Can Mademon - See listing- Please Restack

We are but temporary stewards of Can Mademon, weaving our own stories into the rich tapestry of its history.

After six unforgettable years in our 200-year-old stone farmhouse in Northern Spain, it's time for us to say goodbye.  

This home—Can Mademon—has held our dreams, our dinners, our stories. Now, our  family is calling us back to the States: my father’s memory is fading, my brother is healing from brain surgery, and my husband faces three surgeries of his own. It’s time to be closer.

We have been the grateful stewards of Can Mademon since 2018, weaving our story into the long and layered history of this Catalan masia. Known over the years as Mas Demont, Mas Casanova, and Can Masdemont, this 19th-century stone home has brought us great joy.

We’ve added features to honor its beauty and extend its charm—like the "nave" with a pizza oven and barbecue, a hillside fire pit with views of the Pyrenees, and an English-style garden blooming just beyond the kitchen. White climbing roses and a flowering vine drape the stone walls each spring, and a wall of oleanders and trees now gives complete privacy from the road. (used mostly by tractors and cyclists.)

The house offers multiple “living areas” for every season: coffee in the Loggia with the birds in summer, quiet winter mornings in the butler’s pantry, sunset from the upstairs terrace, or shade under the oaks on Antonia’s Lavender Patio. The second floor feels like its own private home.

Historically, Can Mademon was built by Lluis Llovera i Vidal in 1868 as a granja. The original horno (kiln), built in 1871 and still intact, produced the distinctive white-dipped tiles found throughout the house. The home was abandoned in 1970 and lovingly restored by Gemma Sendra and Eric Thames in the late 1980s. We purchased it from Joan Albert Roger Jara and his wife in 2018.

The surrounding area is a dream: endless trails, horseback rides, the peaceful River Fluvià, and evening fireflies.

Nearby restaurants like Can Roca de Esponellà, La Barrentina, and Sa Poma, Can Boix, offer unforgettable meals and hospitality.

We are just 30 minutes from Figueres (AVE train to Barcelona in under an hour)

22 minutes from Girona, and 30 minutes to the beaches of L’Escala.

We’ve loved this home deeply and are excited for the next chapter in its story.

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The view of the “Horno” or Tile Oven from the Loggia- covered outdoor seating area.

Just 22 minutes away is Girona is a historic city in northeastern Catalonia, Spain, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, including a walled Old Town, a stunning cathedral, and a picturesque Jewish Quarter. It sits along the Onyar River and offers a rich blend of Roman, Moorish, and Gothic influences. Girona is also a gateway to the Costa Brava and popular among food lovers and cyclists.

In Peralada, Spain, the vineyards roll gently across sun-drenched hills, their neat rows etched into the landscape like lines of poetry. Perched above the shimmering Mediterranean, the vines thrive in the mineral-rich soil and salty breeze, producing wines as bold and elegant as the view. Here, tradition meets terroir, and each grape tells a story of centuries-old viticulture under the Catalan sun.

Within 30 minutes of Can Mademon we can be in beautiful L'Escala is a coastal gem where the scent of the sea mingles with the rich, savory aroma of its world-famous anchovies. With 18 beaches stretching along its shores—from quiet coves to lively family spots—it's a haven of Mediterranean charm. Sunlight dances on the waves, and every corner offers a glimpse of Catalonia’s timeless beauty.