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In the Ibiza neighbourhood, moments from Retiro Park, this sixth-floor apartment offers the calm and convenience that define one of Madrid's most sought-after residential areas. Set on Calle Lope de Rueda, the 114 m² home combines a functional layout with the natural light that flows from its interior orientation toward the building's open courtyard. The spatial sequence begins with a generous living room, brightened by views across the courtyard and the sense of openness that comes from height and sightlines. A separate kitchen supports daily life without intruding on the social spaces. Three bedrooms follow in the plan—two doubles and one further room—each proportioned to allow flexible use as sleeping quarters, study, or guest accommodation. The principal bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom, while a second full bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms and visitors.
Retiro
Retiro is the district defined by the park. Madrid's 125-hectare Parque del Retiro — with its formal gardens, Crystal Palace, boat pond, and over-100-year-old trees — forms the western anchor of the neighborhood, and the streets that ring it (Calle de Alfonso XII on the west, Calle de Menéndez Pelayo on the east) are among the most coveted addresses in Madrid for buyers who prioritize daily green space over retail proximity. The Prado, the Reina Sofía, and the Jardín Botánico all sit along or adjacent to the park's western edge. This is the calmest of the classical-Madrid districts — residential first, cultural second, commercial a distant third.