Luxurious and spacious restored apartment — Property 8355

Luxurious and spacious restored apartment

Built at the turn of the century in the 'Modernista' (art nouveau) style this spacious four bedroom apartment in the L'Eixample area is just a 15 minute walk from the heart of the Plaza Catalunya and Ramblas district. The accommodation has undergone sympathetic restoration, retaining its traditional character whilst offering modern facilities. Two of the double bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and there is an additional bathroom with full-sized bath with shower over, while the kitchen has been restored to the highest standard. The high ceilings retain their traditional mouldings, most prominently in the dining area with its ornate plasterwork and antique chandelier. The restored decorative encaustic tiles of the floors are set off by the plain colours of the walls, while the tall, elegant doors and louvered shutters complete the turn of the century ambience. One of the nicest features of the apartment are the three balconies which look out onto the street below.

Location Barcelona < Barcelona Province < Catalonia < Spain

Barcelona < Barcelona Province < Catalonia < Spain

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Availability for the apartment in Barcelona, Spain

Last updated on:

Monday, 01 September 2008

Changeover day:

flexible

Rental rates for the apartment in Barcelona, Spain

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Notes to the rental rates

• The minimal stay is FOUR DAYS. Security deposit of £150 payable on booking plus 50% of the total price. Balance of rental to be paid 3 weeks prior to booking. We will consider exceptions to the MINIMUM BOOKING for mid week stays and periods of less than 4 nights between bookings.
  
• For bookings more than 2 months in advance, a £50 deposit secures the booking.
  The security deposit of £100 plus 50% of rental then becomes payable 2 months prior to booking date, with the balance due 3 weeks before travel.
  

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Further details for the apartment in Barcelona, Spain

The apartment was built at the turn of the century, a part of Barcelona's expansion of the medieval city into the 'Eixample' (catalan for 'extention'). The apartment block is a classic example of the 'modernist' style with the curving sweeps of its exterior masonry, and the ironwork of the balconies and grilles, down to the etched glazed door, tile work and decorative plasterwork of the vestibule. This part of the 'Eixample' borders the old town, which has several advantages over actually staying in the old town, while still being within a 15 minute walk of the centre. The streets are more spacious, there is none of the petty crime, and the area has a life of its own.

The apartment is very well served by local shops all within a couple of minutes walk. Specialist shops, from delicatessens and herbalists to supermarkets, designer furniture shops and numerous restaurants and bars which cater mainly to Catalan locals, rather than purely to tourists. Another considerable advantage the apartment has over much of the hotel accommodation on offer is its tranquillity, since noise is a major problem, especially on the main thorough-fares of Barcelona.

Further along Tamarit, at the junction with the Avenida Mistral, there is a large Sainsbury type supermarket called 'Bon Preu', while across the road you'll find other supermarket's which open on Sundays. Bakeries, patisseries, butchers, greengroceries and pharmacies are all to be found within minutes of the apartment. Best of all however is the Mercat Sant Antoni, one of the best markets in Barcelona, which is just a few blocks away.