🏡 Architect-designed historic masia dating back to 1790 - completely turnkey, fully renovated June 2025

🛏️ 6 bedrooms across two fully self-contained living areas (main house and independent annex) sleeps 14 at max capacity

🔑 Transferable tourist licence - comparable properties rent at €1,000+/night in peak season

☀️ 42kW solar system + Panasonic heat pump - utilities for the entire year average just €2,500

🌿 1 hectare of fenced grounds - fruit trees, 25 yielding olive trees, private oak and pine forest

🏊 Heated (air source heat-pump) saltwater pool and panoramic sun terrace

💶 Property tax and trash just €1,300/year - exceptionally low for this scale and specification

🏙️ Barcelona 1hr - Airport 55mins - Coast 50mins

Description

Near the village of Sant Martí de Tous, surrounded by peaceful fields and ancient prehistoric settlements, stands Can Cosme - an architectural gem that perfectly blends the rustic charm of its historic exterior with a thoughtfully designed, sustainable contemporary interior.

Stepping through the main entrance, you are immediately embraced by the natural light that floods every room. The ground floor opens into a generous living and dining area with a fireplace, anchored by an open-plan kitchen with a central island - the true heart of the home. From here, a covered porch with grill and storage draws you outside to rest and take in the sweeping panoramic landscape.

Back on the ground floor, through a door to the left, you discover what is essentially a self-contained villa within the home: its own kitchen, living room, bathroom, and two bedrooms across two levels - ideal for guests, extended family, or a private rental suite. All appliances throughout, including in both kitchens, are Bosch.

A spiral staircase - housed within the original stone tower where wine was once pressed - leads to the upper floor and the sleeping quarters. A hallway connects four double bedrooms: two with en-suite bathrooms, and two sharing a well-appointed full bathroom.

Outside, the open views and clean air place you firmly in nature. A saltwater pool provides a serene retreat, alongside a generous sun terrace perfectly positioned to enjoy the surroundings. The house is set in 1 hectare of fenced grounds with fruit trees and a private oak/pine forest.

Eco-home credentials

Can Cosme has been designed as a high-performance eco-home. A premium Victron 42kW solar energy system combined with a high-capacity air-source heat pump ensures year-round comfort with minimal environmental impact. The property connects to both the municipal water supply and the electrical grid, providing full autonomy and reliability across all seasons.

Running costs reflect this efficiency: utility bills (electricity and water combined) average approximately €2,500 per year, with electricity usage concentrated in the winter months.

Design and materials

The architectural vision - unmistakably Barcelona in its sensibility - marries clean contemporary lines with natural materials. Lime render (mortero de cal) bridges the modern interior with the original rustic character. Solid iroko hardwood shutters, doors, and windows, alongside bespoke luxury furnishings, bring warmth, individuality, and refinement to every corner.

An investment that pays for itself

Can Cosme comes with a transferable VUT tourist licence - an increasingly scarce asset as Catalonia tightens its short-term rental regulations. Comparable properties command €1,000+ per night in peak season. Six weeks of summer rental alone generates €42,000 - enough to cover mortgage servicing, taxes (€1,300/year), and utilities (€2,500/year), with income to spare. Shoulder season adds meaningfully on top.

At a conservative 6% annual capital appreciation, the property gains approximately €72,000 in value every year. Historic masias of this specification are not being built anymore - they cannot be. As energy and food costs continue to rise, self-sufficient rural properties with productive land will only become more desirable, not less.

This is not a speculative bet. It is a route to owning an exceptional home in one of Europe's most desirable regions - a lifestyle asset that funds itself, appreciates reliably, and becomes more valuable as the world changes around it.

Fully renovated

The comprehensive renovation, completed in September 2025, includes entirely new electrical and plumbing installations throughout. This is a property with the soul of something ancient and the reliability of something brand new.

Practical details

Annual property taxes (IBI) are approximately €1,300 per year - exceptionally low for a property of this scale and specification.

As a protected historic rural building, Can Cosme has not been adapted for wheelchair accessibility. The spiral staircase, stone thresholds, and traditional construction are integral to its character and listed status.

About This Lister

Stuart is the owner of Can Cosme and the primary contact for all enquiries.

Viewings are hosted personally by Stuart, who knows the property and the surrounding area intimately - having overseen every detail of the renovation from conception to completion.

Professional creative director/branding consultant with international background. Speaks Spanish and English.

Enquiries via whatsapp (number listed) or instagram below