00:00 An abundance of palaces in Spain are places to visit, time capsules of history to experience and explore.
00:07 But in the Basque town of Guecho, in Greater Bilbao, there's currently one being sold as several separate residences.
00:15 The Palace of Aigúsquialde, which translates from Basque to "sunny side," is a prime example of the regional architectural style called "Neomontanesque."
00:26 With its columns, decorative cornices, ball-topped pinnacles and tower.
00:32 Designed by noted architect Leonardo Rucabado in 1918, the six-story edifice is set in the seafront Neguri district,
00:41 which at the time was a popular holiday spot where wealthy families built mansions.
00:46 Today, the established residential community retains the reputation of being a prestigious place to live, known for its tranquil lifestyle and safety.
00:56 The solid stone palace stands out for its height and elegant vertical shape.
01:01 A tower stretches above the hipped roof.
01:05 Balconies and terraces create outdoor living spaces.
01:09 The building has been completely refurbished with contemporary luxury interiors and minimal energy consumption in mind.
01:16 Extensive windows fill the interiors with light. Views take in the sea, beach, marina and bay.
01:24 Among the five flats within are two on the upper floors, which along with the tower can be combined into a single dwelling.
01:32 A large living room with a fireplace, kitchen and dining room are on the lower of the two levels.
01:39 Seamless cabinetry with an integrated wine fridge are among features in the chef's kitchen.
01:45 There's another living room with a kitchenette on the top floor.
01:50 More than 5,700 square feet of living space contains six bedrooms, six full bathrooms, two laundry rooms and a powder room.
01:59 The tower adds about another 160 square feet that can be used as a study, gym or art studio.
02:07 The half acre of grounds contains several gardens, a swimming pool, underground garages and storage rooms.
02:15 The asking price for the two combined units is 4.75 million euros or more than $5 million US.
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