luxury houses for sale Fonteta, Spain

Charming 17th century country house in perfect condition in Baix Empordà, at the foot of the Gavarres natural park, in a very quiet area surrounded by forest and fields. Only 20 minutes from the best beaches of the Costa Brava.Very private contemporary style farmhouse renovated between 2005 and 2008 by a prestigious architect, with an exquisite interior design.The property enjoys great luminosity and pleasant views of the mountains thanks to its large windows that provide abundant natural light in all its rooms.It has a surface area of ​​595sqm built, with a large plot of 45,072sqm. It has 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. Comfortable distribution on two large floors whose rooms are perfectly connected to the outside.- On the ground floor there is a welcoming hall, a spacious living room with fireplace, a bedroom with private bathroom, kitchen, semi-covered terrace, a toilet with shower, a pantry, a games room and the service bedroom with bathroom.- On the first floor there is a living room with a terrace, 5 bedrooms with private bathrooms, and the office.The country house has water from its own well, gas heating, air conditioning. Its perimeter is fully fenced.A very complete outdoor space, with the fantastic saline pool, which starts inside the porch of the summer dining room, a minimalist zinc structure that blends perfectly into the landscape. We also find a paddle tennis court, an office with fireplace and bathroom, a workshop, a machinery warehouse, and a covered garage with capacity for 6 cars.Cornex Capital will accompany you to visit this exceptional country house!

Large farmhouse renovated and decorated with exquisite taste. It has a spectacular fully equipped kitchen with an indoor barbecue area ideal for spending pleasant evenings. From there you can access a splendid terrace. On this same level we find a reading room also with access to the outdoor terrace. The right wing of the house is made up of a television room and a large living room with large windows that give light and space to the living room. From the same room you can access the terrace and the garden from the main entrance of the farmhouse. Guest bathroom. From the living room there is access to a double bedroom with a private bathroom with shower. This bedroom leads to the adjoining bedroom, where there is a double bed, a playground and a bathroom with a shower. Both bedrooms have access to the garden. Four bedrooms are distributed on the upper floor. One of these bedrooms is the master suite with TV corner with a fireplace, a large private bathroom with a shower and access to a fantastic terrace and the pool. On this same floor we find a bedroom with two beds and a private bathroom with a shower. One bedroom with double bed and private bathroom with shower and another bedroom with double bed. The farmhouse is surrounded by a large and pleasant garden where the pool is located, a fantastic relaxation area with a summer kitchen with barbecue. From the pool, we enjoy a splendid view over the estate and the garden, the countryside and the natural park of Les Gavarres Next to the main house we find a small house that consists of a living room with a fireplace and an open kitchen. On the first floor we find a bedroom with a double bed and a private bathroom with a shower. The main house has air conditioning, laundry room, parking.

DESCRIPTION:House 1 (140 m²): This cozy house features a living-dining room with a fireplace that opens onto a porch ideal for enjoying the outdoors. The kitchen-dining room is spacious and fully equipped. It includes a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing room, two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, a complete bathroom with jacuzzi, and a single room that can be used as a study.House 2 (95 m²): This second dwelling has a bright living-dining room, equipped kitchen, a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, another double bedroom, and a complete bathroom, ideal for guests or additional accommodation.Extras: The property is equipped with double glazed windows and has well water with osmosis. It has built-in wardrobes and a jacuzzi, offering comfort and quality of life.OBSERVATIONS:Enjoy a saltwater pool and a 55 m² food workshop, as well as two garages of 200 m². The stables have capacity for 5 horses, along with a grain and saddle storage, a chicken coop, and an orchard with fruit trees, all with an installed irrigation system. This estate is perfect for nature and rural life lovers, offering a quiet lifestyle in contact with the environment.BUYING COSTS: 10% ITP + NOTARY + REGISTRY

