Where to live: Barcelona
September 2nd, 2009 by Sian Meades
Of all the places in Spain I’d like to live, Barcelona is top of the list – wonderful architecture and scenery, fantastic food, the beach on your doorstep and – my favourite – Las Ramblas, that wonderful avenue full of street performers and artists.
It’s a stunning city, and luckily property prices are pretty reasonable in Spain right now. Of course, if you’re looking for something spectacular, you may have to dig a little deeper into your pockets, but you’ll find no shortage of potential properties.
Here are some of our favourites.
Sitges – £4,847,425
Do you really need another reason to fall in love with this home besides that photo? Well, there’s the fact it has seven bedrooms and five bathrooms. And it’s in an exclusive area right by the beach. And it’s got that pool, which comes with a serene-looking spa area.
Turo Park – £4,583,020
For a penthouse in Barcelona, Turo Park is the place you want to look. It has some of the best views in the whole city – from this property’s terraces you can see the city, Turo Park, the mountains and the sea. The apartment might need updating, but properties in this area are hard to come by, so it’s unlikely to be on the market for long.
Alella – £3,084,725
It’s got the swimming pool, the sea view, and four bedrooms, but what makes this property so special is its design. It’s been renovated to a high standard, using a mix of original and modern materials, but it’s the tower that really sets it apart.
Bonanova – £2,820,320
It’s a flat that apparently “looks and feels like a house” – probably thanks to the plunge pool, driveway and garden on the outside and the six bedrooms on the inside. It’s also got a wine cellar and a music studio. This is no ordinary flat – it’s property heaven.
