Sa Bleda
In this case we find a detached stately house with three storeys, set on a plinth that raises it above street level. Once again, stone ashlar blocks are the main decorative feature of the façade. Their alternating finish, either smooth or rough, creates a decorative effect of horizontal bands on the lower floor of the building.
As in many buildings of this period, there are also three openings per floor, richly decorated with mouldings and garlands. However, the greatest craftsmanship can be seen in the wrought iron of the central balcony, and especially in the gate that encloses the front perimeter of the property. Also noteworthy is the entrance door, framed by two natural stone pilasters. Overall, the decoration is highly floral, in line with the Modernist aesthetic of the period.
In the small garden in front of the main entrance there is still an araucaria, popularly known as the “floor tree”. This type of plant is not native to the Mediterranean but to South America. It was customary to plant one in the gardens of those who had gone to “make their fortune in the Americas”, especially if they had become wealthy. As it is a long-living tree, many specimens can still be seen today. However, in this case the family did not go to Central America but to France, so it is assumed it may have been a souvenir from a close relative.
