A Heavenly Home in a 16th-Century Church Seeks €1.6M in Northern Spain
A formerly abandoned chapel in Basque country has been brilliantly transformed by Garmendia Cordero Arquitectos.
A formerly abandoned chapel in Basque country has been brilliantly transformed by Garmendia Cordero Arquitectos.
On the edge of a green ravine in Spain’s northern Basque country, the Chapel House was a crumbling, 16th-century church when the current owner, Tas Careaga, bought it and enlisted his friend, architect Carlos Garmendia, to turn it into a contemporary home. The structure had been abandoned since the late 1970s, and the renovation would take three years, ultimately landing in the pages of Dwell.
The 16th-century Basque church that Tas Careaga and architect Carlos Garmendia converted sits in the small town of Sopuerta, Spain, about a half hour west of Bilbao. The lush lot is flanked by a wooded hillside.
Photo by Gregori Civera
Inside, polished cement floors cover the ground level, contrasting with the structure’s centuries-old stone and plaster. An open-tread staircase leads to the two-story loft.
Photo courtesy of The Singular Space. Extraordinary Properties
"[Tas] has done a breathtaking job of blending Renaissance and modern aesthetics, creating a thoroughly contemporary living space with an exalted and meditative atmosphere," says listing agent Ana Vela. "This is a truly unique home that will captivate artists and art-lovers alike."
The kitchen, which boasts custom cabinetry, occupies the apse.
Photo courtesy of The Singular Space. Extraordinary Properties
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