Luxury, rustic real estate agency in Catalonia & Spain
For 30 years, Cottage Properties has established a benchmark in rustic real estate from our origins and current head office in Navata in the northeastern province of Girona, in Catalonia. While Catalan masias remain our core area of expertise, we have expanded our portfolio and operations to include castles, country houses and fincas, and luxury properties across Barcelona, Lleida, Tarragona, Navarra, Valencia, and Malaga, and we're constantly growing.
What makes us unique is our focus on rustic properties and our dedicated team, which offers comprehensive services for every stage of buying, selling and rehabilitating them in Spain.
The Cottage Properties brand
Our focus on luxury and rustic estates has allowed us to build a recognised brand, achieving top sale prices and matching buyers with their dream properties in Spain.
Hear from our previous clients
Read stories of clients who purchased or sold their property in Spain using the services of Cottage Properties.
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When it seems impossible to find your dream home...
This buyer had a very clear goal: to find a rustic farmhouse in his hometown of Vic, Catalonia. His dream was to return to his roots, in a property with history, character and an exact location.
He found Cottage Properties online and, after learning about our specialism in farmhouses and luxury estates, presented us with what seemed like an impossible mission. It's worth noting that Vic is a highly sought-after city, and the type of property he was looking was like a needle in a haystack.
We didn't have any similar properties in our portfolio at the time. But that didn't stop us.
We activated our network of local contacts and collaborated with agencies in the Vic area. Thanks to this collaboration, we found exactly what he wanted. At Cottage Properties, we have one of the best portfolios of farmhouses, castles and luxury estates in Spain. But if we don't have the property you're looking for, we'll find it. No matter what it takes.
Excellent professionals. I contacted them to find my home, and they were involved from the very beginning.
Àngels and her team are excellent professionals. I highly recommend them.
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A dream home where they least expected it
This couple, already approaching retirement, had a very clear idea: they wanted to buy a spectacular farmhouse in the Baix Empordà region of Girona. It's one of the most desirable areas in Spain — but also one of the most difficult to buy.
For months, we visited all the properties that fit the brief, but the couple felt they hadn't yet found their ideal home. That's when Àngels Sabater, director of Cottage Properties, proposed a different approach.
The couple insisted on a house that had already been renovated. But Àngels introduced them to an old stone house in need of renovation in a charming medieval village. It had a garden, an old barn, and panoramic views of the mountains and the Baix Empordà region.
They fell in love with the place. They decided to buy it and continue to work with Cottage Properties for a rehabilitation project.
The process wasn’t exactly what they had imagined. But we learned something important: your dream home doesn’t always arrive the way you imagined it—sometimes, it has to be built. Together, we made it a reality.
This was our first experience with Cottage Properties, and specifically with Angels, who, with her entrepreneurial talent, her versatile nature, and her constant good humour, takes great care to find out what you're really looking for. She painstakingly follows up on the issues (beyond the usual loose ends). We are so grateful for such efficient work.
We are now beginning the construction phase, which will also involve Guillem, and we hope to give a review as excellent as this one.
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Cottage Properties makes it happen: Masía sold in record time
This historic masía in the heart of Alt Empordà, Girona, remained unsold for three years. Despite its stunning views, its €1.5M price, remote location, and the decision to sell without listing it on property portals made the sale challenging.
The owner turned to Cottage Properties, and three months later, the masía was sold. It was a matter of “the stars aligning.” A buyer who had missed out on a similar masía we sold got in touch to view other rustic estates in our portfolio.
But there was another key factor: we are the only luxury estate agency that also restores historic properties. We were able to convey the property's vision, handle the legal aspects, and close both the sale and a renovation project.
I had a property on the market for a long time with other agencies. I contacted Cottage Properties, and they sold it really quickly. Incredible!
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Finding the perfect masia on the first attempt
This couple were searching for a property to rent out as a tourist investment in the Pla de l’Estany region, near the famous Estany de Banyoles. They wanted a charming masía — something that would appeal to visitors looking for peace, nature and proximity to outdoor activities.
They had spent weeks searching online but couldn’t find anything suitable. The properties on the market were either too far away or lacked the potential they had in mind. That’s when they contacted Àngels Sabater for a personalised consultation.
Cottage Properties had just the thing: an off-market, unique masía located in exactly the right area. It was the first property the couple viewed… and they didn’t need to see another.
They immediately fell in love with the estate and its investment potential. Finding such a specific kind of property in such a sought-after location isn’t easy — but Cottage Properties made it happen.
We found the masia of our dreams with Cottage Properties! The care and professionalism both from Pete and Angels was extraordinary. I recommend them 200%.
Our range of real estate services
Discover the real estate services we offer to clients looking to buy, sell or restore a rustic property in Catalona & Spain.
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Certified real estate agents
Our team is made up of real estate agents who are members of the API certification body in Catalonia, and therefore qualified to assist with the buying and selling of properties in Spain.
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Restoration experts
At Cottage Properties, we have our own in-house architect studio and a team of 60+ traditional construction experts. We can help you prepare an architectural proposal, secure licenses & permits, and project manage restoration and rehabilitation projects.
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Conveyancing & legal checks
We offer our in-house solicitor to our buyers to assist with legal checks and contracts related to the sale. We also collaborate with a forest engineer to assist with land use checks, boundaries, fire risks and any necessary environmental permits.
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Relocation services
We have an in-house relocation expert who can assist international buyers with residency applications, opening a Spanish bank account and any further legal or tax-related guidance.
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Property sales
Have a rustic property to sell? We use the latest technology and digital marketing strategies to maximise property visibility and help you sell your property at the best price.
Our directors
In our team, we strive to be more than a provider; we become a trusted ally.
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Àngels Sabater joined Cottage Properties as a partner in 2016. With extensive experience in the sector, Àngels oversees the continuous management of the company and its development on both national and international levels.
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Pere Crosas, co-founder of Cottage Properties, brings over 30 years of experience in rustic estates and property rehabilitation
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