Opis:

Penthouse located in the heart of the Barrio Gotico, between Plaza de Catalunya and the Ramblas. The property is surrounded by many bars and restaurants with outdoor terraces, and countless shops and boutiques. The street is small and thus ensures quietness and protection from the noise of the central location. The penthouse has a total surface of 172 sqm and a living surface of 163 sqm, laid out as follows: 3 double bedrooms (one of which en*suite and one used as studio); a lounge of around 55 sqm, an independent kitchen (fully equipped); and two full bathrooms. The building dates back from 1847 and it is refurbished and with lift. The property is very bright as each room (apart from the bathrooms) has a window to either the street or the courtyard of a luxury hotel. The property is equipped with heating, air conditioning and a walk-in wardrobe in the master bedroom. Highlihgt of this penthouse is a private terrace of around 150 sqm. The terrace has a wooden floor, and can be equipped with anything the owner desires (barbecue, Jacuzzi, table and chairs, external kitchen, chaise longue, etc. A wooden hut (same colour as the wooden floor) is currently used as a storeroom. The terrace is very silent and private and offers a beautiful view on the roofs of the old city and the towers of the Olympic Port. It is extremely rare to find a private terrace in the centre of Barcelona, especially of this size, and this makes this property a unique opportunity. ABOUT THE AREA The Barrio Gotico (the Gothic Quarter) is the oldest district of Barcelona. Its oldest parts on a small hill were settled during the reign of Roman emperor Augustus two thousand years ago. The Barrio Gotico stretches from Plaza de Catalunya to Port Vell (the old port). It contains some of the main landmarks of Barcelona: the wonderful Gothic Cathedral, Barcelonaa€™s most famous boulevard, Las Ramblas, with the Liceu opera theatre, the beautiful Boqueria market, and several museums. What still remains from the old Roman Walls can still be seen in the Barrio Gotico side of Via Laietana, which separates the Gothic Quarter from the area of El Born. A lot of picturesque plazas can be found around the narrow lanes of the Barrio Gotico, including the beautiful Placa Reial. Everywhere there are little cafes, bars and restaurants which invite you to take a rest and enjoy a drink on a terrace at any time of the year. From this location it is easy to walk to Plaza de Catalunya, Paseo de Gracia, with its fashionable boutiques and the wonderful Gaudi buildings, and of course the Born, the other part of the old city which includes landmarks like the Museu Picasso and the Church of Santa Maria del Mar, one of the Catalan Gothic masterpieces. The sea and the beach at Barceloneta are also at walking distance. Transport links are excellent with several underground lines, train lines, and busses in the area, including shuttle busses from the airport and an international train station.