Apartments in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona

Sarrià-Sant Gervasi occupies the upper part of Barcelona, at the foot of the Collserola range. It is a quiet residential district, with sloping streets, plenty of greenery and a slower pace than the centre. Galvany, around Turó Park, has an elegant urban feel, with good shops and restaurants; la Bonanova, higher up, is synonymous with wide avenues and buildings with gardens; and in the core of Sarrià you can still recognise the old village, with its square and narrow streets. Sarrià and Sant Gervasi were summer retreat villages for Barcelona's bourgeoisie before joining the city, and that heritage shows in their villas and gardens.

The homes depart from the classic apartment of the centre. There are plenty of spacious apartments in buildings with a concierge, a communal pool or green areas, penthouses with views over the city and, on the highest streets, detached houses with gardens, something that is uncommon in Barcelona.

It is one of the preferred areas for families, both local and international, because of the concentration of schools, the quiet and the closeness to nature. It also suits those who want space without giving up the city. The Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat run through the district and link it with the centre, and the ring roads allow quick access to the airport or the coast.

In the Zona Alta (uptown Barcelona), many of the best opportunities never get listed. We know the district and its owners well, and we help you buy or rent discreetly and with all the information on the table.