What types of country house can you buy in La Garrotxa?
Buyers looking for a country house in La Garrotxa can choose from a wide range of masías, from protected heritage estates to renovation projects.
Grand heritage estates – 18th-century stately buildings with protected cultural-asset status, private chapels, and historic principal rooms
Large-plot working farmhouses – 19th-century farmhouses with extensive land holdings, suited to families or equestrian use
Luxury country houses – fully renovated masías combining traditional Catalan architecture with modern comfort, set on substantial private plots
Converted ecclesiastical properties – rectories and chapel buildings carefully transformed into rural homes, retaining historic character
Multi-building masía complexes – 15th-century farmhouses with several outbuildings, offering scope for annexes, guest accommodation, or agricultural use
Rustic estates within natural parkland – farmhouses and cabins bordering or inside protected natural areas, prized for privacy and unspoiled surroundings
Farmhouses in need of rehabilitation – historic masías with generous built area and land, sold as renovation projects
If a country house in La Garrotxa isn't quite what you're looking for, we also sell country houses in need of renovation in La Garrotxa and village houses in La Garrotxa. We also handle off-market sales for buyers seeking discretion or access to properties not publicly listed — contact us to discuss your requirements.
What should you check before buying a country house in La Garrotxa?
Buying a masía in La Garrotxa 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 – verifying the nota simple, confirming there are no outstanding charges or mortgages, checking easements and rights of way, and resolving any discrepancy between the Land Registry and Catastro records.
Planning and permitted use – confirming the property's status under suelo no urbanizable, checking the municipal catàleg de masies, which determines whether and how a masía can be legally rehabilitated, and, where relevant, confirming whether the property falls within the Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park, which can affect permitted building and restoration works.
Condition and habitability – inspecting the structure, roof, damp and installations, confirming the cèdula d'habitabilitat, and checking water supply, wells, drainage and flood risk.
Renovation feasibility and cost – assessing what can realistically be restored, under what conditions, and at what cost.
If you're considering a country house in La Garrotxa, our legal and planning checks service covers all of the above before you commit to a purchase.
How Cottage Properties helps you buy a country house in La Garrotxa
Cottage Properties guides buyers through every stage of a masía purchase, from first viewing to completion and beyond.
Legal and planning checks – verifying ownership, registral status and permitted use before you commit
Purchase and negotiation strategy – representing your interests throughout the offer and negotiation process
Technical inspections – coordinating structural, habitability and condition surveys
Renovation planning – assessing restoration feasibility and cost with our in-house architecture team
Ongoing support – guiding you through completion and beyond
Buying a masía is different from buying a standard home. A specialist rural agency understands the planning, legal and technical layers a general estate agent typically doesn't, and coordinates the right experts at the right stage. Read our 5-step guide to buying a country house in Catalonia, or see our full range of 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 La Garrotxa.
Our sister company, Cottage Architecture, is led by architect Pere Crosas, whose credits include the renovation of El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, for years ranked among the best restaurants in the world.
Our free proposal includes:
Quantity surveyor support – an early assessment of likely renovation scope and cost
Guidance on costs, challenges and options – tailored to local planning rules and the property's condition
A basic renovation project – a starting point for your restoration, prepared by our in-house architects
Traditional masías in La Garrotxa are often built from volcanic basalt stone, alongside timber and other heritage elements. We work with these original materials to preserve character while making a country house fit for modern living. Read our guide on how to restore a masía in Spain, or find out more about our free restoration proposal.
Off-market country houses for sale in La Garrotxa
Not every masía we sell appears in our public listings. We handle discreet sales for buyers seeking:
Luxury country estates – exceptional properties matched privately to qualified buyers
Masías of historical importance – heritage properties sold outside the public market
Discreet sales for well-known owners – confidential transactions handled with full discretion
If you're looking for a country house in La Garrotxa that isn't publicly listed, explore our off-market portfolio or contact us to discuss your requirements confidentially.
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 Catalan rural heritage property.
Cottage Properties is directed by Àngels Sabater Anell, one of the most recognised voices in Catalan rural property. The agency's 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.
Find out more about our team.
Find your country house in La Garrotxa
Request a viewing using the form on the property page and one of our agents will respond within one working day. Alternatively, call our office on 872 009 515 or request a consultation.
We also sell masías and country houses in Pla de l'Estany, Ripollès, Osona and Alt Empordà, as well as across Girona province and Catalonia as a whole.
If the country house you're looking for in La Garrotxa isn't in our public listings or off-market portfolio, Cottage Properties activates its local network of other agencies and trusted collaborators to find it, with the same specialist service throughout.
