In the quiet, established neighbourhood of Aravaca, where mature trees line the streets and low-density housing defines the landscape, this residence occupies a discreet semi-basement level with an unexpected sense of light and volume. The house is conceived as a sequence of connected spaces that unfold around a central courtyard, bringing natural illumination and ventilation into every room. From the entrance, the interior opens into a spacious living area with high ceilings and large-format stone flooring, where the boundary between inside and out is deliberately blurred by full-height glazing. Beyond, the kitchen and dining area form a continuous space, finished in warm oak and natural stone, with direct access to a private terrace that extends the living area outdoors. The sleeping qua…
Aravaca
Aravaca sits in Madrid's northwest — technically inside the Madrid city limits (part of the Moncloa-Aravaca district) but functionally a suburb, with the character of an upscale village that happens to be administratively inside the capital. The central Aravaca pueblo keeps a small-town feel — an actual village square, a few restaurants, a weekly market — while the surrounding residential belts (Valdemarín, La Florida, La Dehesa) are the international-school corridor: TEMS, Internacional Aravaca, and the American School of Madrid are all within a 3 km radius, making this the logical middle ground for families who want international schools without the full commuting commitment of La Moraleja.