Everything about designing brand-new villa La Coma got the LF91 team fired up. The prospect of working with a huge 163,900 square-meter plot at the foot of the Sierra de Tramuntana was energising – and no small feat.
“It was quite a challenge to reinterpret the style of a typical rural Mallorcan house in the Vall d’en March, to turn it into a more refined and elegant house while preserving the essence of traditional architecture,” says managing director Miquel Bauza, who wanted to create a cosy home, integrated into the landscape.
Making an entrance
The new owner enters through electric gates, gliding up a private driveway to the tasteful, stone-clad house set in stunning landscaped grounds full of native foliage and olive trees. Outside, the air is softly fragranced with the scents of lavender and rosemary, complementing the tranquil rural atmosphere.
The double-height, wooden-beamed entrance hall complete with a curvilinear staircase affording views of Puig Tomir leaves a bold first impression, and is one of the elements Bauza feels most proud of:
“The custom rounded stone handrails; the large window; they really do justice to the property, and succeed in merging the interior with the wonderful surroundings.”
Flawless blueprint
Clever, thoughtful design continues throughout the four-bedroom property complete with five spa-grade bathrooms, a gym, parking for several vehicles, a separate guest house, a heated swimming pool and multiple terraces. One example is the bicycle storage room placed under the staircase with concealed exterior access; a neat space-maximising trick.
By distributing the floor plan wisely, the planners oriented the house with both residents’ enjoyment and efficiency at the forefront.
“Most bedrooms are located east,” says Bauza, “to allow for waking up to the morning sun. Day areas such as the kitchen, living room and dining room face southwest, to retain heat during winter as well as showcase the best views.”
