This magnificent 6-bedroom house provides incredible sea views and luxurious interiors in glorious Quinta da Marinha, one of the most sought-after areas of the beautiful coastal town of Cascais (40 mins from central Lisbon).
Sitting on a gorgeously-landscaped plot of 2,375 sq. m, this villa provides 655 sq m of living space spread over three levels, all impeccable in style and elegance. The vibe in this property is luxurious contemporary with historical flourishes (marble is used exuberantly throughout), creating a unique, wonderful home.
The grand entrance hall is quite spectacular, with staircases sweeping up to the higher floors. Continue through this area, across the beautiful marble floors, to find the multiple reception and entertaining spaces on the main floor. One of the highlights is the regal living room, where connecting doors provide access to a formal dining space. Both of these rooms have multi-aspect windows and doors that lead straight out to the exterior terraces.
While formal meals will likely be taken in the impressive dining room, dining out of doors will be hard to resist on the days of good weather. The balconies, terraces and patios are all carefully designed and positioned to catch the sun (or not) at different times of the day.
Back inside and staying on the ground floor, there is a spacious, elegant kitchen that is fitted with all the modern conveniences. Beside this sits a separate utility room and a wine cellar, while the kitchen opens into a breakfast area that will be ideal for less formal meals.
There is no shortage of space for householders to have separate gatherings or enjoy some peace: there’s an additional cosy sitting room and an exquisite internal courtyard, the latter of which could be ideal for some pots and light gardening.
Another peaceful space, albeit one likely to be used for toil, is the grandly impressive study where home working could be completed while admiring the glorious grounds from dual aspect windows. The wooden floors and paneling makes this a classic, comfortable space.
This main floor also has three of the bedrooms alongside a shared bathroom, which could be ideal for guests. There is also a studio apartment where yet more space for living/dining/sleeping is available – this could be useful for guests or as a staff apartment.
The most impressive bedrooms are to be found on the higher floor, where three suites make choosing a ‘master’ something of a challenge.
The bedrooms are vast and sumptuous, with direct access to the terrace that surrounds the property. The bathrooms are just as splendid, with generous use of marble that lend a classical air to the latest modern conveniences.
The suites also have their own dressing areas for the additional luxury expected in a house of this nature. It could, let’s be honest, demand more shopping is undertaken to ensure all the immaculate shelves and cupboards are filled with beautiful things..
The views from all these bedrooms are of the lush grounds and the sparkling ocean beyond. A winning feature of the grounds is the swimming pool; its likely that the sun loungers surrounding it will get frequent use from summer visitors.
There is also a gym and a sauna to round off a super package for the active occupants, although taking a stroll around the exquisitely landscaped grounds could prove just as tempting when exercise is needed.
The house sits within a development in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, right on the sea front. There is a cycle path from the development that links Cascais to Guincho Beach, and the development itself contains golf courses, a health club with a spa and a pool, as well as tennis courts and riding facilities.
Cascais is just a few minutes away. This traditional, charming fishing town is one of the most popular holiday spots near Lisbon and has a historic centre packed with restaurants and bars. There are also trains into Lisbon and on to Sintra from Cascais, while Humberto Delgado Airport is 34 km away.
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6 bedroom house for sale in Lisbon, Cascais, Portugal (rightmove.co.uk)
