Welcome to the charming city of Alcabideche, situated within the Lisbon district of Portugal. An exceptional, single-storey villa is available in the highly-desired Quinta da Marinha (southern) region of Cascais. This classic Mediterranean-style house, built in the mid-1960s, offers immense potential to those with a vision for design and decorative flair.
Resting on a generous plot of 2,000 square meters, this spacious property, with its impressive gross construction area of 583 square meters, offers plenty of opportunity for its new owners to personalise to their taste and style. It's an ideal sanctuary for those who appreciate privacy and tranquility. However, it would not be inaccurate to describe this house as a fixer-upper, requiring some necessary renovations to restore its original charm and elegance.
The interior of the house laid in a comprehensive and strategic layout. The amenities of this property include:
- Living room with terrace access
- Office
- Library
- Five bedrooms, one en-suite,
- Five bathrooms (includes guest bathroom and a full bathroom)
- Kitchen
- Laundry area
- Access to basement featuring comprehensive storage spaces, a wine cellar, and a pantry
- Potential to utilise the attic space to create additional rooms with a chance to enjoy panoramic sea views.
This house's distinctive features are further emphasised by the excellent sun exposure, with south and west orientation, ensuring an influx of natural light. Promising a lifestyle of idyllic serenity and solace, the property provides an expansive garden, a swimming pool, and a terrace, where one can appreciate the long, sunny days and soft evenings that Portugal's climate is known for.
Living in Cascais offers an unmatched cosmopolitan lifestyle with easy access to primary roads ensuring seamless commuting experiences. Moreover, Alcabideche is known for its proximity to both the dynamic city life and nature's embrace, offering an exceptional living standard for its residents.
Only a few minutes' drive will find you the acclaimed Campo de Golfe Oitavos Dunes for golf lovers, and the property is just 25 minutes drive away from the Lisbon airport. You'll never be too far from the allure of the beaches and the soothing rhythm of the Atlantic Ocean. Plus, it's only approximately 10 minutes away from exquisite restaurants, a well-equipped hospital, professional clinics, comprehensive supermarkets, and reliable schools.
In general, life in Portugal is blessed with a mild, temperate Mediterranean climate characterised by hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. Alcabideche is no different, boasting a typical coastal climate with an average of 300 sunny days a year. Winters here are comfortably moderate, making it an attractive destination for those wishing to escape harsher climates.
Living in a house in Alcabideche, you'll experience a community atmosphere with an unhurried rhythm of life. The city exudes a quiet, peaceful atmosphere with well-maintained parks and local eateries that serve delicious Portuguese cuisine. Alcabideche offers both a tranquil lifestyle and the conveniences and amenities of city living, making it a wonderful place for settled families and enthusiastic individuals alike.
In the end, this single-storey villa in Quinta da Marinha can be your ideal abode that strikes the right balance between peace and accessibility, offering a unique lifestyle hard to replicate elsewhere. Own it today at an asking price of €4,600,000.
