“For me, it’s not about perfection, but about the soul of things, spiritual comfort.” – Van Duysen
A home through history.
“The Mediterranean architecture is solid, a synthesis of stone and air”.
Designed by architect Vincent Van Duysen, the respect for local architecture is evident: the classic flooring of hand-set river pebbles in a concrete bed runs from the inner courtyard through the entire ground floor of the main house and to the rear exterior. This slightly blurs the distinction between outdoors and indoors to create a unique harmony with the natural surroundings. This is complemented by wooden floors of untreated teak in the library and throughout the second floor.
A 200-year-old oak tree anchors the estate, shading the pool and offering a quiet reminder of time’s passage. Every window frames a scene of serenity - olive groves, distant mountains, and the ever-present Mediterranean light filtering through the leaves.
Architect Vincent Van Duysen
Vincent Van Duysen’s approach to the finca was one of quiet sophistication. In his design, Vincent Van Duysen placed the emphasis on comfort in harmony with the surroundings and as such, nature is integral to this property.
Respecting the essence of the original 18th-century structure, the restoration was a study in restraint. Every intervention was made to enhance rather than alter - to preserve the spirit of the home while subtly modernising it for contemporary living.
Materials and Furniture
The interiors reflect an ethos of timeless simplicity, with carefully chosen natural materials and artisanal pieces:
• Chairs and “Nagato” stools by Christian Liaigre
• Handmade lamps and tableware by Jos Devriendt
• Sandblasted French oak cabinetry and wall panelling
• White Italian marble in the bathroom
• Cedar wood windows and doors
• Untreated teak plank floors in bedrooms and library
• Traditional hand-set river pebble floors running seamlessly inside and out
Refurbished in 2023, the finca retains its original character while integrating top-tier appliances and high-speed WiFi throughout.
History of the 'M Finca' name
The name "M Finca" is rooted in the history and architecture of the property itself. On original Mallorquín maps, the finca and its surrounding land is marked as Son Mateu, the name it held when it was an active working farm. By referencing this name in the “M”, we’re keeping that history alive, honoring the land’s original identity and purpose. It’s our way of preserving the soul of the place, not just in the architecture or surroundings, but in the name itself. M Finca is more than a modern retreat; it’s a continuation of a story rooted in the Mallorquín landscape, one that still echoes through its stone walls, fields, and archways.
Built in the 1700s and used as an active farm
Set on the island for centuries, M finca carries the quiet weight of time. The large oak trees in the courtyard and by the pool are 300 years old trees. Parts of the property are over 200 year old - such as most parts of the building facade, the outside stone oven & wind mill.
M Finca was actively used as a farm before 1994 and traces of this have been retained in the finca, to keep the traditional feeling of the Finca alive.