Custom Villas

We help people build beautiful, energy efficient homes designed for Mediterranean living

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People Risk — Removed

We work only with vetted architects and contractors who share our values and meet our standards. Every team is carefully selected and region-specific.

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Process Risk — Managed

A clear, proven method: buying land safely, structured design stages, cost control systems, and a disciplined approach to staying on budget.

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Cultural Risk — Understood

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Our founder, John Wolfendale, is a foreigner in Spain — just like you.
 Bicultural, bilingual, and with over 30 years’ professional experience here, he anticipates the assumptions international clients often make — and protects you from costly misunderstandings.

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Bureaucracy — Handled

Planning, licences, compliance, administration.
 We manage it all, so you don’t have to.

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Custom villas designed for your Mediterranean lifestyle

Your Dream, Made Real in the Sun

Building your custom villa in Spain is about creating the lifestyle you’ve always imagined—long lunches on a shaded terrace, panoramic Mediterranean views, and a home where every detail reflects your taste. At Eco Vida Homes, we specialise in modern architecture and sustainable villa design for clients from around the world. Imagine a home built for comfort, health, and well-being, with a lighter carbon footprint thanks to advanced energy-efficient systems. We understand your vision—because we came to Spain for the same lifestyle. As your English speaking architect in Spain, our job is to design and build the perfect setting for your new life in the sun.

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From planning to handover—stress-free design and build

We Handle the Headaches

Planning rules, building permits, licences, cultural differences, shifting regulations—these can overwhelm even the most determined home-builder. That’s why our design and build villas service takes full legal and ethical responsibility for the entire process. From the first concept sketch to final handover, we manage architects, engineers, and contractors on your behalf. We’re fluent in local systems and deeply rooted in the Spanish construction world, ensuring everything runs smoothly. You’ll get regular updates in plain English, so whether you’re in Barcelona, Valencia, the Costa Brava, or the Costa del Sol, you can enjoy the process while we handle the red tape.

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Reliable partners for international clients

Built on Trust, Backed by Systems

We know the challenges of building a home abroad—because we’ve built our reputation on guiding international clients through them. We listen carefully, communicate clearly, and always act in your best interest. Behind the scenes, our proven project management systems keep your villa on track and on budget. And for peace of mind, we’re regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in London—proof you’re in safe, professional hands. Whether you’re searching for an English speaking architect in Spain, planning a custom design and build villa, or seeking a partner for sustainable Mediterranean home design, Eco Vida Homes is your trusted path to a home you’ll love for decades to come.

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Client stories

MODERN AND CLASSIC ENERGY EFFICIENT VILLAS IN SPAIN

Where we operate

DEVELOPING LUXURY HOMES ACROSS SPAIN
A map of where Eco Vida Homes operates in Spain

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EXPERT ADVICE ON BUILDING PROPERTY IN SPAIN

With Eco Vida Homes you are in charge of the design. Our job is to make your vision a reality.

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