Edificio Da Riqualificare | 318 Mq | Area DI Riabilitazione Urbana (Aru) | Centro Storico DI Vila Nov

In the historic heart of Vila Nova de Gaia, just a few steps from the iconic Cais de Gaia waterfront and the banks of the Douro River, lies an outstanding opportunity for investors, real estate developers, and hospitality operators seeking an asset with a prime location, strategic positioning, and strong appreciation potential.

Located on the prestigious Rua Cândido dos Reis, this urban building extends across three floors and offers 318 sqm of gross construction area, set on a 116 sqm plot with a private courtyard.

One of the property’s key differentiating factors is its location within an Urban Rehabilitation Area (ARU), a highly attractive framework for redevelopment and value-add investment projects, benefiting from the ongoing urban regeneration that continues to transform the historic waterfront district of Vila Nova de Gaia.

Positioned in one of the most sought-after areas of the Porto–Gaia region, the property enjoys immediate proximity to Cais de Gaia, the renowned Port Wine Cellars, the Douro riverfront, acclaimed restaurants, cultural venues, and the city’s main tourist attractions.

The continuous appreciation of this historic urban front, driven by international tourism, private investment, and ongoing revitalization initiatives, further enhances the potential of this asset for hospitality, tourism, premium residential, or mixed-use developments.

Thanks to its configuration and strategic location, the building is suitable for a variety of development concepts, including:

• Boutique Hotel

• Guest House

• Tourist Apartments

• Premium Short-Term Rental Accommodation

• Exclusive Residences

• Coliving Spaces

• Digital Nomad Hub

• Coworking Spaces

• Premium Residential Development

• Mixed-Use Development with Commercial and Residential Components

Key Features:

✔ Gross Construction Area: 318 sqm

✔ Total Plot Area: 116 sqm

✔ Building Footprint: 106 sqm

✔ Private Courtyard

✔ Three-Storey Building

✔ Commercial and Residential Use

✔ Located within an Urban Rehabilitation Area (ARU)

✔ Prime Location in the Historic Center of Vila Nova de Gaia

✔ Just Steps from Cais de Gaia and the Douro River

✔ Close to the Famous Port Wine Cellars

✔ Strong National and International Tourism Demand

✔ Excellent Potential for Hospitality, Tourism, and Premium Residential Development

✔ Limited Availability of Comparable Assets in This Location

✔ Area Undergoing Continuous Urban and Heritage Appreciation

✔ Strong Medium- and Long-Term Value Growth Potential

In an increasingly competitive market, where location plays a decisive role in the success of any real estate project, this asset combines some of the factors most valued by investors: centrality, historical context, redevelopment potential, favorable urban planning conditions, and sustained tourism demand.

More than acquiring a building, this is an opportunity to develop a project in one of the most dynamic, visible, and promising locations within the Porto Metropolitan Area.

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