Fantastic penthouse for sale in Barcelona old town. Central property to buy with private terrace in the heart of El Borne, just metres from Palau de la Musica.

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Description

A fantastic penthouse apartment for sale in the heart of Barcelona Old Town. The penthouse is on the fourth floor of an old Building, designed by a famous catalan architect, and was fully refurbished in 2004 with the addition of a spectacular glass elevator.

The property measures 104m2 and has been designed in a contemporary style whilst preserving the original features.The apartment has high ceilings throughout with the beautiful old restored wooden beams.

The property is very quiet and has an abundance of natural light.

There is a beautiful private roof terrace of 70m2 where you can enjoy the sun and the city view of Barcelona.

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Distribution

There is a large open plan kitchen / dining area, a living room, 3 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Location

Ciutat Vella, or the Old Town is believed by many to be the heart of Barcelona, and comprises primarily of four neighborhoods – El Borne, the Barrio Gotico, El Raval and Barceloneta – which are full of old world character, linked by narrow, winding streets. There is a wealth of bars, restaurants, shops and diverse culture throughout El Born, making it the obvious place to buy a Barcelona property.

The Borne is the quarter of Cuitat Vella to the right of Via Laietana, stretching from Paseo Colon up to Plaza Urquinaona. The top of the Borne can also be referred to as St Pere. Home to the Picasso museum, the newly renovated market of Santa Caterina, the gothic Santa Maria del Mar cathedral, and a wealth of bars and up market boutiques along Paseo del Borne in Barcelona; the Borne has become one of the most popular downtown places to be.

Property for sale in the Borne ranges from apartments of around 60-80sqm and it is occasionally possible to find larger flats and penthouses to buy in El Borne. Properties tend to be very well preserved, with exposed brick walls, beautiful beams vaulted Catalan ceilings and charming wooden details. It is still possible to find renovation projects for sale although these are more and more in demand.

Public transport and local amenities are excellent, and the beaches of Barceloneta and Villa Olimpica are in close proximity.