Santa Catarina

Located on a prominent corner in the heart of Santa Catarina, this four-storey townhouse brings together Lisbon’s historic character and a carefully executed contemporary rebuild. With exposure on three sides, the building benefits from generous natural light throughout, an unusual quality in this part of the city, and a sense of openness that immediately sets it apart.

An established and well-performing investment property, the building has been operating successfully as a short-term rental since 2021. Completed as a full structural rebuild, the intervention introduced a new steel and concrete structure while retaining elements of the original fabric. Exposed stone details sit alongside natural hardwood floors, marble bathroom finishes, new kitchens, and discreetly integrated air conditioning. The approach is restrained and deliberate, allowing the building’s age and proportions to remain present without feeling heavy.

The property is organized into two independent yet complementary units. The main house comprises six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, with two living rooms and a central kitchen supporting both shared and private use. At the top, a private south-facing roof terrace opens to broad views across Lisbon and the River Tejo, offering light, air, and a visual relationship with the city and the river.

With its own separate entrance, the studio apartment operates entirely independently. Bright, modern, and efficiently planned, it has been designed to perform as a self-contained unit while remaining architecturally coherent with the main house. This dual configuration allows for different modes of use, full operation as a short-term rental property, partial owner occupation with income, or a long-term residential setup supported by flexible hosting.

Fully furnished and professionally managed since late 2021, the building has demonstrated consistent performance in the short-term rental market, supported by its location, layout, and quality of materials. More than a proven asset, Santa Catarina stands out for its overall liveability. It is a building designed to work hard without feeling commercial, offering a balance between heritage and contemporary comfort

Just steps from the Miradouro de Santa Catarina, the property sits within one of Lisbon’s most historically layered quarters, shaped by centuries of architectural and cultural life. The neighbourhood concentrates one of the largest groups of architecturally significant buildings in the region and has long been associated with writers, political thinkers, and the city’s evolving social landscape. Today, it combines a strong residential character with immediate access to Chiado, Cais do Sodré, Príncipe Real, and the riverfront, placing viewpoints, cafés, galleries, and transport connections within easy walking distance.