Types of houses and new builds

The most traditional houses

The first aspect to bear in mind is that the municipalities of La Cerdanya do not have a single traditional house but several architectural typologies closely linked to the environment. However, the houses around a ceretan threshing floor are, perhaps, the village house par excellence in the county.

The ceretan threshing floor, named after an Iberian people who lived in the Pyrenees region, is characterised by its large size, the solidity of its construction (stone walls), the availability of a courtyard and the slate roof. All these qualities are described in the "Pla Director Urbanístic de La Cerdanya".

The farmhouse or mas is another dwelling that is deeply rooted in the area, as it is in other parts of Catalonia. The country houses in the region have different spaces such as the main house, the barn or the stables and are usually located on a property of considerable size, and are generally located in natural surroundings or in the vicinity of the towns. It is worth noting that buyers interested in this eminently rural typology can find options with a long history within their walls.

Construction materials and qualities in Cerdanya

Traditional houses, such as the Cerdanya house or the farmhouse, are obliged to follow a series of technical, formal and aesthetic requirements in order to have the relevant cataloguing, which constitutes an authentic seal of quality for the buyer (especially with a view to the economic exploitation of the property). The materials must be typical of Cerdanya (wood, stone, slate...) and the properties must meet very clear requirements as regards their size in accordance with the regulations of the municipality. Also in terms of colours and finishes, a unified aesthetic of the exteriors must be maintained.

When thinking about investing in a villa, country house, villa, flat or house to reform in Cerdanya, a very interesting option for buyers who wish to personalise their new home as much as possible, the regulations establish a series of guidelines for carrying out the corresponding actions. The result of these reforms are homes that respect the environment as well as being practical and modern to live in.

The possibilities of New Construction

The New Construction is another possibility that Engel & Völkers Cerdanya offers to the most demanding clients. In the region there are several developments of semi-detached houses, semi-detached houses, single-family houses, flats, flats and duplex very close to the urban environment of Puigcerdà, the regional capital and the true nerve centre of the area. In most cases, these are single-family homes which, while respecting the traditional appearance of the area, include the most modern comforts.

Other new or recently built properties are the large houses or chalets on large estates, close, for example, to the Royal Cerdanya Golf Club or exclusive areas such as La Corona, Tartera or El Pla. In these cases, buyers acquire a property equipped with all imaginable facilities and with full guarantees of tranquillity and disconnection, without renouncing the services of a city.

Refurbishments, urbanisations and much more

As we have already seen, the rehabilitation of large properties and flats is a proposal that increasingly seduces buyers. In this way, they are assured of a home with high potential in a premium location and with all the facilities to design their ideal home. Here we could mention the traditional villas or stately towers from the 19th century, mainly located in Puigcerdà around the lake, but also in Alp or Bellver de Cerdanya.

In addition to all of the above, there is also the availability of houses, semi-detached houses and other assets in the context of an urbanization with services such as swimming pool, children's playground or tennis courts, such as the ones located in the following areas Puigcerdà Residencial, La Pleta de Bolvir or La Pleta de Saga, to name just the largest. Here residents enjoy high quality services in a safe, private environment with an excellent atmosphere.

Whatever the type of property you are looking for in Cerdanya, house, flat, villa, country house or even land for new construction, consult with the reference real estate agency in Puigcerdà: Engel & Völkers Cerdanya.