This is your chance to own a piece of history! This 100+ year old building is located in the historic 500-year-old downtown of Old San Juan. There is not another property available that can beat this and As far as location goes, it doesn't get any better, located on a quiet side street but a stone's throw from Calle San Sebastian which is the most famous street in all of Old San Juan as well as Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista, the oldest church on American soil. From the largest private roof top in the area, you will have an unobstructed view of Castillo San Felipe del Morro, the fortress that protected Puerto Rico for hundreds of years that you can watch the sunset behind all year round. Gazing to the north of the building you can look down and see white water crashing against the historical shanty town of La Perla with its vibrant culture and history. And to the east you can sit and watch the cruise ships dock and depart daily as the set sail right past you out to see. This is truly one of the most remarkable buildings ever to be available fully restored to its original glory and will not last long!
This is a two-bedroom + two full-bath condo with a private office and laundry. It has been meticulously remodeled over the past two years without sparing any expenses. We kept as many original features as possible such as the original tile in the living room and beautiful ornate hand-carved wood doors separating the guest bedroom. Every room has been updated with new AC units and ceiling fans, as well as updated plumbing and electrical. All tiles and fixtures were imported from Spain to keep with the original Spanish feel. Every exterior door has been upgraded for sound and stormproofing. All the cabinets have been custom-made and imported from the US. All new appliances have allowed us to keep the original features but with an upgraded feel. There is not one detail that has been overlooked! Airdna values this property at over $500 a night. This unit can be sold separately or together with the other units in the building
Located on the third floor, this is a three-bedroom + two full-bath condo with a jetted bathtub and private terrace over looking San Sebastian and is the largest unit in the building. This unit also has its own private laundry room with a brand new stackable washer and dryer. Through the remodel process we were able to find two original windows that are in the original blue prints that had been sealed up for over 100 years! Now the new windows add natural sunlight to the master bedroom and guest bathroom. Every room has been updated with new AC units and ceiling fans, as well as updated plumbing and electrical. All tiles and fixtures were imported from Spain to keep with the original Spanish feel. Every exterior door has been upgraded for sound and storm-proofing. All the cabinets have been custom-made and imported from the US. All new appliances have allowed us to keep the original features but with an upgraded feel. There is not one detail that has been overlooked! Airdna values this property at over $600 a night and we are open to sell this unit individually or with the other units as well
This is a fourth floor roof top studio that has it all. A full size kitchen, large closet, and a breathtaking ocean view not only from the living quarters but from the Rain shower as well. It has all new appliances as well as AC unit and updated plumbing and electrical. The highlight of this unit is your ability to walk out on to the largest private terrace in Old San Juan. As you walk out, to your right you have white water views. towards the front of the building, you have an unobstructed view of the Castillo San Felipe del Morro as well as the Catedral de San Juan Bautista which is the second oldest church in the Western hemisphere and the oldest on US soil. And to the left, you can watch cruise ships dock at the Marina. The rooftop is large enough to hold private events such as weddings and birthdays. This unit is great for long term or short term rentals and would be a great stream of revenue if you were to purchase one of the other units listed.
As mentioned earlier, 9 Mercado boasts the largest rooftop terrace in the fortified city. With a 360 degree view of Old San Juan, there is no place better to take in the cities history and beauty. From El Moro, to multiple churches and the floating cities that come to port each day. Chill out, have a Piña Colada (down the street from the bar that invented them) or have BBQ with friends. The world is your oyster at the pearl of Old San Juan!