This magnificent property is located in a beautiful and peaceful setting very close to La Bisbal d'Empordà and about 20 minutes from the beaches of the Costa Brava.The country house dates back to the 18th century and was restored by its current owners in 2000, maintaining the original architectural elements. It is a building of almost 1.000sqm situated on a flat land of more than 22.000sqm surrounded by cultivated fields.Thanks to its privileged location, it enjoys great privacy and spectacular views of Les Gavarres, the Pyrenees and the Montgrí massif.It is a building of considerable dimensions with spacious rooms distributed in three floors. On the ground floor there is a fully equipped kitchen, a dining room, the main dining room next to the wine cellar and a guest toilet. On this floor we also find a double bedroom with en suite bathroom and a flat consisting of two double bedrooms with access to a private terrace and a bathroom.The old stairs lead us to the main floor which welcomes us with a very spacious living room with a fireplace and high ceilings. On this floor there is also a two-level library with an office on the upper floor, a TV room with access to the covered terrace and the master suite consisting of a large bedroom, two complete bathrooms and a hallway that functions as a dressing room. Through this hall there is access to an independent two-storey wing consisting of two lounges.Outside, the beautiful garden with sculptures has a swimming pool and a porch.The house is completely fenced and has a covered garage for two cars and a service area with toilet and laundry and storage area. It has photovoltaic solar panels for electricity, thermal solar panels for hot water, propane gas underfloor heating, mains water and two wells.A property to enjoy a unique natural environment with total privacy and very close to all essential services.The Baix Empordà area, in the heart of the Costa Brava, stands out mainly for the diversity of its beautiful beaches and coves, the fantastic Mediterranean climate and the gastronomy, we enjoy all year round the magnificent coastal towns such as Sant Feliu de Guíxols or Platja d'Aro among others and the exclusive golf courses in the area.Girona airport is only 20 km from the estate and Barcelona airport is 105 km to the south along the beautiful coastline. The beaches are only 20 minutes away by car.Come and visit this spectacular estate in the Baix Empordà with Cornex Capital!

Property located in a very quiet area of Forallac, a few minutes from La Bisbal d'Empordà and the best beaches of the Baix Empordà, 2 entrances. Plot with 2 houses in perfect condition, ground floor, porches, pool, garden, 2 garages, workshop, horse boxes, well water, automatic irrigation, electricity, propane gas for cooking, alarm, security cameras. Main house: living room with fireplace with access to the porch, equipped kitchen with dining room, 3 double bedrooms (one with dressing room and bathroom), office, 1 bathroom. Central vacuum cleaner, a/c heat pump, pvc exterior carpentry with double glazing. Guest house: Living room, equipped kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom with shower, 1 storage room Land Area 10,389 m2 Built Area: 450 m2 Year built: 2006 Orientation: S PURCHASE EXPENSES: 10% ITP + NOTARY + REGISTRY

Incredible farmhouse of the nineteenth century in the Emporda Located less than twenty kilometers from the Costa Brava, it allows us to reach the beach in just fifteen minutes. And another twenty kilometers from Girona where we find international schools and airport. With the comfort of having France half an hour and Barcelona just over an hour thanks to the AP-7 motorway that crosses the entire coast and with which it connects easily. The original construction of the house dates from the sixteenth century, although it was not until the late nineteenth century that some Indians who had just returned from the Americas decided to turn this house into a personal monument to their business success. They completely renovated the house and added the façade that both characterizes it and makes it look different from any other farmhouse, thanks to the modernist façade typical of the architecture that the Indians exhibited in coastal areas such as Sitges. With the passage of time the deterioration of the house was increasing until in 1995 the current owners acquired the property subjecting its walls and foundations to a complete reform that lasted three years, preserving all its historical character but renewing the structure, facilities, doors and floors of the house. The property consists of the main house of approximately 800 square meters, the garden with the pool and also a guest house, a summer dining room and several terraces. On the ground floor we find several living rooms, a large dining room, the cellar, a great kitchen and another smaller kitchen to help in the preparation before serving in the dining room. It also has a laundry. All spaces are exterior. On the first floor we find a large central living room, as is typical in this type of houses, around which the rooms are distributed. It has five large double bedrooms with their own bathroom. On the upper floor, on the ground floor, there are two large living rooms for games and leisure, with space for storage, a small bathroom and a small kitchen. The guest house has a double bedroom with bathroom and a living room with kitchen, very cozy. It has heating and air conditioning. The property is surrounded by a large elevated plot and with a wall around it, so it is completely sheltered from view from the outside, offering great privacy. It is also available for rent for short periods, as it appears in the photographs, equipped with all kinds of furniture and equipment.

