Country estate for rent on Barcelona Costa Maresme

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Description

This superb country estate represents a very rare opportunity to acquire a substantial country property with sea views within a 30-minute drive of Barcelona city.

The estate is located in the exclusive coastal area of Sant Andreu de Llavaneres on the Maresme Coast.

Originally dating from the 17th Century, the main house and annexes are situated within 10 hectares of private land. The property has stunning views across the forest to the Mediterranean sea.

Internally the property requires some modernising but has been conserved to a very high standard and has many extraordinary original features.

The house is surrounded by gardens with a superb swimming pool area. There are two areas of pasture that could be used for keeping horses and an annex building that could be converted back into stables or additional accommodation. The main house also has an adjoining housekeepers' cottage.

This is a superb property with a great deal of privacy in an excellent location within a short distance of Barcelona and the coast.

Distribution

Main house - approximately 550m2 over two floors

Ground floor:- entrance hall, 2 receptions rooms (one with fireplace), library, dining room (with fireplace), kitchen, guest wc

First floor:- 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms

Attic room

Stable block - approximately 250m2 over two floors - perfect for conversion into further accommodation / guest house / office / sport complex 

Ground floor:- huge multi-use room approx 150m2; 4 stables, 1 storage room

First floor:- Groom's apartment with large covered terrace

Annex / Caretaker's house - approximately 250m2 over two floors

Ground floor:- Large multi use space approximately 150m2, caretaker's apartment on two floors

Chapel - consecrated chapel of approximately 60m2

Additional features: Mains electricity; water from 2 private wells; fronton court; propane gas central heating

Location

Sant Andreu de Llavaneres is a charming town on the Barcelona Maresme Coast. The village has a high economic level and has all amenities and shops that you require.

The Maresme coast with its beaches and sailing marinas is just down the road. The area has excellent gastronomy and is perfect for walking, cycling, golf, horse riding and sailing.

The cosmopolitan city of Barcelona is just 30 minutes away by car.

International Coverage in the Wall Street Journal featuring as Property of the Day! Placed by Lucas Fox Marketing. Read article in the Wall Street Journal here.