An upper terrace nearly as large as the flat below it

An 80 m² upper-level terrace and solarium defines this resale 1 bedroom duplex in El Paraiso, giving the home almost as much outdoor space as its 90 m² built area. Because the entire upper level is dedicated to the outdoors, the daily living quarters stay together on the floor below.

How the two levels divide the day

All the indoor rooms sit on the main floor, which means you do not have to climb stairs between the bedroom, the bathroom and the kitchen. The main living room has high ceilings that add volume to the room, and it connects directly to an open-plan American-style kitchen. A separate laundry area keeps the washing machine and drying racks out of the kitchen and living room. The single bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom. Having only one bathroom means any guests visiting will use the same bathroom through the bedroom, which is worth checking on a viewing to see how the doors are arranged.

The upper terrace and the gated community

Upstairs, the outdoor space combines a covered terrace section with an open solarium of roughly 70 m². The south-facing orientation brings direct sun across this upper level for most of the day, so the covered section is necessary when you want shade over a table at midday. From up here, the outlook takes in views of La Concha mountain and partial sea views. Downstairs, the building sits inside a gated community with a communal pool and gardens. A private parking space is included with the duplex, which removes the need to leave a car on the street outside the gates.

Location in El Campanario and what to check

Within the broader El Paraiso area, this 1 bedroom duplex in El Paraiso lies in the El Campanario area. It is a quiet residential zone, so a buyer should check the walking route to the nearest shops and decide whether a car is needed for daily errands. When viewing the property, it also makes sense to check the water and electricity points on the upper level, as carrying plates and drinks up a flight of stairs from the main-floor kitchen determines how often you will actually eat upstairs.