An award for architecture

House by architect Javier Carvajal, winner of the 2012 Gold Medal for Architecture in Spain. The design of the house was awarded in 1968 with the prestigious Fritz Schumacher of the University of Hamburg. The property is inspired by the Alhambra in Granada, and the entire main floor revolves around two courtyards.

The distribution of the house offers maximum comfort, being composed of the living room, two living rooms, two dining rooms, kitchen, and the four exterior bedrooms with access to the garden. Of the four bedrooms, three have en suite bathrooms, and the fourth has the adjoining bathroom.

The kitchen has a separate service area with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living room. Furthermore, there is a utility room and an ironing room. From the kitchen there is access to a basement where the installations of the house are located, as well as rooms for storage.

The property has two porches: one with access from the pleasant living room with fireplace-barbecue, and a fountain in front, perfect for visitors; and another more familiar one next to the swimming pool. It also has a covered garage for three cars, as well as space for more vehicles.

The property is located in a private urbanisation with security.

Somosaguas is the quintessential luxury residential area in the northwest of Madrid. Belonging to the municipality of Pozuelo de Alarcón, just 10 km from the centre of Madrid, it occupied an old estate belonging to the Marqués de Urquijo. This area is characterised by its well-consolidated architectural constructions, as well as its gardens, endowed with a character that can only be obtained with exquisite care over the years.

With excellent communications (including the light metro), it is one of the most emblematic places to live and enjoy an incomparable environment. Surrounded by the Casa de Campo, the true green lung of the capital, the prestigious campus of the Complutense University of Madrid, the leading Quirón hospital, the exclusive Somosaguas golf course, and renowned schools such as the American School. This exclusive area is also characterised by its high level of security measures, guaranteeing the privacy of all residents. Somosaguas is, without comparison, one of the most privileged areas of Madrid.