Tastes change over time, and everything around us is refined to meet the tastes of new generations. The same applies to the design of mansions. If in the past the great businessmen, tycoons and aristocrats looked to classical art for inspiration to build their grand houses, decorating them with large columns and all kinds of decorative ornaments, today the new millionaires prefer minimalist lines and modern architecture to build their mansions. A new way of seeing and living luxury.
One example is the incredible mansion of modern architecture that illustrates this report. Located in the best area of the La Moraleja residential estate, this 2,500 m2 house stands out for its straight lines, the minimalism of its ample spaces, its structural transparency and its perfect integration with the plot on which it is built. A mansion that fulfils all the 6 commandments of modern architecture.
Simplicity and minimalism: An architecture that strips away artifice and gives priority to the essential elements, seeking simple lines and pure geometric shapes.
Functionalism: Prioritises functionality over form. The design is based on the utility of the building rather than ornamentation.
Use of new materials and construction techniques: such as concrete and glass to enable lighter and more versatile structures.
Integration with the environment: An architecture that integrates into the landscape to achieve a connection between the interior and exterior of the house.
Openness and brightness: Large windows and open spaces are favoured to maximise natural light and create a feeling of spaciousness.
Energy efficiency: Use of technology to achieve energy self-sufficient housing.
A mansion with unique modern architecture
The mansion is designed to meet all the needs of its inhabitants by creating spaces designed for modern living. It is a home of exceptional design and distribution that seeks to create a relaxing experience and restore the energy of its owners. Situated on a plot of one hectare, it takes advantage of the slight slope of the estate to semi-bury the basement and thus achieve natural light on all floors of the house, while respecting the original line of the land. The construction is located in the highest part of the building to enhance its openness to nature and to achieve unobstructed views of the Madrid skyline. Its northern façade, which faces the access street, is the most closed and protected from prying eyes, while the southern façade opens onto the garden and swimming pool, with large windows and terraces. The paved outdoor areas and terraces have a surface area of over 2,000 m2.
This modern architectural mansion is divided into three floors connected by an incredible spiral staircase that gives the sensation of being a sculpture in the middle of the hall. Its distribution is completely functional, and each level is designed to adapt to a specific need, dividing the private rooms of the owners from the common areas of the house. The entrance floor is the most public area and where most of the time is spent. This is where the guest area, the service area and the common areas are located. Everything is organised through a very spacious double-height entrance hall with views of the main garden and two landscaped courtyards. The guest area has three bedrooms, all en-suite, with complete bathroom and terraces. In the service area there are two bedrooms and a living room, laundry and ironing room and an extra toilet. The main communal area is a spacious lounge facing the infinity pool area and sheltered by a porch with seasonal outdoor spaces, including outdoor kitchen and dining area, terrace furniture and sun loungers. The common area is complemented by a main kitchen, a dining room, a secondary working kitchen, pantry and a private family room.
The first floor is entirely dedicated to the family, and is therefore the most private area of the house. As we go up the main stairs we enter a hall with views over the entrance of the house and where natural light predominates. To the right is the master bedroom, which has its own terrace with porch and solarium area. It has two independent dressing rooms and a shared dressing area through which we access the bright and spacious bathroom. To the left we enter the three children’s bedrooms. Each has its own sleeping area, study area, dressing room and bathroom. They share a games room with access to a terrace. From the family floor there is access to the roof terrace, which has a recreation area with an outdoor bar.
The construction is completed with the basement area, which could be called semi-basement as it has access to the garden and plenty of natural light. By taking advantage of the slope of the property, the southern part of the basement has windows giving the sensation that we are not in the lower part of the plot. There is a covered garage with 4 parking spaces, a storage room and the utility room. On the other side is an impressive cinema room with large armchairs, a wine cellar room and the sports facilities, which include an indoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, a multi-purpose gymnasium and changing room area.
Every material used in its construction is designed so that its inhabitants feel the exclusivity and luxury of this mansion in every detail. The main entrance door is made of solid pivoting wood, which is accessed by a pathway flanked by a sheet of water. This gives the property an exclusive character as soon as you enter. Large-format travertine marble has been used for the floors on the lower floors. On the upper floor and in the guest rooms, a walnut wood floor has been preferred, the planks of which have been specially selected for this project. Walnut wood, which is highly resistant to wear and tear and has a density suitable for the manufacture of quality furniture, is also used in lattices, kitchen furniture and in the ceilings of some rooms to give continuity to the design. The custom-designed dressing rooms are also finished in walnut wood, combining open modules with closed glass modules and high-end Italian drawers. The kitchen, also customised, includes Gaggenau and Miele appliances. The window glazing includes solar control and an integrated motorised dimming system in rest areas.
Exterior and facilities
The garden also stands out for its careful and functional design. Designed by a well-known landscape designer, it includes easy-to-maintain vegetation, ponds that give a sense of the building floating on the water thanks to their reflections, and stone paths that connect all the outdoor areas. A large part of the plot has been kept in the original forest to lessen the impact of the construction and maintain its lushness. The main part of the garden, in the area closest to the house, is dominated by a large swimming pool made of blue-green Indonesian stone and glass walls with an infinity edge. Surrounding it is a large area also paved with large-format travertine marble, which helps to integrate the interior with the exterior of the house. Part of the terrace is covered with steel and wooden pergolas.
Another key point in the construction of this mansion is its energy efficiency. Such large dwellings have a very high air conditioning consumption. To reduce this to a minimum, the mansion uses geothermal energy for direct heating and cooling by means of geothermal heat pumps. These extract heat from the ground in winter and heat through underfloor heating, while in summer, they transfer the heat from the building to the ground, giving a cooling sensation. This system is combined with aerothermal energy, which serves to exchange hot or cold air by means of fans located in each room. Electricity is obtained from photovoltaic panels installed on the roof of the house.
Finally, its security. Apart from the independent sentry box at the entrance, the mansion has a high security system, which includes video surveillance and automatic intrusion detection. The home automation installation allows the control of security, lighting, air conditioning, video intercom, and even the detection of a flood in each of its rooms.
Mansions in La Moraleja
La Moraleja is one of the few urbanisations in Madrid where you can buy a real luxury mansion. Its large plots of one hectare allow for the privacy and space required for this type of home. It is well connected to the city centre and other strategic points, such as the airport. It has exclusive commercial, sports and restaurant services. All this makes it the ideal place for wealthy people who are looking for a discreet, quiet and safe place, and do not want to give up an urban lifestyle.
Although it is a limited market, in recent years several of these mansions are being marketed in La Moraleja. Whether they are new builds, such as the one described in this article, or old mansions that have been completely updated and renovated. As Gonzalo López-van Dam, Managing Director of Promora, says, “mansions in the north of Madrid have become a rare commodity and are highly prized as a safe haven investment for the wealthy”. The demand exists, although the sale process is lengthy due to the exclusive characteristics of the property and the high purchasing power that the buyer must have. That is why few real estate companies, including Promora, are capable of closing this type of transaction, which often exceed 10 million euros.
Promora, real estate in La Moraleja
Promora is the pioneering real estate company in the sale of luxury homes in the La Moraleja development. Since the 1970s, its founder, Pilar Monsalve, saw the advantages that this development offered its residents. A quiet, private and relaxed life just a few minutes from the heart of the city. Thanks to her, great international fortunes, well-known artists and sportsmen and women have chosen this prestigious urbanisation as their place of residence. Today, her children and grandchildren, at the head of the company, continue this tradition of offering a personalised service that adapts to the exclusive needs of clients with high purchasing power.
If you are interested in this type of property, please contact our office in La Moraleja for more information.
