luxury architect houses for sale Vila Real District, Portugal

Located in São Cristóvão do Douro, in the municipality of Sabrosa, this distinctive detached three-bedroom villa stands out for its contemporary architecture and stunning views over the Douro. Currently operating as a charming guest house, Casa do Arco – Guest Villa Douro is a conceptual project by architect Francisco Vieira de Campos, which combines traditional regional materials, such as schist, with the modern aesthetics of reinforced concrete in an exemplary way. With 254 m² of private gross area, spread over three floors with an elevator, this property offers a unique experience of comfort and functionality. - Ground floor: entrance hall, fully equipped restaurant, large and bright living room, industrial kitchen, and bathroom. - 1st floor: three generous suites, all with excellent natural light and bathrooms clad in Estremoz marble. - Floor -1: multipurpose room ideal for leisure, events, or business expansion, in addition to the technical support area. Built in 2021 and maintained in impeccable condition, this villa reflects the spirit of the Alto Douro Wine Region, combining authenticity, noble materials, and comfort, with the Douro landscape as a permanent backdrop in all rooms. Intended for services, it represents an excellent investment opportunity, whether for continuing tourism operations, creating a boutique hotel, or developing a new accommodation concept. Alternatively, it can be easily converted into a private home, providing an exclusive residence in the heart of a unique region. Located just 10 minutes from Pinhão and 20 minutes from Vila Real, this property benefits from a privileged location in the Douro Wine Region - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized worldwide for its exceptional landscapes.

This elegant detached house, located in Chaves, offers 324 m² of floor space on a 3,276 m² plot. With two bedrooms, a bathroom, living room, fitted kitchen and garage (44.3 m²), it also includes a balcony and terrace. Designed by renowned architect José Carlos Nunes de Oliveira, the house stands out for its minimalist design and energy efficiency, with premium finishes and large windows that maximise natural light. Materials and Finishes: Structure: Reinforced concrete with exterior walls covered with expanded polystyrene panels, glued and fixed with fibre mesh and pigmented sprayed mortar. Interior: Dry plasterboard masonry for plastering and painting. Ceilings: Entirely in plasterboard. Roofing: Lightweight screeds with drainage slope, insulated with roofmate panels and waterproofing protected by pebbles. Window frames: Low-profile aluminium with thermal break and low-emissivity double glazing. Located in Chaves, a spa town famous for its hot waters (73-76°C), ideal for tourism and well-being. Close to the centre and the Chaves Thermal Baths, it offers access to services and a rural atmosphere in an urban setting, just a few minutes from major roads. Perfect for those looking for a sustainable home in a unique thermal destination, with a design by a renowned architect and high-quality finishes, ideal for tourism investment.

Spectacular small farm, consisting of a house, spacious and modern, and a plot of land with an area of approximately 25,000. 00 m2. The house consists of a ground floor and first floor, with a garage for several cars, a laundry room, a storage room, and storage on the ground floor, and on the first floor, three suites, one of which with a closet, an office, a guest bathroom, a pantry, a living room, and a kitchen in an open space. The materials and equipment that make up the building are of the highest quality and are highly functional and up-to-date. All its divisions have balconies from which you can see a fabulous and truly unique landscape of the Douro Valley. The land is mainly intended for vineyards (mechanized), olive trees, cherry trees, chestnut trees, and cork oaks. It also has an area for collecting and recreation of small domestic animals, namely pigs and poultry. The wine produced on the property, about twelve hundred [liters] per year, is considered beneficial. The remaining crops are also quite profitable, given their quantity/price. The property has a well with enough water to supply it without any constraints. It is located in an area with excellent accessibility and is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Portugal, the famous Douro. It has stunning views, including the Douro River, and is located in a quiet, very secluded, profoundly natural, and healthy location.