The Sibarist

Great renovation potential in the iconic Higueras building

Description

Located in one of Madrid’s most unique architectural gems: the building designed in the 1970s by Fernando Higueras and Antonio Miró, two of the most visionary architects of their time. Conceived as an urban refuge, this brutalist masterpiece breaks with convention by fusing concrete with lush vegetation, creating a unique microclimate in the heart of Madrid.

A space of sculptural forms and cantilevers that defy gravity, where nature intertwines with architecture and transforms each terrace into a suspended garden. Here, concrete is softened through light and greenery, creating an environment that goes beyond the concept of living to become a sensory experience.

The property offers an excellent foundation for a renovation project with exceptional potential. Its generous spaces, abundant natural light and current layout provide multiple possibilities to adapt the home to a contemporary lifestyle, while preserving the character and personality of the property. This home holds particular value for architecture enthusiasts and for those seeking something beyond a conventional residence. It is an opportunity to work with a strong existing base, respecting its essence while creating a bespoke, modern, comfortable home with its own identity.

24-hour security, parking space, storage room and spacious communal areas.

Layout:

Upon entering the property, the entrance hall comfortably distributes the different rooms. From here, there is access to the social area, composed of a spacious and bright living room with direct access to the terrace.

The terrace, which can also be accessed from the principal bedroom, adds significant value to the property and offers the enjoyment of a private outdoor space. The principal bedroom benefits from good natural light and direct connection to this area, offering many possibilities in a future renovation.

The kitchen is located in a central position, facilitating its relationship with the rest of the rooms and allowing for different layout options to be considered according to the needs of the project.

The private area is completed by three additional bedrooms, versatile and bright, which can be adapted as bedrooms, an office, a guest area or multipurpose spaces.

Thanks to its dual aspect, generous proportions and the way in which the homes of the iconic Higueras Building were conceived, the apartment offers extraordinary renovation potential. A solid and characterful base on which to develop a contemporary, functional and bespoke home.

For more detailed information, we invite you to visit our 5-star section, which you will find further down on this same page, after the images.

Details

Reference THSSESMAD1111
Price 1875000€
Built area 243 sqm
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Location Malasaña-Universidad, Madrid

Attributes

Central heating with meters
Parking space
Storage room
Terrace
To reform

5 Stars

This location connects seamlessly with Conde Duque, Chamberí and Malasaña, absorbing the classic elegance, bohemian energy and avant-garde spirit of these neighbourhoods, making it one of Madrid’s trendiest and most sought-after areas. Framed by Princesa, Gran Vía, Fuencarral and Carranza, it sits in a vibrant setting with an endless array of culture, vintage shops and cosmopolitan gastronomy.

Malasaña, the birthplace of the Movida Madrileña, preserves its rebellious and historic essence through icons such as El Penta, Vía Láctea and Plaza del Dos de Mayo, a symbol of Madrid’s resistance. A neighbourhood with soul, where every corner forms part of history.

Its dual aspect, together with the surrounding greenery, fills the property with natural light throughout the day while providing an unparalleled sense of tranquillity.

This building is an icon of Madrid architecture. It is not merely a place to live, but an architectural manifesto. Fernando Higueras and Antonio Miró imagined a way of inhabiting space that broke with convention, where the exposed concrete structure merges with vegetation in a perfect dialogue between brutalism and bioclimatic design. Its design, ahead of its time, responded to a visionary philosophy: to create an ecosystem within the city, where cantilevers and vertical gardens generate privacy, freshness and wellbeing. A living architecture that defies the passage of time and remains a benchmark for those seeking a different way of living — more sensory, more connected to the essence of space. An opportunity to acquire a newly refurbished property, finished to high standards, with a garden, parking space and 24-hour concierge service, in one of the most emblematic buildings of brutalist architecture.

The property is in good overall condition, preserving its original layout and character. It has not been recently renovated, offering a solid foundation for an update or full refurbishment project tailored to the needs of its future owner.

The Malasaña-Universidad neighbourhood remains a secure value, thanks to its strong and well-established demand, as well as the investment carried out in recent years in the improvement and renovation of façades, streets and squares. This is a great opportunity to acquire a truly unique property surrounded by history, with significant potential from an investment perspective, further supported by the renewed real estate momentum around Plaza de España — one of the capital’s key driving forces, set to enhance the value of the entire area.

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