Welcome to the Canto del Pico Estate and Palace

High on the Canto del Pico peak!

A natural treasure lies hidden in the Spanish countryside, just 20 minutes drive from the heart of the cosmopolitan buzz of Madrid’s city centre—the Canto del Pico Estate.  This breath-taking property, with long winding pathways that lead you, past huge boulders and ancient pine trees, takes all its visitors by surprise.  No one expects to find this gem, where silence and pure air abound, so close to the vibrance, noise and hectic life of the city.

When the main doors swing open and the jeep drives you up the winding road, you’re in a unique property like no other.  All around you, dotted between the shrubs and pine trees stand immense granite boulders and rocks, in fascinating shapes and sizes, some of them hanging so precariously from others that the positions seem almost impossible to be true.

The inspiring estate was the project of its original owner, El Conde de las Almenas, a Spanish Count whose love of nature and art can still be felt at every turn despite the almost 100 years that have passed since he completed it. For the past 30 years it has been the property of English company Stoyam Holdings Ltd.

In the middle of the estate a deep valley that can’t be seen from any road and throughout the property rocky pathways that have been laid out and lead to all the hidden corners. Rocks shaped as benches and tables are laid out on the top of some of the largest rocks and make for magical picnic spots.  Stairways carved from stone abound throughout the estate allowing access to some of the highest points.  There are rocks with hidden nooks and crannies that in the days when knights rode through these lands, would have formed perfect places to seek protection and shelter!

The Estate
Hotel Project

• Within the estate and backing onto an immense rock, stands an elegant stone palace, constructed in 1922.
• The palace, captivating from the outside, makes for a unique backdrop from all corners of the estate.
• Palace needs rehabilitating – according to government sources (as of a written statement September 2018) the palace, together with other buildings on the property, such as hunting lodges, stables, fountains, coach houses, and esplanades, can be converted into a hotel.
• The company is in constant talks with all the necessary government bodies, planning and development officers and Patrimonio (National Heritage), to convert the palace and surrounding buildings into a luxurious and exclusive boutique hotel, always while respecting the estate's amazing natural surrounds which will be included in the project.
• March 26 2019 - Local Torrelodones planning and development officers unanimously agreed that the hotel project should be allowed to get off the ground and forwarded the company's plans to Madrid authorities for their approval.  (Documented.)
• October 1 2019 - Madrid Planning and Development Officers reapproved the estate hotel project.  (Documented).
• January 2020 - Present Date - Company Architects Developing Hotel Project to convert the estate into a luxury Boutique Hotel Resort

Facts

• The property stands on approx. 100 hectares of land.
• The estate has been owned and enjoyed for the past 30 years by an English company.
• The property has some 14 wells and several man-made water reservoirs.
• The estate has full hunting rights. ​
• Located in the town of Torrelodones - a prestigious post code area 20 minutes outside Madrid.
• The hotel plans would include the rehabilitation of the estate gardens in their entirety, bringing them back to their former glory. 

You might like to know

• Located in the northern outskirts of Madrid, in a small town called Torrelodones.
• In 20 minutes, you’re in the heart of Madrid.
• In 30 minutes, you’re at Spain’s main airport—Barajas.
• In 5 minutes, you can be at the Casino Gran Madrid, Spain’s largest casino.
• In 5 minutes, within the same town you can reach one of Spain’s leading private hospitals.
• Close to numerous prestigious golf courses and to the famous historic town of San Lorenzo del Escorial. ​

We are
-          A team of people who want the beautiful estate of Canto del Pico Palace to be recognised for what it is—a jewel which stands just a stone’s-throw away from one of Europe’s most important cities.
-          A team of people…journalists, company CEOs, television producers, historians, country-lovers, architects, students…who want the Estate to reach its full potential.
-          We are in constant contact with both the company who own the property as well as with the relevant government bodies who also want to ensure the future of this exclusive estate.    

To get in touch with one of our team members and find out more about the Canto del Pico Estate and palace please send an email to: [email protected]