This luxury fully furnished one-bedroom Cuenca condo offers something almost impossible to find in the heart of El Centro: an intimate private garden, floor-to-ceiling glass, and the feeling of being surrounded by nature while living steps from the city’s best restaurants, cafés, museums, shops, and cultural attractions.

Offering approximately 800 sq ft of beautifully designed living space, the apartment feels even larger thanks to the walls of glass that connect the open interior with the gardens outside. Custom-made furnishings, contemporary finishes, and abundant greenery create a home that feels warm, personal, and immediately welcoming.

The condo is located in Casas del Ciprés, one of El Centro’s most exclusive and secure newer residential developments, ideally positioned between famed Calle Larga and the Tomebamba River. From here, you can begin the morning with coffee in your own garden, spend the afternoon exploring Cuenca’s historic district, and end the day with a walk beside the river—all without ever getting into a car.

Although the building sits in the center of Cuenca’s lively historic district, Casas del Ciprés feels like an oasis of calm and serenity. A private gated entrance at the rear of the building leads directly toward the riverside walking and bicycle paths, creating an ideal balance between city excitement and nature-enhanced beauty.

Within the building, an exquisite common garden filled with mature landscaping and avocado trees creates another peaceful place to relax. Upstairs, the shared rooftop terrace offers views toward Cuenca’s famed blue cathedral domes—one of the city’s most recognizable and beloved landmarks.

Step inside the apartment and you enter a spacious open-concept living area designed to make excellent use of every square foot. Near the entrance is a convenient area for leaving keys, shoes, and everyday belongings. With its built-in bottle rack and space for a small beverage refrigerator, it could also easily become an attractive entertaining bar.

The living room includes a comfortable sofa, a padded cocktail table with a tray that can be added to the sofa as an extra bed, a television, and a beautiful contemporary side chair that can also serve as a third dining chair when needed. Floor-to-ceiling glass brings the gardens directly into the room, filling the space with natural light and giving the entire apartment an airy, expansive feeling.

The living room flows naturally into the dining area. Just beyond is the spacious contemporary kitchen, anchored by a large island with three comfortable stools. It is the perfect place for a casual breakfast, working on your laptop, or talking with guests while dinner is being prepared.

The kitchen is equipped with an induction cooktop, oven, refrigerator, microwave, and range hood. The island provides a generous separate work surface as well as additional storage, while the many surrounding cabinets offer ample room for cookware, dishes, and pantry items. The sink includes a convenient pull-down faucet for filling pots and making cleanup easier.

And then there is the garden.

The entire living area opens toward a private garden patio, creating an indoor-outdoor experience that is extraordinarily rare in an El Centro condo. The garden has a charming country atmosphere, with flower-covered chairs and a table tucked among lush plants and mature greenery. It is a wonderfully intimate setting for morning coffee, reading, lunch outdoors, or simply listening to the nearby river.

This garden can be accessed from both the living room and the bedroom, allowing you to wake up, open the glass door, and step directly into your own private green retreat.

Off the living area is a good-sized full bathroom that serves both the social area and the primary bedroom. The bedroom includes a queen-size bed, two bedside tables, and an impressive amount of closet space. Large glass doors connect the bedroom with the garden, allowing natural light and greenery to become part of the room.

A separate laundry room is located just off the kitchen, and a small private bodega or storage unit sits conveniently outside the apartment’s front door.

All appliances, custom furnishings, outdoor furniture, lighting fixtures, and window treatments are included in the purchase price, making this an unusually complete, turnkey offering.

The condo is located on the basement level of the building, yet the private gardens, walls of glass, and natural light give it the atmosphere of a secluded garden home. Instead of feeling enclosed, you feel surrounded by greenery, with the sound of the Tomebamba River adding a wonderfully calming element to everyday life.

The apartment also offers excellent potential as an investment property. Casas del Cipres is particularly appealing to visitors because of its coveted El Centro location, direct proximity to the river, award-winning architecture, modern amenities, and easy access to nearly everything travelers come to Cuenca to enjoy.

Across the river is “New Cuenca,” with an abundance of additional restaurants, banks, hospitals, grocery stores, and a shopping mall—all within walking distance of the apartment. This gives residents access to both sides of the city: the history, culture, and charm of El Centro, and the practical conveniences of Cuenca’s newer commercial districts.

Gas and water are managed through the HOA, so there is no need to replace individual gas tanks or worry about running out of hot water. The building also offers fiber-optic internet, central hot water, and a rainwater recycling system used to irrigate the gardens.

Casas del Ciprés includes 24 residential apartments and three commercial spaces and has earned some of Ecuador’s most prestigious architectural recognition. The development received the Fray José María Vargas Architectural Award for excellence in architecture from the Municipality of Cuenca. In 2019, Casas del Ciprés also received first prize for Best Design in Ecuador at the XXI Pan-American Architecture Biennial in Quito, as well as second prize in the international category.

Designed for quiet, comfortable living behind the energy and excitement of historic Cuenca, this special apartment combines modern design, custom furnishings, two private gardens, award-winning architecture, and an exceptional riverside location.

This luxury, fully furnished one-bedroom Cuenca condo or investment property is offered at $130,000. The monthly HOA fee is approximately $50.