Casa Cortes: Spain’s First Prime Minister’s Office in Madrid is Now a Luxurious Apartment

Hidden away on a quiet street in Madrid’s historic Barrio de Cortes, this apartment offers a rare combination of tranquility and city living. Set within an elegant building dating back to 1854, the 338-square-meter apartment sits just a short walk from Madrid’s most famous cultural landmarks.

Occupying the first floor of the historic building, the home enjoys balconies overlooking both the street and peaceful interior courtyards. The dual orientation fills the interiors with natural light throughout the day while creating a subtle connection to the surrounding neighborhood.

Although the apartment’s history stretches back more than 170 years, its current chapter began in 2020 when it was transformed from a professional office into an elegant private residence.

The renovation carefully respects the building’s architectural heritage while introducing a layout designed for modern family life.

The living room is an elegant space with a beautiful chevron parquet floor and a wall fitted with book and music storage.

Throughout the home, carefully chosen materials reinforce the dialogue between old and new. Hungarian point oak parquet flooring runs throughout the apartment, while many of the doors are beautifully restored originals or reclaimed from other period buildings.

Restored cast-iron radiators preserve the home’s historic character, and the timber windows combine original elements with carefully crafted replacements that seamlessly match the building’s nineteenth-century architecture.

The kitchen is located in the heart of the apartment. This room was completely reimagined during the renovation. Once separated from the living spaces, it now forms the social heart of the home.

A striking three-meter granite island anchors the room, creating a natural gathering place for cooking, dining, and entertaining.

The adjoining dining room features beautiful built-in storage with glass-framed doors and a characterful wooden door.

A long hall with a beautiful, decorative ceiling connects the living spaces on one side to the bedrooms on the other.

The apartment features three principal bedrooms, a guest bedroom, two additional rooms currently arranged as home offices, four full bathrooms, and a guest toilet.

Casa Cortes also holds a unique place in Spain’s modern history. Before becoming the remarkable residence it is today, it served as the first office of Adolfo Suárez, Spain’s first Prime Minister following the country’s transition to democracy.

The apartment is listed with Fantastic Frank Madrid.