Earth Dweller

Earth Dweller: Madrid

Situated in the well-to-do neighbourhood of Almagro, this apartment might be a lot more contemporary than many of the historic mansions found locally, but it's no less covetable in our eyes.

Across the two floors, there's an abundance of earthy colours, natural materials and boho touches, including a hammock chair in the bedroom that is simply begging for an afternoon doze. The long, wood-panelled kitchen is plenty big enough for home-cooking when you fancy a night off the city's restaurants, and we've also only got compliments for the airy dining space.

The real star of the show, however, is the terrace accessed through the living room's glass doors. Out here, you take a perch on the hammock chair and appreciate the peace and quiet that comes with being a couple of levels up from the bustling streets.

When it comes to sightseeing, you really don't have to venture far to find some noteworthy sights, including museums dedicated to archaeology, romanticism and the old Chambieri metro station. The expansive Parque de el Retiro is only a short walk away, too.



Home truths:
*There's a lift in the building to reach this apartment and two bedrooms on the home's entry-level
*The building has no private parking, but there are public car parks starting from as nearby as seven minutes' walk away, plus Alonso Martinez and Bilbao metro stations are both four minutes' walk away
*There's air conditioning in the living room and two of the bedrooms here