UNIQUE PENTHOUSE AND STUDIO APARTMENT IN ONE - This Duplex has an Elevator, 2 Terraces, a Penthouse and a Private Studio Apartment with Income Potential

This unique penthouse and a separate studio apartment is in a duplex condo with a personal elevator and 2 terraces and is priced to sell. The unit is a real find for people wanting to live on the top floor with a huge terrace and gorgeous views, while having a separate income-producing Airbnb or a guest suite in the same condo. Both units are reached through one private door and both apartments are handicap compliant with wheelchair accessible showers. An elevator takes you to the 110.73 m2 (1,192 sq. ft) penthouse with a giant wrap-around terrace with views of Turi, Cuenca cityscapes, and the rolling hills and valleys around Cuenca. The 78.29 m2 (843 sq. ft) studio apartment -- located on the first floor -- also has its own smaller, but good-sized terrace on the second floor. The two terraces are separated by a large private door. Together they are 130.25 m2 (1,402 sq. ft.) -- the main terrace talking up half the size of the building.

The penthouse terrace is equipped with hook-ups for a sink, gas, water for plants or anything you might need to create an outdoor sanctuary. The guest patio has water for plants and room for a table and chairs.. The entire condo is is being sold as one unit. The condo comes with 3 parking spaces and 2 bodega storage units.

This is an unfurnished unit. Upstairs, the owner is leaving a 5-burner cook top and oven — both still work. You will need to buy a fridge and dishwasher if you want one. Downstairs, she is leaving the dishwasher, cook top, and oven, and is taking the washer and dryers from both units.

Located in a highly desirable neighborhood, within walking distance to El Centro and close to stores, restaurants, tiendas, cafes and 2 major hospitals, this one-of-a-kind, condo is distinctive in its offerings, and as an older building it is solidly built, with real wood, porcelain floors and skylights, brick accents, crown moldings, archways, and other stylish design elements found throughout both condos. The building has a night and weekend security guard, as well as a daily maintenance person. Each apartment has its own intercom system.

The penthouse has 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, and every room has sliding glass doors out to the expansive 3-sided terrace with incredible views at every turn. There are tons of spaces for an outdoor kitchen, lounging and reading areas, a plant or vegetable garden, or whatever your heart desires. The living and dining area have an open concept design and an island with stools for a casual meal, that separates the living space from the large cook's kitchen. There is also a central island inside the kitchen, tons of cabinetry, granite countertops, and a pantry. The terrace is accessible from the kitchen providing light, fresh air and an easy way to enjoy al fresco dining.

The studio apartment is found on the first floor of the duplex and has a living room with a fireplace, a sleeping area that could easily be separated from the living space with a room divider, a separate dining room behind beautiful wooden and glass doors, and a adjoining kitchenette. There is also a bathroom in the apartment and a private laundry room outside the front door. The private terrace for this Airbnb/guest suite is located on the second floor that can be reached either by climbing two flights of stairs or taking the elevator. Privacy is assured between the penthouse and this apartment which has the ability to immediately generate an income for you.

The asking price for this unique unfurnished penthouse and a separate studio apartment in a duplex condo is $265,000.

The HOA fees for both are approximately $180.