This Catalan farmhouse Girona estate comprises two traditional houses at the end of a wooded valley, 14 kilometres from Girona. A 114-square-metre swimming pool overlooks the hills, and from certain points on the estate, the views reach as far as the sea.
The property lies near Canet d’Adri and is listed with Masvell House for €1.275 million. The farmhouses are known in Catalonia as masies, a term for the traditional stone-built Mediterranean farmhouse estates of the region.
The two houses
The main farmhouse covers about 500 square metres of built area over two floors and an attic. Its stone walls and timber structure remain, and the roof was renovated roughly 25 years ago. Most of the structure has been consolidated.
Set among trees, this property echoes how architects treat forest land as part of the home itself. Georgy Kostrov’s Russian forest retreat for tranquil living shows that approach in practice.
A large, open-plan living room has already been finished. It has a wood-burning stove, a covered terrace, and views across the landscape. A ground-floor ensuite bedroom with a large bathroom is also complete, and the house has a marked space for a future kitchen. The rest of the ground floor and the first floor remain unfinished, giving a buyer room to plan the layout.
The second house measures about 240 square metres and was fully renovated around 25 years ago. Exposed timber ceilings and stone walls run through the interior. It includes a living room with a fireplace, a kitchen-dining room with panoramic views, a pantry, a bedroom with its own terrace and dressing room, a large bathroom, and a second double bedroom. A covered porch of about 70 square metres sits beside it.
Land and outdoor space
This Catalan farmhouse estate spans roughly 13 hectares. Most of it is woodland. Around 2 hectares hold terraces, meadows and gardens planted with mature trees and Mediterranean vegetation. A small pond sits among the planting, and the property has direct access to a stream.
The pool occupies a landscaped clearing close to the houses. A covered outdoor kitchen beside it includes a sink, dishwasher, hob and barbecue. Water points on the terraces and gardens make it simpler to maintain the planting.
Neighbouring masies exist in the area, but the woodland and the lie of the land keep them out of sight. The listing describes the setting as private, with no other houses in view.
Catalan farmhouse Girona: services and location
Mains electricity serves the property, and all the cabling runs underground. This leaves the landscape unobstructed by poles. The estate also has its own well, which supplies water, and some of the landscaped areas use an automatic irrigation system.
Girona is 14 kilometres away. Sant Gregori, about 9 kilometres distant, offers shops, bakeries, a school, sports facilities and a health centre. Several restaurants lie a few minutes’ drive from the estate.
The Mediterranean roots of these masies also show up in newer designs. Casa Vereda’s curved rooflines rooted in Mediterranean tradition offers a modern counterpoint worth comparing.
The combination of two houses at this property suits several uses. A family could live in the main farmhouse while the second house serves as a guest or staff residence. Alternatively, the pair could support rural tourism, or a multigenerational household. The unfinished main house, however, will need substantial work before any of these plans can start.
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Source: thespaces.com
Frequently asked questions
How much does this Catalan farmhouse estate near Girona cost?
The estate is listed with Masvell House for €1.275 million. It comprises two traditional farmhouses near Canet d’Adri.
How large is the land attached to the Girona farmhouse estate?
The estate spans roughly 13 hectares, and most of it is woodland. Around 2 hectares hold terraces, meadows and gardens planted with mature trees and Mediterranean vegetation.
Is the main farmhouse fully finished or does it need work?
The main farmhouse is not fully finished. The rest of its ground floor and the first floor remain unfinished, and the article says it will need substantial work before any plans can start.
Where does the estate get its water and electricity from?
The estate has its own well, which supplies its water. Mains electricity serves the property, and all the cabling runs underground.
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