Santa Gertrudis Villa

Illes Balears, Spain
12 guests
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms

Designer Cate Watts Recasts a Traditional Island Finca

A spacious complex of crisp white geometric forms set within a stunning natural setting, this holiday home in Ibiza by architect Cate Watts masters the intersection of nature and design with two distinctive themes that coexist beautifully. We love the cool Scandinavian-inspired influences paired with the inviting warmth and laid-back feel of a country home.

Designer Cate Watts Recasts A Traditional Island Finca

A spacious complex of crisp white geometric forms set within a stunning natural setting, this holiday home in Ibiza by architect Cate Watts masters the intersection of nature and design with two distinctive themes that coexist beautifully. We love the cool Scandinavian-inspired influences paired with the inviting warmth and laid-back feel of a country home.

Featured on the cover of Arquitectura y Diseno and many other publications upon its completion, this holiday home in Ibiza is set within a lush interior forest on a mountain top with breathtaking views across the island's interior and out to sea. The estate is entirely fenced, and with no immediate neighbors allows guests complete privacy.

Designed by London-based interiors architect Cate Watts' Urban Village firm, the home is a harmonious and contemporary take on the traditional Ibizan fincas. Drawing inspiration from both the old and new, the home is composed of a cluster of bright white cubes and angled lines softened by hand-finished edges. Composed of traditional thick lime plaster, stone, and wood, the natural design elements are used in a contemporary context that is quietly luxurious.

Entering through a walled courtyard with ample lounge and entertaining spaces, the home's interiors are infused with natural light from oversized picture windows that frame the landscape. The cool, natural, and Scandinavian-inspired themes and soft neutral palette lend a dreamy aspect to the home while balancing flow, light texture, and space to great effect.

The living and dining spaces share the forefront of the house with breathtaking views from every angle while the five ensuite bedrooms also enjoy amazing views. The master bedroom includes its own private garden and outdoor bath.

The grounds are a beautiful playground of lovely gardens and terraces, a stunning beach pool with a toddler paddling area, and pergolas with loungers for soaking it all in. Head down your private trail just beyond the gardens for a stroll in the mountains all to yourself.

Around

Located within the forested interior of the island, the villa is within a ten-minute drive to the charming village of Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera. With its pedestrian-friendly plaza and cluster of hip bars, cafes and multiple art galleries, the village has a lovely (and more peaceful) bohemian vibe.

The coast and Santa Eulalia beach are within a fifteen-minute drive with the party at Ibiza town just twenty minutes away. For more resort-style beach life, dive headlong into the fray and enjoy the fun and nightlife on Playa D’en Bossa.

Be sure to explore the quieter and picturesque sheltered coves and stretches of coastline as well as the lovely inland forests and Moorish villages throughout the island.