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September 25, 2023
By José Luis Cieri
It is an area where the average value of units for sale is around USD 3,500 per m2, with properties with large surfaces that attract an exclusive demand.
Recoleta Island, a select area. Here Gelly and Obes Avenue and to the left of the image part of the British Embassy
La Isla is a small area within the Recoleta neighborhood that brings together some of the most exclusive streets in the city of Buenos Aires. Its layout, of just a few blocks, has a particular layout: it is accessed through stairs and, once inside, the noise of the city decreases, offering a secluded and natural environment.
Delimited by Libertador and Las Heras avenues, and by Agüero and Agote streets, La Isla stands out as one of the most valued sectors in terms of real estate prices. Its strategic location in the heart of the city, added to the historical and architectural wealth of its buildings, makes this area a highly sought-after enclave. In addition, the elevation of its land has become an additional factor to consider for those looking for a place to reside in Buenos Aires.
The physiognomy of La Isla makes it an intimate space in the middle of the bustle of Buenos Aires. Housing buildings such as the British Embassy, it has established itself as a high security area. For this reason, some of the city's most traditional and wealthy families choose to live here.
Another iconic construction in the area is the National Library. Furthermore, from Plaza Miter, various passages and small streets lead into the ravine that faces Avenida del Libertador.
Map of the area where Recoleta Island is located, there is the National Library and there are buildings that are cataloged with heritage protection
Past the asylum, was the farm of the American landowner Samuel Hale, one of the founders of the Argentine Rural Society. Known as Hale's Fifth, it occupied almost 88,000 square meters. After his death in 1888, the property passed into the hands of the Baring Brothers firm. The yellow fever epidemic had driven the displacement of the upper classes to the northern part of the city, and Recoleta began to urbanize with the arrival of large mansions.
Old sketch where reference is made to the former Hale farm and the North Cemetery is mentioned in reference to the Recoleta Cemetery as it is currently called.
In 1906, the Buenos Aires municipality acquired Quinta de Hale with the aim of creating a park neighborhood. A square was planned in the lower part, while new streets were laid out in the upper part, designed by the French architect Joseph Bouvard. By 1908, in addition to selling the first land, the Municipality had built a monumental staircase that led to a terrace overlooking the river from the top of Plaza Miter, which at that time was called Avellaneda and received its final name in 1921.
The Island took its current shape between 1906 and 1914, when its streets were named in honor of great researchers, physicists and astronomers such as Galileo, Copernicus and Newton. The stairs are probably contemporary with this period.
Madero-Unzué Palace where the British Embassy is today (Photo from 1914, General Archive of the Nation)
Of the original family mansions, only one remains. The current British Embassy, located at 2400 Luis Agote, is the only survivor of the original typology of La Isla. It was built as a residence for the Madero-Unzué family between 1914 and 1917. In 1947, it was acquired to function as a British embassy and The remaining park of Hale's Estate was annexed to it.
Area where Las Heras and Pueyrredón Avenues converge
It attracts the attention of tourists and has a notable park, populated by aged species, drunken trees and centuries-old species. This garden was part of the land of the Hale Pearson Estate, later annexed to the Madero house in 1947, the year in which it was acquired to function as an embassy of the United Kingdom.
Gelly and Obes y Arjonilla Avenue (Photo Courtesy: San Román Propiedades)
The mansion was designed by English architects Walter Basseth-Smith and Berbie Cocutt, leading professionals in country houses and ranches. It represents an example of Edwardian architecture, a variant of the neo-baroque architectural style applied in several public buildings built in the British Empire between 1901 and 1910. History indicates that in 1916, Carlos Madero surprised his wife, Sara Unzué , with this mansion. After two years of construction, the family moved there and stayed for three decades. The residence was designed with the aim of housing the entire family, and consists of four floors: one for each of the three daughters' families.
Except for the transformation of the palatial residences into apartment buildings, La Isla preserves its style and is one of the few places that preserves the grandeur of the Buenos Aires of the Centennial.
The National Library
The viewpoint over Plaza Miter has lost the view of the river due to successive filling. It is an exclusive sector of the city that covers only eight blocks. It stands out both for its architecture and for the security and serenity of the place, defining it as an original and refined urban space. The only official building that operates within The Island is the Internal Security building.
Buyers value the quality of construction and the profile of the public that resides in this area, similar to that of Palermo Chico. “Currently, it maintains its style and price. It is the most expensive area of Recoleta and the third in the city of Buenos Aires, behind Puerto Madero and Palermo Chico. There are those who prefer old buildings that are more than 60 years old, with high ceilings and period moldings. There are no more lots available to build on,” added Paikin.
Staircase of Guido and Agüero streets (Photo Courtesy: San Román Propiedades)
Average prices are around USD 3,500 per m2, with home values ranging from USD 300,000 to USD 1,900,000 for those with an area of 500 m2. As for the limited rental supply in this Parisian-style enclave, prices are denominated in dollars and range between USD 900 and USD 3,000 per month.
