In the center of the City of Buenos Aires the imposing tower rises The Real Estate building. With its characteristic domes and notable neighbors, such as the National Congress and the Barolo Palaceit is common to see passers-by observing its façade and its imposing architecture.
Built in 1910, the building was the first to house an insurance company with Argentine capital. Eclectic in style, with classic influences of Italian neo-Renaissance and art nouveau, the two twin towers stand out, one on each corner. On the top floor, in the ochavas of the building, the sculptures of Venus and Apollo guard the city.
But not only its exterior fascinates those who observe it: upon entering the building, details such as marble stairs and grille elevators are discovered, elements that evoke the charm of the early 20th century.
What are the departments of La Inmobiliaria like?
“The building occupies a large part of the block and is made up of three sections. Each body has five floors, and in each there are two semi-floors. In some cases, the departments They are unified, which gives between eight and ten units in total per body. All the departments They have an area of approximately 200 square meters and have a balcony in front. On the first floor, the department “It has a patio in the back,” he explained. José David Winer, RE/MAX Time broker. In addition, it has commercial premises.
As an advantage, it can be noted that the building is located in a tourist area and due to its imposing façade and unique architecture, it is a mandatory stop for visitors. “These are architectural jewels with unmatched historical value that deserve to be preserved to prevent them from disappearing,” Winer highlighted.
As for prices, they vary according to the type and condition of the property. “The value of the square meter of one of the departments which is completely recycled at a price between US$1,200 and US$1,300, while the apartments to be recycled do not exceed US$1,000 per square meter. Since it is about properties With large surfaces, the price per square meter tends to be a little lower,” explained the broker.
Its façade is intact thanks to the restorations, mainly promoted by the neighbors, who preserved its masonry, plastering, ornamentation and other details.
The dome, an imposing apartment
One of the apartments located in one of the domes of the building is for sale. It is undoubtedly an emblematic place, since this dome is part of the urban landscape of the area and stands out along with two other notable domes such as that of the El Molino confectionery on Avenida Rivadavia and Callao and the imposing dome top of the building. Paraná and Rivadavia Avenue.
“The apartment is for sale, but until it is sold it is rented temporarily. The building is recycled but its style is very well maintained,” highlighted Isabel Frías, from the real estate agency that sells the dome apartment, a triplex that is crowned with an imposing viewpoint.
Source: Ambito
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