One hectare country house with two built houses, a garden with swimming pool, stables and various auxiliary buildings. The property has 10.300 m² of flat land, of which 4500 m² are garden and fenced swimming pool, 2.500 m² for equestrian area, hen house and vegetable garden, and the other 3.000 m² are paved and are part of the accesses to the property and the area where the two houses and the shed are located.The property has 832 m² constructed area distributed between the main house (107 m2), the secondary house (75 m2), a swimming pool area (72 m2), stables for five horses and harness keeper (137 m2), shed with garage for seven cars and storerooms (218 m2), and some other auxiliary buildings (223 m2).The main house is distributed on one floor and has a pleasant outside porch ideal for summer dining with a sofa area. We access the interior through a hall that leads us to a luminous living-dining room with parquet flooring, design fireplace and direct access to the porch. Separated from the living room, we have a spacious kitchen with wooden furniture and equipped with all the electrical appliances. It also has direct access to the porch. The night area houses a master suite with double bed, dressing room and bathroom with shower, two double bedrooms sharing a bathroom with hydromassage bathtub, and another room that is currently used as an office, but could be converted into another bedroom.The house is equipped with air conditioning heating with heat pump, tilt and turn windows of PVC imitation wood with double glazing, motorized blinds, parquet floors, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and alarm system.The second property, also distributed on one floor, consists of a living-dining room with a large window, an independent kitchen, three double bedrooms, and two complete bathrooms with bathtub. In this case, it has electric heating radiators, PVC tilt and turn windows imitating wood with double glazing, and built-in wardrobes in the bedrooms.The property is equipped with surveillance cameras in the exterior areas, as well as an automatic door opening system. The entire perimeter of the property is completely fenced and has abundant vegetation that isolates it from its surroundings, giving it great privacy. It also has two water wells (12 and 150 m deep) and filter systems to supply osmosis water and hydrogenated water.We are on the outskirts of Vullpellac, a medieval village in the municipality of Forallac, a few minutes by car from La Bisbal de l'Empordà and 20 minutes from the beaches of the Costa Brava.AREA: Forallac

In one of the most exclusive areas of the Baix Emporda and very close to all services, this fully renovated farmhouse is found. The farmhouse was renovated using materials close to the area and turning it into a completely self-sustainable house. to carry out drainage and waterproofing, which means that this house is completely isolated from water and moisture. Both in the interior and throughout the exterior perimeter. The air conditioning system is by aerothermia. It has a low consumption and serves both for radiant floor heating and for cold air conditioning in summer. The roof was made new to be able to put a 10 cm thick thermal insulator. The material used as insulation is an ecological material called PAVATHERM They are wood fiber panels for roofs and walls. Two skylights were also made in the roof to light the stairs and one of the bathrooms. The whole facade is restored to avoid humidity. The house has solar panels that allow it to be self-sufficient during the sunny hours. This farm is located facing south, which means that it has many hours of light. It has been programmed that the pool, irrigation and other machinery, work during these hours where we can use solar energy, which will greatly reduce the electricity cost. the entrance to make different visual and acoustic screens with evergreen plants so that from the inside of the property it is isolated from any external noise, Mediterranean garden with native plants of the area. With drip irrigation with water from the farm's well. The house is distributed over 2 floors. On the first floor there is a courtesy bathroom, kitchen and dining room. On the second floor, 3 double bedrooms and a bathroom, one of them a master suite. It has a swimming pool, porch and different corners in the garden, to enjoy the maximum the tranquility.General Conditions:The provided information is based on third-party data and is offered for informational purposes. It is presumed to be accurate, but the offer may be subject to inaccuracies, errors, unintentional omissions, price changes, and/or withdrawal from the market without prior notice. Taxes related to the transaction (such as ITP, VAT, AJD), notary and registration fees are the responsibility of the buyer.

