This immediately impressive 16th-century home is an authentic expression of its time and place, embodying the vernacular architecture of a world of might and courtliness. Built for strength from a palette of stone and wood, the property stands in the centre of the village, its finely worked archways and time-worn cobblestones tipping us off that we are about to experience a true original.

The house extends to a total area of 879 sqm, split between three storeys of approximately 300 sqm each. Throughout, a wealth of intriguing historic features belie an eminently functional space for 21st-century life.

Beginning on the ground floor, we step onto the solid cobblestoned floor of a large entrance hall, the mark of a property of some distinction. From here we can explore the wine cellar and storage rooms, before heading upstairs to rewind 500 years, as antique portraits and fine period furniture evoke the domestic life of 16th-century noblemen. The main floor features an airy, open living space adorned with decorative tapestries and candelabras. This room makes a wonderful setting in which to relax or entertain guests, striking the perfect balance between historic grandeur and cosy domesticity. Nearby, we find a kitchen area, four bedrooms and two full bathrooms.

The second floor is split into two self-contained apartments. The first has been sensitively refurbished and offers an open-plan living space with kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The second apartment, which has its own bathroom, is in need of some renovation — a chance to enrich La Casa Anglada with a splash of your personal style.

This highly versatile layout makes the property equally appealing as a private home, a multi-apartment conversion or a charismatic boutique hotel.

Visitors will be stopped in their tracks by epic views of the Benasque Valley and the awe-inspiring Pyrenees. A thoroughly charming internal courtyard and corner garden provide easily manageable outdoor space.

The property’s strategic location combines the privacy of a secluded natural setting with the convenience and charm of one of the region’s most picturesque villages. Benasque is known as a popular base for a gamut of outdoor sports, with something to enjoy at any time of year. In winter, its proximity to the Cerler ski resort makes it a powder-lovers’ paradise, while in summer it’s an excellent point of departure for scenic hikes, climbing expeditions or bike rides through the breathtaking natural park.

Benasque also offers a very respectable cultural and gastronomic scene, with restaurants serving up traditional Aragonese fare, a packed calendar of local events and an engaged community that values the village’s future as much as its past.

To live in La Casa Anglada is a privilege for anyone with a feeling for history, but also a chance to create a unique lifestyle in this beautiful corner of the Aragonese Pyrenees.

An exceptional opportunity for a buyer seeking a home with stacks of character, a rich and vivid history and a spectacular natural setting.