Kylian Mbappe recently made headlines with his high-profile move to Spanish football giants, Real Madrid. The France superstar could have chosen to live anywhere in Madrid, but he opted for La Finca, a private development in the affluent suburb of Pozuelo de Alarcon, which is also home to other successful football stars like Iker Casillas and Cristiano Ronaldo. The £10 million property which had been on the market for two years is a modern 1,100-square-metre mansion with eight en-suite bedrooms, a private gym, sauna, and heated indoor pool. The elegant residence perfectly suits the high life of a top-level professional athlete.
La Finca is known for its exceptional security, and during The Athletic’s recent visit, the team was unable to get within 500 meters of Mbappe’s new house. Residents relish the privacy and security offered by the development. La Finca was just parkland when successful developer Luis Garcia Cereceda bought it in 1989. The 100-hectare site was rezoned for residential use in 2000, and today, it is known for its luxury and tranquillity. Torres, an architect, oversaw the development of the three distinct areas within the development. He worked closely with home buyers in Los Lagos I, the area with the most expensive mansions, to maintain harmony.
The bespoke development offers residents a completely unique living experience, one that prioritizes their privacy and safety. The remarkable security features include bunker-style guard houses, checkpoints, and 24-hour security monitoring with infrared cameras. VIPs in the community can move around freely without worrying about paparazzi and fans. However, access to any of the three areas of La Finca is strictly by invitation from a resident only.
La Finca is a go-to residence for football stars, with notable former tenants like Madrid and Spain national team stars Raul and Casillas. Among today’s residents are officials like Madrid’s England international Bellingham and his mother, former footballer Kroos, Hazard, Torres, and Guti, who savor the luxury and confidentiality the development offers. Torres ensures every structure conforms to an exceptional and harmonious aesthetic, meticulously coordinating detail property details with each buyer.
The development continues to flourish thanks to the remarkable amenities and facilities provided by the management. Facilities such as the David Lloyd La Finca fitness center, Urrechu restaurant, and numerous international cuisine offerings are available to residents. Other incredible amenities include private hospitals, schools, and an extensive business park which hosts industry bigwigs like Microsoft, Accenture, and Uber. Despite the high-profile and wealthy residents, living in La Finca offers a quiet, peaceful routine; and while football players live in the area, they rarely make an appearance.
La Finca continues to expand its offerings and projects, providing its residents with unparalleled experiences. The La Finca Grand Cafe is not just open to residents but also to the public. This is a favorite spot for footballers who live nearby. Several restaurants within the estate have specifically created secluded areas just for these wealthy patrons. As La Finca continues to flourish in its reputation as the premier living destination for the rich and famous in Spain, the estate maintains an increasingly open and inviting atmosphere, reaching out to the world beyond its walls while still maintaining its roots as a refuge for the wealthy and exclusive.
