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Fully exterior-facing flat with seven balconies and views of Parc de la Ciutadella.
Few properties in Barcelona can boast a history as distinctive as this one. Designed by Josep Fontserè i Mestre —the same architect responsible for Parc de la Ciutadella and its celebrated monumental waterfall— this 192 m² home in a listed period building is, before anything else, a work of architecture with soul. One of those properties that the market cannot replace.
Time has stood still in the details that truly matter. The original hydraulic floor tiles from 1888, preserved with uncommon authenticity, the exceptionally high ceilings, delicate perimeter mouldings and wrought-iron balconies are more than decorative elements: they are the DNA of a building that has survived more than a century without losing any of its dignity. Finding this degree of historical integrity in today's property market is quite simply extraordinary. Most properties of this era have been renovated to the point of losing their essence; this one has not.
Seven exterior balconies facing north and east bathe every room in natural light throughout the day and frame open views over the greenery of Parc de la Ciutadella, one of Barcelona's best-loved green spaces. From inside, the city feels both close and peaceful, a duality that defines the experience of living here.
The layout reflects the property's distinction with an elegance that adapts perfectly to contemporary life without sacrificing its stately character. Three generously sized exterior bedrooms provide rest and privacy. The bright, spacious main living room is equally inviting for everyday life and entertaining. The separate dining room, a rarity in today's market, allows living spaces to be divided with a formality that modern flats can rarely replicate. An additional, versatile and secluded room can serve as an office, library or reading room according to each resident's needs. The separate kitchen, full bathroom and guest toilet complete a floor plan considered down to the last detail.
On the building's upper level, residents have access to a communal rooftop terrace, a privileged place to look over the rooftops of the Eixample and el Born in a city that takes on a completely different dimension when seen from above.
An exterior-facing fourth floor in a building with a lift, in one of Barcelona's most sought-after locations. Just steps from Parc de la Ciutadella, el Born's outstanding cultural and gastronomic offering, Passeig de Picasso and the sea. The Arc de Triomf, Palau de la Música and la Barceloneta are only a few minutes away on foot: a central location combining history, nature and urban life in a way that few cities in the world can offer.
A prestigious acquisition for those who understand that heritage value is not manufactured: it is inherited. As either a primary residence or a long-term investment, this property represents a distinctive opportunity in a segment where authentic offerings are increasingly scarce.
192 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms · 7 exterior balconies · Original hydraulic floor tiles · Listed period building, 1888 · Architect Josep Fontserè i Mestre · Exterior-facing 4th floor · Lift · Communal terrace · Individual gas heating · North and east orientation
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