Mahón, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Located in one of Mahón's most established and elegant neighbourhoods, Casa Umbral offers a rare balance of calm and city life. Just moments from the harbour and a short walk to the town's best restaurants and cafés, the setting combines everyday convenience with privacy and discretion.

Rebuilt in 2024, the house has been carefully reimagined using natural materials and contemporary technology to ensure comfort, efficiency and longevity. The architecture is defined by transitions, between old and new, interior and exterior, openness and retreat. The result is a home grounded in its Mediterranean context, yet quietly modern.

The ground floor unfolds as a generous open plan space where kitchen, dining and living areas connect without interruption. Large openings dissolve the boundary between inside and out, creating a natural threshold onto the private 60 m² patio. Framed by tropical planting, this outdoor room becomes an extension of the interior, designed for long evenings, shared meals and unhurried gatherings, with a covered dining area and fully equipped outdoor kitchen.

Below, the vaulted lower level introduces a more introspective atmosphere. Original stone walls define the space, now transformed into a private wellness area centred around a heated indoor pool with underfloor heating. A calm, enclosed retreat designed for year round use.

The first floor accommodates two spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms. One bedroom opens onto its own terrace overlooking the patio, offering a quiet intermediary space between the intimacy of the bedroom and the openness of the outdoors.

The top floor provides two additional bedrooms and two bathrooms, allowing for flexible family living or guest accommodation while maintaining privacy throughout. From here, access leads to a rooftop terrace with views across Mahón's rooftops, an elevated threshold between the home and the city beyond.

Casa Umbral is a fully renovated townhouse that moves fluidly between spaces and atmospheres. Generous outdoor areas, a private wellness level and contemporary comfort come together in a town whose international appeal and cultural vibrancy continue to grow year after year.