The five-bedroom property, on Ashfurlong Road in Dore, is set in its own grounds and has a distinctive exotic design reminiscent of holiday homes on the continent.
Purplebricks, the estate agent handling the sale, said the villa incorporates ‘various elements of Mediterranean architecture to the exterior’ alongside its high-specification interior.
"An impressive feature of the property is the leisure complex, which comprises of an indoor heated swimming pool with a sauna, relaxation area and shower room,” the firm said.
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1. Grand entrance
The entrance porch leads into an atrium-style reception hall with a semi-circular staircase in Venetian plaster. Photo: Purplebricks
2. Modern interior
The Karl Benz kitchen is finished in concrete grey with wood grain effect work surfaces. Photo: Purplebricks
3. Storage and more
Built-in appliances in the kitchen include an induction hob, larder fridge, freezer, bar fridge and oven and microwave. The central island doubles as a breakfast bar. Photo: Purplebricks
4. No need to turn
The property is entered via an in and out driveway - there's a double garage too. Photo: Purplebricks