How Modern

How Modern: Madrid

Designed by the architect Joaquín de la Concha Alcalde in 1915, the building in which this apartment can be found is a great example of Madrid's modernist tradition — keep an eye out for the decorative mouldings and bay windows as you walk up the impressive staircase.

The home itself is worthy of appreciation, too. A 19th-century chandelier hangs over the bright living room filled with towering house plants and chic furnishings, while the large black kitchen with sleek black surfaces is as contemporary as they come. The smart grey bathroom wouldn't look out of place in a hotel, too.

When it comes to filling up an itinerary, you don't have far to walk to reach some of the city's most famous sights. The Royal Palace, for instance, is only five minutes' away and the gardens of Campo del Moro lie just behind. Plaza Mayor is two minutes away on foot, too.



Home truths:
*The building has no private parking, but Opera station is only three minutes' walk away
*There's a lift in the building to reach this single-level apartment