VILLA MAGDALENA
The Heart of MARALUZ
Perched dramatically on a bluff above the Pacific, Villa Magdalena is the crown jewel of MARALUZ—Robert Gilbert’s personal masterwork and the original vision behind the compound. Built with sacred geometry and designed to dissolve the boundary between architecture and landscape, the villa is both intimate and grand in its expression.
At its center lies a spectacular custom-tiled fountain that flows through the entryway, becoming a water feature that anchors the home’s layout. From this landing, you’re guided toward upper bedrooms, expansive patios, or a sweeping staircase that leads to the villa’s lower level, where indoor and outdoor spaces blend into one.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom main floor is adorned with Gilbert’s signature mosaic tilework, from floors to showers to sculpted alcoves. A wood-fired pizza oven adds rustic charm to the chef’s kitchen, while a handcrafted mosaic bench—perfect for dreaming, reading, or simply watching the sea—sits poised at one of the villa’s most breathtaking viewpoints.
Descending the hand-tiled staircase brings you to the lower level: an open-concept space for lounging, entertaining, or additional sleeping quarters. This level features an outdoor kitchen, bathroom, and direct access to the villa’s most breathtaking feature—the mosaic-tiled pool, located just below the main level and adorned with tile koi fish. The pool flows over into a lower spa, creating a serene, multi-level water experience. Surrounded by natural stone and panoramic views of the private beach, the pool area is an immersive experience in art and nature.
With unmatched views and masterful detail throughout, Villa Magdalena is more than a home. It is the soul of MARALUZ.
