
The gardens are an outstanding and unique feature of
this property. Six of the seven plots are landscaped
forming a marvellous park with a profusion of botanical
species.
The impressive main entrance is approached through
a large drive with an avenue of splendid palm trees
(Phoenix Canariensis) leading into the grand entrance
to the house, with a wall fountain in Sevillian tiles.
Visible through the upper lawn is a 30 meter long columned
pergola, covered in pink bougainvilleas. The access
to this pergola is through wide steps, decorated with
fountains. An antique gate connects to the side garden.
The garden ranges from formal gardens, with Moorish
and Persian influences, to the calm of informal streams,
across wooden bridges passing to the pond covered with
water lilies. Walking through the shaded woodland settings,
you approach the children’s garden with swings,
slides and wooden painted Wendy house. You can rest
in the wooden gazebo dominating the garden and the Hole
nº 5 of the Valderrama Golf Course. Continue through
the fruit orchards to the kitchen and vegetables garden.
Various fountains, statues and sculptures are doted
within this earthy paradise.
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