This modern, 2-bedroom Cuenca condo is walking distance to El Centro and has a patio, 2 terraces and a garden. Located in a quiet, residential neighborhood, the condo is only 7 blocks from Parque Calderon and the historic center providing the best of both worlds ... a peaceful and relaxing neighborhood just minutes from the bustle and excitement of the downtown area. 

This light-filled 1,926 sq. ft home (180 sq. meters) condo has one parking space in an underground garage reached directly from inside the condo, as well as a storage unit. It has a beautiful outdoor patio with room for a grill, a table for six with an umbrella and extra chairs. The patio extends into a grassy, garden area that delights all your senses. If you're a pet-lover this condo is ideal and it's a great home for entertaining with large seating areas inside and out. The patio leads directly into the gourmet kitchen.

Up a beautiful flight of wooden stairs are the two en-suite bedrooms, with the primary boasting 2 terraces, and the guest room also leading out to the front terrace. The views -- including a glimpse of the blue domes, red clay city rooftops and the gorgeous mountains -- are an added bonus in this contemporary home with a "wow" factor. This special condo is also only 3 blocks from a major supermarket, and surrounded by small tiendas, shops, bakeries and cafes.

As you enter the home -- either through a front door or the front patio sliding glass door -- you immediately see the open-concept living area with a huge island, a chef's kitchen, a bar in between the kitchen and the dining room, a sunlit dining room, a living room and a den and TV room, plus a full social bath with a shower. There is a hidden laundry room and stairs leading to the underground garage also on the first floor. 

A second set of stairs takes you to the 2 bedrooms, both featuring walk-in closets, entrances to the outdoor front terrace, and in the primary a second good-size side terrace that has more privacy. Each room has its own bathroom.

Built by Cuenca's premier, multi-award-winning downtown development company, ISAM, the condo is constructed with North Americans in mind. Granite countertops in the kitchen, a skylight bringing light into this area, as well as into the social bathroom, exposed brick, and wooden floors and staircases are just a few of the amenities offered in this luxury condo. Furnishings are negotiable. Appliances are included in the sales price with the exception of the washer and dryer.

There are only two condos on the ground floor which is up a small flight of stairs to ensure privacy and views. These two condos have heir own private entrance and a locked gate with an intercom allowing you to let guests in easily. The friendly and super safe neighborhood is primarily wealthy Ecuadorians with expats living in this condo and in a few neighboring buildings.

The asking price for this modern, 2-bedroom Cuenca condo only 7 blocks from El Centro with a patio, 2 terraces and a garden is $258,000 negotiable. The monthly HOA is $135.