Incredible Barcelona house for sale in Vallvidrera with amazing city and sea views. This large mansion can be used as a private home or commercial property.
For sale
Reference: LFS1553
Price on request
Built size: 1280m² Plot size: 4170m²
Location:
Spain > Barcelona > Barcelona city > Zona Alta
Property type:
House / Villa.
0 Bedrooms.
0 Bathrooms.
Features: Terrace. Garden. Parking. Sea view
Description
Large 1280m2 constructed mansion house for sale set within a 4170m2 plot. The property is located in the village of Vallvidrera, overlooking the city of Barcelona, Collserola Natural park and the sea. The house needs full renovation.
The property would be ideal as a luxurious private residence, embassy or company headquarters. According to the planning regulations either a residential and commercial use of the property is permitted.
The house, was built between 1926 and 1928 by the then Municipal architect of Barcelona, J.Torres as a family home. Torres was a disciple of the "Neo-classicists" and "rationalists".
In that time, Vallvidrera was the most sought after location for a summer residence for the Barcelona bourgeoisie. Over time, Vallvidrera has changed into what is today a residential area. The residents of the area still refer to the house as " La Casa Gran" - "The Big House". On the death of the architect in the early sixties, the house was sold to the current owners.
The house is "open faced" guaranteeing spectacular views from any of the sides. The most spectacular view is towards the city of Barcelona and the sea. The sunrise over the sea and sunset behind the mountains can be seen daily. From the rear of the house one can see the mountains of Montserra and on some days in summer, one can clearly identify the island of Mallorca.
Distribution
Originally the four floors constituted a house for winter, a house for caretakers, a house for servants, a summer house and a large floor for use as a recreational area; a library; a family area; and a private family chapel.
The house had impressive formal gardens with terraces and fruit and vegetable gardens.
The property is currently divided into 6 residential units spread over the 4 floors. There are several small outbuildings.
Plans for the house and grounds are available to qualified buyers on request.
An architectural project has been drawn up for remodelling the galeria and extending the terrace. Plans have been prepared for improving the access and to create more parking.
Location
Vallvidrera is a district of Barcelona (it belongs officially to the Sarria Sant Gervasi district) that is situated on the side of the Collserola hills overlooking the city of Barcelona and the Mediterranean sea. Vallvidrera used to be a seasonal retreat where wealthy people from Barcelona had their summer houses in order to enjoy the cooler summers. The area is now home to many exclusive properties in which the owners live all year round.
There is a good selection of property to buy in Vallvidrera. Houses and apartments for sale in Vallvidrera are usually of a high quality and tend to be larger than those you find in Barcelona city. There are also many modernist style houses to buy in Vallvidrera dating from around the turn of the last century. Many of the properties in Vallvidrera have their own swimming pools, gardens and terraces along with excellent views over the city parc Collserola and the sea.
Vallvidrera can be reached from the Peu Funicular train stop and the Vallvidrera funicular. The cozy Can Trampa at the center of town in Plaça de Vallvidrera, and Can Martí down below, above the Carretera de les Aigües, are fine spots for lunch or dinner.
