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Exclusive Mountain Retreat in Monchique – Award-Winning Architecture and Total PrivacyCostaneira da Fóia · Private Valley · MonchiqueThere are houses you buy. There are works of art you collect. This property belongs firmly to the second category.Designed by the prestigious British architect Adam Richards and nestled in Costaneira da Fóia, this estate does not seek attention. It commands its own valley with the quiet confidence of something that has nothing to prove. Mature oak and eucalyptus groves frame the property, while a mountain stream meanders unhurriedly through it. The architecture emerges from the landscape as if it had always been there.The main house unfolds across three floors, connected by a sequence of spaces that culminates in a double-height gallery. The spacious living room, bathed in natural light, flows seamlessly into the kitchen and onto the terraces, creating an atmosphere that few Algarvian interiors can match. The three bedrooms—each en-suite with bathrooms crafted from premium materials—fulfill the exact same promise: comfort without artifice.Outside, terraces and porches featuring flamed granite and traditional Portuguese cobblestone (calçada portuguesa) create a sequence of spaces that alternate between intimacy and contemplation. Here, you will find areas for alfresco dining, a private pool, and a valley that unfolds in absolute silence.Separated from the main residence, the guesthouse is a complete and independent sanctuary in its own right, featuring its own living room, kitchen, and bedrooms. It is ideal for family, close friends, or high-end rental use.Built in 2008 on the footprint of a ruined farmhouse and updated in 2025, the property marries traditional stonework mastery with contemporary engineering: double-layer walls with high-density insulation, aluminum window frames with Gris Patine thermal break, and ash wood cabinetry. A finalist in the Grand Designs Awards (International category), the project was subsequently published in 21st Century Houses: 150 of the World's Best (Images Publishing) and Build-On: Converted Architecture & Transformed Buildings (Gestalten, 2009). Self-sufficient in water supply and sanitation, it was designed for those who value independence as much as design.Main House:Floor 1: Two en-suite bedrooms with outdoor access and an elevator.Floor 2: Living room with an open-plan kitchen and mountain views, the master suite, and a guest bathroom. This floor has direct access to the terrace with a barbecue area.Floor 3 (Mezzanine): Office and a storage room.Guesthouse:Floor 1: Living room with an open-plan kitchen, a bathroom, and two bedrooms.Floor 2: One bedroom.Just five minutes from Monchique and less than thirty minutes from the Algarve coast. Close to everything. Unrivaled in character.

This rural property spans over 20 hectares of land, characterized by the predominant presence of vineyards with an automatic irrigation system, cork oaks, and gentle pine forests, among other features. Within it, there are two residences belonging to the estate: the main house and the secondary house, totaling 938 square meters. The architecture of these houses was designed by renowned architects, incorporating extremely pleasant charm and refinement. This approach successfully blends contemporary design with the "simple chic" lifestyle, providing an experience of living close to the capital while enjoying the surrounding nature. The agricultural fields are supplied with water from a stream located on the eastern side of the property. Additionally, the presence of water from a well contributes to the high quality of products resulting from the plantations. An artificial watercourse feeds a picturesque lake and a charming waterfall, adding a touch of serenity to the environment. The stunning pool of this estate, set against the magnificent and delightful landscape, offers a truly exceptional place for leisure. Located an hour's drive from Lisbon, the property benefits from proximity to the beautiful beaches of the Costa Alentejana, a football field, a barbecue area, and an idyllic space to enjoy the best moments with family and friends. This strategic location provides a unique experience, combining the comfort of modern living with the natural beauty of the region.

Spectacular farm in the parish of Oliveira, municipality of Mesão Frio with an area of ​​21 hectares, consisting of a manor house with 1313.00 m2 of gross construction area and with an approved project for a 4-star Boutique Hotel.Designed by the well-known architect Carlos Castanheira, this project has already been approved. For its completion, it is estimated to cost 8.5 million for its construction and completion. This project in the first phase will have 24 accommodation units, with oversized common spaces to be able to accommodate a 2nd phase of investment where it will be possible to increase the accommodation capacity by a further 16 rooms, 6 of them in existing ruins, plus 5 in autonomous units placed in an area forest and the remaining 5 next to the river where we intend to create a Beach Club with anchorage.At the same time, with the completion of this project it is also planned to plant 10 hectares of vineyards to produce DOC and Port wines.The Mesão Frio area is par excellence the heart of the beautiful Douro Wine Region. The Alto Douro Wine Region is a particularly representative area of ​​the landscape that characterizes the vast Douro Demarcated Region, the oldest regulated wine-growing region in the world and where the famous Port wine is produced. The cultural landscape of Alto Douro combines the monumental nature of the Douro river valley, made of steep slopes and poor, rugged soils, with the ancestral and continuous action of Man, adapting the space to the Mediterranean-type agricultural needs that the region supports. This intimate relationship between human activity and nature allowed the creation of an ecosystem of unique value, where the characteristics of the land are used in an exemplary way, with the modeling of the landscape in terraces, preserving it from erosion and allowing the cultivation of vineyards.This magnificent property is just 5 km from the Douro River.______________________________________________________________________