Magnificent penthouse to buy in the Modernista Casa Burés in Eixample

A rare opportunity to acquire an exclusive Modernista penthouse in a building with incredible communal services and swimming pools.

This magnificent penthouse apartment crowning the new Casa Burés is in an area once dedicated to service and storage and has been transformed into a minimalist, contemporary living space.

The new architectural design preserves the most iconic elements such as the balustrades and sloping ceilings while adding new features such as skylights that bring natural sunlight and an original touch to the space.

The highly contemporary interior design, featuring white hues and soft lines inspired by nature, allows residents to comfortably enjoy the sunshine and the quintessential views out over the rooftops of Barcelona's Eixample district.

Property only available with Lucas Fox

Features

• Indoor swimming pool
• Swimming pool
• Jacuzzi
• Spa
• Concierge service
• Gym
• Lift
• High ceilings
• Natural light
• Period features
• Communal terrace
• Air conditioning
• Exterior
• Heating
• Home cinema
• Interior
• New build
• Storage room
• Transport nearby
• Views

Distribution

Large penthouse with a  terrace.

Extras

One-of-a kind for over one hundred years: Constructed between 1900 and 1905, Casa Burés takes its name from its first owner, Francesc Burés, owner of one of Spain's most successful textile companies. Originally, the ground floor housed the company's headquarters while the 1000m² first floor was Burés' family home. The upper floors – which were accessed by one of the first lifts to be installed in Barcelona – then comprised twelve 300m² rental apartments. The building's façade at the junction of Carrer Ausiàs March and Carrer Girona is just as imposing today as when it was first built. It is inside, however, where Casa Burés' greatest treasures are to be found.

Modernist values: The renovation of Casa Burés not only preserves the building's structure and its listed decorative elements, but also maintains all the advantages of its Modernist architecture: light, space, habitability, high-quality materials and maximum comfort.

Preservation of the past: Every door, window, ceiling, floor, sculpture and pane of stained glass has been painstakingly studied by experts in Catalonia's Modernist heritage. The most valuable elements were restored by specialist craftsmen, while others were replaced by identical pieces adapted to suit today's purposes or given a new lease of life as decorative features. For example, sliding doors that previously divided rooms now partition the separate areas for daytime and night-time activities. And the exquisite wallpaper patterns that once adorned the walls of the bedrooms inspired the design of the new ground-glass screens that have taken their place.

Nothing has been forgotten.

Location

Casa Burés is just moments away from Passeig de Gràcia, the Palau de la Música, Las Ramblas, La Boquería food market, the recently remodelled Passeig de Sant Joan, Parc de la Ciutadella and the enchanting Borne neighbourhood in Barcelona's Old Town. The newly revamped OneOcean Port Vell and the beaches of Barceloneta are just a short stroll away.

Casa Burés is ideally located for making the most of Eixample's laid-back lifestyle. Michelin-starred restaurants, designer cafés, creative art galleries, exquisite home décor shops, independent boutiques and exclusive food shops are all on your doorstep.