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ReadEmpordà farmhouses: what to check before you buy
Stone walls, timber beams and plenty of land. What we always check in a farmhouse before we recommend it.
A masía has something that cannot be manufactured: stone walls a metre thick, beams that have seen centuries go by, a shaded courtyard. It also comes with its own questions.
The structure
We look at the roof, the beams and the walls. A well restored farmhouse can last another hundred years; a poorly restored one can keep you busy every winter.
Water and energy
Many farmhouses are not connected to mains water. We ask about the well, the tank and the water quality. Heating and insulation matter if you plan to live here all year.
The land
Rural land has its own rules. Before you dream of a pool or an extension, it is worth asking the town hall what is allowed.
With patience and good advice, a farmhouse is one of the most beautiful houses you can own in the Empordà.
