Art and exclusivity by the Golf

Situated in the most privileged location of Sant Cugat, opposite the Rambla Ribera, Engel & Völkers presents the House de Francesca Bracons, an exceptional architectural piece designed in 1919 by the distinguished architect from Sarrià, Joaquim Lloret i Homs. Known as the author of Barcelona’s iconic Barraquer Ophthalmology Center, Lloret i Homs conceived this large residence as one of the municipality’s finest examples of a Noucentista summer chalet. The property, listed as a Cultural Asset of Local Interest (BCIL), stands out for its singular silhouette with Italianate influences, crowned by a lantern topped with a dome of fish-scale ceramic tiles. This structure rests on an octagonal volume that serves as the home’s distribution core, beneath a complex system of Alicante tile roofs with slopes and atriums that underscore its classical elegance. The villa’s interior is arranged around an entrance hall with high ceilings, where the original design prioritizes spaciousness and the admission of natural light through large windows that connect the rooms to the outdoor setting. The main floor, with double-height ceilings, offers a fluid layout of five bedrooms and social areas, preserving ornamental details of great historical value. In addition to the current 373 m² built area, there is a unique opportunity for value enhancement, as the catalogue regulations allow height compensation for footprint and an expansion of volume on the ground floor, ensuring the possibility of adapting the estate to contemporary needs without altering its protected architectural essence. The 1,525 m² garden is a botanical sanctuary of absolute privacy, bordered by an original fence of Noucentista-style pilasters and a beautifully designed wooden gate. This outdoor space shelters an outstanding collection of ornamental trees, among which two cedars (Atlas and Himalayan varieties) stand out, officially considered the finest specimens in Sant Cugat del Vallès. The property is completed by a service area and cellars in the basement, as well as an 80 m² auxiliary building, establishing it as an unrepeatable heritage investment for those seeking a residence with soul and history in a setting of the highest distinction.