Distinctive and exclusive and designed to take into account the dreams and aspirations of the most demanding of clients, after three years of preparation Meisho Hills has finally been launched. This development is located in the most prestigious zone of Marbella: Sierra Blanca.

This development is built to a contemporary design with the aesthetic sensibility of the Orient and is located in the most prestigious zone of Marbella: Sierra Blanca. The lush and protected natural surroundings of the development ensure total privacy. It enjoys magnificent sea and mountain views. three spas with heated indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath and gym, two outdoor pools, gardens and 24-hour security.

The dwellings consist of 58 luxurious apartment villas, which boast a total surface area of between 350 and 850 sq metres, two to four bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, spacious terraces and porches, private swimming pools, individual gardens, garages for two to three cars, wine cellars and private lifts. The finest selection of materials are used throughout, combining wood, stone and marble with modern conveniences such as underfloor heating, air conditioning, top-of-the-range fully equipped kitchens and Jacuzzis in every bathroom.

Meisho Hills is only minutes away from the city centre, Puerto Banús and the golf courses and is only 30 minutes' from Málaga airport. All of the coast's attractions are within an hour's reach by car, from Nerja in the east all the way to Gibraltar in the west, thanks to the A7 and AP7 roads. A short ferry crossing away is Morocco where one can sample the radically different culture of north Africa. The Sierra Nevada ski resort in Granada is only two hours' easy drive away offering a great winter sport option.

Tucked into the pine-clad hills framing the town of Marbella, Meisho Hills is peerless on the Costa del Sol. The apartment-villas fuse the aesthetic architecture of the Orient with the appetite for everything contemporary and only the finest materials from natural stone to wood and marble are used. The two, three and four bedroom homes, all en-suite, range from an ample 350m² to a considerable 850m² in floor space and all come with private swimming pools, lifts, garaging for two to three cars, wine cellars and of course individual rooftop Zen Gardens for peace and energy. Every convenience is afforded with underfloor heating, air-conditioning, Italian designed kitchens with Miele appliances and Jacuzzi tubs in each bathroom.

One of the most attractive elements of Zen Buddhism is the art of Zen Gardens, or 'Karesansui' meaning dry landscape in Japanese. These gardens make strong use of stones, gravel, sand and the occasional patch of moss in order to represent mountains, islands, boats, seas and rivers and are used for reflection and meditation. Modern life is full of distractions, more demands and less time to meet them, and Zen Gardens are intentionally simple in order to calm and clear the cluttered mind. The creators of Meisho Hills in Marbella have bought a touch of Karesansui to the Costa.

Meisho Hills does not start and finish with outstanding apartment-villas, there is also an array of community facilities for leisure and pleasure. Two illuminated outdoor pools with feature beaches and changing rooms as well as three Spa areas equipped with gymnasium, heated indoor pool, sauna and Turkish bath are all on hand, enclosed in stunning gardens, whilst the entire community is overseen by 24-hour gated security.

To add to the Zen-like experience the views from Meisho Hills are jaw-dropping. Full height glass walls frame the landscape and luxury white motoryachts can be seen slicing the waves on the Mediterranean Sea beneath. All this tranquility and peace does not however come at the expense of accessibility to amenities. The main toll-road serving the length and breadth of the Costa del Sol, including Málaga International Airport at a 40-minute drive, is a stones throw from Meisho Hills as are an array of high-street and designer boutiques in Marbella itself. Puerto Banús is viewable from the terrace, just five minutes to the west, and literally dozens of golf courses are on the doorstep, many of them championship standard.

Prices at Meisho Hills start from 1,556,000 euros.