A Refurbished Flat With Catalan-Vaulted Ceilings Lists for €760K in Barcelona

The 1,399-square-foot apartment maintains original details dating back to 1900, including shallow-arched, brick barrel vaults with wood beams and colorful mosaic floors.

Jan 17, 2022 - 16:51

A Refurbished Flat With Catalan-Vaulted Ceilings Lists for €760K in Barcelona

The 1,399-square-foot apartment maintains original details dating back to 1900, including shallow-arched, brick barrel vaults with wood beams and colorful mosaic floors.

Tall glass doors opening up to the terrace invite plenty of fresh air and natural light inside.

Located in the heart of Barcelona’s Dreta de l'Eixample neighborhood known for its architectural landmarks like Antoni Gaudí’s La Sagrada Família and Casa Batlló is a three-bedroom apartment housed in an art nouveau building near the city’s lively Passeig de Sant Joan promenade.

As with other historic structures in the central Eixample Dret district, the apartment building welcomes guests with a grandiose entry, complete with ornate ceilings and marble floors. — The art nouveau apartment building in Barcelona’s Dreta de l'Eixample neighborhood welcomes guests with a grandiose entry hallway complete with ornate ceilings and marble floors.
Photo by Ferran Ybargüengoitia

Originally built in 1900, the 1,399-square-foot apartment recently underwent a careful restoration that maintained original design elements, including the shallow-arched, Catalan-vaulted ceilings and colorful tile floors that stretch across the main gathering spaces.

As part of the renovation, the current owners restored the original Catalan vault ceilings, which are comprised of bricks resting over parallel wooden beams to form a rippling, arch-like shape. — As part of the renovation, the current owners restored the original Catalan vaults, which are comprised of bricks that rest over parallel wooden beams to form a rippling, arch-like shape.
Photo by Ferran Ybargüengoitia

Upon arrival, an entry hallway leads to the living/dining area, which also integrates an open kitchen. The communal area provides access to a private balcony that overlooks a courtyard.