At the foot of the Gavarres natural park, in an area surrounded by forest and cultivated fields, we find this fantastic country house, an architectural jewel, which offers maximum privacy and tranquility in all its surroundings. Between 2005 and 2008, a prestigious architect was in charge of its complete renovation until turning this building into an exceptional country house . Thus, a perfect combination was achieved between an exquisite interior design mixed with the conservation of the original elements. The country house is located on private land, fully fenced, of approximately 4.5 hectares, between landscaped areas , cultivated fields and an organic vegetable garden . The fantastic saline pool stands out, which is born inside the porch of the summer dining room , a minimalist zinc structure that integrates perfectly into the landscape. The property stands out for its comfortable layout on two large floors whose rooms are perfectly communicated with the exterior. In addition, it enjoys abundant natural light and pleasant views thanks to its large windows that provide abundant natural light in all its rooms. Contact us for more information or to arrange a visit to this wonderful country house.

BARNES presents this beautiful 18th century farmhouse in an oasis of tranquillity, restored in detail over the years. Just 10 minutes away from all the vital services of the Baix Empordà, the property allows us to enjoy a unique natural environment. With a total of 974 m2, the house is distributed in 2 levels, each one of them restored to a high standard and with spacious rooms, respecting the traditional Catalan old structure. The exterior, with 2.2 hectares of private land, has a swimming pool, garden, solar panels, three wells and a rainwater collection system. The ground floor consists of a fully equipped modern kitchen, main dining room, wine cellar and guest toilet. It also has three double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, two of them with private terraces. The main floor welcomes us with a spacious and cosy living room with fireplace. Attached to it, there is a brutal double-storey library that leads to the office on the upper floor. On this same floor, we find the master suite, with two complete bathrooms and a generously sized dressing room. The property has different accesses that allow for more privacy. Its unique location together with the Mediterranean climate allow to enjoy privileged views of the Pyrenees and the Gavarres, making it an unbeatable place to live in any time of the year. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information about this incredible farmhouse.

BARNES presents this beautiful rural farmhouse with renovation projects. It is located in the municipality of Forallac, near Peratallada, in the region of Baix Empordà, Girona, Spain. The farmhouse has 650 m² constructed area, distributed over two floors, and 30.000 m² of land around it, with immediate access to important communication routes. The house is distributed over two floors: On the ground floor we find a distributor from where on the left there are three spacious rooms. Opposite the entrance there is a room which gives access to the inner courtyard of the house. To the right of the main entrance there are five rooms: living room, dining room, the old kitchen, a room with access to the inner courtyard, a hayloft and stables. On the first floor there is a staircase leading to the ground floor, a hall giving access to six rooms, a storeroom and a terrace. The house is surrounded by its own fields, all easily accessible and with good views. Whether for family use or as an investment, this property offers a unique opportunity to live in the centre of the Empordà, just a few minutes drive from the main golf courses, beaches and surrounded by excellent gastronomy. Contact us for more information.

BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY HOUSE COMPLETELY REFURBISHED!Beautiful country house COMPLETELY REHABILITATED.In one of the most exclusive areas of the Baix Empordà and very close to all services is this completely renovated country house in Sant Climent de Peralta.The house is distributed in 2 floors:- On the ground floor there is a bathroom, kitchen and spacious living room with fireplace and dining room.- On the first floor there are 3 double bedrooms and two complete bathrooms, one of them master suite.The property has a swimming pool, porch and different corners in the garden to enjoy the tranquility to the maximum. The Mediterranean garden has native plants of the area. It also has drip irrigation with water from the estate's well.The country house was renovated using local materials and turning it into a totally self-sustainable house. The entire floor was lowered by more than a metre for drainage and waterproofing, which means that this house is totally insulated from water and damp. Both inside and around the outside perimeter.The air conditioning system is aerothermal. It has a low consumption and is used both for underfloor heating and for cold air conditioning in summer.The roof was made new so that a 10 cm thick thermal insulation could be installed. The insulating material used is an environmentally friendly material called Pavatherm, which is a wood fibre board for roofs and walls. Two skylights were also made in the roof to give light to the staircase and one of the bathrooms.The entire façade has been restored to prevent damp.The house has solar panels that allow it to be self-sufficient during the sunny hours. This property is located facing south, which means that it has many hours of light.It has also been programmed so that the swimming pool, irrigation and other machinery work during these hours when we can use solar energy, which will greatly reduce electricity costs.Dunes will be created at the entrance to create different visual and acoustic screens with evergreen plants so that from inside the property it will be isolated from any external noise.Contact us! In Cornex Capital we will be happy to inform you.

