The figure, confirmed by sources from the Department of Finance and Relations with the European Union, is 100,000 euros less than the property's asking price on real estate portals. The operation, formalized by Order No. 957 on November 28, 2025, and published in the Official Gazette of the Canary Islands (BOC) on December 19, utilized a direct award and urgent procedure due to the "special suitability" of the asset.
Casa Samsó, built in 1935 by order of General José Samsó and designed by architect Marrero Regalado, has been protected as a Site of Cultural Interest (BIC) since 2007. The building, comprising four floors and 725 square meters of living space, underwent a comprehensive renovation between 2020 and 2021, preserving its original volume and architectural elements.
The property features an elevator, four garage spaces, a separate apartment, three living rooms, a dining room for sixteen people, five bedrooms, and four bathrooms. It also includes a jacuzzi, garden, electric vehicle charging point, solar hot water system, and air conditioning.
The regional government justified the direct purchase based on the building's heritage value and its strategic location in the historical and administrative heart of Tenerife's capital. The intended use is to house the Vice-Ministry of Culture and Cultural Heritage, currently located on Comodoro Rolín street.
When contacted by Atlántico Hoy, the Directorate General of Heritage and Contracting did not provide further details on the specific use or the timeline for the Vice-Ministry's relocation to the new headquarters.
