1970s Villa With River Views On Rua José Ferrão Castelo Branco, Paço De Arcos

Three-storey villa set on a 1,400 m2 plot, on one of the most sought-after streets in Paço de Arcos, high on the residential hillside that overlooks the mouth of the Tagus. With 320 m2 of gross construction area and 300 m2 of private area, the house faces southeast at the rear, where the garden, swimming pool, terraces and main living spaces are located. From here, the view takes in the river mouth and stretches south all the way to Cabo Espichel.

The plot is one of the property’s great surprises. Mature, large trees and the landscaped garden give it a private, established character, and the walk down from the house to the pool area, through the greenery, makes the outdoor space feel genuinely special.

The entrance floor holds the social area. The living room is generous, with a dining area and several distinct spaces, opening onto an impressive terrace with open views over the river. On the same floor there is a large kitchen, recently refurbished, with an en-suite area for live-in help.

The upper floor has four bedrooms, one a large en-suite and the other three served by a full bathroom. A second terrace, accessed from the master bedroom and one of the other rooms, extends the outdoor space on this level.

The lower floor sits at pool level. Here you find a large games room, bar and lounge that opens cleverly, and with plenty of natural light, onto the lawn and pool area. This floor is completed by several storage rooms, an office, a kitchen and an en-suite, along with space that could be converted into further rooms with natural light. The villa also has a large independent garage.

The house is in very good condition. The kitchen has been refurbished and the structure is sound and well kept. The bedrooms and lower floor would benefit from some updating and modernisation, and there is scope to reconfigure the layout and add bathrooms. Nothing structural, but the kind of work that lets a new owner add their own mark and bring further value to an already exceptional property.

A rare opportunity in a location that seldom comes to market. Book your visit.