A Spanish Farmhouse to Restore on 313 Acres, 35 Minutes from the Costa Brava, Asks €765,000
Bedrooms: 4 + additional buildings to be converted
Interior: 787 m² / 8,471 ft²
Lot: 127 hectares / 313 acres
Amenities: Sea views, protected woodland, 18th-century stone farmhouse, partially restored main house, more than 400 m² / 4,306 ft² of adjoining structures to renovate, fireplaces, timber beams, Catalan terracotta floors, vaulted ceilings, traces of historic wall paintings, old well, private 500-metre access path, former olive groves and cultivated fields, cork oak and holm oak forest, forest management plan for cork harvesting.
Looking for an off-grid retreat within reach of the Costa Brava? On the market with Masvell House for €765,000 / ~$870,000 USD, this 18th-century stone farmhouse sits on 127 hectares / 313 acres of woodland in the hills of Sant Sadurní de l’Heura, in Catalonia’s Baix Empordà.
Set within Les Gavarres, a protected natural area covering nearly 29,000 hectares / 71,661 acres and known for its cork oak and holm oak forests, the estate occupies a secluded hillside position with panoramic views toward the Mediterranean and the Medes Islands.
Catalan farmhouses, known locally as masias, are among the defining rural building types of northeastern Spain. Historically built as working houses for agriculture, forestry, and estate life, they are valued today for their stone construction, practical layouts, and deep connection to the landscape.
While historic masias are found across Catalonia, examples with this combination of scale, privacy, protected woodland, sea views, and proximity to the Costa Brava are less common. Here, the appeal lies not only in the 18th-century farmhouse itself, but in the possibility of restoring an entire private estate within one of Baix Empordà’s protected natural settings.
Partially restored, the 787 m² / 8,471 ft² farmhouse complex includes a habitable main house and more than 400 m² / 4,306 ft² of adjoining structures awaiting renovation. Original features remain throughout, including timber beams, Catalan terracotta floors, vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, and traces of historic wall paintings.
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The main farmhouse measures approximately 310 m² / 3,337 ft². The ground floor opens from the southwest façade into a central hall, with two rooms on one side and a large kitchen on the other, all with fireplaces. From here, a doorway connects to the adjoining original structures, which offer significant scope for restoration.
Upstairs, a staircase leads to a bright landing with high ceilings and remnants of frescoes. Four generous bedrooms occupy the first floor, each with open views across the surrounding landscape. The preserved materials give the house much of its character, from wooden beams and terracotta floors to vaulted ceilings and traditional masonry.
The adjoining ruined buildings could be restored to expand the main residence, create guest accommodation, form independent caretaker’s quarters, or support a rural hospitality or nature-based project, subject to the necessary permissions.
The estate is largely composed of ancient holm oak and cork oak forest. Around 7.5 acres near the farmhouse were once cultivated as fields and olive groves and could potentially be recovered. The land also benefits from a forest management plan for cork harvesting, a traditional activity in the area that can support both landscape preservation and productive use.
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The property is not currently connected to the electricity grid and has an old well, making it a serious restoration project rather than a turnkey country house. For the right buyer, however, that is part of the appeal. With solar power, rainwater collection, water-system upgrades, and other ecological infrastructure, the estate offers the possibility of creating a self-sufficient private retreat in one of Catalonia’s most protected landscapes.
Despite its secluded setting, the property remains relatively accessible. A private 500-metre path connects the farmhouse to a maintained paved road. The estate is around 20 minutes from what the agency describes as the Golden Triangle of the Baix Empordà, 30 minutes from Girona, 35 minutes from the beaches of the Costa Brava, and approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from Barcelona by car.
With its combination of scale, privacy, 18th-century architecture, sea views, and proximity to the coast, the estate presents a rare opportunity to restore a historic farmhouse within a protected Catalan landscape.
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