Extraordinary former abbey converted to an exceptional luxury residence in Bellaterra.

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A former abbey built in the 1920's, this gorgeous property was lovingly remodeled and restored to a very high standard by its current owners 5 years ago.  Exquisite original historical features capture the eye throughout: high ceilings and enormous arched windows, beautiful interior woodworking and cornices, marble columns, stained glass, fireplaces, etc. The total constructed areas total 1070 m2 and include:

• the main residence
• a 180 m2 guest or domestic service house with living room, kitchen and 2 en-suite bedrooms
• a 3-car garage and machine room
• another smaller garage or storage room

Once through the door of the main house, you are transported back in time as you enter the grand central hall leading to a glass enclosed study, a cozy sitting room/library, a huge living room with fireplace and the light-filled dining room which leads to a terrace overlooking the pool and garden.  It is wonderfully sunny and bright, yet so full of elegant serenity.... here we can appreciate what an impressive transformation has been achieved! The kitchen has its own sunny breakfast room that is accessed through the formal dining room as well.  A courtesy bathroom and cloakroom complete the ground floor, which totals 200 m2. 

An elegant marble staircase with arches and stained glass windows leads to the first floor.  The 100 m2 master suite is a jewel - it has a lovely terrace overlooking the garden with great views of the Vallés, and an extra luxurious bathroom with a sunken jacuzzi.  Also on this floor are 2 further large double bedrooms (one that is 65 m2) and a spacious marble bathroom.

A specially crafted wooden staircase leads to the garreted top floor where we find another double bedroom, a bathroom and 2 further rooms that can be used as bedrooms, studies or storage.  There are also 2 open spaces with exposed beams and a skylight.  From the central, glass balcony overlooking the beautiful lamp hanging from the topmost point of this level, there is a staricase leading to the roof terrace.  From this lookout point, the views are amazing.

The lower level of the residence is accessed by a staircase originating in the kitchen.  Here we find a wonderful summer room (currently used as a gym) adjoining the arched porch whose stairs lead down to the pool and garden.  On this level there is also a laundry room and a courtesy bathroom.

All four levels of the main house are served by an elevator.

The most outstanding feature of the grounds (totaling 2100 m2) is the 4-lane competition-sized pool (25 x 7 meters) centered directly in front of the main house.  In addition to the exuburant landscaping, including dozens of palm trees, there is also a romantic garden on one side of the main house, and an outdoor jacuzzi on the other. 

The property enjoys complete privacy and is located near the Bellaterra train station (which connects to downtown Barcelona in just 25 minutes) in a quiet yet very well-communicated area.  Bellaterra is an exclusive residential area just next to Sant Cugat and only 20 minutes by car from the city.  The Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona is also located in Bellaterra. 

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reside in a heavenly property that is truly a work of art!

Furniture and gym equipment are negotiable.