Traditional 6 Bedroom Luxury Villa With Ocean Views For Sale In São Gonçalo, Funchal

A Rarely Available 1937 Heritage Villa with Ocean Views, Wine Cellar & Approved Pool Project on Prestigious Rua Conde Carvalhal

Property Details:
• Officially registered in 1937
• Approx. 350m² built area
• 478m² plot
• 6 bedrooms
• 6 bathrooms
• 3 elegant reception rooms
• Atlantic Ocean and Funchal Bay views
• Fully restored original pine floors
• Restored decorative plasterwork and ceiling roses
• Traditional Madeiran cantaria stone details
• Designer kitchen with premium SMEG appliances
• Temperature-controlled wine cellar
• Flexible lower level with guest apartment potential
• Traditional greenhouse
• Approved swimming pool project
• Walking distance to central Funchal
• Prestigious Rua Conde Carvalhal address

In a market increasingly defined by contemporary construction, properties with genuine character, architectural integrity, and historical charm have become exceptionally rare. Villa Velvet is one of those rare finds.

Set within one of Funchal’s most established residential neighbourhoods, surrounded by historic quintas and elegant estate homes, Villa Velvet offers a level of character and authenticity that has become increasingly difficult to find.
Occupying a privileged position on the highly sought-after Rua Conde Carvalhal, this beautifully restored Madeiran villa offers a unique blend of heritage, craftsmanship, and modern luxury, just moments from the centre of Funchal yet surrounded by privacy, mature gardens, and an atmosphere of timeless tranquillity.

Officially registered on 30th September 1937, this remarkable residence represents a disappearing era of Funchal’s architectural heritage. The property has undergone a meticulous and comprehensive restoration, preserving the features that define its character while seamlessly introducing modern comforts and refined finishes throughout.

Set within a private plot of 478 m², Villa Velvet offers over 354 m² of beautifully restored living accommodation arranged across four levels. The villa occupies a footprint of 118 m², rising to provide generous proportions throughout while retaining extensive outdoor spaces, landscaped gardens, entertaining areas and future potential for the approved swimming pool project.

Villa Velvet features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and three elegant reception rooms, creating a home that is equally suited to grand entertaining and relaxed family living.

From the moment you step inside, the quality of the restoration becomes immediately apparent. Original decorative plaster ceiling roses, traditional Madeiran cantaria stone detailing, handcrafted timber joinery, high ceilings, and beautifully restored wide-plank pine floors have all been carefully preserved, creating an authenticity impossible to replicate in a modern home.

The main living spaces flow effortlessly from one room to the next, filled with natural light and connected by elegant proportions.

At the heart of the home lies a truly exceptional kitchen. Inspired by classic British and Italian interiors, with subtle 1970s influences, floor to ceiling metro tiles, this statement space has been designed for both serious cooking and stylish entertaining. Premium SMEG appliances, built in fryer and hot plate, stainless steel cupboards and black granite tops provide extensive preparation areas, timeless finishes, and breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views combine to create a room that is as functional as it is beautiful.

Upstairs, sea-facing bedrooms enjoy panoramic views across Funchal and the Atlantic Ocean, while a handcrafted timber staircase, original architectural detailing, and thoughtfully designed bathrooms continue the home’s consistent theme of understated elegance.

A particularly enchanting feature is the upper-floor retreat, a beautifully converted space that opens onto a private rooftop viewpoint. From here, uninterrupted ocean vistas stretch endlessly before you, while Madeira’s dramatic mountains rise behind, creating a setting that feels both romantic and utterly unique.

Beyond the principal accommodation, the lower ground level introduces an entirely different dimension to the property. Already home to a temperature-controlled wine cellar with bespoke concrete diamond-rack storage, this level also offers exceptional flexibility. Whether imagined as a self-contained guest apartment, wellness studio, gymnasium, home office, creative workspace, or additional accommodation, the possibilities are extensive.

Outside, mature landscaped gardens frame the villa beautifully, offering privacy and charm throughout the year. Integrated lighting transforms the grounds after sunset, while an impressive central palm tree creates a striking focal point for the garden.

Adding further value, the property benefits from an approved swimming pool project, thoughtfully designed to complement the existing landscape and elevate the lifestyle offering even further.

Situated in one of Funchal’s most desirable residential neighbourhoods, within walking distance of the city centre and surrounded by some of Madeira’s most prestigious estates and quintas, Villa Velvet represents a unique opportunity to acquire one of the area’s most distinctive private residences.

Villa Velvet is more than a beautifully restored home. It is a private villa full of character, history and timeless elegance, thoughtfully preserved for the next generation. Combining six bedrooms, exceptional entertaining spaces, sea views, an approved pool project, a temperature-controlled wine cellar and one of Funchal’s most desirable addresses, this is a residence that simply cannot be replicated today.

For those who appreciate authenticity, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance, Villa Velvet stands in a class of its own.

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