What types of country house can you buy in Girones?
Girones offers a varied mix of masías and country houses, from grand historic estates to smaller properties suited to restoration. Buyers here will find:
Grand historic masías – expansive built areas and 10+ bedrooms, suited to large family use or multi-generational living
Listed and protected farmhouses – heritage-listed properties preserving medieval, Gothic or 18th-century architectural elements
Country estates with extensive land – masías set on multi-hectare plots, offering privacy and agricultural potential
Masías with pool, garden and private well – properties combining historic character with resort-style outdoor amenities and water independence
Multi-unit rustic properties – farmhouses divided into independent apartments, suited to rental income or multi-family use
Historic farmhouses for restoration – original-condition masías ideal as a renovation project, from partial refresh to full rebuild
Traditional Catalan farmhouses with original features – properties retaining period details such as wine cellars, hearths, towers and stonework
If a country house in Girones doesn't need full restoration, it's worth also looking at country houses in need of renovation in Girones or village houses in Girones. Not every masía we sell in Girones appears in our public listings — ask us about our off-market portfolio for properties sold discreetly. Contact us to discuss what's currently available.
What should you check before buying a country house in Girones?
Buying a masía in Girones is a legal, planning, technical and renovation decision – not just a question of finding a beautiful property. Before you commit, four areas need checking, and we handle all of them for you.
Legal and registral checks – nota simple, existing charges or mortgages, easements and rights of way, and any discrepancies between the Land Registry and Catastro records
Planning and permitted use – suelo no urbanizable status, urban planning classification, and the municipal catàleg de masies, which determines whether and how a property can be legally rehabilitated. [GAP: confirm with briefer] Some masías in Girones sit near or within Les Gavarres, where protected-space rules can affect what rehabilitation work is permitted
Condition and habitability – structural, roof and damp inspections, installation checks, the cèdula d'habitabilitat, and assessment of water sources, wells, drainage and flood risk
Renovation feasibility and cost – what can realistically be restored, under what conditions, and at what cost. We cover this in detail in our free renovation proposal, below
Get these checks right from the outset with our legal and planning checks service.
How Cottage Properties helps you buy a country house in Girones
Cottage Properties guides buyers through every stage of a masía purchase, from first viewing to completion and beyond.
Legal and planning checks – covering registral status, permitted use and the catàleg de masies
Purchase and negotiation strategy – tailored to the property and the seller's position
Technical inspections – structural, roof and installation checks carried out before you commit
Renovation planning – feasibility, permitted works and cost guidance from our in-house team
Ongoing support – through completion and beyond, including introductions to trusted local contractors
What separates a specialist rural agency from a general estate agent is this end-to-end involvement — most agencies stop at the sale, while Cottage Properties stays involved through renovation and beyond. See our 5-step guide to buying a country house in Catalonia and our services for buyers.
Free basic renovation proposal for your country house
Cottage Properties is the only estate agency specialising in masías in Catalonia with its own in-house team for the rehabilitation of rural property. We offer a free basic renovation proposal for any masía you're considering in Girones.
This service is led by Pere Crosas, Lead Architect at sister company Cottage Architecture, whose credits include the renovation of El Celler de Can Roca, Girona — for years ranked among the best restaurants in the world.
As part of the free proposal, you'll receive:
Quantity surveyor support – an initial assessment of scope and likely costs
Guidance on local planning rules – what's realistically permitted, and the challenges and options specific to the property
A basic renovation project – an outline plan to work from before you commit further budget
Working with stone, timber and heritage elements, our approach preserves what makes a masía distinctive while making it liveable today. Read more in our guide to restoring a masía in Spain, or find out more about our free restoration proposal service.
Off-market country houses for sale in Girones
Not every masía we sell in Girones appears in our public listings. Some of our most sought-after properties are sold quietly, through direct introductions rather than open marketing. This applies particularly to:
Luxury country estates – high-specification properties where sellers prefer a discreet process
Masías of historical importance – properties with heritage significance where public listing isn't always appropriate
Discreet sales for well-known owners – handled with full confidentiality from first enquiry to completion
If you're looking for a masía in Girones and haven't found the right one in our public listings, ask us about our off-market portfolio. Contact us to discuss what's available.
About Cottage Properties
Cottage Properties Antic Village S.L., AICAT nº 11057, is a leading estate agency in Catalonia specialising in masías and rural heritage property. Based in Navata, Girona, the agency has over 30 years' combined experience finding, restoring and preserving rural property across the region.
The agency is directed by Àngels Sabater Anell, one of the most recognised voices in Catalan rural property, whose work has featured in the national and international press, including TV3 (Can Morgat estate, Pla de l'Estany), Canal Decasa (Mas dels Arbres, Cap de Creus Natural Park) and The Olive Press. Read more of our press mentions.
Learn more about the people behind Cottage Properties on our about page.
Find your country house in Girones
Request a viewing using the form on the property page and one of our agents will respond within one working day. You can also call our office on 872 009 515or request a consultation.
We also sell masías and country houses in nearby comarques including Pla de l'Estany, La Selva and Baix Empordà. You can also browse all masías and country houses in Girona province or across Catalonia.
If the country house you're looking for in Girones isn't in our public listings or off-market portfolio, we activate our local network of other agencies and trusted collaborators to help you find it, with the same specialist Cottage service throughout.
