Apartment for sale in El Mercat, Valencia city, Valencia

Unique 2-story fully-furnished duplex apartment (totally remodeled in 1991) with an elevator located in a quaint and well maintained historic building in the heart of the historic Barrio del Carmen (Plaza del Doctor Collado), near the main entrance to the famous Central Market and just a few steps from La Lonja (Silk Exchange Castle) and church cathedrals. This home consists of 3 spacious air-conditioned/heated bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, air-conditioned living area, an interior patio, and a historic exterior balcony scheduled to begin restoration paid by the building. It has a fully equipped independent kitchen with new appliances that has access to the interior patio that houses the laundry area and a new hot water heater. This home stands out for preserving original Valencian charm while combining tradition, character, and functionality. Walk outside the entrance of this historic building built in the early 1900's to an open square with cobble stone streets, La Lonja Silk Exchange, a view of the Central Market, local shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Short walk to the famous Plaza de la Reina, Plaza de la Virgen, Valencia Cathedral, and El Ayuntamiento (City Center). This house displays architectural elements of 5 meter high ceilings on the first floor, exposed beams, tall windows that allow natural light, and a warm atmosphere. The entry has a foyer with video intercom to allow guests access to the building. The apartment has plenty of closet space throughout with tile flooring on the first level and wood floors on the second level. Bright living room/dining room open plan great for family time or entertaining guests. The downstairs bedroom is the largest and has 2 built-in closets with custom drawers/shelves with a full bathroom on the first floor. A beautiful wood staircase with railings leads you to the upstairs loft area with wood floors, suitable as a reading or work/rest space that overlooks the living/dining room area. The upstairs bedroom to the right has an in-suite full bathroom recently renovated with a spacious closet in the bedroom. The upstairs bedroom to the left has fitted wardrobes closet and an additional linen closet in the bedroom. According to the deed, the registry area displays 85 m2, although the property has 120 m2 useful and 130 m2 built; this extension corresponds to the upper floor that, although it appears as a mezzanine in the registry documentation, it is fully integrated and functional, providing significant added value.