From Ballermann to Son Vida: Marcel Remus' New Home and the Chapter Behind It

From Ballermann to Son Vida: Marcel Remus' New Home and the Chapter Behind It

Why the move is more than just a change of wallpaper

On a clear morning in the hills above Palma the air still carries the scent of pine and sea. The sun slants over the roofs of Son Vida, cutlery clinks from the hotel restaurant down at the Castillo, and somewhere Buddy, the little Shih-Tzu, barks briefly. It was on exactly such a day that the real estate consultant—often seen here in a shirt and sneakers—moved into his new domicile.

The apartment is known internally as Remus Garden and measures around 150 square meters. It is not hidden away in a villa but sits in a residence with its own garden and pool—a Mediterranean mix of restrained style and functional comfort. When you open the door you don't notice luxury first, but calm lines, wood and stone surfaces, and the feeling that someone who values material quality lives here. (See Marcel Remus moves to Son Vida — from the 69-sqm apartment to the 150-sqm designer flat.)

The move took place in mid-2025; the house had previously needed renovation and was thoroughly rebuilt after purchase. Walls were shifted, floors and the kitchen renewed, and since then a housekeeper has taken care of the garden and plants. A regular chef is on call for the kitchen—"not a bucket full of cheap supermarket meat," the homeowner jokes with a wink.

The relocation is not a final retreat into privacy. The new residence was chosen deliberately: Son Vida is regarded by many as Mallorca's exclusive address, a place with hotels, golf courses and private estates. The move was motivated not only by the view and the peace, but also by the local social network—from the Castillo spa to the neighborhood's sports offerings.

Fitness plays a role: a small oxygen concentrator sits in the living room as part of the routine, and the nearby hotel gym has proven to be a meeting point. On the treadmill the homeowner has even once held a conversation with potential clients—here work and everyday life often run closely together.

At the same time, bigger things are taking shape: on the property there is a much larger villa currently undergoing extensive renovation. The project comprises about 900 square meters of living space and is planned to be flexible in use—initially private living, later possibly bookable areas for guests or clients. The purchase of this house has a long history that began with the previous owners and developed over years.

For the neighborhood this means work orders for craftsmen, gardeners and service providers, investments in real estate and events. Those who build or renovate in Son Vida create jobs in the region—an observation you often see on a walk along the access road: vans, tradespeople with toolboxes, deliveries of plants. Similar dynamics have been noted in other conversion projects, for example From Squat Blot to Luxury Address: Who Benefits from the Conversion in Camp d'en Serralta?.

And yes, a piece of pop culture remains: the planned garage will have space for a sports car, and there is also the idea of converting the space into a club with hidden DJ booths. A housewarming party is planned for autumn and will coincide with a milestone birthday—private, but with friends and business partners, much like past events such as Glamour at the Marina: Marcel Remus' Lifestyle Night Gives Port Adriano a Glow.

What remains for the island is one more familiar face in Son Vida, a mix of quiet living and professional presence—events, client meetings, occasional parties. For Mallorca it is another example of how the island is developing: high-quality renovations create jobs, bring planning and local craftsmanship into play and change the face of some neighborhoods.

In the end there is no big drum-roll promise, just a simple observation: if you miss the dog on the beach in the morning, you might find him later on a small hill above Palma, among pines and rocks, where everyday life is just as loud as before—only with less bass and more view of the bay.