Fabuleuse Maison De Plain Pied Au Cœur D'argentona

Engel & Völkers exclusively offers in Argentona this impeccably maintained house with 399 m² built and 257 m² of living space. It features 6 rooms, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms (including a suite), designed for spacious and distinguished living.

The interior exudes serenity and elegance, with a functional layout combining generous social areas and very comfortable private zones.

- Parquet and tiled floors with underfloor heating provide warmth and elegance.
- Natural light and a sense of order create a refined atmosphere.

The property has three levels:

Main floor:
- Large living-dining room
- Kitchen
- 2 bathrooms
- 3 bedrooms, including a suite with bathroom and dressing room

Upper floor (accessed via a magnificent staircase):
- Excellent office
- Large multipurpose room with the possibility to add another bathroom easily, as it was pre-planned
- Magnificent wooden ceiling throughout, creating a warm, family atmosphere

Lower floor (accessed from the entrance hall):
- Another kitchen with a barbecue
- Full bathroom
- Spacious garage for six cars
- Three rooms: boiler room, storage, and pantry

The large 283 m² terrace offers an exceptional outdoor setting for celebrations, relaxation, or outdoor living.

Additional features include:
- Built-in wardrobes
- Study
- Guest toilet
- Integrated appliances
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Jacuzzi
- Alarm system
- Complete climate control with central heating, heat pump, and gas

Built in 2000, this residence is a unique opportunity to enjoy a premium lifestyle in Argentona, with spacious areas, carefully finished details, and truly standout outdoor spaces.

Argentona: a town of water, modernism, and tradition

Located in the heart of the Maresme region, at the foot of the Coastal Mountain Range and a few kilometers from the Mediterranean, Argentona is a town with a unique personality shaped by nature, water, and history. Despite its proximity to Mataró and Barcelona, Argentona has preserved its quiet and welcoming character, becoming a cherished place for residents and visitors seeking rest, health, and summer retreats.

Water has been central to Argentona’s history, with abundant natural springs throughout the town and surrounding forests. These springs made Argentona one of Catalonia’s most prestigious summer destinations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, attracting the bourgeoisie from Barcelona and Mataró looking for healthy escapes from city heat, pollution, and industrial pace.

The arrival of the railway and improved communications helped wealthy families discover Argentona’s charms. Its proximity to Barcelona and its location surrounded by mountains and forests offered a cooler, healthier climate in summer.

The bourgeois society valued nature’s benefits, viewing vacations as essential for physical and mental health. Argentona offered pure air, tranquility, green landscapes, and high-quality water.

Many affluent families built spacious summer residences with gardens, galleries, porches, and spaces designed to enjoy the good weather. During summer, the population grew significantly, with lively streets, cultural and social activities, and a distinguished yet relaxed atmosphere.

Water symbolized health, with springs known for their beneficial properties. Drinking directly from the springs was a common custom, and the springs served as meeting points and places of rest. Gardens and vegetation around the springs provided shade and coolness during hot days.

Argentona is known as the town of springs, with dozens scattered across the municipality, each with its own history, name, and characteristics. Notable springs include Font Picant (famous for carbonated waters), Font de Sant Domènec, Font del Mig, and Font del Ferro.

The Baró de Viver Promenade is a key emblematic space, lined with large trees offering shade and serving as a favored spot for walks by wealthy families during the summer resort years. Its breadth, vegetation, and surrounding architecture create an elegant atmosphere recalling that golden era.

Modernism left a significant architectural mark, with numerous villas and summer houses built in the early 20th century featuring decorative elements, sinuous shapes, stained glass, wrought iron, ornamental ceramics, and gardens. These homes integrated nature and elegance, reflecting social prestige.

Pottery is a centuries-old tradition in Argentona, with abundant quality clay fostering a rich artisanal heritage. Artisans crafted jugs, pots, and other items for daily use and water storage. Porous clay pitchers kept water cool through natural evaporation. This craft continues to be part of Argentona’s cultural identity.

Every summer, the Pottery Fair attracts potters and ceramists from Catalonia, Spain, and beyond, showcasing works, live demonstrations, workshops, family activities, and exhibitions. The fair sustains traditional crafts while promoting artistic innovation and is a major tourist attraction and source of local pride.

Argentona has preserved its heritage while embracing progress. The springs still flow, modernist houses beautify the streets, and pottery remains a vibrant tradition. These elements form the pillars of the town’s identity, attracting thousands of visitors annually.

Today, walking through Argentona reveals a town where history is present everywhere: springs recall water’s health importance; the Baró de Viver Promenade evokes bourgeois summering; modernist villas tell of affluent arrivals; and pottery keeps artisanal traditions alive.

Argentona is much more than a Maresme town—it is a unique blend of nature, architecture, culture, and history. Its past as a summer destination for the Catalan bourgeoisie, rich waters, modernist heritage, and pottery tradition make it one of Catalonia’s most distinctive municipalities.

Location

In Argentona, in the heart of Maresme, this location is ideal for families and professionals seeking privacy, quality of life, and a distinguished residential environment. It offers the serenity of a town with character and strategic proximity to Barcelona and the coast.

The area provides comprehensive daily services: local shops, select dining, educational centers, and sports facilities. Connectivity is efficient: Mataró center is about 10–15 minutes by car, Barcelona about 30–40 minutes depending on traffic, and Barcelona-El Prat Airport about 45–55 minutes by car.

Leisure combines sea and mountain: Maresme beaches are 15–20 minutes by car, Montnegre i el Corredor Natural Park routes and viewpoints 15–25 minutes away, and a gastronomic and cultural offer blending tradition and sophistication.

This location is designed for enjoying a refined lifestyle with space, calm, and excellent connections—the perfect starting point for a prestigious residence in Maresme.