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Spain
Villa Sotogrande, San Roque

Guest bedroom
Swimming pool
Beautiful interiors
Alarm and fire detection systems
Hydraulic lift
Automatic watering systems in the garden
Basement garage

The ground floor of this six-bedroom villa, located in San Roque, a small town in the south of Spain, comprises an entrance hall with high ceilings, a spacious lounge, separate dining room, sitting room with fireplace, library, guest bedroom, bathroom with separate bath and shower, fully fitted-out kitchen, breakfast area and porch.

The first floor features a master bedroom with a terrace, dressing room, three bedrooms with terraces or balconies and two bedrooms with separate bathrooms and showers. The basement garage has the capacity to accommodate five cars. The basement features multi-purpose rooms, a laundry room, a sauna and Turkish bath and a maid's apartment.

Amenities include a swimming pool, an under-floor heating system, alarm and fire detection systems, video-entry phone, a hydraulic lift and automatic watering systems in the garden.

Price: Dh22.5 million
Tel: 04 343 8002

UK
Family home, Brooklands

Close to the town centre
Indoor swimming pool complex
Gym and cinema
Triple garage
Guest suite
Entertainment systems
Three reception rooms
Games room

This five-bedroom detached house is located in the prestigious park area of Brooklands, in Somerset. It is conveniently located within walking distance of the town centre and is a mile away from the sea. The property features gardens with paved sun terrace and electric gates.

Built in the 1920s with brick elevations under a tiled roof, it has been the subject of vigorous renovations and extensions to include an indoor swimming pool complex with a Jacuzzi, a first floor gym, a purpose-built nine-seat private cinema, conservatory-style dining room and a detached triple garage with a guest suite.

The three-floor residence features the latest in entertainment systems and is well-equipped for chilly British winters with gas-fired central heating. The property has three reception rooms, a bar and a games room and is being sold inclusive of fitted carpeting.

Price: Dh4.9 million
Tel: 04 427 0202