Nuestros servicios para inversores
Cottage Properties is the estate agency with the largest portfolio of farmhouses, castles and rural heritage in Catalonia – over 250 unique properties, with exclusive access to off-market opportunities. With three decades of specialisation, our team offers comprehensive advisory services for private investors, family offices and international buyers seeking assets with heritage, tourism or residential potential.
What does our investor service include?
Everything you need to know before investing in rural heritage in Catalonia – from how we work and what investment models exist, to why Catalonia is the right place.
Real results from our clients
The success stories below highlight our experience in advising investors, finding the perfect asset, and facilitating the buying and selling process.
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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.
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Selling a rural masía after the first visit
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%.
Resultados excepcionales para inversores en Cataluña
Cottage Properties is the leading estate agency for rural heritage in Catalonia, serving private investors, family offices and international buyers. With over 700 completed transactions since 2003 and a portfolio of more than 250 unique properties, the agency combines three decades of specialisation with exclusive access to off-market opportunities in farmhouses, castles, rural hotels and country estates.
Recognition in national and international media
Àngels Sabater has become a leading voice in the rural heritage sector in Catalonia. TV3, Catalonia's main television channel, invited her to feature in a documentary about the buying, selling and restoration of farmhouses – including a farmhouse on the shores of Lake Banyoles, in the Pla de l'Estany, sold by Cottage Properties to an investor intending to convert it into a rural accommodation.
Canal Decasa dedicated another documentary to the restoration of Mas dels Arbres, an 18th-century farmhouse in the Cap de Creus Natural Park, on the outskirts of Cadaqués. Àngels Sabater was the central figure in telling the story of the farmhouse that was transformed into rural accommodation for tourists and a retreat space for artists.
What properties do we offer as investments in Catalonia?
Cottage Properties works with rural properties in Catalonia that already operate as a profitable business – rural hotels, event venues, tourist accommodation – or that have genuine potential to become one. Each type has distinct planning, heritage and operational characteristics, and not all of them suit every investment profile.
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Farmhouses and country houses.
Cottage Properties' main category. We manage one of the largest portfolios of farmhouses for sale in Catalonia – listed, verified properties with all documentation in order.
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Farmhouses for renovation
Farmhouses with full renovation potential. The Cottage Architecture team supports investors from the initial visit with an indicative estimate of costs, timescales and viability.
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Castles and palaces
Historic heritage with specific listed building protection. The possible uses – residential, tourism, events – depend on the level of listing and local regulations.
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Rural hotels
Farmhouses and estates with an active tourist licence, or with the potential to obtain one. For investors seeking a rural hotel for sale as an investment or business in the rural tourism, cycling tourism and/or retreat sector.
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Boutique hotels
Rural properties for sale with a full hotel licence. Greater capacity, different regulatory and fiscal obligations. Cottage Properties distinguishes between both categories – rural tourism and hotel – in each transaction.
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Estates with agricultural or equestrian activity.
Properties with vineyards, agricultural operating licences or equestrian facilities. These are not a separate category in our portfolio – they are farmhouses and rural estates with added value. Request a consultation to find out about properties with specific activities.
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Event venues and wedding venues
Properties with a licence or potential licence for celebrations and private events. Growing demand in regions such as the Empordà, the Penedès and the Maresme.
Are you looking for advice on investing in rural heritage in Catalonia?
Whether you are a private investor with a specific project, a family office exploring unique assets, or an international buyer wanting to understand the market, the first step is always the same: a personal consultation with Àngels Sabater to define what you are looking for, where, and with what objective. From there, we shortlist properties from our portfolio and our off-market list, with viability analysis, cost estimates and support through to completion.