luxury apartments / penthouses with panoramic view for sale Montevideo, Uruguay

The Palacio Montero housed the legendary Café Sorocabana, a gathering place for Uruguay's intellectual and cultural elite throughout the mid-20th century. Its marble-topped tables welcomed the artist Joaquín Torres García, the political figures Luis Alberto de Herrera, Luis Batlle, and Emilio Frugoni, and the writer Mario Benedetti, among countless other luminaries who shaped the nation's cultural and political landscape. This eighth-floor residence represents a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of that storied heritage.Designed by the engineer Alberto Trigo and completed in 1925, the Palacio Montero—as it is formally known—occupies a privileged position overlooking Plaza Cagancha, Uruguay's symbolic kilometre zero. Declared a protected Heritage Building in 1995, the edifice exemplifies Beaux Arts, the eclectic historicist style that defined Montevideo's golden age of architecture.Apartment 803 commands unobstructed views across the plaza's verdant canopy. Notably, this residence is one of merely four units in the building to include an attic—an architectural feature of considerable rarity that provides additional storage or potential study space beneath the building's historic roofline.Blending period grandeur with contemporary comfort, the residence spans 136 square metres plus a 13-square-metre balcony, unfolding through a succession of gracious reception rooms connected by arched doorways—a signature of the building's original design. Original hardwood parquet floors flow throughout, whilst soaring ceilings retain their ornate period mouldings and cornicing.The apartment comprises one generously proportioned bedroom with alcove, two bathrooms, and a library that could readily be adapted as a second bedroom, and benefits from a sympathetic renovation that introduced modern infrastructure whilst preserving the residence's inherent character. The principal living areas enjoy spectacular French doors opening to wrought-iron balconies, flooding the interiors with natural light and framing views of the historic plaza below.A contemporary kitchen features white cabinetry and integrated appliances. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated with quality materials, including marble countertops. Climate control is provided by air conditioning. Practical amenities include a walk-in wardrobe, washer-dryer installation, and abundant fitted storage.A turnkey acquisition, the residence is offered in impeccable, move-in condition. For those seeking immediate occupation, the current furnishings—a carefully curated collection of period and contemporary pieces—may be acquired for an additional USD 50,000, providing a complete home from day one.Properties of this provenance seldom become available. With just thirty-two residences in the entire building, and only four possessing the coveted and convenient attic, this represents an opportunity of genuine scarcity in one of Montevideo's most distinguished addresses.

On the Rambla in front of the Puertito del Buceo.Building is developed on 11 floors, has 21 units, swimming pool with panoramic sea view and beautiful view of the Buceo port, one of the most beautiful views of the Montevideana promenade (12th floor).Highlights: on the first floor the building also has a second swimming pool, sauna and solarium.Very good quality finishes, very good carpentry, granite countertops, closets on under countertop as well as in bedrooms.The unit offers a spacious floor plan of 250 m of its own. It has a main and secondary entrance. Living room with panoramic views, living room and toilette. 3 en-suite bedrooms, the master with dressing room and access to the terrace. Defined kitchen with utility room and service terrace, bedroom and service bathroom. Oak floors.Gas underfloor heating. 3 GARAGES: ONE DOUBLE AND ONE SINGLE. Electric Gate 24 hrs SurveillanceRef. KWReference ZP-ZP-M-42680025Fees for intermediation:3% + VAT for purchase transactions.One month's rent + VAT for rental operations.The information contained in this document has been provided entirely by the owner(s) of the property.Arquibrokers Servicios Inmobiliarios is not responsible for any differences or modifications that may arise from this document.