Lively and elegantly basking in the sun, Sotogrande is quintessentially stylish in summer as yachts fill the waterways, families spend the day at sandy beaches and trendy beach clubs, and the restaurant and café terraces abound with people taking in the scene.
As autumn sets in and the balmy heat of summer is replaced by the golden rays of September and October, the pace slows down and Sotogrande is ‘returned’ to its residents. Kids return to the Sotogrande International School, golfers fill the verdant fairways and everything from racquet clubs to equestrian centres shake off the languidness of summer and become more active.
Sports competitions make the most of the ideal conditions and residents take day trips into the nearby countryside to enjoy the beautiful scenery in full autumnal glory. This wonderful time of year is a prelude to a winter, which, while characteristically mild and sunny, remains a season when it is important to have a deliciously comfy and cosy house to come home to.
Homely pleasures in Sotogrande
Fortunately Sotogrande has a fine choice of these, ranging from stylish apartments overlooking the marina to luxurious villas and spacious semi-detached family homes close to beaches, golf and nature. These are the views that dominate in Sotogrande, along with the manicured green lawns of your private or community garden, and while you may not be enticed to use the outdoor swimming pool in winter quite a few of the apartment complexes and villas have their own heated indoor version too – sometimes in combination with a private spa.
Such pleasures can also be had at the nearby Almenara Hotel’s pampering spa, but essential is a home that is comfortable, warm, cosy and just the place you love spending a rainy day. Grab a book or magazine, watch a movie with the family or indulgently while away a morning in bed, the home in which you do it has to be cosseting and welcoming. Fireplaces, soft-cushioned sofas and ambient country kitchens also play a role in creating the right winter setting, especially during Christmas, when it is good to welcome friends and relatives.
We know all about the winter pleasures of Sotogrande, as we’ve lived and grown up here, so we recognise the right kind of property when we see it. Contact Holmes Sotogrande for the best advice on homes just made for comfortable, stylish year-round living, from elegant apartments that offer the luxury of a villa to gorgeous semi-detached family homes and opulent freestanding villas with all the comforts you could wish for.
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