House for sale in Barcelona (Barcelona) 646m²

This unique property is a wonderful example of how art and history come together on the magical streets of Barcelona. The Riquer Palace is a historical building built by the fourth Marquis of Benaventa, Felipe Mariano de Riquer y de Sabater, in the second half of the 18th century in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, next to the Oriza Palace. The building consists of a ground floor of 248 m² with high vaulted ceilings, a second floor of 199 m² and 2 courtyards with a total area of 13 m² and a first floor also of 199 m². The palace is currently registered as a local commercial property but will be transferred to a new owner with a change of use application, approved reform project and a building license so it could be a commercial premises, exhibition hall, art gallery or personal use. Moreover, thanks to a pre-approved reform project prepared by a renowned architectural firm, it can even be converted into 3 duplex houses with an amazing common area on the ground floor. This property is a versatile location with plenty of options for the extraordinary buyer with discerning taste. This is the oldest district, the center of the city, where the whole story begins with the original Barchino, where Roman ruins coexist with medieval Gothic. This area consists of five neighborhoods: Gothic, Sant Pere, Santa Caterina, El Born and La Ribera and Barceloneta, each of which is more interesting for both tourists and locals, as it is the most touristic area. Despite its name, it is one of the most dynamic and cosmopolitan neighbourhoods, full of history, art and culture. Its two markets are especially interesting - La Boqueria and Santa Caterina, where you can find all the necessary goods from anywhere in the world. The buildings are quite old, but many of them are very well preserved. The apartments are generally medium to small, where you can find historical gems such as apartments with medieval or Roman walls. So, if you are a lover of the city's ancient history, culture, heritage, a wide variety of gastronomy, beaches and entertainment, and you are interested in successful investments, this is your ideal area.