A careful accumulation of inherited details defines this early 20th-century building in Ciutat Vella. Built in 1910 at the heart of Barcelona’s old town, this small apartment building carries the language of its era through Catalan vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams and original carpentry that shapes each room’s proportions. A sensitive restoration completed in 2013 retains this architectural backbone while quietly recalibrating the interiors for contemporary living.

Across four distinct homes, the renovation balances preservation with restraint. Parquet flooring runs throughout, setting a calm base for updated kitchens and marble-finished bathrooms, while industrial-style ducted air conditioning and natural-gas radiators are integrated without visual noise. Custom joinery improves circulation and storage, keeping the original structure intact. Balconies and terraces introduce moments of outdoor space — some addressing the street, others opening to an internal courtyard defined by arches and high openings typical of Ciutat Vella’s historic streetscape.

The building is arranged as a curated ensemble rather than a conventional block, with shared landings, a preserved entrance hall and lift creating privacy between units. Located minutes from Plaça Catalunya, properties start at €395,000, with individual apartments or the entire floor available.

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