Spyglass

Set high on a mountaintop, this extraordinary eight/nine-bedroom villa for sale combines panoramic sea and campo views, set in absolute privacy.

Hidden among lush vegetation, Spyglass is enveloped in 40,000 square metres of its own landscaped grounds. From this elevated vantage point, enjoy spectacular sunrises and sunsets, as pine forest and terraces roll away towards the sea. Up here, views span the entire east coast – reaching all the way to the island of Tagomago in one direction – and sweeping straight across the campo in the other.

Despite the sense of escape, the island’s social heart is just moments away – perfectly positioned between Ibiza Marina, Santa Gertrudis and Santa Eulalia. Designed for independence, the villa itself sits within a secure, gated estate, with its own well, solar panels and generous parking area for multiple cars – offering the potential to live entirely undisturbed from the outside world.

Through the gates, a winding driveway showcases the scale – and secluded nature – of the plot, taking you past a 115 square metre three-bedroom guest house and caretaker’s cottage on the estate’s western edge, to the main villa, which gazes east towards the first light.

Life here is lived largely outdoors. Set among swaying palms and Mediterranean gardens, a striking pool with a tide machine is wrapped in handcrafted Mallorcan tiles and sits beside an exceptional furnished pool house, with a wine cooler and ice machine. Shaded seating areas, two outdoor kitchens, dining terraces and a delightful greenhouse create a setting for long lunches that slip easily into late evenings.

The main villa is angled towards the sunrise, with a vast tiled porch where inside and outside blur into one continuous living space. Originally built in 2001, and later remodelled and furnished by Italian interior designer Michele Bönan, a signature restraint is evident throughout: think warm woods, dark stone and a palette that allows the landscape beyond the windows to remain the main event.

A natural gravitation point, the reception room is oriented towards Santa Eulalia and Formentera in the distance, with floor-to-ceiling glazing pulling the scenery inside. From here, the layout flows into a functional kitchen with a pantry. This connects directly to a professional-grade outdoor kitchen, complete with grills, an ice machine and fridges. A discreet staff entrance ensures seamless entertaining, while steps lead up to the atmospheric greenhouse and vegetable garden.

Four generous bedrooms are found in the main house, alongside an Italian wood panelled study with walk-in wardrobes, which could serve as an additional en suite bedroom. The principal suite is the standout: spacious and serene, with two walk-in wardrobes, an elegant en suite and direct access to the garden. All guest bedrooms also open onto the beautifully maintained grounds, where ancient olive trees punctuate the landscape.

Beyond the villa, the plot unfolds in layers, tumbling down the hillside before levelling into unspoilt pastureland with its own entrance. From this commanding position suspended over pine forest and sea, Spyglass combines breathtaking scenery with exceptional scale – a truly unique property, and a rare opportunity to own a piece of Ibiza at its most private and profound.