An exceptional offering of unquestionable rarity, this magnificent modernist building for sale in Barcelona enjoys a prized address in the prestigious Quadrat d’Or. The prestigious building is situated in the most valued area of Barcelona, a few metres from the iconic streets of Paseo de Gracia and Avenida Diagonal.
A prime real estate area of Barcelona, the Quadrat d’Or is an enclave in the city’s Eixample district that is renowned for its modernist architecture. The area, bordered by the Plaça de Catalunya, Avinguda Diagonal, Passeig de Sant Joan and Carrer de Muntaner, is intersected by the Passeig de Gràcia. Exceptional avant-garde buildings here were inspired by the work of Antoni Gaudí and constructed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Different architects made their mark on the neighbourhood, however, from Puig i Cadafalch to Domènech i Montaner, by working with the haute Catalan bourgeoisie who wanted new houses as status symbols that would bear their family names. A veritable open-air museum, the Quadrat d’Or showcases the finest in terms of Catalan art nouveau or modernism. Investing in a property in the Quadrat d’Or is an invitation to observe the legacy of architecture and art from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Rarely do opportunities of such magnitude arise – here is an emblematic modernist building for sale in Barcelona. For investors who are looking to obtain a slice of Barcelona’s rich heritage, this exceptional property is in a class of its own. Combining beautiful architecture with historic significance, the building has been catalogued as a protected historical building.
Extravagant in size and scope, the massive property measures an immense 2,241m² of floor area. There is the possibility to build a new top floor, adding an additional 250m² to the floor area, making it a prestigious mansion in Barcelona with 2,491m² of space. The historic building is located on a plot of 433m² and consists of ground floor (plus basement and mezzanine commercial) and four upper floors, with the possibility of adding a floor.
A fine example of the city’s rich cultural heritage, the impressively scaled modernist residence was built in 1906 by the celebrated architect, Josep Pérez i Terraza. It boasts distinctive period features and all the charm of early 20th-century architecture. Graciously adorned, the impressive property echoes the luxurious lifestyle of the Catalan aristocracy of the era.
The modernist architecture draws its inspiration from nature and transmits it in the shape of the building, its façade, stairwell, floors, ceilings and interior carpentry, making it a unique historic property. Special features include the magnificent painted ceilings, majestic façade with its chamfered corner, enchanting balconies with elaborate cast iron railings, rich sculptural ornamentation, lavishly decorated lobby, stone balustrades, columns capped with decorative capitals, fluted pilasters, beautiful bay windows and grooved pilasters that embellish door and window jambs.
In need of updating, the versatile edifice affords many possibilities, such as creating an extraordinary and unique mega-mansion, an ultra-stylish boutique hotel or an immensely impressive office in a blue-chip location (subject to permissions).
A great investment opportunity, this exceptional modernist building for sale in Barcelona’s prestigious Eixample district is a unique property thanks to its coveted location, historic allure and impressive grandeur.
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