Canary Islands, Lanzarote, Teguise, Spain

There are houses you live in, and then there are houses that become a lifestyle.

Right in the heart of historic Villa de Teguise, this wonderfully individual seven-bedroom home is full of character, space and those hard-to-define qualities that make a property feel special.

Forget the idea of a formal, show-home villa. This is a place for long lunches, late nights, friends dropping by, music playing, drinks at the bar and finding your own favourite corner to do absolutely nothing.

Set over several levels and built around a dramatic central atrium, the house is filled with natural light and has a fantastic sense of openness. The architecture gives every part of the property its own feel, with plenty of spaces to relax, entertain or simply escape to.

The main house offers seven generous bedrooms and four bathrooms, making it ideal for a large family, a home with plenty of visiting friends, or anyone looking for a property with the flexibility to create different living, working and entertaining spaces.

The modern kitchen is practical and stylish, with a separate utility and laundry room, while the rest of the house retains plenty of its original character and personality.

And then there are the chill-out spaces.

Outside, the private patio and fantastic outdoor bar are made for Lanzarote living — somewhere to fire up the barbecue, open a bottle, sit around with friends and let the evening take care of itself.

There are also various terraces and corners around the property where you can sit back, enjoy the mountain views and catch the light as it changes across the island.

For anyone with a creative streak, there is even room to indulge it. The property has spaces that lend themselves perfectly to music, band practice, recording, art or simply having somewhere to turn the volume up and lose track of time. It has the kind of relaxed, slightly rock 'n' roll feel that is increasingly hard to find.

A separate self-contained apartment with two bedrooms adds another layer of flexibility, providing private accommodation for friends, family or guests.

And perhaps the biggest attraction is the location.

Step outside and you're not heading for a resort or a row of holiday apartments — you're in Villa de Teguise, one of Lanzarote's most atmospheric and historic towns. Walk to the cafés for your morning coffee, wander through the old streets, stop for lunch, meet friends for a drink or enjoy the famous Sunday market. Everything is close, but the house itself gives you plenty of space to retreat from it all.

This is a property for someone who wants to live Lanzarote rather than simply own a house here.

A substantial home with seven bedrooms, great entertaining spaces, a private bar, mountain views, a guest apartment and bags of personality — all in the heart of one of the island's most beautiful and characterful towns.

Come for the house. Stay for the lifestyle. Register your interest with Lanzarote Investments today.