Género Chico

Género Chico: Community of Madrid

Located just above Gran Via in the trendy Chueca neighbourhood, this apartment is the sort of place you look forward to returning to after a long day of sightseeing.

The interior design is impressive for its unshowy restraint, with the chandelier above the dining table the only example of decadence. Everything else feels rather subtle, from the sleek grey kitchen and multi-layered coffee table in the living room to the parquet panels above the bed in the master suite.

The surrounding neighbourhood is renowned for its tapas bars, lively nightlife and street markets, but many of the Spanish capital's main attractions are close by, too. The home sits pretty much equidistant between Parque de El Retiro and Palacio Real de Madrid, with each taking about fifteen minutes on foot to reach.

Home truths:
*There's an elevator in the building to reach the single-level apartment and it's wheelchair accessible
*The apartment has no private parking space but Gran Via Metro Station is only two minutes' walk away