Ses Salines, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

The deep south of Mallorca has resisted the pressure to become something it is not. While the north-east attracts hikers and the south-west its yacht owners, the area around Ses Salines retains the character of a working Mallorcan village - traditional stone buildings, a quiet central square, a weekly market - augmented by the presence of one of the island's most important nature reserves immediately beyond its edge. The Ses Salines Natural Park, with its salt flats, flamingos and extraordinary belt of untouched coastline, begins effectively where the last houses end.

This brand-new three-bed fractional townhouse sits within the village rather than at a remove from it - a private home in an authentic setting, not a resort complex. At its centre is a sheltered courtyard with private pool, creating an intimate outdoor space that enjoys full sun through the day and is entirely screened from the street. The interiors are finished to a contemporary standard while remaining in sympathy with the vernacular architecture - stone, natural light, clean lines, and nothing unnecessary.

The nearest beaches - Es Trenc and Ses Salines beach, both among the most celebrated in Mallorca - are within ten minutes by car. Sa Ràpita lies a little further along the coast. Palma de Mallorca is approximately forty-five minutes to the north-west. Ownership is 1/8 fractional with a deeded title - this is not a timeshare.