Cala Vadella, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain

Set on a plot spanning near 2,000m², and just a 10-minute walk from Cala Carbo, this gently elevated villa balances seclusion with spectacle. A secure gated entrance leads to the grounds, where a main house and guest annex are framed around the island's light, landscape and way of life.

In the main residence, time-honoured details meet contemporary form. Whitewashed walls, concrete-finish floors and sabina beams ground the interiors, while expanses of glass draw the sea into every room. The open-plan kitchen is fitted with high-spec appliances and a stone-topped island - a breakfast perch to take in the landscape. Elsewhere, there's a dining space for ten and a lounge designed for unwinding, both with glazed doors that fold back to shaded terraces and gardens.

Outside, island living comes into its own. Terraces and patios weave around Mediterranean planting; a saltwater infinity pool appears to merge with the horizon. The outdoor kitchen is primed for entertaining, with both Egg and Argentinian-style barbecues plus a dining table for 14. As the sun sinks, ascend to the roof terrace for uninterrupted, 360-degree panoramas of Es Vedrà.

Back indoors, two serene bedroom suites are paired with sleek bathrooms; the principal adds an outdoor shower for an extra connection to nature. The annex introduces five further bedrooms, conceived with the same refined simplicity. Double rooms come with en suites; two additional bunk rooms share a family bathroom. Interiors lean on natural stone and wood for a soft, timeless aesthetic, while abundant glazing makes the most of the surrounding greenery.

Practicality is not overlooked: a gated car park, garage building and storerooms sit within the grounds, ready for use or future adaptation.