San Carlos, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain

One for the traditionalists, Finca Morna Valley wears its history proudly. Bougainvillea covers the stone archway entrance. Step inside and you'll find relics from the past preserved throughout. From textured tiled floors to knotted Sabina beams, the aesthetic favours the understated.Interconnected living spaces create a feeling of openness while thick, whitewashed walls add a private, cossetted dimension. In the living room, a wood burner keeps the finca cosy in the winter months, while a covered terrace just outside invites a breeze in the rest of the year.Sensitively updated by its current owners, the kitchen has been given a contemporary edge with micro cement finishes and high-spec appliances, including a Smeg range cooker and Liebherr bio fresh fridge freezer. Skylights cut into the original wooden ceilings allow light to flood into the muted space.A separate dining room, featuring another wood burner, offers access to a covered outdoor terrace overlooking the scenic pool. Backdropped by fruit orchards and sweeping Morna Valley vistas, the scent of orange, lemon and apricot trees hangs in the air. Skirting the pool, there's ample space for sun loungers and chill-out zones surrounded by greenery. For a far-reaching glimpse of the sea, head to the first-floor terrace.Much like its easy-going location, nothing shouts here. The toned-down palette in all five bedrooms is soothing, while bathrooms blend micro cement, brushed bronze, onyx, marble and stone to tactile yet subtle effect. A separate casita features a similarly organic finish. Mottled plaster walls and smooth concrete floors flow between a kitchen and living space - complete with a wood burner - and a quiet bedroom.Finca Morna Valley comes with a tourist license, meaning owners have maximum flexibility to rent out the property.