Chermayeff House: A Masterpiece of Modern Architecture in Cadaqués

In the heart of Cadaqués' historic center, on one of its most iconic streets, lies this exceptional architectural gem, the result of collaboration between architects Peter Harnden and Lanfranco Bombelli, figures of Mediterranean rationalism, and renowned graphic designer Ivan Chermayeff, who conceived the house as a family and creative retreat. Behind a typical village façade, discreet and in harmony with the surroundings, hides an architectural work of art that breaks with traditional layouts. The interior revolves around a spectacular central hall spanning three levels, crowned by a sculptural pyramidal staircase that connects the different floors of the house and leads to a terrace offering open views of the sea and the historic center. Distributed over several levels with exceptional spatial fluidity, the house features two main bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and two additional bedrooms with bunk beds and a shared bathroom. This configuration, far from conventional, allows for plays of light, visual diagonals, and continuous circulation of air and natural clarity, creating a vibrant, open atmosphere in constant dialogue with the landscape. The living area, comprising the kitchen, dining room, and living room with fireplace, extends over several interconnected levels. Large windows and strategic openings flood the space with light throughout the day, creating a perfect balance between intimacy and openness. More than a house, it's an architectural experience embodying the modernist spirit that so many artists found in Cadaqués: formal freedom, respect for the environment, and a timeless aesthetic sensibility. The property has entrances on two streets: the main entrance and a secondary entrance leading to the space that was originally Ivan Chermayeff's atelier, now converted into a garage, but retaining its significance as a place of creation. A unique opportunity to inhabit a place conceived by great names of 20th-century architecture and design, where every angle breathes art, vision, and Mediterranean elegance.