Luxury Villa for sale residence in the zone Vila de Gracia-Barcelona.

A rehabilitated residence, consisting of two registry entities that functionally are distributed as a single space, is located on the ground floor of a building constructed in 1860, just a 5-minute walk from Paseo de Gracia and Diagonal.

The architectural project, developed by the Barba & Barba studio, has transformed a rough diamond into a real estate gem. An authentic ‘architectural’ craftsmanship has been carried out, providing the residence with open spaces and a versatile layout, allowing the user to easily adapt it to their needs:

• A landscaped patio and the double height of the residence give it an uncommon character in the area, with 242 m2 built and distributed over two floors.
• Structural elements such as pivot doors enable the integration, privatization, or rearrangement of spaces.
• The infrastructure and facilities were designed to allow the segregation of the residence into two independent units, each with its private patio.
• The bedrooms are located on the first floor, while the ground floor has two independent entrances that facilitate its use as a combined living and workspace with a garage area for electric vehicles.

The residence has been completely rehabilitated, and the project focused on clearing the original space to reveal the void and structure of a dwelling built in 1860, which over time underwent mutilations and additions that distorted and tortured the space. The rehabilitation work involved the recovery of beams, Catalan vaults, and walls, revealing original sgraffiti and the successive overlay of later layers. The result is a palimpsest that hints at different eras.

This structure is the container for a significant “void” that accommodates all kinds of uses and personalization. Flexibility and versatility are the two characteristics that define it. The project considers the possibility of dividing the first floor into one, two, three, or four bedrooms or transforming it into a residential/studio with private parking for electric vehicles. Through pivot walls, integration or privatization, expansion, or reduction of options are allowed.

The residence features:

• Private garage for 1 electric vehicle. • Custom-made floors and furniture with oak wood (FSC certified). • Energy-saving thermostatic heating. • Custom-built barbecue. • Wine cellar. • Zone-specific automatic irrigation. • Integrated LED lighting.