sense of being a home built to be lived in. The architecture draws on a rich and layered aesthetic vocabulary: Andalusian structure and craftsmanship, Moorish decorative detail, and a whisper of the Far East, expressed in the traditional Sri Lankan ambalama shelter that anchors one corner of the garden as a shaded outdoor retreat. The House The property is arranged across two wings, flowing naturally between spaces for everyday living and more formal entertaining. From the entrance hall, the left wing opens into a generous open-plan living and dining room, centred around a wood-burning stove and framed by bespoke arched French doors that draw the eye towards the shaded terrace beyond. The adjoining country kitchen has been fitted with deep blue cabinetry, oak worktops and open shelving, combining practicality with considerable style. The wide terrace is perfectly suited to outdoor dining, and a graceful curving staircase rises to two well-proportioned bedrooms, each with exposed wooden beams, sloping ceilings and double windows looking out over the garden foliage towards the village and Gaucín castle. Both rooms have their own stone-tiled bathrooms; the larger also benefits from a private terrace with a spiral staircase descending to the garden. The right wing is anchored by a truly remarkable formal dining room — a long, light-filled space with high beamed ceilings, warm wooden floors and floor-to-ceiling bookcases, opening directly onto a covered terrace with uninterrupted sea views. Bold, characterful and perfectly proportioned, it is a room made for long evenings and good company. Below it, a large and inviting reception room offers an open fireplace, French windows framing the village skyline and the surrounding mountains, and french doors leading down to the garden — a deeply comfortable space that invites quiet relaxation. A short staircase leads to a third bedroom with a beautifully crafted Moroccan-style bathroom, finished in polished plaster. The fourth bedroom, with its own adjoining bathroom, is accessed from the dining room wing and shares the same breathtaking sea and pool views. The Garden The private garden extends to over 500 square metres and has been cultivated over many years into a lush and layered retreat. Mature trees provide deep shade; fragrant planting, bougainvillea and a handsome stone fountain create moments of beauty at every turn. Secluded terraces and sheltered corners offer space to read, rest or simply take in the views. The pool terrace, perched above the valley with the Strait of Gibraltar as its backdrop, is among the most spectacular outdoor settings the area has to offer. The Casita The self-contained guest cottage is a wonderfully versatile space — currently configured as a light-filled artist's studio and gallery, with beamed ceilings, traditional tiled floors and its own fireplace, it speaks to the creative spirit of the house. It can be accessed both through the main garden and via its own independent entrance from the lane to the rear, making it equally well suited as guest accommodation, a studio, or a lettings opportunity. In Summary Casa Pino is a home of genuine rarity — elegant without being formal, artistic without being precious, and deeply rooted in the landscape and culture of one of Andalusia's most captivating villages. Prelude No. 17 by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...