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In a private estate where even the lowest priced property will set you back an eye-watering four million euros you can imagine the profile of resident.

At La Zagaleta Sheikhs, aristocracy, Oligarchs, business moguls and film stars coexist in 900 hectares of wild Andalucian countryside. Keeping this precious coterie protected and safe demands one of the slickest security operations in the country, and that’s exactly what La Zagaleta has.

Hadleigh Bolt, Proprietor of Bolt Property Group and developer of a dozen bespoke villas within La Zagaleta, comments, “With billionaires and millionaires come the obvious trappings of wealth – supercars, original artworks, antiques and one-off jewellery – the estate takes every measure to ensure that nothing falls into the wrong hands. Similarly, the world’s overtly rich attract their fair share of gawkers keen to spy on how the ‘other half’ live. These voyeurs will find La Zagaleta to be impregnable. This serious commitment to security is a major pull factor for many of Bolt Property Group’s clients.”

Fenced on the perimeter, La Zagaleta is accessed by two main gates, the north and the south, both of which are manned by 24/7 security personnel. Vehicles are stopped at the barrier, their number plates captured on recognition cameras and passengers asked for names and who they wish to visit. Permanent residents excepted, entrance is permitted only for those with a prior appointment. Beyoncé or Beckham, if your name’s not on the list, you’re not coming into La Zagaleta. The same applies for trades people and staff, from plumbers to nannies and gardeners to maids, prior permission is essential and for these only the north entrance is in use.

Once within La Zagaleta’s confines small teams discretely patrol the estate, on- and off- road, by foot, quad bikes and car. Each is armed with loaded weapons and pack dogs ensure that no stone is left unturned. Finally each property is directly linked to security and at one touch of a panic button rapid response delivers personnel to your doorstep in an instant.

Hadleigh concludes, “La Zagaleta’s security has always been one of its main attractions, alongside the golf, clubhouse, equestrian facilities and comprehensive service department. Although on the surface it may seem extreme, for example even if you’ve paid a couple of million euro deposit for Bolt Property Group to build your luxury home, you still can’t gain access without prior appointment until you take up residence, this impenetrable fortress-like set-up is exactly what the residents demand, and more’s the point, expect.”

Bolt Property Group homes are priced from 4 million euros for five bedrooms complete with full indoor Spa and heated swimming pool.