Palacio Vista Alegre B

Engel & Völkers is proud to present this magnificent new development in the north of Spain, in Somió - Gijón, Asturias, which will host this luxury housing project in the former Palacio de Vista Alegre. It is an eclectic style main house, which has a rectangular floor plan with two floors plus a ground floor. The mansion will house 8 luxury homes, private garden areas, terrace and solarium. The project will preserve several decorative architectural elements, giving a singular value to the site. Special care has been taken to respect the heritage values of the Somió estate. The exclusive community of neighbours who will reside in the estate of more than 6300 m2, will enjoy the refurbished mansion as well as common services with underground garage, swimming pool and the historic garden, which will be recovered with its most significant tree species and ornamental elements, including Talavera ceramic benches and a preserved bocamina that was once used for children's games. Don Andrés Cifuentes Prada y Rodríguez bought this recreational farm from Don Cipriano Cuervo as the proxy of Doña Javiera Rodríguez de Vales, according to the deed of 14 July 1856, a farm that was reformed in 1901 by the wealthy indiano Gumersindo García Cuervo on his return from Havana and designed by Manuel del Busto. In 1914 it was acquired by Don Víctor Felgueroso, a mining entrepreneur, and remained in his family until 1977. In 1989, the engineering company Erpo S. A took over the mansion. The staircase, some mouldings, and ornaments such as mosaics, stained glass and hand-painted tiles have been maintained. The most symbolic feature is its semi-hexagonal tower, attached to the main façade, with its zinc needle dome. Outside, there is a private forest that preserves ancient trees with a singular beauty, landscaped areas and a swimming pool with generous dimensions and contemporary design. Undoubtedly, this palace will be unique in Gijón as it will house luxury flats, preserving original architectural elements and gardens.