luxury architect properties for sale Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Penthouse apartment in the prestigious Miramar Tower development, featuring four suites and two floors — one dedicated to the main living areas and the top floor reserved for a private pool and panoramic terrace overlooking the mouth of the Douro River and the Atlantic Ocean. With 232 sqm of private gross area, this exceptional residence offers generous interior spaces distributed across four façades, ensuring outstanding natural light. Its unusually large windows create a seamless visual connection with the exterior, where 213 sqm of open terraces and surrounding landscaped planters — inspired by Asian garden design — wrap around the entire apartment. The social area includes two distinct living rooms: a west-facing lounge and a south-facing dining room connected to the kitchen. Premium materials and finishes elevate the atmosphere, including compact marble, multilayer oak wood flooring, lacquered carpentry, a GNEISSE kitchen, ducted air conditioning, and domestic hot water provided by a heat pump and solar panels. On the top floor, a spectacular 171 sqm terrace with pool and generous social space creates the perfect setting for unforgettable gatherings, especially at sunset, with the historic rooftops of Foz Velha and the ocean as the backdrop. Miramar Tower, designed by the renowned OODA architecture studio, draws strong inspiration from Asian aesthetics, combining an organic approach to contemporary architecture with a bold yet serene lifestyle concept that embraces natural light and expansive outdoor living. The property includes four parking spaces, and the building offers a concierge service. Designed for those who appreciate a unique balance between the vibrant atmosphere of the beachfront and the privacy offered by the vast terraces and outdoor areas. Close to shops, services, and leading schools, the area also provides access to several leisure spaces such as Pasteleira Park, Serralves Park, the waterfront promenade, and Passeio Alegre Garden — ideal for walking and outdoor activities. The beaches of Foz are just a short stroll away.

In the heart of Porto, overlooking the trees of Praça do Marquês de Pombal, this house, built in 1910, forms part of a group of bourgeois residences designed according to the same “projeto-tipo”, attributed to José Marques da Silva, one of the leading figures in Porto’s architectural heritage. With 624 m² of private floor area, four suites and eight reception rooms, this property offers a unique setting for those who appreciate heritage, authenticity and the quality of life of living in the city centre. More than a century later, the house retains precious traces of its history: its azulejo-clad façade, ceiling mouldings, generous proportions, aged wall patinas and, at the rear, a secluded 111 m² garden, offering a rare space for tranquillity and private living. The glass roof, which floods the interiors with natural light, together with the original architectural features, gives character and identity to each room. These are the elements that bear witness to the passage of time and give the property its unique character. The layout of the bedrooms and four bathrooms has been designed to ensure comfort and privacy for the entire family. The location is one of its main assets. The house enjoys immediate access to traditional shops, historic cafés, restaurants, services and supermarkets. Marquês Metro Station is just a few steps away, providing easy access to the entire city. Just minutes from Rua de Santa Catarina and the historic centre, it allows you to experience Porto to the fullest while preserving the privacy of a home and its garden. Generations have followed one another. Uses have evolved. The traces remain. Today, the house still carries that invisible memory, shaped by lives, gestures, silences and transformations. It is for this reason that it has a name: The House of Ancestors. A home to live in, as much as a story to continue. After more than a century of existence, it now awaits those who will write its next chapter.