Seven historic buildings are being remodeled in the very centre of Madrid. This project is known as the Canalejas Complex. It is located in Plaza de Canalejas ( formerly called Plaza de las Cuatro Calles), and it is very near the Puerta del Sol. It is estimated that this ambitious project will be finished in …
Bravo Murillo Street is one of the streets in Madrid which has changed most throughout the years. Not only has its aspect and environment changed, but we must also point out that the people who live in the area are different from those of the past. Many years ago, Bravo Murillo Street was on the …
The year 2014 will be remembered as the year when the Spanish housing market started a slow recovery for the first time in many years. During the last six years, the housing market in Spain had decreased unceasingly year after year. Fortunately, the situation seems to have changed. We will analize the figures of 2014 …
Every December, the Christmas market in the Plaza Mayor, is a place which is worth visiting. It is full of stalls where you can buy all kinds of Christmas decorations such as decorative motifs for the nativity scene, Christmas stars, Christmas trees and countless decorations related to Christmas. This traditional market is held every year …
Whenever anybody approached it, they were stunned. There was nothing similar to the Monumental Cinema in all Madrid. When it was inaugurated, in the 20´s, in the area of Antón Martín, the Madrileños had never before seen anything like it . It was a remarkable and magnificent building. We want to recall it, as well …
When you stroll along the streets of Madrid, it is easy to find buildings of Neo-Mudejar architecture. It is a curious architectural style. Do you know where this style came from and which are the most outstanding buildings? When were they built? Today, in the blog of Estate One, we will deal with Neo-Mudejar architecture. …
Plants are an important factor in the decoration of many homes. Did you know that apart from decorating, they also purify the air? Therefore, they improve the health of its inhabitants. Furthermore, it has been proved that a home with plants can influence positively the state of mind of all those who live there. Because …
The temperature has dropped. Winter is lying in wait. Is your home prepared for the cold? The main element to retain the heat and to keep your home warm and cosy, is to have good insulation. Winter involves a lot of expense for many families. Maybe they have not considered the fact that the insulation …
Calle Bailén is located between Plaza de España and Plaza de San Francisco. Calle Bailén is one of the most symbolic streets in Madrid. We open this section Taking a stroll into the past. We will see what some parts of our city were like. Today, we offer you to go along the mythical Calle Bailén. …
The reservoir of Entrepeñas is one of our favourite places to rest and to unwind surrounded by nature. If you go there you will find stunning landscapes like “Boca del Infierno” ( Hell´s Mouth) with its turquoise coloured water which twists and turns between two hills full of vegetation and light brown soil. Furthermore, in …
What would we take to a desert island? If we asked an extremely wealthy person this question, he/she would probably answer: “I would take my own home”. This statement is what we can gather from a recent report carried out by CANDY & CANDY, SAVILLS WORLD RESEARCH and DEUTSCHE AWM. They all analyse the real …
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