Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

Finca noble

English translation:

Prestige property

Added to glossary by ormiston
Oct 26, 2020 14:18
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Spanish term

Finca noble

Spanish to English Other Real Estate
This seems to be term with a non-defined technical meaning, but much-loved in real estate. I can't use "stately", "grand" or "magnificent", because the building isn't. What would a realtor use in NYC or London?
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Nov 2, 2020 13:16: ormiston Created KOG entry

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John Fennar (asker) Oct 26, 2020:
Thanks for all replies: my apologies to those who complained I didn't give all the info and a photo in the beginning: errrr!
I did like "swanky apartment", but the client wouldn't have, and although I didn't finally use "prestige property", it was the stimulus that decided me on "Building of caliber".
Thanks again!
philgoddard Oct 26, 2020:
It feels like you're letting a little more context dribble out each time someone submits an answer and gets it wrong. How about sharing it all with us when you post the question?
Taña Dalglish Oct 26, 2020:
@ John Now that you've posted a picture, which I might add, you should have posted from the outset, https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3924583,2.1421981,3a,75y,352... it still does not show much in terms of the inside of the units/apartments or whatever term is used to describe them! Assuming this is the same set of units here: https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:eRHbDH... it is described as an "Edificio mixto de viviendas y oficinas con servicio de consejería. La finca dispone de cuatro ascensores. Muy bien comunicada por Trambaix y Autobuses." Here: https://www.idealista.com/maps/barcelona-barcelona/avenida-d... (a mix of "21 Viviendas, 9 Garajes/Trasteros, 4 Comercios, 76 Oficinas".
Stuart and Aida Nelson Oct 26, 2020:
@ John - Finca The online Real Academia Española Dictionary also describes 'finca' as 'real estate', property.

Finca

1. f. Propiedad inmueble, rústica o urbana.

https://dle.rae.es/finca?m=form

Barbara Cochran, MFA Oct 26, 2020:
Victorian-Style Building https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/10737502?location=Carrer del ...

They can be on the run-down or outdated side, even though the one in the link isn't.
philgoddard Oct 26, 2020:
Here's an example:

http://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/41039477?source_impression_id...

Elegant property? Mansion block?
John Fennar (asker) Oct 26, 2020:
re: country estate Thanks Barbara, but it's an upmarket apartment block in downtown Barcelona!

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Prestige property

This might work as a qualifier..
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mansion block

Since you're in the UK and the property is in Barcelona, I'm guessing this British term will do.

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"A block of flats or apartments designed for the appearance of grandeur." - Wikipedia

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Or "elegant property" if you want international English.
Note from asker:
Thanks Phil, but it's not a mansion block (that would be "finca regia" or "finca señorial" in local parlance. Here's a pic! https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3924583,2.1421981,3a,75y,352.72h,118.97t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1snf1OGwH7uYWWEIdWYyb-jg!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3Dnf1OGwH7uYWWEIdWYyb-jg%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D144.09784%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192
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high quality property

Suitable jargon? Loft in a high-quality property

Addspace Loft & Extension specialists based and working in ...www.addspaceprojects.co.uk
... high quality property extensions, loft conversions, refurbishments and general building work. We also provide complete property services including bathrooms, ...

Property Refurbishment West London - MAF Contracts Ltdmafcontracts.co.uk › home › property-refurbishment-w...
MAF Contracts "A highly reputable building company with a track record of providing high-quality property refurbishments and maintenance." CONTACT US "A ...

Services of Essex Builders - Loft Conversions, House ...www.edenwood-building-services.co.uk › services
The various building services that we offer in Essex and London, Loft ... We commit to building you a high quality property and within your budgets and ...
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finely constructed building/property

I believe "noble" refers to the quality of construction/design etc.

See the fifth definition here:

https://www.wordreference.com/definicion/noble

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For example:

https://www.luxhabitat.es/en/barcelona/gotic/piso-con-caract...
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Prime residential apartment block

Possible description term for an exclusive city centre block.
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Manor house / Mansion house


A manor house was historically the main residence of the lord of the manor.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manor_house

Manor Farm is the name traditionally given to the farm of a manor house in England. Its produce was used to supply the manor.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manor_Farm

Yes, a "manor" usually denotes a country house surrounded by acres of land, and its origins date back to the days of feudal lords. A "mansion" is nowadays simply another word for a very large house and tends to be used a lot by estate agents in order to inflate the selling price of otherwise relatively ordinary houses

https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/historia-de-una-finca-noble-t...

Finca noble

https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/historia-de-una-finca-noble-t...

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Thank you for the explanation. I originally thought of a manor house as in "finca" of a feudal lord. However, looking at the RAE online:

Finca: 1. f. Propiedad inmueble, rústica o urbana.

Finca would then only be 'real estate'

What about Exclusive real estate?
Note from asker:
Thanks, but the block is similar to the one in the pic! The "noble" relates to the exclusivity of the building, more than anything https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3924583,2.1421981,3a,75y,352.72h,118.97t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1snf1OGwH7uYWWEIdWYyb-jg!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3Dnf1OGwH7uYWWEIdWYyb-jg%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D144.09784%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192
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Swanky apartment

I looked at the building in the link and it doesn't look at all "noble" to me. However, the interiors are probably really nice and in Spain that's what posh flats can look like on the outside.

(I find it rather amusing some people are going for the mansion/manor/country estate vibe... probably misled by the "noble" part).

https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/1563723?source_impression_id=...

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NB: OK, "swanky" Is rather informal, but it's widely used on sites like Air B&B and trip advisor.
If you want to go the stiff and formal route, then something along the lines of James's "prime residential" suggestion should work.
Example sentence:

Swanky apartments in the middle of high end Barcelona...

If you are looking to stay in a swanky downtown apartment...

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high-end/luxury property

I would suggest
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