Cecilia Baccello, of Cecilia Baccello Properties, told Infobae that “historically, La Isla has been in high demand for its high-quality buildings, easy-access location, tranquility, the presence of parks and the proximity to the British embassy, which “It brings a degree of sophistication.”
Image captured from Copernicus. Access to stairs that lead to Galileo Street (Photo Courtesy: Baccello Propiedades)
There are almost no cars, there are no businesses and you can hear the birds singing. Its streets, interspersed with stately staircases and decorated with street lamps and flower pots supported by cherubs, evoke a postcard of the city of Paris.
“It is a highly sought-after area that confers a special status on its residents. As for the types of units, large apartments and apartments predominate, some still without remodeling and in original condition. There are also owners who have renovated their homes to adapt them to modern comfort, especially in bathrooms and kitchens,” Mateo García, residential director of Toribio Achával, explained to Infobae.
The properties on La Isla are large in size: they usually have between 250 and 600 m2
The homes sought are those with good construction, comfortable spaces, good plans and services. They generally have en-suite bedrooms, dressing rooms and bathrooms mostly covered with different versions of marble.
“They are large properties, some for renovation, and several are in buildings listed with heritage protection. However, they have good circulation, balconies and are bright, aspects that demand prioritizes,” Baccello added.
Stately home, with more than 3-bedrooms, two bathrooms, en-suite bedrooms and bright (Photo Courtesy: Toribio Achával)
The area lacks free land, so no new properties have been built recently. Some petit hotels still coexist there. Baccello added that “values in the area have fallen like in the rest of Argentina, but they seem to have hit bottom.”
Depending on the state of maintenance, the value of the homes to be recycled ranges around USD 2,800 per m2.
With balconies they are easier to sell
“Given its exclusivity, prices better resist economic fluctuations. Its location, access and connectivity with the city, as well as the green spaces and recreational areas, make the m2 of La Isla more resistant to market variations. Although we have seen values of up to USD 4,500 per m2 in previous years, today there are opportunities for less than USD 3,000,” García concluded.
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La isla porteña más top: cuánto cuesta vivir en el refugio selecto y señorial de Recoleta
Es una zona donde el valor promedio de las unidades en venta ronda los USD 3.500 por m2, con propiedades de amplias superficies que atraen a una demanda exclusiva
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September 25, 2023
The top Buenos Aires island: how much does it cost to live in the select and stately refuge of Recoleta
By José Luis Cieri
It is an area where the average value of units for sale is around USD 3,500 per m2, with properties with large surfaces that attract an exclusive demand.
Recoleta Island, a select area. Here Gelly and Obes Avenue and to the left of the image part of the British Embassy
La Isla is a small area within the Recoleta neighborhood that brings together some of the most exclusive streets in the city of Buenos Aires. Its layout, of just a few blocks, has a particular layout: it is accessed through stairs and, once inside, the noise of the city decreases, offering a secluded and natural environment.
Delimited by Libertador and Las Heras avenues, and by Agüero and Agote streets, La Isla stands out as one of the most valued sectors in terms of real estate prices. Its strategic location in the heart of the city, added to the historical and architectural wealth of its buildings, makes this area a highly sought-after enclave. In addition, the elevation of its land has become an additional factor to consider for those looking for a place to reside in Buenos Aires.
The physiognomy of La Isla makes it an intimate space in the middle of the bustle of Buenos Aires. Housing buildings such as the British Embassy, it has established itself as a high security area. For this reason, some of the city's most traditional and wealthy families choose to live here.
Another iconic construction in the area is the National Library. Furthermore, from Plaza Miter, various passages and small streets lead into the ravine that faces Avenida del Libertador.
Map of the area where Recoleta Island is located, there is the National Library and there are buildings that are cataloged with heritage protection
Origins
This sector of Recoleta breaks with the traditional Buenos Aires urban checkerboard, isolating itself from the rest of the city by majestic staircases. Until the mid-19th century, Recoleta was a semi-rural area of villas and suburbs, structured around the convent, the cemetery and the beggars' asylum.
Past the asylum, was the farm of the American landowner Samuel Hale, one of the founders of the Argentine Rural Society. Known as Hale's Fifth, it occupied almost 88,000 square meters. After his death in 1888, the property passed into the hands of the Baring Brothers firm. The yellow fever epidemic had driven the displacement of the upper classes to the northern part of the city, and Recoleta began to urbanize with the arrival of large mansions.
Old sketch where reference is made to the former Hale farm and the North Cemetery is mentioned in reference to the Recoleta Cemetery as it is currently called.
In 1906, the Buenos Aires municipality acquired Quinta de Hale with the aim of creating a park neighborhood. A square was planned in the lower part, while new streets were laid out in the upper part, designed by the French architect Joseph Bouvard. By 1908, in addition to selling the first land, the Municipality had built a monumental staircase that led to a terrace overlooking the river from the top of Plaza Miter, which at that time was called Avellaneda and received its final name in 1921.
