Elegance And Sea Views In Iconic Palace Residence

Description of the building

The Eguzki Alde palace, in the Basque town of Getxo, is a building designed and built by the architect Leonardo Rucabado in 1918. The Eguzki Alde palace is the purest and most representative example of the architectural style known as ”neo-montanesque” in the region.

The environment and its history:

The iron and steel industry and shipbuilding that developed in Bilbao and the municipalities along its estuary during the nineteenth century made the port of Bilbao the port of connection with large European cities for the transport of iron ore, coal, oil and its refined products. The iron and steel industry, shipbuilding and trade made Bilbao one of the richest cities in Spain.

The large amount of economic resources generated allowed - between eighteen eighty-seven and eighteen ninety-three - the design, construction and financing by private initiative of a bridge - the Vizcaya Bridge: the first suspension bridge in Spain - to join the two banks of the estuary at the mouth of the River Nervión, before reaching the large port known as El Abra Exterior.

The existence of this bridge facilitated the formation of the Neguri neighbourhood as a residential area for Bilbao’s industrial and commercial bourgeoisie, which was strongly influenced by English culture and customs at that time.

The Neguri neighbourhood has a design inspired by English garden cities. At the beginning of the twentieth century it was a residential holiday area for wealthy families who built and lived in immense mansions. Over time, it became a permanent residential neighbourhood but retained its prestige and reputation for quality that it had one hundred years ago.

The palace of Eguzki Alde is located in the heart of Neguri district on seafront.

If Eguzki Alde means ”the sunny side” in local Basque language, Neguri - which comes from negu-uri, i.e., neguko hiri - means ”winter town.”

Built with solid stone walls and wooden beams, it stands out for its elegance and sturdy appearance. Its volumes are arranged gradually over six storeys from its sturdy base on ground floor to its tower which rises above a hipped roof topped with elegant decorative stone pinnacles that are an extension of columns forming corners of façades.

Cornices elegantly overhang around perimeter protect balconies, terraces and windows which are well distributed among five dwellings.

With rectangular floor plan comprising three by four openings, distribution light-filled rooms is achieved within each dwellings. This use natural light is worthy recognition suggestive name palace: ”Eguzki Alde” or ”Sunny Side.”

Situated location chosen multiple advantages this palace enjoys unbeatable views sea sandy beach La Bola marina Getxo bay El Abra.

Complete reconstruction

There is no greater luxury than to be able to completely refurbish an early twentieth century palace with structure solid stone robust hardwoods enviable location.

Modern techniques materials have allowed these residences to have very functional contemporary design minimal energy consumption allowing maximum comfort residents.

Description each flat

There are five homes in building: two homes ground first floors; one home second floor; one home third floor; one home fourth floor. The latter two dwellings can be configured as single dwelling as explained below.

Building is located centre two thousand square meter plot which has several gardens twenty meter long swimming pool enough underground garages storage rooms for dwellings entrance exit garage directly street.

Property comprising third fourth floors with total built area five hundred twenty-three square meters distributed over two floors plus fifteen square meter tower on highest floor building.

Property three A+B has six double bedrooms their corresponding bathrooms made best materials toilet room laundry area each floor.

On third floor large living room thirty-seven square meters fireplace large kitchen dining room forty-one square meters large windows sea views are main most spectacular part house.

Its two large double bedrooms dressing room bathrooms made marble unquestionable beauty complete this lower floor. On upper floor four further double bedrooms their corresponding bathrooms large living room kitchenette ideal residence youngest members family.

Most spectacular attraction undoubtedly tower occupies highest part building. This fifteen square meter space can be used study room gymnasium music room etc. Its large luminous windows all four sides offer magnificent views sea mountains other side Nervión estuary Mount Serantes Abra Exterior.

Bilbao is city located Basque Country Spain. It known rich gastronomic culture impressive art scene Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is one city’s main attractions houses some most important masterpieces contemporary art iconic building designed Frank Gehry has become symbol city’s revitalisation addition Bilbao has several Michelin-starred restaurants such as ”Etxebarri” restaurant specialises grill cuisine ”Mugaritz” renowned creativity culinary technique Both have three Michelin stars.

In addition gastronomic culture Bilbao offers wide variety activities all ages historic city centre ideal place walk around enjoy Bilbao’s traditional architecture markets La Ribera Ensanche essential places sample local produce learn about city’s gastronomic culture There also several parks gardens around Bilbao where visitors can enjoy outdoors nature In short Bilbao city great tourist cultural gastronomic offer.

Plenty outdoor activities such golf surfing paragliding can be played City surrounding areas have several high quality golf courses such as Bilbao Golf Club beautiful location surrounded nature Surfing very popular Basque coast several surfing spots such Sopelana beach Barinatxe beach For paragliding enthusiasts there paragliding school top Mount Gaztelugatxe where you can enjoy incredible views city coast.