Rôck&Villa breathe new life into a luxurious Mediterranean residence, Casa Margarita, on the Spanish island of Mallorca.
Casa Margarita is located in the charming Medieval town of Santa Margalida, the debut project by the boutique property developers Rôck&Villa. Surrounded by scenic agricultural plains in the hinterland of the island of Mallorca, it is just minutes away from the archipelago’s stunning white-sanded and aquamarine beaches, Playa de Muro.
The creative duo behind Rôck&Villa, Paulo Valcic and Stefan Relic meticulously restored and preserved the heritage details of the 1890s townhouse with great care and attention. Measuring 222 square meters, the property commodiously accommodates four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with a separate guesthouse designed to be used as either an office or a gym.
Upon entering the main foyer, the 130-year architectural history of the residence is revealed through the impressive grand archway featuring Marés stone, a material commonly found throughout the Balearic Islands. Previously, the stone had been concealed under a plaster wall, however, the duo decided to have it exposed to celebrate the authenticity of the original design.
Exuding to the charm of a Mediterranean oasis, a warm palette of neutral tones composed from raw natural materials and textures has worked to cultivate this quality in the residence. Featured throughout the home are travertine-style tiling, with a mix of rustic timbers applied to the joinery, window shutters and beams, use of rattans and linens, and terracotta veining in the stone applied to the kitchen. This soft tonality is punctuated by the steel-black windows.
Casa Margarita’s revival has made way for a quietly sophisticated Mediterranean residence underscored by the home’s cultural and historical identity.
An exquisite Emperador marble staircase also sets the aesthetic tone of the property. The original marble, a material local to the South of Spain, had been repaired, polished, and reinstalled. Paulo and Stefan worked closely with local craftsmen to have the original staircase balustrade with its pillar replicated. They also found an ornamental crystal ball dating from the early 13th-century French influence on the archipelago to be installed on top of the pillar. “Our goal at Rôck&Villa is to honour and showcase Mallorca’s architectural treasures,” Paulo reflects. “Through careful restoration and attention to detail, we strive to create spaces that embrace the past while redefining luxury living.”
A focal feature of the home is the dining room, which exhibits the bespoke dining table crafted from reclaimed timber that belonged to a former home on the island. Visual depth and light have been carved into the townhouse with a grand mirror measuring the length of the space to create the trompe l’oeil. The adjoining patio has been sculpted into a Mediterranean oasis, featuring plants native to the island, such as palm and cypress trees and lavenders.
The bespoke dining table has been crafted using reclaimed timber from a former home on the island.
The 130-year architectural history of the residence is revealed through the impressive grand archway featuring Marés stone.
The living room features the Fredericia Spanish chair and a custom-designed mustard linen sofa to complete the space.
The Emperador marble staircase has been meticulously restored with the help of local craftspeople.
The master bedroom has been designed as a hotel room featuring an open concept with an ensuite.
The &tradition Formakami JH5 pendant light in the bedroom.
The outdoor patio has been sculpted into a Mediterranean oasis featuring native island plants such as palm and cypress trees, and lavenders.
