What types of country house can you buy in Pla de l'Estany?
Pla de l'Estany offers a range of masías and country houses, from unrestored stone farmhouses to fully modernised properties with pools and solar panels.
Traditional Catalan farmhouses – original stone construction with period features intact
Restored farmhouses with modern comforts – pools, solar panels and contemporary finishes added to a historic shell
Historic farmhouses – 18th-century and other heritage-dated properties with documented age
Farmhouses with rustic estate and land – larger plots with additional outbuildings and grounds
If a country house in need of renovation suits you better, see our country houses in need of renovation in Pla de l'Estany. Prefer a village setting? Browse village houses in Pla de l'Estany.
Not every property we sell is publicly listed – ask us about our off-market portfolio of masías in this area.
What should you check before buying a country house in Pla de l'Estany?
Buying a masía in Pla de l'Estany 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 before you commit to a purchase.
Planning and permitted use – the municipal catàleg de masies determines whether and how a property can be legally rehabilitated. This matters even more around Pla de l'Estany, where several municipalities near Estany de Banyoles fall within PEIN-protected natural spaces, restricting what can be built or altered close to the lake and surrounding wetlands. We check suelo no urbanizable status and permitted uses for every property.
Condition and habitability – structural, roof, damp and installation inspections, plus the cèdula d'habitabilitat and checks on water supply, 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 the next section.
For a full legal and planning review before you buy, see our legal & planning checks service.
How Cottage Properties helps you buy a country house in Pla de l'Estany
Cottage Properties guides buyers through every stage of a masía purchase, from first viewing to completion and beyond.
Legal and planning checks – full due diligence before you commit
Purchase and negotiation strategy – informed by 30+ years in the local market
Technical inspections – structural, habitability and condition assessments
Renovation planning – realistic scope and cost guidance before you buy
Ongoing support – from offer to completion and beyond
Local planning expertise – experience navigating catàleg de masies queries with ajuntaments around Banyoles and the Estany de Banyoles PEIN space
What separates a specialist rural agency from a general estate agent is this depth of local, legal and technical knowledge – not just access to listings. For a fuller walkthrough of the process, see our 5-step guide to buying a country house in Catalonia, or explore 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 Pla de l'Estany.
This work is led by Pere Crosas, Lead Architect at sister company Cottage Architecture, 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 – realistic cost estimates before you commit
Guidance on costs, challenges and options – tailored to local planning rules in Pla de l'Estany
A basic renovation project – an initial architectural plan to work from
Many properties in this area feature volcanic stone construction, a legacy of the region's proximity to the Garrotxa volcanic zone, alongside timber beams and other original heritage elements. Our team knows how to work with these materials to preserve character while meeting modern habitability standards. Read more in our guide to restoring a masía in Spain: permits & steps, or find out more about our free restoration proposal.
Off-market country houses for sale in Pla de l'Estany
Not every masía we sell appears in our public listings. We handle discreet, off-market sales for:
Luxury country estates – premium properties sold without public marketing
Masías of historical importance – heritage properties requiring a sensitive, low-profile sale
Discreet sales for well-known owners – privacy-led transactions handled with full confidentiality
Interested in seeing what's available? Browse our off-market portfolio or contact us directly.
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 team brings over 30 years' combined experience to finding, restoring and preserving these properties.
Cottage Properties is directed by Àngels Sabater Anell, one of the most recognised voices in Catalan rural property. The agency's work has been featured in the national and international press, including TV3's coverage of the Can Morgat estate in Pla de l'Estany, Canal Decasa's feature on Mas dels Arbres in the Cap de Creus Natural Park, and The Olive Press.
Learn more about the people behind Cottage Properties on our about / our team page.
Find your country house in Pla de l'Estany
Request a viewing using the form on any property page and one of our agents will respond within one working day. You can also call our office on 872 009 515 or request a consultation.
We also sell masías and country houses in Gironès, La Selva, and Alt Empordà. For the full picture across the province, browse country houses for sale in Girona, or see our complete range of masías and country houses across Catalonia.
If the property you're looking for isn't in our public listings or off-market portfolio, we activate our local network of other agencies and trusted collaborators across Pla de l'Estany to find it for you, with the same specialist service throughout.
