Charm and privacy in Madrid

It exudes a suggestive colonial air reflected in the construction, design, and even the furniture, many of them of African origin. This unique house is located in the center of a wonderful forest of pines and holm oaks, in the natural enclave of Monte del Pilar, a former hunting ground of Felipe II, on a plot of over 11,000 square meters within the Finca de La Escorzonera, just 10 minutes from Madrid. This secret and safe place is preserved by a continuous security service.

The 1,270-square-meter construction is laid out on two levels topped by a unique Portuguese black tile roof. Originally conceived as two almost twin homes, they can maintain their independence or be easily connected according to needs. The main floor welcomes us with a hall with 6-meter-high ceilings, sloping and clad, like the rest of the house, with exposed pine wood beams brought from a Russian sawmill. This impressive height of most spaces and the warmth of the wood take us into a colonial and rural atmosphere. The spectacular entrance gives access on one side to the living-dining room, with two ceiling heights, marble floor in one case and limestone in the other, presided over by a large fireplace. Both look outward through a magnificent glazed porch with several settings, in one case, and in the other, through a delightful open porch that brings us African memories. Both porches open to the extensive garden where we find two swimming pools, one at the foot of the house, the other further away, with different environments to enjoy with friends and family. Near the house, we also find a sauna and a paddle court.

The ground floor also has two cozy kitchens with an office area overlooking the garden, two guest toilets, service and laundry area, office, and four bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and dressing rooms, two of them with a versatile and spacious loft that has been used as a living area, bedroom, or office.

The second floor is solely occupied by an impressive master suite on two levels, with fireplace, high ceilings, office, forest-facing terrace, dressing room, and a large bathroom with views of the front pine forest. One of them also has a multipurpose loft.

And finally, the basement floor. It is intended for storage, machinery rooms, and the garage for four cars. Additionally, it has another outdoor parking area in the front garden of the property. The property, built in 1996, impeccably maintained, is equipped with hot water underfloor heating, air conditioning by split or duct depending on the areas, solar panels, Velux windows in sloped areas, and large panoramic windows looking out onto the natural surroundings. This private estate is not isolated but is very close to shopping centers, leisure areas, besides being magnificently connected to Madrid.