Townhouse for sale in Toscal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife

There are homes that are renovated, and others that reclaim their history. This single-storey house, dating from 1870 and located on Calle Santiago, in the heart of the El Toscal neighbourhood, is one of them.

With 61 m2 of built area and an interior patio of approximately 13 m2, it retains the essence of the neighbourhood’s traditional architecture. The renovation was carried out with respect for the original techniques, materials and features, including its high ceilings of around 3.5 metres, restored using the traditional “torta” system, with a timber-and-clay framework, pine joinery and characteristic hydraulic-tile floors.

The façade deliberately retains a sober, weathered appearance, creating a striking contrast with the character-filled interior.

The entrance leads into a spacious room that serves as both dining room and hallway. From here, the home is arranged around the patio, following the traditional layout of many Canarian houses.

To one side is a small living room connected to the kitchen, a versatile space that could also be used as a second bedroom, study or reading area.

The main bedroom is cosy and has direct access to the patio. It also connects to the main bathroom, designed in a Mediterranean style with curved forms and wood, which can also be accessed from the patio.

The kitchen is practical and contemporary, with black cabinetry, a wooden worktop and an integrated refrigerator. The home also has a second bathroom with a laundry and storage area.

The patio, at around 13 m2, is one of the home’s most special spaces: ideal for breakfast outdoors, reading, entertaining friends or enjoying dinner beneath its warm lighting.

The roof is accessible and could accommodate an urban sun deck, subject to the provision of suitable access from the patio and the relevant authorisations.

The property lies within the protected area of El Toscal and is listed in the municipal inventory with a construction date of 1870. The planning regulations specifically include no. 69 as partially protected and allow for the possibility of adding two set-back floors above the existing façade, with a maximum total height of 11.80 metres. Any extension must comply with current urban-planning and heritage regulations and obtain the necessary authorisations.

El Toscal is also undergoing urban transformation, with initiatives aimed at improving accessibility, increasing pedestrian space and revitalising the neighbourhood’s commercial activity.

An ideal home for a couple, a professional who works or works remotely near the city centre, or anyone looking for a home with a patio, history and personality.

You’re not just buying square metres. You’re stepping into a small part of Santa Cruz’s history.

Sale price: €350,000.