luxury contemporary houses for sale Viseu District, Portugal

Located 9km from the center of Viseu, the iconic Quinta dos Gémeos, with stunning views of the Serra da Estrela, stands out for its contemporary architecture on a plot of approximately 15,000m². Viseu has been considered the best city to live in Portugal for the seventh consecutive year. With an aerodrome offering frequent connections to Lisbon, Porto, and Faro, the city is known for the beauty of its green spaces, smooth traffic, Beira cuisine, and Dão wines, in addition to private hospitals. The property is 40 minutes away from the nearest international school. Ideal for those who appreciate refinement and nature, the house, distributed over 3 floors and equipped with an elevator, offers maximum comfort. On the ground floor, there is a living room overlooking the indoor pool, a spacious kitchen, and a support area with a barbecue and wood-fired oven on the terrace, ideal for outdoor dining. This floor also includes a guest suite and a study room. On the upper floor, there are 4 suites, all with balconies and stunning views of the Serra da Estrela. The basement accommodates a garage for 7 cars, a nightclub with a bar and kitchen, a games room, and a fully equipped laundry room. The property includes a second support house for parties with 2 large wood-fired stoves, barbecues at various points of the estate, a tennis court, a playground, and an illuminated jogging track of over 1km. There is space for animals, an illuminated forest, an annex with a tractor and machinery for agricultural maintenance, gardening, and livestock, as well as a kennel for 5 dogs. The diverse leisure spaces ensure varied activities. Despite the feeling of being in the countryside, the house is just minutes away from supermarkets, universities, private schools, hospitals, and the Palácio de Gelo shopping center, one of the largest in Portugal. There is also proximity to golf courses and a riding center. Viseu is strategically located, just 40 minutes from various important points in Portugal, such as the iconic Serra da Estrela, the famous Costa Nova beach, Spain, the Douro, and Coimbra. It is 1 hour from Porto, 3 hours from Lisbon, and 4 hours from Madrid. The property includes a heated indoor pool with a jacuzzi, Turkish bath, sauna, and sports room. Organization, functionality, and good taste are the strong points of this unique property.

In the heart of Lamego, between the historic city centre and the unique landscape of the Douro region, stands Casa dos Loureiros, also known as Casa dos Condes de Alpendurada.A historic manor house of rare scale, authenticity and presence, ideal for those looking for a property with identity, heritage and exceptional potential for appreciation.With 1,848 sqm of gross construction area, set on a 2,662 sqm plot, the property is arranged over four floors and comprises 29 rooms, preserving the character of a grand urban noble house.The stone coat of arms on the facade anticipates the impressive interiors, where wide staircases, high-ceilinged reception rooms, ornate ceilings, wood and stone floors, original doors, a private chapel and multiple spaces with outstanding renovation potential all stand out.Main features: - Historic manor house in the centre of Lamego - Known as Casa dos Loureiros or Casa dos Condes de Alpendurada - 1,848 sqm of gross construction area - 2,662 sqm plot - Approximately 2,200 sqm of outdoor area - Four floors - 29 rooms - Facade with stone coat of arms - Spacious reception rooms and high ceilings - Impressive interior staircases - Original wood and stone flooring - Private chapel - Private garden with mature trees - Water features and charming outdoor corners - Central location, close to the Cathedral, castle and historic centre - Just a few minutes from the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios and the Douro wine regionDue to its size, layout and location, this property may be adapted to different projects, such as a prestigious family residence, boutique hotel, charming guest house, wine or cultural retreat, private events venue, institutional project or heritage investment linked to quality tourism.Any change of use or conversion should be duly validated with the relevant authorities, but the architectural base, location and history of this property offer a truly distinctive opportunity.Outside, the private garden is one of the great privileges of Casa dos Loureiros. The scale of the green space, the privacy and the different outdoor areas create the feeling of an urban retreat in the very centre of the city.This is not a conventional house. It is a property with history, character and future. A home for those looking for more than square metres: for those seeking authenticity, memory and the possibility of creating something truly unique.For more information or to schedule a viewing, please get in touch and discover the full potential of Casa dos Loureiros.