This beautifully renovated one-bedroom penthouse in El Vergel feels like a serene, beach-inspired refuge with some of the best views in the city. Flooded with natural light from every direction, the apartment opens into an inviting open-concept living and dining area where oversized windows showcase sweeping, ever-changing views of Cuenca, Turi, the mountains, the valleys, and even the domes of El Centro. The atmosphere is immediately calming—soft pale blue walls, warm wood-tone floors, crisp white trim, and an airy sense of peace that’s rare to find in the heart of the city.

Completely gutted and rebuilt to North American standards, the 850 sq. st home reflects care, quality, and thoughtful design at every turn. The kitchen is especially striking with its clean white cabinetry, quartz-style counters, excellent storage, matte-black hardware, and a deep single-basin sink positioned beneath a wide picture window that brings the outdoors right into the room. A six-burner gas stove, oven, and updated range hood complete the space, making it as functional as it is beautiful. Natural light floods the kitchen throughout the day, and as the light shifts, the mountains change color outside your window like a living painting.

The bedroom is unusually spacious for a one-bedroom, designed to feel like a quiet retreat at the end of the day. It includes a full wall of custom carpentry—specialized built-ins with deep drawers, double hanging units, open shelving, overhead storage, and even a dedicated shoe closet—offering the kind of thoughtful, abundant storage rarely seen in apartments of this size. The large window makes the room feel even more expansive, framing treetops, rooftops, and distant hills. The bathroom continues the home’s modern aesthetic with a contemporary vanity, tasteful fixtures, and a fresh, clean design.

One of the apartment’s greatest joys is the enormous wraparound terrace just outside the front door. Although technically communal, it is rarely used by anyone else in the building, giving the penthouse the feel of having its own vast outdoor living space—without any of the taxes or maintenance that normally accompany deeded rooftop areas. Morning coffee with the sun rising over the mountains, an afternoon cocktail in the breeze, or a quiet evening watching the city lights sparkle below becomes a daily ritual here. For someone who appreciates fresh air and open sky, this is an unmatched extension of the home.

The building itself is exceptionally safe and well cared for, owned primarily by one family—three of whom live on-site—creating an atmosphere of quiet, respectful community living. Entry to the property is gated, with a second private entrance into the building and a guard present on weekdays. It’s tucked into one of Cuenca’s most desirable, walkable neighborhoods: just steps from some of the city’s best restaurants, coffee shops, green spaces, and an easy stroll into the historic center.

The penthouse also includes a dedicated parking space and a bodega/storage room, and the monthly HOA is an extremely reasonable $52. Located on the 8th floor (with one short flight of stairs up to the unit), the home offers a wonderful balance of privacy, elevation, and accessibility.

This penthouse is perfect for someone who wants beauty, tranquility, and light; who values thoughtful renovations and abundant storage; and who dreams of waking up every day to some of the most spectacular views in Cuenca. A rare find with a gentle spirit, shaped and cared for by an owner who understood how to blend comfort, style, and calm into a home that feels like a peaceful escape in the middle of the city.

The asking price for this beautifully renoated one-bedroom penthouse in El Vergel is $135,000.