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It is the first architectural work of Juan de Villanueva, who designed the project in 1768 for Abbé D. Agustín Beliardi, Consul of France. It was used as his residence during the Royal Days. He was a very influential political figure, eventually being appointed General Agent of Commerce and Navy in Spain by the French Prime Minister.
With this first work, the architect proposes a type of building in which Herrerian formal elements stand out, rejecting the prevailing fashions that marked French architecture.
The house consists of a rectangular building, with sides parallel to those of the Monastery, originally featuring only two floors and the dormers.
In 1773, it was sold to the Marquess of Iranda, Mr. Simón de Aragorri y Olavide and its purpose is leasing during the Royal Days.
At the end of the 19th century, it must have been transformed into a summer or seasonal residence, increasing by one more floor and incorporating two terraces on the main facade that have significantly changed their original appearance.
For years it was occupied by the Ambassador of France. Currently, the building maintains its residential use.
First architectural work by Juan de Villanueva (1768), designed for the abbé D. Agustín Beliardi, Consul of France, used as a residence during the Royal Days of the Court in El Escorial.