1221 Immaculate Quality-Built Apartment, Albayzin

An incredibly well-maintained and quality built apartment of two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen and an open plan living and dining room space on two levels, with big windows looking onto greenery. Conveniently located in the lower Albayzin, just 30 seconds from Paseo de los Tristes, the bus stop and taxi access.

First floor apartment situated within a tranquil and respectful community of neighbours. The building, rebuilt in 2005, retains the traditional stone, tiles and wooden elements so characteristic of the Albayzin, while incorporating the modern comforts of underfloor heating, large double-glazed and oscilating windows, and a building lift to make groceries and holidays easier for those of all ages. The entrance to the building is gorgeous, with an interior patio cobbled in the traditional Granadan style and with Roman-style columns and wooden lintel beams.

The apartment has all the traditional finishings of an Albayzin house: original Fajalauza tiles in the kitchen and bathroom, terracotta floors, wooden double-glazed windows with wooden shutters instead of PVC roll-down blinds, and traditional, antique security bars. While it doesn't have views of the Alhambra except from one corner of one of the window balconies, it has BIG windows which look onto greenery, something which is always cherish in an apartment space.

Ready to move into, it is as close to a no hassle, stress free buy as is possible, sold partly furnished and with almost no need for renovations apart from a few terracotta tiles that show wear and tear. It has the comfort and convenience that many Albayzin properties just don't have: underfloor heating; less than 30 seconds from car access, buses and taxis; huge wooden built-in wardrobes for extra space; a lovely open-plan living room and dining room; and a community of neighbours (long-term renters and owners) that value tranquility.

I really recommend viewing it.

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If you don’t yet know this wonderful, historic neighbourhood of Granada well, why not take a look at our exposure guide on the Albayzin in the Area Guide section above (next to Overview).