Restored Spanish Farmhouse Near Girona, 1 Hour From the Coast

In the forested folds of La Garrotxa’s Llémena Valley—thirty minutes northwest of Girona and under an hour from the Costa Brava—a 19th-century farmhouse has been quietly reimagined for contemporary rural life. Listed with Masvell House for €630,000, the property combines historic authenticity with modern efficiency.

Set on 4.48 hectares (11 acres) of gardens, permaculture fields, and woodland, the 315-square-metre (3,390 sq ft) masía balances the tactile warmth of its original stone structure with the comfort of a meticulous 2016 restoration. Catalan roof tiles, oak floors, and exposed beams were preserved, while insulation, double-glazed windows, and solar panels feeding surplus energy back into the grid bring the house into the present day.

Inside, the southwest-facing main house opens through an elegant central hallway with polished cement floors and partially exposed stone walls. The open-plan kitchen—complete with a wood-burning pizza oven—flows into a bright dining and living area framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. A wood stove anchors the space, while a large pantry provides additional storage and access to the rear garden.

Upstairs, a central sitting area connects three bedrooms and a shared bathroom, along with a luminous master suite featuring a walk-in wardrobe, en-suite bath, and balcony. Throughout, reclaimed materials and natural textures lend warmth and continuity.

An independent annex apartment with its own terrace and entrance extends the property’s versatility. Currently used for rural tourism, it includes a kitchen, living area, and en-suite bedroom, and could easily be reconnected to the main residence.

Outside, an understated pool sits within landscaped gardens overlooking the valley’s wooded mountains. Despite its privacy, the masía lies just five minutes from the nearest village and about an hour and twenty-five minutes from Barcelona via the C-63.

Practical details include mains water and electricity, a wood-burning furnace for central heating, an electric boiler for hot water, high-speed fibre-optic internet, and excellent insulation throughout.

Masvell is a Girona-based agency specialising in restored rural estates and historic farmhouses across La Garrotxa and neighbouring regions. Founded by Marisa Heatherwick, whose own restoration journey began with an abandoned masía in the same valley, the firm combines international perspective with local expertise. Heatherwick’s path—from early personal restorations to directing the rustic-estate division of a leading international agency—shapes Masvell’s collaborative and transparent approach. The team continues to guide clients through acquisition, renovation, and relocation, maintaining the link between architectural preservation and contemporary rural living.

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