Casa Bencomo Modernist Design Townhouse

A 1930s Art-Filled Townhouse on Tenerife

Breeze through the light-drenched entrance and into this pristine 1930s home. A full 2018 renovation preserves all the right details, especially the original Terrazzo stone staircase with a teak banister that curves up like a backbone, up through all three stories and into the house's summit, a rooftop solarium.

The house showcases designer furniture by Achille, and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Arne Jacobsen, Pastoe and Mornernica as well as 1960s and 1970s vintage pieces. Original art work throughout the home includes a Isabel Muñoz, Enzo Mari and there is an original Cactus Coat Rack by Guido Drocco and Franco Mello.

Create a mise en place on the marble worktop and cook with elegance on the integrated premium induction hob. The home has a Miele dishwasher, SMEG oven, and an impressive designer and artisan collection of kitchenware. Keep the French doors open and let the garden air swirl in, then toast to your culinary prowess on the banana leaf-fringed patio.

The luxury details take on other beautiful forms here, like the modular Sandal sofa and a deep concrete bathtub with Dornbracht taps.

But all told, it’s the alchemy of all the elements that gives Casa Bencomo a singular elegance that would be impossible to replicate.

This vacation rental in Tenerife is a three-story townhome with three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. In the master bedroom, there is a king-sized bed with a 100% latex mattress and cotton linen. This bedroom is on the top floor of the house and also has a marble-topped bathtub, freestanding marble-topped double sink, toilet, and ample space, including additional wardrobes. This bedroom has access to a private balcony overlooking the garden. 

The double bedroom also has a king-size bed with a latex mattress and vintage accessories. In the twin bedroom there are two single beds with bedside lamps. Both of these rooms have access to the front balcony. 

This property's pinnacle is its sun-filled rooftop solarium with deep concrete bathtub, deckchairs and native cacti and aloe vera plants. It also has an outdoor shower.

SOAK UP THE TENERIFE SUN AND EXPLORE THE AVANT-GARDE ARCHITECTURE

Tenerife, largest of the Canary Islands, sees tourists flocking to its year round warm weather beaches and resorts. The southern tip of the island swells with revelers in July and August with clubs that are open all night and bonfire parties on the many beaches including Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas.

The island is also becoming more known for expressing itself through through art and design. Futuristic cultural institutions are feats of geometry that mingle with the easter egg-hued traditional houses. Art and design enthusiasts will enjoy a trip to Tenerife Espacio de las Artes (TEA), designed by Swiss architects Herzog and Meuron with Virgilio Gutiérrez. History and culture lovers should spend an afternoon at MUNA Museo de Naturaleza y Arqueología.

The 15th century capitol town of San Cristóbal de La Laguna is a historic World Heritage gem, and is divided into two distinct parts – Villa de Arriba and Villa de Abajo and is worth a visit for it’s grand architecture and excellent restaurants.

The house itself is situated in El Barrio de los Hoteles-Pino de Oro, one of the most sought-after areas of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.  You are only 50m from Parque García Sanabria, the largest urban park in the Canary Islands. Here, you can wander the tropical flora, fauna, sculptures, let your kids play in the parks, or grab a bite at the rooftop bar and restaurant Strasse Park. Calle del Pilar is a 10-minute walk from the house, home to many charming boutiques and eateries.

LOCATION

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarias, Spain

BEST TIME TO VISIT: With its proximity to the equator, the islands enjoy warm days year round.