A restored farmhouse captures the stillness of rural Catalonia

Set among the wooded hills of the Llémena Valley in northeastern Spain, this 19th-century masia on the market for €630,000 has been sensitively restored to recapture the relationship between architecture landscape. The 315sqm farmhouse retains its original stone structure and timber beams, while new interventions — from polished-cement floors to energy-efficient glazing — bring quiet refinement without disturbing its rural rhythm.

Light enters through the southwest façade, leading into a generous hall and open-plan kitchen with a wood-burning stove and garden views. Upstairs, oak floors and reclaimed tiles shape a calm palette across four bedrooms, including a primary suite with walk-in robe and balcony. An independent one-bedroom annex with a private terrace extends the home’s flexibility for guests or rural tourism.

Photography: Masvell House.

Outside, four hectares unfold in orchards, woodland and permaculture gardens, with a pool as a centrepiece that settles naturally into the landscape. The restoration, completed in 2016, combines local materials and solar technology for year-round comfort. A short track links the property to the nearest village, while Girona and the Costa Brava lie within easy reach.

Photography: Masvell House.

A restored farmhouse captures the stillness of rural Catalonia

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