Over 700 historic properties sold
Cottage Properties is recognised throughout Catalonia as the leading real estate agency for the sale of masías (Catalan farmhouses)
While we hold the largest portfolio of masias for sale – more than 170 currently – we find many similarities between masías and castles for sale in Catalonia. Some are almost indistinguishable, such as masías with defensive towers. But most importantly, our 88,100+ annual website visitors look for the same features found in both a masía and a castle: stone architecture, history, and the charm of Catalan rural heritage.
That visibility among the right type of buyers is one of the main reasons to include your castle within our portfolio.
Real estate and rehabilitation team
Our co-director, Àngels Sabater, is one of the most respected voices in the heritage real estate sector. She has appeared on television programmes such as Canal Decasa, and was recently invited by TV3 to share the story of the sale of Can Morgat in the Pla de l’Estany.
Cottage Properties is so sought-after not only because we market masías and castles, but also because we accompany the buyer through the entire restoration process. In 90% of sales, the property requires some level of rehabilitation, and our team provides a basic restoration project and cost estimate free of charge.
This combination is the key that has enabled us to sell more than 700 historic properties in Catalonia, with an average sale price exceeding one million euros.
Success stories of castles sold
Read testimonials from clients who sold their castle through the Cottage Properties portfolio.
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Abandoned, million-euro castle sold to the perfect buyer
This 18th-century historic castle, located in Rupit (Osona, Barcelona), was a unique property: more than 1,200 m² built and 22 hectares of land, which once hosted more than fifty workers serving the owning family.
We managed the sale exclusively for the owner, who trusted in our expertise in rural heritage properties.
However, the estate represented a true challenge. It was almost two hours from Barcelona, required a full restoration, and had a sale price exceeding one million euros. In such a rural area, finding the right buyer was literally like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Even so, we succeeded. A prospective buyer discovered the listing on a property portal and expressed interest in developing a rural tourism project. Our co-director, Àngels Sabater, led the negotiations to achieve a sale close to the original asking price, with only a small reduction following technical inspections carried out with our restoration team.
A perfect example of how the visibility, specialisation and expert negotiation of Cottage Properties can turn a difficult sale into an outstanding success.
Thanks to Cottage Properties, we found the castle we were looking for for our special project.
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€1.1M masía sold in just one week
We listed this €1.1 million masía in our portfolio—and the very next day, we received a call from a highly interested buyer.
During a consultation with our director, Àngels Sabater, we learned the buyer had been searching for a masía in the Vulpellac area of Baix Empordà—exactly where the property was located. The buyer was serious and had the budget to proceed. All that was needed was the viewing.
Within a week, the buyer had signed the reservation contract to purchase the masía without negotiating the asking price.
Rustic properties don’t always sell this quickly—but in this case, our search engine visibility, precise valuation, and expert negotiation made an extraordinary sale possible.
Selling my masía was a very smooth and quick experience, thanks to the support of Àngels and her team.
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Every day we speak with clients looking for castles and country estates in Catalonia, which allows us to accurately assess an attractive sale price. Request a valuation and discover how much your property could be worth in the current market.
How to find the perfect buyer
Our portfolio is the most sought-after for buying a country house in Catalonia, receiving over 400 viewing requests per month.
Our sales method
From the first contact, we offer a complete service to ensure a secure sale, without you having to worry about anything.
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Valuation
We visit your property to understand its details, listen to the story, and explain its maximum value in the current market.
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Marketing
We create an impeccable presentation with professional photography, video tours, search engine optimisation, social media, and publication on international portals.
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Viewings
Not only do we attract interested buyers, but we also conduct a prior consultation with each one to ensure a serious visit with real buying potential.
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Negotiation
We manage the entire negotiation process with discretion and experience, guaranteeing the best conditions for both parties and avoiding complications.
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Sales
We ensure that the sale is closed smoothly, with flawless legal and operational management, maximising the final value of the transaction.
Request a valuation
Request a valuation and discover how much your castle could be worth in the current market.
Want to sell without using real estate portals?
Many owners prefer that their property sale is not published on real estate portals. This decision allows them to maintain privacy, ensuring that only serious buyers have access to the information.
Thanks to our strong brand, we can present your property in our private portfolio.
