The Sibarist

An author-designed refuge among balconies and light in Malasaña

Description

In the heart of Malasaña, inside a historic building in central Madrid, this loft-style apartment has been conceived as a true designer piece. An integral architectural project where design, craftsmanship, and spatial sensitivity come together to create a unique home, newly completed and ready to move into.

The space unfolds naturally beneath high ceilings and the building’s original exposed wooden structure—an element that brings character and memory to the whole. Three balconies facing the street flood the apartment with natural light and connect the interior with the vibrant energy of the neighborhood.

Every element has been custom designed and crafted: the kitchen, the library, the wardrobes, the bathroom cabinetry, and the walk-in Italian showers all form part of the same aesthetic language, where functionality and beauty coexist with complete coherence. The wooden flooring adds continuity and warmth to a space designed to be lived in with freedom.

The lighting, carefully designed, creates a warm and enveloping atmosphere through an efficient, low-consumption system in which every light point has been positioned to highlight the volumes, materials, and spatial depth.

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Layout

The property is organized around a large open central space where the kitchen, dining area, and living room coexist in a generous and fluid environment. This open-plan area functions as the true heart of the home: a place designed for sharing, hosting, and everyday living, where the open kitchen integrates elegantly into the space and naturally accompanies the rhythm of daily life.

The private area is arranged around three carefully proportioned bedrooms. The main bedroom is conceived as a true suite, with a private bathroom and dressing room, creating an intimate and comfortable space. A second bedroom also features an en-suite bathroom and dressing area, while an additional bedroom is complemented by a guest bathroom, ideal for visitors or adaptable to different needs.

As a distinctive feature of the project, a modular room is integrated next to the living area and separated by movable panels that allow the space to be opened or closed depending on the moment. This flexibility easily transforms the environment, allowing it to function as a study, reading room, or additional bedroom, adding dynamism to daily living.

The result is a contemporary and balanced layout where open spaces coexist with carefully designed areas of privacy.

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Details

  • Reference THSSESMAD1052
  • Price 1550000
  • Built area 162 sqm
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 3
  • Location Malasaña, Madrid

Attributes

  • Balconies
  • Concealed air conditioning
  • Equipped kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Furnished
  • Individual gas heating
  • Storage room
  • Thermal and acoustic insulation

This neighborhood is bordered by Princesa, Gran Vía, Fuencarral, Carranza, and Alberto Aguilera streets. Widely known as one of Madrid’s trendiest areas, it is famous for its lively bars, vintage shops, bookstores, restaurants from a wide range of culinary traditions, street markets, and rich history—all of which define the character of Malasaña. The neighborhood has a great deal to offer and was, above all, the iconic heart of the legendary Spanish cultural movement of the 1970s and 1980s known as La Movida. Bars such as El Penta and Vía Láctea preserve an important part of the contemporary history of this vibrant area. Historically, Malasaña also represents Madrid’s resistance to the French occupation, with figures such as Manuela Malasaña—who gave the neighborhood its name—Daoíz and Velarde, and emblematic locations such as Plaza del Dos de Mayo.

The apartment faces northwest, which ensures warm natural light throughout the day.

A magnificent newly renovated opportunity in one of the most sought-after areas of the capital. It stands out for its exterior character and spatial layout, which allows for an open, bright, and contemporary feel. The reimagined distribution prioritizes fluidity between rooms, the integration of custom solutions, and a carefully curated selection of materials, creating a space with its own identity and a timeless aesthetic.

The property has been newly renovated and features open spaces that allow for fluid circulation, with floor-to-ceiling doors and movable panels that maximize natural light in every corner. High-quality materials are used throughout the home, along with thermal and acoustic insulation, aerothermal heating and cooling, and a fully equipped kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances.

The Malasaña neighborhood is always a safe bet, thanks to its well-established high demand and the recent investments made in the refurbishment and renovation of facades, streets, and squares. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a truly distinctive property surrounded by history, with strong investment potential, driven by the new real estate developments around Plaza de España, one of the capital’s key hubs that is set to increase the value of the entire area.

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