Marbella has the house

Villa Ayantam, a property in Marbella that has become the world's first new single-family residence to achieve the BREEAM Outstanding certification (the highest level within this international sustainability standard), is on sale for 12.75 million euros, as announced this Wednesday by the real estate agency Engel & Völkers, which is managing the sale. The property is located in the Cascada de Camoján urbanization, one of the most exclusive areas of Marbella, and boasts 1,740 square meters built on a plot of 1,978 square meters, featuring eight en-suite bedrooms. The villa includes three distinct kitchens - main, support, and outdoor - each adapted for different uses, and the lower floor houses spaces dedicated to wellness and leisure, such as a gym, hammam, heated pool, cinema room, and wine cellar. The residence is completed with a separate apartment for service staff and a garage capable of accommodating eight vehicles. The BREEAM certificate (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) evaluates aspects such as energy consumption, environmental impact, materials, water management, or indoor well-being, and the 'Outstanding' rating is only awarded to projects that achieve the highest levels in all these indicators. Engel & Völkers notes that until now, no new single-family home had achieved this distinction. In the case of Villa Ayantam, the process involved independent verification of construction systems, facilities, and materials, achieving a final score of 92.16%, one of the highest recorded in the residential field. The property integrates technical solutions that directly affect the quality of the indoor environment with ventilation systems that filter particles and pollutants. It also features comprehensive water treatment from its entry into the home, energy production exceeding the total consumption of the property, as well as the collection and reuse of rainwater for irrigation. The home is designed around an interior garden that visually and functionally connects the main rooms. This space, along with the movable glazed surfaces, facilitates the entry of natural light and cross ventilation, creating a direct relationship between the interior and exterior. The structure incorporates cross-laminated timber (CLT), a material that improves thermal insulation and reduces the carbon footprint. This is complemented by natural finishes, the absence of toxic compounds, and a selection of materials aligned with sustainability and durability criteria. All these measures, along with a digital platform that allows real-time monitoring and adjustment of the home's operation, aim to optimize both resource consumption and living conditions. The development of Villa Ayantam coincides with a growing interest in homes that incorporate wellness and efficiency criteria, and according to data from the Global Wellness Institute, the real estate market linked to this area continues to grow steadily and already represents a significant volume internationally. In this context, elements such as environmental certifications, air quality control, or energy efficiency are starting to carry a weight comparable to that of location or design in the purchase decision.