The old Esquerra de l’Eixample is, together with La Dreta de L’Eixample, one of the first areas of the city to be urbanized. It is located in the heart of the city, between Avinguda Diagonal, Balmes street, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Comte d’Urgell street.
This neighborhood with a long history is home to some of the most important facilities since the beginning of the urbanization of the city, such as the University of Barcelona, the Hospital Clínic and the emblematic Mercat del Ninot. The numerous regal, classical and modernist estates that fill streets like Aribau, Muntaner, the pedestrian Enric Granados among others, are an example of the Eixample designed by Cerdà. You can find apartments that are beautiful modernist jewels of medium or large size and buildings that have been completely renovated.
A good part of the life of the neighborhood happens in the island interiors and the premises of first floors that occupy small new and traditional stores, many restaurants, places of leisure and night clubs. As the nerve center of Barcelona, its communication with the rest of the neighborhoods is excellent by public transport, and if you have a car you should know that it is very desirable to locate one of the few parking spaces with the purchase of your home.
You should have Antiga Esquerra de l’Eixample on your list if you want to live in the neighborhood with one of the widest gastronomic offers in the city, with the most emblematic facilities, with a lot of nightlife and if you want to feel the cosmopolitan spirit of the Barcelona neighborhood par excellence.
we are delighted to present this highly unique corner penthouse in one of the most emblematic buildings of barcelona, in the heart of one of the most important avenues in the city.
the building was designed by domènec sugrañes i gras in 1929, a very famous modernist architect who was a disciple of antoni gaudi himself, only later to succeed him at the head of the works of sagrada familia.
this marvellous penthouse represents therefore a unique asset and a layout uncommonly found in the city where its corner position and layout offers breathtaking panoramic views of almost the entire barcelona and its sea.
upon entering the apartment you are welcomed by a large receiving area that is connected to the impressive 100 m2 living room with its breathtaking panoramic views and five meters high ceilings, unheard of for a top floor apartment in barcelona. the buildings’ two frontal towers form part of the living room to add additional charm and uniqueness to the property. not to mention the 13 windows in this room that guarantees astonishing panoramic views from every angle of the city, seaside and the montjuic mountain.
this area is connected with a large 57 m2 open kitchen that offers dining and lounge area and connects directly to one of the four terraces that the apartment offers. each terrace offers a different setting and views and spoils in choice of comfortable outdoor living options.the kitchen offers gaggenau appliances and the space also enjoys five meters high ceilings just like the living area.
throughout the apartment you have three large bedrooms where each of them enjoy a private bathroom and a guest toilet is also available in the hallway. two of the bedrooms, including the master, offers private terraces from where you can drink your morning coffee and enjoy the unique panoramic views.
the property comes with a/c conduct for both cooling and heating, including heating through gas radiators. the floor is of beautiful herringbone parquet and the master bedroom also offers floor heating. one room is specifically dedicated to storage, laundry and all the necessary machinery of the property.
no presentation or words do justice to describe this extraordinary property that ought to be experienced in first person, although a special mention needs to be dedicated to the beautiful artworks of the entrance and staircase of the building which leaves you speechless before evening entering the apartment.
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