luxury architect houses for sale Viana do Castelo District, Portugal

In the heart of the Minho landscape, set among the region’s characteristic terraced hillsides and surrounded by Alvarinho vineyards, lies a truly unique property where the tranquillity of nature blends seamlessly with architecture and contemporary comfort. Accompanied by the soothing sound of the stream flowing through the estate and with open views towards neighbouring Spain, this exclusive retreat comprises two independent houses — the historic Casa Clérigo and the contemporary Casa das Vigotas — thoughtfully designed by Correia Ragazzi Arquitetos to make the most of the natural surroundings. Casa Clérigo, featuring two suites, preserves the rustic charm and authenticity of a centuries-old building, while Casa das Vigotas, with three suites and two living rooms, showcases a contemporary, elegant and light-filled design. Both houses offer fully equipped open-plan kitchens, dining areas and living spaces, carefully decorated to provide comfort and wellbeing. Outside, every corner invites contemplation: the vineyard, the stream, the leisure areas and a sun-drenched swimming pool transform this property into a true retreat of excellence, ideal as a private residence, rural tourism project or premium investment opportunity. Located just 4 km from the historic town of Melgaço, the property enjoys a strategic location, only 50 km from Vigo Airport, 150 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto, 90 km from Viana do Castelo, 100 km from Braga and 22 km from Castro Laboreiro. A rare property where architecture, authenticity and nature coexist in perfect harmony

Exquisite and very rare luxury 4 bedroom villa on a plot of 22.250sqm located in the parish of Aguiã a few km from the center of Vila de Arcos de Valdevez, in a quiet and pleasant area where the harmony of nature reigns in its surroundings and whose views take your breath away for their panoramic view. It should be noted that due to the size and extension of the land, we could call this property a Quinta of the 21st century. The dream of this house was long planned so that all the essential details are well defined and outlined, before giving life to a unique and timeless dream house. One of the main objectives, in addition to the construction, finishes and technologies, was to have a modern property inserted in a rural context, focusing on nature, giving a surprising impact of contrast so that the final result is differentiating and daring. Endowed with generous areas and noble quality materials, the house also excels in the following characteristics: - Structure in reinforced concrete, with granite applied to the ventilated wall and hood; - Noble materials and careful finishes; - Geothermal heating via Underfloor Heating (hot and cold); - Solar panels and heat pump for heating sanitary water; - Frames in aluminum oscillating stops with thermal break, double glazing GUARDIAN SUN and electric shutters; - Kitchen lacquered with SILESTONE stone and equipped with appliances; - Automatic gates (entrance and garage); - Garage for 6 cars; - Outdoor lighting and automatic irrigation; - Laundry, large hall for parties; - Fully fenced property, mostly with stone walls from the region where the original farmhouse cache stands out; - Fantastic 12x6 swimming pool with pre-installation to be heated and shower; - Spring water, borehole water, mains water and sanitation; - 3 entrances to access the property; - Excellent sun exposure, because all day we have the Sun as a guest in moments of leisure and relaxation; - Several Boxes for horses. - Great varieties of fruit trees and approximately 70 Olive trees, many of them centenary. - Outdoor summer kitchen with oven; As can be seen after a detailed and quantitative enumeration of the characteristics of the property, there is nothing more to say except that an honorable mention can be left for the architecture, with spectacular welcoming and spacious spaces with an inspiration of purity that denominates each nook where we go. Let yourself be enchanted by the virtues and essences of this property and come and experience the ECO-DESIGN paradise!

Iconic villa, front line to the sea at Moledo beach, with a total area of 1,653 m² and fully walled.Built in 1968, it was designed by architect Márcio de Freitas, renowned for his iconic works in the city of Porto, including the Brasília Shopping Center (1976) and the Jornal de Notícias Tower (1969). He is also notable for his remarkable work on holiday homes along the northern coast of Portugal.The single-storey villa comprises an entrance hall giving access to the private area, with 2 bedrooms featuring wardrobes and a bathroom, and to the social area with living and dining rooms that open directly onto a covered outdoor terrace, as well as a renovated kitchen and, finally, a suite with direct access to the garden.In this villa, architect Márcio de Freitas integrates natural light, balancing local materials and aesthetics with wide outdoor views, through the use of large windows and by orienting the entire house to the west, towards the landscaped garden.Outside, there is a large garden, fully walled to shelter it from the Atlantic wind, equipped with a borehole and a swimming pool that was originally a “tidal pool”, meaning it was fed directly with seawater. Near the pool there is the machine room, with a guest bathroom and a convivial area.The property has an approved PIP (preliminary planning permission) for reconstruction and extension of the existing villa, with a total gross area of 257 m² distributed over two floors. Architect João Fernandes, maintaining the original concept of the house, keeps the same orientation while adding an extra floor to frame the views over the sea and the iconic Santa Tecla hill and Forte da Ínsua. On the ground floor of the project there is a spacious garage with capacity for 2 cars and storage; on the upper floor, enjoying open sea views, there are 3 suites with access to a private balcony, and an open-plan living and kitchen area with balcony access.The villa offers direct access to the beach and the ecotrail, making it the ideal location for those who appreciate the very best that Moledo has to offer. The proximity to the A28 motorway, towards Valença or Porto, allows quick access to other points of interest, as well as to Porto’s Sá Carneiro airport, which is just 50 minutes away.