This authentic farmhouse was completely renovated in 2022, only preserving the original stone walls, the rest of the property is brand new, creating a mix between comfort and modern technology, keeping the charm of the country house. The farmhouse is located 15 minutes from the beaches of the Costa Brava. The farmhouse is divided into two floors, on the first floor we find the day rooms, we enter through a hall with double doors, one authentic wood, and the other glazed that lets in natural light during the day. Upon entering the house, from the first step you notice the high quality of the renovation, warmth and light are the keys and guides of the decoration of this same. From the hall we have access to the living room and also to the kitchen which is fully equipped with the essence of the house with its furniture and antique wooden doors, the appliances are of the latest generation and the classic Smeg brand stoves. The dining room located next to the kitchen follows the decorative line of the house, and connects directly to the living room, with its fireplace and direct access to a large terrace with summer dining. A guest toilet completes this first floor. On the second floor, we find three double bedrooms, two sharing a bathroom and the third en suite. The finishes are exceptional, air conditioning in every room and underfloor heating. In the garden we find the swimming pool surrounded by its terrace of tuff, and a large plot, with native plants and fully fenced. A large carport allows to leave the cars in the shade. This farmhouse has been renovated with sustainability in mind, putting all the thermal insulation with ecological material, solar panels on the roof, aerothermal heating and air conditioning, a well for irrigation of the garden and pool water, it is a perfect house for people looking for a property to move into.

Exclusive completely renovated farmhouse in Baix EmpordàV&G Costa Brava Luxury, presents this exclusive Masia completely renovated (rustic-modern style), by one of the most recognized architects in the area, located in the lower part of the protected natural park of Les Gavarres. The property consists of a large entrance hall where we can access two large living rooms in the same room with two fireplaces (one for each living room area), in one of them there are stairs that allow access to the upper part where we find a office with views, which can also be accessed from the master bedroom. On the same ground floor we also find a large kitchen, a guest bathroom with a shower, a double bedroom en suite, a large terrace, a large cellar, a large pantry, a games room and a service bedroom.On the upper floor we find 6 double bedrooms, all of them en suite, some of them with access to a large terrace where you can enjoy the majestic views of the Empordà. As we mentioned previously, from the master bedroom we can access a nice office. The property has several fireplaces: in certain bedrooms, in the living rooms, in the kitchen, at the entrance to the farmhouse.The farmhouse has the luxury of enjoying great natural light thanks to the large windows it has. It has a total area with annexes and sports areas of 1,008 m2, of which the house is 595 m2, and a land area of 45,075 m2. The farmhouse has two wells, propane gas heating, as well as air conditioning splits (hot-cold) in the bedrooms.Outdoor Area: It has a large garden area where you can enjoy several summer porches, one of them and at the same time the most splendid is located in the pool area, which has saline water, has a barbecue area, tennis court. paddle tennis, closed garage for several cars, a storage-work area, a room with bathroom and fireplace currently used as an office, machinery area of the entire property.Without a doubt one of the most exclusive properties in the area, do not miss the opportunity to see it, contact us you will love it!!!V&G ¡ Our success is to achieve yours!

Only 20 minutes from the best beaches of the Costa Brava, we find this fantastic Masia surrounded by nature and tranquility. Completely renovated in 2008 with high quality materials and exquisite taste, the property has kept intact the charm of the old Masia, but with all the comforts of a modern house. Its unique location at the foot of the Gabarras and its more than 4 hectares of land make this Masia a privileged place to enjoy nature, privacy, gastronomy and the beaches of the Costa Brava. More than 1.000 built meters distributed between the main Masia and annexes. 7 bedrooms en suite, 1 guest toilet, large living room with access to garden, fantastic kitchen with access to a nice porch, multipurpose room, laundry, summer kitchen, garages for several cars and motorcycles, beautiful swimming pool, paddle tennis court, orchard, well for irrigation and domestic consumption ... all this and much more offers this fantastic dream property.

