Eixample Area Guide

Lucas Fox offers a wide selection of Eixample property for sale and rent.

Lucas Fox also specializes in helping owners to sell property in Eixample to both local and international clients.

Eixample Area Guide

The Eixample, Ensanche or “Englargement” was designed in a systematic grid system, stretching from Plaza Catalunya and the top of Cuitat Vella, through the pastures and countryside to the neighboring villages of Sarria, St Gervasi and Gracia in the late 1860s when Barcelona was looking to extend the city beyond the original walls of the old town.

This construction coincided with an explosion in local wealth which saw several local families commissioning grand buildings from leading Modernista architects such as Antoni Gaudi, resulting today in the extensive majestic buildings that are scattered throughout the Eixample.

Today the Eixample is considered by many to be the true heart of Barcelona and is one of the most desirable locations to buy real estate in Barcelona.

The area is home to some of the most exclusive boutiques, galleries, restaurants, bars and stores, along its wide, tree lined streets.

The famous Paseo de Gracia has many of the world’s most exclusive boutiques and the nearby streets of Avenida Diagonal, Rambla Cataluñya,  Enric Granados and Pau Claris are also highly sought after.

Property for sale and rent in Eixample

Eixample property is a mixture of residential, commercial and office space.

The typical Eixample apartment for sale tends to be spacious, often with high ceilings, beautiful mosaic tiled floors, corniced ceilings and good natural light.

The layout of each “block” or manzana means that one end of the apartment typically looks out onto the street while the other will look onto the interior of the square.

Due to the size of the blocks, finding smaller apartments can be difficult.

In recent years many developers have focused on building high end luxury modern apartments and penthouses in the area and there are a good range of such apartments to buy on the market.

Please contact us to find out more about Eixample properties for sale or rent.

We are also glad to offer general advice on purchasing a property in Spain.  Please refer to our Guide to Buying Property in Spain.

Lucas Fox Services in Eixample

Lucas Fox can offer a range of services to our clients including:

• long term apartment rentals
• short term apartment rentals
• a range of bespoke property and rental management services to suit every property buyer
• VIP concierge service