The Island took its current shape between 1906 and 1914, when its streets were named in honor of great researchers, physicists and astronomers such as Galileo, Copernicus and Newton. The stairs are probably contemporary with this period.
Madero-Unzué Palace where the British Embassy is today (Photo from 1914, General Archive of the Nation)
Of the original family mansions, only one remains. The current British Embassy, located at 2400 Luis Agote, is the only survivor of the original typology of La Isla. It was built as a residence for the Madero-Unzué family between 1914 and 1917. In 1947, it was acquired to function as a British embassy and The remaining park of Hale's Estate was annexed to it.
Area where Las Heras and Pueyrredón Avenues converge
It attracts the attention of tourists and has a notable park, populated by aged species, drunken trees and centuries-old species. This garden was part of the land of the Hale Pearson Estate, later annexed to the Madero house in 1947, the year in which it was acquired to function as an embassy of the United Kingdom.
Gelly and Obes y Arjonilla Avenue (Photo Courtesy: San Román Propiedades)
The mansion was designed by English architects Walter Basseth-Smith and Berbie Cocutt, leading professionals in country houses and ranches. It represents an example of Edwardian architecture, a variant of the neo-baroque architectural style applied in several public buildings built in the British Empire between 1901 and 1910. History indicates that in 1916, Carlos Madero surprised his wife, Sara Unzué , with this mansion. After two years of construction, the family moved there and stayed for three decades. The residence was designed with the aim of housing the entire family, and consists of four floors: one for each of the three daughters' families.
Except for the transformation of the palatial residences into apartment buildings, La Isla preserves its style and is one of the few places that preserves the grandeur of the Buenos Aires of the Centennial.
The National Library
The viewpoint over Plaza Miter has lost the view of the river due to successive filling. It is an exclusive sector of the city that covers only eight blocks. It stands out both for its architecture and for the security and serenity of the place, defining it as an original and refined urban space. The only official building that operates within The Island is the Internal Security building.
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It is a site in high demand by the public who can access high-priced homes. Román Andrés Paikin, from San Román Properties, informed Infobae that “on La Isla de Recoleta, the homes are of high quality, built with top-level and very resistant materials. The apartments and flats with surfaces from 150 m2 stand out.Buyers value the quality of construction and the profile of the public that resides in this area, similar to that of Palermo Chico. “Currently, it maintains its style and price. It is the most expensive area of Recoleta and the third in the city of Buenos Aires, behind Puerto Madero and Palermo Chico. There are those who prefer old buildings that are more than 60 years old, with high ceilings and period moldings. There are no more lots available to build on,” added Paikin.
Staircase of Guido and Agüero streets (Photo Courtesy: San Román Propiedades)
Average prices are around USD 3,500 per m2, with home values ranging from USD 300,000 to USD 1,900,000 for those with an area of 500 m2. As for the limited rental supply in this Parisian-style enclave, prices are denominated in dollars and range between USD 900 and USD 3,000 per month.
Cecilia Baccello, of Cecilia Baccello Properties, told Infobae that “historically, La Isla has been in high demand for its high-quality buildings, easy-access location, tranquility, the presence of parks and the proximity to the British embassy, which “It brings a degree of sophistication.”
Image captured from Copernicus. Access to stairs that lead to Galileo Street (Photo Courtesy: Baccello Propiedades)
There are almost no cars, there are no businesses and you can hear the birds singing. Its streets, interspersed with stately staircases and decorated with street lamps and flower pots supported by cherubs, evoke a postcard of the city of Paris.
“It is a highly sought-after area that confers a special status on its residents. As for the types of units, large apartments and apartments predominate, some still without remodeling and in original condition. There are also owners who have renovated their homes to adapt them to modern comfort, especially in bathrooms and kitchens,” Mateo García, residential director of Toribio Achával, explained to Infobae.
The properties on La Isla are large in size: they usually have between 250 and 600 m2
The homes sought are those with good construction, comfortable spaces, good plans and services. They generally have en-suite bedrooms, dressing rooms and bathrooms mostly covered with different versions of marble.
“They are large properties, some for renovation, and several are in buildings listed with heritage protection. However, they have good circulation, balconies and are bright, aspects that demand prioritizes,” Baccello added.
Stately home, with more than 3-bedrooms, two bathrooms, en-suite bedrooms and bright (Photo Courtesy: Toribio Achával)
The area lacks free land, so no new properties have been built recently. Some petit hotels still coexist there. Baccello added that “values in the area have fallen like in the rest of Argentina, but they seem to have hit bottom.”
Depending on the state of maintenance, the value of the homes to be recycled ranges around USD 2,800 per m2.
With balconies they are easier to sell
“Given its exclusivity, prices better resist economic fluctuations. Its location, access and connectivity with the city, as well as the green spaces and recreational areas, make the m2 of La Isla more resistant to market variations. Although we have seen values of up to USD 4,500 per m2 in previous years, today there are opportunities for less than USD 3,000,” García concluded.
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