This stunning Catalan farmhouse, located in a serene and picturesque setting, is just 400 meters away from a charming medieval town in Baix Empordà, and a short 15-minute drive from the pristine beaches of Costa Brava. The farmhouse is surrounded by 3.5 hectares of land, offering complete privacy and tranquility, and is in impeccable condition.The main farmhouse features a grand hall, two living rooms with a fireplace, a dining room, a kitchen-office, a pantry, a service room with a bathroom, and a guest suite. There is also a porch with seating, a dining area, and a barbecue area.On the first floor, there is a living room with a fireplace, a master suite with a sitting area, an office, a bathroom, and two dressing rooms. Additionally, there are two more suites with bathrooms and dressing rooms, one of which has a terrace.A guest house, complete with a living room and two suites with bathrooms, is also part of the property. Furthermore, a guard house with a living room, a kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom, as well as a laundry room and ironing area, can also be found on the property. There is a garage with independent access, and a pool area with a porch and changing rooms with storage rooms.The farmhouse also features a tennis court and an old squash court, a closed garage for three cars, and a covered garage for two more cars, as well as a tool shed and a storage shed.General Conditions:The provided information is based on third-party data and is offered for informational purposes. It is presumed to be accurate, but the offer may be subject to inaccuracies, errors, unintentional omissions, price changes, and/or withdrawal from the market without prior notice. Taxes related to the transaction (such as ITP, VAT, AJD), notary and registration fees are the responsibility of the buyer.

Magnificent rural dream house built in stone with historic walls that are part of the architectural heritage in one of the best villages of the so-called Golden Triangle. Typical Catalan construction, authentic to the medieval inland landscape of the Baix Empordà. It perfectly combines the love for the mountains and the sea. A great investment opportunity.The property is distributed in two floors: the ground floor and the upper floor.The ground floor is at garden level, with several terraces and swimming pool.Upon entering there is a magnificent open space that integrates the kitchen and dining room, plus a guest toilet. The area is very spacious and fully equipped with top of the range appliances, presided over by a large dining table, ideal for enjoying the wonderful cuisine in the company of family and friends.This fabulous area also incorporates a fantastic indoor barbecue. From the kitchen there is access to a splendid terrace, where you can enjoy al fresco dining. On this same level there is a reading room which also has direct access to the outdoor terrace.The right wing of the house consists of a living room with TV and a spacious and bright lounge with large windows and direct access to the terrace and the garden area at the main entrance of the property.From the living room there is access to a double bedroom which connects to a multifunctional games room with a pool table and an additional single bed.Opposite these rooms there is a bathroom with shower and a beautiful bathtub. Both rooms have direct access to the garden area.The upper floor has 4 bedrooms: the master bedroom is a beautiful suite, which includes a living room with TV and fireplace, a large private bathroom with shower and access to a fantastic terrace and the pool area. On the same floor there is a twin bedroom, which offers a private bathroom with shower, a bedroom with double bed and private bathroom with shower and another bedroom with double bed.Next to the main country house, we find a small independent house distributed on two levels: the ground floor has a living room with fireplace and open kitchen. Upstairs there is a bedroom with double bed and a bathroom with shower. There is plenty of space to park several cars and a garage.Come and visit this magnificent property in Baix Empordà with Cornex Capital!

Nestled within a picturesque setting in one of the most sought-after areas of the Costa Brava, this extraordinary house has become the darling of architectural enthusiasts and design aficionados alike. Recognized for its unparalleled beauty and interior design, this house has earned the spotlight in numerous prestigious magazines, showcasing its captivating blend of contemporary rustic luxury and timeless elegance. Comprising a main house and a guest house, the property spans an expansive 630 square meters on a generous 4,600-square-meter plot. The main house unfolds across a ground floor featuring a spacious living room, a fully equipped kitchen, an office, a bedroom, and a bathroom. Ascend to the first floor, where three double bedrooms, a reading-studio room, and a balcony boasting breathtaking scenic views await. The guest house, an equally inviting retreat, offers two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a welcoming living-dining room, and a well-appointed kitchen. A magnificent porch beckons year-round enjoyment, embodying the essence of refined living. Both residences hold coveted tourist licenses. Enveloping both houses, the lush garden is a haven of leisure, featuring a pristine swimming pool, a barbecue area for al fresco dining, a soccer field for recreation, and a flourishing vegetable garden. Completing the ensemble is a convenient garage and ample parking space for multiple vehicles. This unparalleled opportunity presents itself as a unique chance to acquire a residence that has graced the pages of magazines, perfectly situated in the heart of Empordà and mere minutes from the allure of the sea.