Urbane Barcelona Launch Two Refurbished Apartment Buildings in Barcelona

LONDON - May 20, 2016 - PRLog -- For people in the know, the Barcelona real estate market has been heating up over the last few years. 2015 saw a marked increase in international buyers and many of these were taken care of Urbane Barcelona, a boutique property company specialising in property in Barcelona and with deep roots in the UK estate agent industry.

Now Urbane Barcelona has anounced the launch of several refurbished residential buildings in the centre of Barcelona. Initially they are speaking of 3 buildings, all classic buildings in popular parts of Barcelona. Mike Williams, Business Development Director for Urbane Barcelona explained in more detail.

"We have spent the best part of 6 months selecting the best products in Barcelona and have settled on these wonderful classic old buildings which will be renovated to the highest possible standards."

"Barcelona is well known for the modernist style of the buildings and has an impressive stock of buildings with wonderfully decorated façades." Mike continues. "These typically have tremendously high ceilings often with the Catalan vaulted finish. The redevelopment is being carried out to blend the beauty and style of the original building with the comfort and convenience of modern structures."

The first building we are shown is in the trendy district of Gracia, or "Vila de Gracia".

This project to sell luxury apartments is in a building of Carrer Josep Torres, 20. It has a wonderful façade dating from 1892 when the building was first built. The building's origins are shrouded in local supernatural myth and legend with some of the statues on the façade depicting strange heads and figures.

The building has been left abandoned for some time and will need quite considerable refurbishment. Fortunately it is in the hands of one of the best architectural and building companies in the city of Barcelona. They have drawn up some impressive plans for 8 top notch luxury apartments. The ground floor units alone will be something truly impresive, each with private gardens and one even having its own pool.

"We feel this is a signature project for Gracia." Mike explains. "There are many properties for sale in Gracia but none or very few meet the high expectations of our clients. At Josep Torres, 20 we are working with the highest spec possible. Intelligent "Smart Home" system, the very best qualities in kitchens, bathrooms, construction materials and much more. Furthermore we want to be able to show Josep Torres,20 as a showpiece so we are perhaps going to go way beyond the extra mile."

For more complete information you can visit the Urbane page for this project here: http://www.propertyinbarcelona.co.uk/luxury-gracia-apartm...

The second building is in the Born area. It is a smaller building in Portal Nou street. It seems the plans here are similar as for the Gràcia building.

"Yes we have also wanted to bet on the highest possible spec and also, as with Gracia, something a little different. Where in Gracia we wanted to add a pool here the builders have decided to make just 3 apartments where most other people would opt for 5 or even 6."

The building in Portal Nou dates from th 1850s and combines every element to create the perfect city residence. It's a quiet residential street yet it is only 3 minutes walk from the Arc de Triumfo monument and the big Cuitadela park.

"People come to Barcelona to enjoy themselves. No one wants to spend time in pubilc transport like in London or Paris." Mike tell us. "The maximum walking time to one of the best Japanese restaurants, Nakashita, is possibly 3 minutes if you drag your feet a little!".

The building is tall and narrow and this is why the developer has opted to make 3 apartments consisting of two duplex properties and one other.

"We like to say that each apartment will feel different, but every one will feel like home." Mike continues."The philosophy here is that the project doesn't have to follow traditional interior design conventions. We wanted something different because our clients want something different."

"The gournd floor duplex will have its own garden and the penthouse duplex its own roof terrace." Mike laughs. "This is not say the property in the middle is the worst choice. It runs end to end in the building and so has a front and a back terrace and has a totally open plan design to give a loft feeling to it."

"There are currently no prices for this project," Says Mike."We recommend that people contact us directly for pricing and a brochure for this project."
Urbane Barcelona is part of the Urbane group of companies in the UK with offices in London, Southern Spain and of course Barcelona.

"We saw that the Barcelona market was very much in the hands of the smaller local agents who are unaccustomed to provide the level of service the international market demands." Mike expains. "The traditional model of real estate in Barcelona is purely product focused. People representing the owner of a property and is very much sink or swim for the potential foreign buyer. We have more than 15 years in overseas property and a focus that has led many members of our team to win international awards for customer service over the years"

For further information on Barcelona real estate and an up to date list of luxury apartments for sale in Barcelona please visit http://www.propertyinbarcelona.co.uk/ or write to info@propertyinbarcelona.co.uk