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Cabrils, a small Spanish town near the coast, is conveniently located close to the sea just 30 kilometers from Barcelona, which can be reached by car or by train (30 minutes). The area around Cabrils is home to Spain's largest flower growers. Cabrils is also close to Mataró, an important seaside town. Once dominated by Romans, the remains of the city are well worth visiting, as is the 15th-century Basilica de Santa Maria. The Torres vineyard is also nearby. (Torres introduced modern winemaking principles that affected the whole of Spanish winemaking.) A stroll through town will also bring you to a Roman temple and the convent of San La Pietat. La Garrotxa, a volcanic natural park, is nearby. The villa is located in a community of other houses in a flat area nice for bicycling. El Pino was built at the beginning of the 20th century. Furnishings are mixed with some antiques and some fairly simple furniture. The outdoor space is what makes this property. Palm trees line the gated entrance, and the large garden (1/2 acre) has mature trees, shrubs, small pond, benches and lovely hydrangeas. The large fenced-in pool (16.5 x 33 ft) has plenty of lounge chairs. Volleyball and badminton can be played in a separate grassy area. There is also a carport and covered BBQ with outdoor tables and chairs. Enter into a large marble entrance hall. On the right is a small, somewhat cark sitting room with fireplace, satellite TV, stereo, and two comfortable couches. Across the hall is a large dining room with a table that seats twelve. Large windows with screens overlook the garden, and a glass door opens onto a covered porch, where meals can be enjoyed on summer evenings. The kitchen has been completely renovated in keeping with the turn-of-the-century style. All of the appliances are new (stove, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, and washing machine), and the cupboards are stocked with old-fashioned dinnerware. A wooden table in the kitchen seats 12. Also on the ground floor is a double room with two twin beds, an antique dresser and built-in closets. At the end of the hall is an ultra-modern bathroom with shower. The other covered porch has a Ping-Pong table. A marble staircase leads to the second floor. At the top of the stairs is a full bathroom. On this floor are two large balconies, one on each side, four bedrooms with queen-sized beds, antique bedside tables, and large inlaid armoires. A sixth bedroom has twin beds, and all of the bedrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto balconies. At the end of the hall is a newly enclosed balcony with a full bathroom. The balconies offer lovely views of the sea. El Pino has central heating for cool weather. Although the house sleeps 12, it is probably better for 3 couples or a family because there are three bathrooms. |
EL PINO 
