The Buenos Aires corner Juncal and Uruguay is not just any intersection. It has a particular prominence, in addition to a privileged location within one of the most traditional neighborhoods of the city of Buenos Aires. For years he was the home of former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and the scene of various concentrations that marked the national political agenda. Also the corner where a failed attack against her occurred when she was vice president in 2022.
It is now known that the apartment on the top floor of the emblematic building went up for sale.
The historic residence of the former president is located in the fifth floor of the Juncal building at 1300, below the property currently marketed.
What is the apartment for sale like?
The property in questionwith a covered area of 280.57 m² and a terrace for exclusive use of 120 m², It is currently sold for US$930,000. “A value in line with market prices,” says Iuri Izrastzoff, partner of the real estate company in charge of marketing.
The property has four bedrooms en suiteincluding the master bedroom with dressing room. Besides, has double circulationkitchen with space for a daily dining room, auxiliary kitchenette shared by three of the suites, reception toilet and service quarters. The parquet floors preserve the original style of the construction.
One of the main differentials is found in the second level of the unitwhere An independent apartment of approximately 30 m² is developed with its own kitchen and bathroom.. In that same sector are located the laundry room and the terrace with grill and pool.
In addition, the unit has a peculiarity: the two levels have independent income.
The current owner acquired the duplex more than 30 years agowhen the unit was in a very deteriorated state of conservation. After a major remodeling, The property was valued and became the home of a family with three children, taking advantage of an unusual distribution for the area.
The corner that is part of Argentine history
The unit for sale is not just any unit. It is about of the duplex that belongs to Ximena de Tezanos Pintothe neighbor who for years occupied the apartment located above Cristina’s residence. Her name transcended the media because, on some occasions, she hung flags and posters with messages towards the government of which the vice president was a part on the balcony of her property. His explanation was that he did it “in defense of the Republic and democracy.”
From her balconies, for years Cristina He greeted militants and sympathizers who gathered at the door of the building. But, after the failed attack that occurred on September 1, 2022 on the sidewalk of the building, Cristina decided to move to another apartment in the Constitución neighborhoodwhere today he is serving a six-year prison sentence and a lifetime disqualification from holding public office, for the Roads cause.
A building with architectural value
Beyond his link with the former president, The property stands out for its architectural value. “Its design was carried out by the Sánchez, Lagos y de la Torre studio, one of the most influential in 20th century Argentine architecture, author of buildings that Today they are part of the Buenos Aires urban heritage like the Kavanagh”says Izrastzoff.
“It’s like living in a house in the middle of Recoleta“explains the real estate broker. The property is located in front of notable buildings of heritage value designed by architects such as Alejandro Christophersen and Martini White, and just half a block from Plaza Vicente López.
