Historic Retreat in Caldes de Malavella: La Casa Sala

The Casa Sala is a building located in the municipality of Caldes de Malavella (Selva) and is part of the Inventory of Architectural Heritage of Catalonia. Originally, this building was conceived as a summer tower. Summering in the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th century had an elitist character, as it was limited to the affluent sectors of society. It is an isolated building, with 1,500 square meters of constructed area and a plot of 11,000 square meters, surrounded by a garden, located on the Rambla d'en Rufí, just at the end of the urban center of Caldes de Malavella. The building is protected by a fence. A gate in this fence allows access to the building. Before that, however, there is a walkway with plane trees that leads to it. This building sits on a level platform, with an artificial stone balustrade; underneath it, there used to be a service area with a closed parking lot. On the main facade, facing the plane tree avenue, there is a polygonal loggia in the central body, above which there is a terrace with a balustrade accessed from the second floor. The towers also have terraces with balustrades. Horizontally, the building is divided into three floors plus the attic. The main floor consists of 3 double rooms, which could be bedrooms. It also includes a dining room and a kitchenette. It is the only floor where there are gas radiators, connected to a boiler for the heating system. The second floor has a hallway and contains 6 bedrooms and two bathrooms. This floor is mainly intended for accommodation areas. Similar to the second floor, the third floor also has 6 bedrooms. This means that the building has a total of 12 bedrooms distributed on the second and third floors. Above, there are the attic spaces with an exterior exit leading to a balcony. Above the attics, there is another terrace. This provides two different outdoor areas for residents or users of the building. The plot has many possibilities; in fact, relaxation areas with chairs and tables, hammocks, or benches can be set up for guests to enjoy the landscape and the tranquility of the garden. Activities such as picnics, yoga classes, meditation sessions, or other nature-related activities can also be organized. If you have a passion for gardening, you can dedicate part of the garden to horticulture or create a botanical garden for the education and enjoyment of guests. The garden has enough space to offer facilities for weddings, family gatherings, or other special events in nature. In summary, this building could be an excellent opportunity for a rural tourism project, providing ample accommodation and attractive outdoor spaces for visitors and offering a unique and pleasant experience.