4-Bed House for Sale in Viana do Castelo, Atlantic Views
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Carreço, Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo District, Portugal, Barroselas (Portugal)
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · 220m² Floor area
€850,000
House
No parking
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
220m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
This 4-bed house for sale in Viana do Castelo sits on 2,635 m² above Carreço, with open Atlantic views and a 1975 design by José Pulido Valente. It was built as a weekend and holiday retreat, and you can still feel that in the layout: low to the ground, set into the slope and turned toward the sea.
The house is in good condition and keeps its original character, so a buyer gets sound architecture and room to update it. At €850,000, it suits anyone looking for a second home in Portugal on the Minho coast, or a base for remote work with the ocean as the backdrop.
The House: 1970s Architecture on 2,635 m²
Pulido Valente drew the house to follow the natural fall of the land instead of levelling it. The roof is planted, which was an unusual idea in 1975, so seen from above the building reads as part of the hillside. It is the kind of house that does not shout from the road.
Inside, the living room runs over two levels and opens to the garden through large windows and sliding doors. Daylight is the point of the design, and so is the view: the sea is framed from the main living spaces rather than saved for one lucky terrace. There are four bedrooms, including a master suite, and two bathrooms across 220 m² of gross construction area.
Outside, mature trees and native plants give the garden real privacy. Private parking is on the plot, and there is plenty of ground left for vegetable beds, long lunches outdoors or an afternoon with nothing to listen to but the waves.
Renovation Scope and Second Home Use
The house is in good condition, but it is a 1970s design and the interiors would reward a thoughtful update. Finishes, bathrooms and the flow between rooms are the obvious places to start. Any extension would need municipal approval, and with a house of this pedigree it makes sense to involve a local architect early and respect the original lines.
As a holiday home in northern Portugal, it has the advantage of a generous plot and privacy. The flip side is that a garden of this size needs regular care, so plan for a gardener if you will be away for months at a time. The Atlantic climate here is mild, but expect fresher, wetter winters than in the Algarve.
Living Near Viana do Castelo and Carreço
The centre of Viana do Castelo is only a few minutes away by car. That means supermarkets, schools, services and restaurants close at hand, plus a riverfront old town and the Santa Luzia hill, whose basilica looks out over the Lima estuary and the coast.
Carreço itself is known for its unspoilt beaches and walking trails, and the coastal Camino de Santiago route passes through this stretch of the Minho coast. Inland, the Ponte de Lima area and the Peneda-Gerês National Park are within reach for day trips, so you get sea and mountains without a long drive.
Getting There: Airports and Drive Times
Porto's Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is about 50 minutes away by car, with direct flights to many European cities. The Spanish border is also close, which puts Galicia within easy reach for a weekend. For buyers browsing Portugal real estate with international travel in mind, that combination is hard to beat on this coast.
Key Features
- Detached house designed in 1975 by architect José Pulido Valente
- 220 m² gross construction area
- 2,635 m² plot with mature garden
- 4 bedrooms, including a master suite
- 2 bathrooms
- Living room over two levels with large windows and sliding doors
- Panoramic Atlantic Ocean views
- Planted roof following the natural topography
- Private parking on the property
- Good overall condition, with scope for contemporary renovation
- A few minutes from the centre of Viana do Castelo
- About 50 minutes by car to Porto airport
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the house from Porto airport?
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is about 50 minutes away by car, depending on traffic. Viana do Castelo itself is only a few minutes from the property.
Could this house work as a holiday rental?
The sea views, privacy and location near Viana do Castelo make it appealing to holidaymakers. Portuguese short-term rentals need local registration, so check the current rules with the council or a local adviser before you plan on rental income.
Who designed the house, and does that matter to a buyer?
It was designed in 1975 by José Pulido Valente. The original architecture is part of the appeal, so any renovation is best planned to keep the form and the planted roof intact.
If you would like to view this house for sale in Viana do Castelo, contact us through Homestra and we will put you in touch with the seller's agent to arrange a visit.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 4
- Size
- 220m²
- Price per m²
- €3,864
- Garden size
- 2635m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 2
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- House
- Energy label
Unknown
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