BACKGROUND: Built six years ago, Casa Gavà is the brainchild of its owner, Joan Lao, who wanted a refuge away from busy Barcelona and the chance to create his dream home. Lao, a noted designer in Spain—with more than 3,000 projects under his belt, including multiple homes, studios, and hotels—has received international recognition for his work. His philosophy of balance and peace is especially apparent in Casa Gavà, for which he designed everything: the architecture, interiors, and furniture (which is included in the offer).

STATS: On a 1.5-acre plot with about 8,600 square feet of living space, the house has a spacious living and dining area, a summer porch, a back garden, and six bedrooms—including two master suites with dressing rooms and studies, and two double bedrooms with bathrooms. An underground floor contains a media room, three-car garage, and two bedrooms with a separate entrance (possibly for use as a service area).

WHAT SETS IT APART: "The combination of modern architecture, seafront quiet, and proximity to Barcelona makes it special," says François Carrière Pastor, managing director at John Taylor, who also notes the property’s high ceilings and spacious rooms as unique attributes.

MARKET INQUIRIES: 6.5 million. François Carrière Pastor, John Taylor, +34.93.241.3082, www.johntaylorspain.com