Ref. 87280211
8 rooms
610 m²
€1,998,000
CASA MERCEDES SOLER
History, architecture and an exceptional opportunity on Rambla Principal
Some properties are purchased for their square metres.
Others are chosen for what they represent.
Casa Mercedes Soler belongs to the latter.
Standing proudly on Rambla Principal in Vilanova i la Geltrú, this extraordinary historic property is one of those rare buildings capable of transcending the traditional concept of a home to become a true project of lifestyle, heritage and architecture.
Its origins date back to 1835, when the two buildings that would later form the current property were constructed, at a time when Rambla Principal was beginning to establish itself as one of the city’s most prestigious and representative residential avenues. In 1946, when Mercedes Soler owned the property, the two buildings were architecturally unified through a major renovation that created the current façade composition and its distinctive upper gallery.
The project was designed by Josep Maria Pericas i Morros, one of the prominent figures of Catalan Noucentista architecture, who gave the façade its distinctive Noucentista-inspired sgraffito decoration and a composition that continues to lend the building an elegant and truly unique presence today.
Among its most notable architectural features are the façade sgraffito, balconies, tall openings, the upper gallery of semicircular arches, and the magnificent projecting eaves, constructed with timber beams and ornamental ceramics.
An architecture with an identity of its own, which explains why Casa Mercedes Soler is protected as a Bé Cultural d’Interès Local (BCIL — Cultural Asset of Local Interest) and forms part of the architectural heritage of Vilanova i la Geltrú, under IPAC reference 12051.
610 m² in which to imagine a new way of living
The property offers approximately 610 m², distributed over three spacious floors:
First floor — approximately 210 m²
Large rooms and reception areas capable of recovering the distinguished character of an exceptional private residence.
Second floor — approximately 210 m²
An outstanding amount of space in which to create bedrooms, suites, a library, office, private lounges or a variety of family living areas.
Top floor — approximately 170 m²
Distinctive spaces offering the possibility of creating anything from a spectacular principal suite to a studio, private area, library or leisure spaces.
In addition, there is an open rear terrace or gallery of approximately 20 m².
The Land Registry description confirms these areas — 210 m² on the first floor, 210 m² on the second, 170 m² on the third, and a 20 m² rear gallery — bringing the total to 610 m². The property also includes, as an ancillary element, an entrance hall and internal staircase of approximately 60 m², providing independent access to the upper floors.
Currently used as an educational centre, its layout is characterised by numerous generously proportioned rooms. And this is precisely one of the property’s greatest strengths: rather than limiting its future use, it invites you to imagine it.
A genuine blank canvas on which to design an exceptional residence with grand reception rooms, different living areas, a library, office, private suites and multiple possible configurations.
Much more than a future residence
The appeal of Casa Mercedes Soler extends well beyond its residential potential.
The urban planning report issued by the Ajuntament de Vilanova i la Geltrú classifies the property as consolidated urban land, Key 2 – Rambla Principal Zone, and confirms its individual inclusion in the municipal heritage catalogue as Casa Mercedes Soler.
Subject to the relevant conditions and authorisations, current planning regulations provide for a particularly broad range of compatible uses, including residential use on the upper floors, hotel use, offices and educational use, among others.
This versatility opens up a range of particularly interesting possibilities: from restoring its original character as a grand urban residence to exploring a **boutique hotel project, prestigious corporate or professional headquarters, an educational, cultural or institutional project**, or any other distinctive concept seeking a historic building as its setting.
Any proposed change or implementation of use must, naturally, be subject to the corresponding technical and urban planning assessment and must comply with both current planning regulations and the requirements arising from the property’s heritage protection status.
Living within history
Casa Mercedes Soler does not need to compete with a contemporary home. It belongs in a different category.
It would be difficult today to recreate the scale of its rooms, the elegance of its proportions, the presence of its façade and, above all, **almost two centuries of history on one of Vilanova i la Geltrú’s principal avenues.
From the original buildings constructed in 1835 to the 1946 transformation that defined its current Noucentista identity, generations, architecture and the city itself have left their mark on these walls.
Now comes the opportunity to write a new chapter.
An extraordinary private residence.
A boutique hotel with character.
Prestigious corporate headquarters.
A cultural or educational space.
Or simply an irreplaceable home for someone who understands that true luxury is not only about having space, but about owning something that forms part of a city’s history.
Casa Mercedes Soler
610 m² of architecture, heritage and possibilities in the heart of Vilanova i la Geltrú.
A unique property for an equally unique project.
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SALE PRICE: €1,998,000
The property price does not include taxes or acquisition costs. Furniture is not included in the sale price.
SALE PRICE: €1,998,000 + ITP €259,740 (13%) + ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT FEES €450 + NOTARY FEES + LAND REGISTRY FEES.
In compliance with the information obligations established under **Law 10/2025 of 28 December on customer service and transparency, as well as applicable sector-specific regulations, please note that the stated price does not include the expenses and taxes associated with the acquisition, which are detailed below:
Property Transfer Tax (ITP): The tax rate currently applicable in the Autonomous Community of Catalonia will apply: property value up to €600,000 = 10%; from €600,001 to €900,000 = 11%; from €900,000 to €1,500,000 = 12%; and above €1,500,000 = 13% (€259,740), without prejudice to the reduced rates of 5% and 7% that may apply depending on the buyer’s personal circumstances or the characteristics of the property. The tax is calculated on the higher of the Cadastral Reference Value or the purchase price.
Notary fees: Notarial fees will be calculated in accordance with the official tariff established in Annex I of Royal Decree 1426/1989 of 17 November.
Land Registry fees: Registration with the Land Registry will be charged in accordance with the applicable official tariff established in Annex I of Royal Decree 1427/1989 of 17 November.
Administrative management fees (Gestoría): Fees for administrative processing, tax settlement and Land Registry registration amount to €450, VAT included.
Seller’s agency fees: Included in the asking price.
For comprehensive information regarding the application, tax rates and available ITP reductions in Catalonia, please consult the official portal of the Catalan Tax Agency:
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