Unique and historic seafront Costa Brava property for sale with a large plot and spectacular sea views

Important features of this house / villa

• Waterfront
• Sea views
• Terrace
• Garden
• Tennis court
• Private garage
• Period features
• Period Building
• Natural light
• Parking
• Views
• To renovate
• Panoramic view
• Fireplace
• Built-in wardrobes
• Floor plan 1,118m²
• Constructed area 1,508m²
• Liveable area 1,118m²

Everything you need to know about this house / villa for sale

This magnificent first line estate to buy is amongst the Costa Brava's most famous and exclusive coastal properties. Located close to the beautiful bay of Tamariu in the heart of one of the most sought-after areas of the Costa Brava, the property is set in 7 hectares of private land. From the air, from the sea or when you arrive by land, the house and property will immediately contradict some of the usual expectations. It stands with its view over gardens and pine trees to the sea over a vast expanse of the Mediterranean.

The house itself is interesting and has many associations since it was built in 1928 by the grandparents of the present owners. The Architect was Nicolás Woevodsky, a Russian exile and one of the most important architects of his generation. The property is described as "Californian Colonial" in Josep Pla's famous "Guide to the Costa Brava".

The estate has been owned and enjoyed by the same family for three generations and has never before been offered for sale. Over the past 96 years it has been used as a private family residence but has also been frequented by an impressive list of celebrated guests including Sir Winston Churchill, who stayed at the house as a guest of the original owners in 1935. Al Gore also stayed at the house after his defeat to George W Bush in the US Presidential Elections whilst Nobel Prize winner Nadine Gordimer has also been a guest at the property. The house was also used as a film set for the 1958 British thriller "Chase a Crooked Shadow" starring Richard Todd and Anne Baxter.

The house enjoys a southerly aspect and commands breathtaking views of its own private peninsula, the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding coastline. With 70,000m2 of its own land the estate enjoys complete tranquility and a high level of privacy. An outstanding feature is its 1km of coastline - making it one of the Costa Brava's largest sea front properties.

One can quickly access the sea via the various private pathways and tracks leading through the gardens from the main house (suitable for cars as well as by foot) and swim in sheltered waters below the house.

The house consists of a large drawing room leading to an upper terrace and galeria area with wide views out to sea, a library, and 7 fine bedrooms with 5 bathrooms. There is also a large dining room and spacious kitchen area. On this floor is a beautiful interior patio from which you access the main entrance. A further wing, known as the Casita, has its own dining terrace, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and kitchen. All rooms face the sea while the dining terrace of the Casita looks over the bay of Tamariu.

On the grounds is a tennis court, garages, and a pavilion near the sea. The whole estate is a haven for writers and painters for its beauty and privacy but it is also a wonderful place for families and children of all ages.

This is a special opportunity for a buyer to acquire one of Spain's most important coastal properties.

Renovation project with renders and costings available upon request.

Viewings strictly by appointment only. 

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Property only available with Lucas Fox

Distribution of this house / villa

The main house, accessed via a beautiful interior patio (152m2), is constructed over two levels and distributed as follows:

Ground floor (578m2): Grand entrance hallway with open fireplace and superb views to the sea; reception room with fireplace and direct access to a large exterior terrace (86m2) with wonderful panoramic sea views; gallery with sea views; dining room with open fireplace; large kitchen with pantry; reception room (library) with open fireplace; guest cloakroom; en-suite double bedroom with open fireplace; a further en-suite double bedroom; two additional bedrooms and a bathroom

First floor (136m2): Spacious en-suite double bedroom with access to a spacious balcony with stunning views over the property and to the Mediterranean Sea; two further double bedrooms and a bathroom

At the East Wing of the main house is "La Casita" a self-contained 4-bedroom extension, distributed as follows:

Top floor: Three bedrooms; bathroom

Terrace level: Living room with dining area; kitchen; double bedroom; bathroom; cloakroom

Exterior: A pleasant 86m2 terrace with uninterrupted views of Tamariu bay

Llafranc / Calella / Tamariu, Costa Brava: Location and surroundings of this property

This seafront estate is located in one of the most sought-after and picturesque stretches of the Costa Brava coastline - and indeed the entire Spanish coastline. Set amongst the dramatic pine forested headlands with magnificent views to the Mediterranean Sea, the property is just a 10-15 minute walk from the sandy bay of Tamariu with its beachside restaurants, cafés and perfect bathing. The property is also just a few minute's drive from Llafranc, widely considered to be the Costa Brava's most prestigious coastal village.

The nearest airport (Girona), serving serveral European destinations, is 50km away whilst Barcelona airport - a hub for Europe and beyond - is 1hr 30m from the property. The house is an easy drive (40km) from Girona train station from which one can take the high speed train service to Paris (6h), Barcelona (25 minutes) and Madrid (3h15m). Montpellier (260km) and Toulouse (310km) are both within comfortable driving distance. 

The estate is within a 20-minute drive of some excellent golf courses, including Golf Empordá and Golf Platja de Pals, and within 25km from the nearest marinas (Palamós and L'Estartit).  The nearest ski slopes of the Spanish Pyrenees are about a 2h 30m drive away.

One of the Costa Brava's famous estates, this beautiful property affords exceptional peace and tranquility in one of Spain's standout coastal locations.

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