For sale the mythical villa of Antonio El Bailarín in Puerto Banús
El Martinete, the mansion of Antonio Ruiz Solerer, Antonio El Bailarín, in Marbella - the scene of crazy parties, unspeakable romances and secret love affairs, such as that of Vivien Leigh and the artist - is again on sale for 30 million euros in an operation not suitable for all budgets.But, whether it is soldd or not, spending a few days in this exclusive property, bathing in its pool with a Picasso silkscreen and feeling like a Hollywood star is possible and has a price: between 35,000 and 80,000 euros per week, depending on the season.
Located in Puerto Banús, on the beachfront, Antonio named it after his best-known dance, the flamenco martinete, a percussive and agile style that resembles the hammer of a blacksmith's anvil and is, in addition, a creation typical of the legendary Sevillian dancer.
The history of this mythical villa will be forever linked to that of its first owner - one of the most popular flamenco dancers of the 20th century and a famous artistic director, who participated in more than forty Metro Goldwyn Mayer musicals - and to the halo of luxury and glamor that surrounds Marbella, the city of the thouthousandd and one nights, and to which in some way it contributed.
Worthy of a Hollywood mogul, El Martinete stands on a plot of 4,017 square meters and has almost 2,000 built spaces that are distributed between the main residence with two floors, basement and solariumarium, as well as two independent accessory homes.
The property can comfortably accommodate up to sixteen guests between the five bedrooms of the large house - the main one, measuring 120 square meters and with sea views - and the four guest cottage rooms.
It also has an outdoor jacuzzi, spa area, indoor heated pool and even a small beauty and hair salon.
Upon entering this imposing mansion, inspired by classic Mediterranean architecture and surrounded by gardens, your attention is drawn to a large, triple-height hall that connects with the main living room, a white marble porch and the access staircase to its mythical swimming pool, at the bottom of which you can see a drawing by Pablo Picasso.
Become an object of worship for many, the pool is one of the most characteristic elements of the villa and also one of the most appreciated.
The popular dancer, who for years toured the world and made a name for himself in the Hollywood of the golden years with his unique way of dancing, was seen both at a royal event and walking alongside the celluloid stars of the moment. like Ava Gardner or Vivien Leigh, with whom it was always rumored that he had had a torrid romance.
Everyone from Nikolai Baryshnikov and Rudolf Nureyev to Charles Chaplin and Pablo Picasso fell at his feet. The story goes that the painter from Malaga invited the dancer to the party he organized to celebrate his 80th birthday and that, after seeing the Sevillian dance, he was fascinated by his artistry and power.
Font: La Opinion de Malaga
Posted on October 28, 2023