• Part-furnished
• Heating
• Air conditioning
• City views
• Parking available to rent
• Thermal insulation
• Sound insulation
They say that in the centre of Palma you have to choose: either you live in peace or you live well connected. But four years ago, Relu and María defied that rule. They bought an apartment on Calle General Riera that was, frankly, a wreck. Nobody saw its potential, but they did.
Today, that ‘wreck’ has become one of the most exclusive (and unusual) properties in the area. This is not a renovation done to ‘sell fast and make money’. It was carried out conscientiously, with the obsessive care of someone planning to live there for 30 years.
The irony? It has turned out so vast that, now that their lives call for something cosier, they have more home than they need. That is why they are selling. And that is why this is probably the best buying opportunity for 690.000 € if you are looking for real space.
When you walk in, the first thing you instinctively listen for is the sound of traffic. You're on General Riera, a main artery. You ought to hear it.
But Relu and María invested where it can't be seen, only felt. The sound insulation in the windows and walls is of such a standard that, once the door is closed, the traffic disappears. It is a first-floor apartment, yes, but the peace inside stands in stark contrast to the pace of the city outside. It is a bubble.
If you have viewed other ‘4-bedroom’ apartments in Palma, you already know the trick: two are normal and two are ‘box rooms’ that barely take a single bed.
There is no catch here. We are talking about an apartment in Palma with four double bedrooms that really are doubles.
That is 152 m² used down to the last millimetre. It is so large that it has become too big for its current owners. Literally.
‘Prime location’ is an overused phrase, but here it is literally true.
This is where we beat the competition on honesty. Many older apartments come with astronomical community fees. Not this one. The community fees are genuinely low, which makes the apartment very economical to run over the long term.
And the car? Relu has a ready-made solution. He currently rents a space in a car park directly across the road for €90/month.
Conclusion: This apartment is not a ‘cold investment’. It is Relu and María's home. They have already done the hard work, lived through the building works and paid for premium quality. Now all you have to do is move in and enjoy the space they no longer need. A hidden gem right in the centre.
The silence test: a first-floor apartment that feels like a bunker
When you walk in, the first thing you instinctively listen for is the sound of traffic. You're on General Riera, a main artery. You ought to hear it.
But Relu and María invested where it can't be seen, only felt. The sound insulation in the windows and walls is of such a standard that, once the door is closed, the traffic disappears. It is a first-floor apartment, yes, but the peace inside stands in stark contrast to the pace of the city outside. It is a bubble.
The problem of ‘false space’ in Palma (and how this apartment solves it)
If you have viewed other ‘4-bedroom’ apartments in Palma, you already know the trick: two are normal and two are ‘box rooms’ that barely take a single bed.
There is no catch here. We are talking about an apartment in Palma with four double bedrooms that really are doubles.
The acid test: Any of the 4 bedrooms will take a double bed, a fitted wardrobe (already in place) and a large desk for working from home.
The result: You still have room to walk around.
That is 152 m² used down to the last millimetre. It is so large that it has become too big for its current owners. Literally.
Living 5 minutes from Plaza España: perfect logistics
‘Prime location’ is an overused phrase, but here it is literally true.
Your larder: There is a Mercadona a one-minute walk away. You don't need a car for the weekly shop.
Your connections: You are a genuine 5 minutes from Plaza España. The island's nerve centre is a short walk away, but without the tourist chaos on your doorstep.
The truth about parking and running costs (full transparency)
This is where we beat the competition on honesty. Many older apartments come with astronomical community fees. Not this one. The community fees are genuinely low, which makes the apartment very economical to run over the long term.
And the car? Relu has a ready-made solution. He currently rents a space in a car park directly across the road for €90/month.
The deal: On the sale of the apartment, Relu will transfer his rental agreement for that space to the new owner. You get the convenience of parking without the obligation to buy a space for an extra €30,000.
Conclusion: This apartment is not a ‘cold investment’. It is Relu and María's home. They have already done the hard work, lived through the building works and paid for premium quality. Now all you have to do is move in and enjoy the space they no longer need. A hidden gem right in the centre.
