Porto Apartment

Property ID: ZMPT588784 Are you looking for an apartment with a recognized architectural identity, real tax benefits, and a central location in Porto? PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Located in the iconic Bloco da Carvalhosa, a building classified as a Monument of Public Interest, this 4-bedroom apartment on the 3rd floor represents a rare opportunity for those who value architectural heritage, urban centrality, and sustained appreciation potential. The building, designed by architects Arménio Losa and Cassiano Barbosa, is a landmark of 20th-century Portuguese modern architecture, distinguished by its rationalist style, functional organization, and balanced urban integration. The unit features a very clear functional layout, with separation between social and private areas, allowing comfortable daily use. The presence of a balcony and terrace adds a direct connection to the outdoors and increased natural light. The layout and organization make the property especially suitable for families who prioritize a central location, buyers who value architectural heritage, or those seeking a distinctive asset in Porto’s residential market. Beyond its architectural value, the property is part of a classified building, which may provide significant tax benefits to the owner, including exemption from IMI (municipal property tax) and possible exemption from IMT (property transfer tax) when acquired for permanent residence, according to legal provisions applicable to monuments of public interest. LOCATION DESCRIPTION Located at Rua da Boavista 571, very close to Rotunda da Boavista, the property benefits from one of Porto’s most established and sought-after urban locations. The surroundings combine housing, commerce, services, dining, cultural facilities, and quick access to various city points. The area offers practical urban living, with pedestrian access to supermarkets, schools, metro, buses, and cultural spaces, reducing daily dependence on a car. Proximity to Casa da Música, Cedofeita, and Porto’s downtown also enhances future appreciation potential and residential appeal. ARCHITECTURAL AND HERITAGE RECOGNITION - SIPA – Information System for Architectural Heritage - SIPA Consultation: Bloco da Carvalhosa - Público article on the building’s classification - Público article on Bloco da Carvalhosa MAIN PROPERTY FEATURES • Located in Bloco da Carvalhosa, a building classified as a Monument of Public Interest • 4-bedroom apartment on the 3rd floor • Functional layout with separation between social and private areas • Living room with fluid connection to other social areas • 4 bedrooms (one near the kitchen area) • 2 bathrooms • Balcony • South-facing terrace • Reference building of Portuguese modern architecture • High urban centrality • Potential interest for own residence or heritage appreciation MATERIALS, FINISHES, AND EQUIPMENT • Building under horizontal property regime • Occupancy license from 1949 • Modernist architecture by Arménio Losa and Cassiano Barbosa • Architectural structure classified for its heritage and cultural value • Facade with rationalist language characteristic of Portuguese modernism • Balcony and terrace with direct outdoor access ACCESSIBILITY AND TRANSPORT • Bus stop on Rua da Boavista about 80 m away • Lapa Metro station about 400 m away • Rotunda da Boavista about 1.1 km away • Access to Via de Cintura Interna (VCI) about 2.4 km away • Campanhã station about 4.8 km away • Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport about 14 km away POINTS OF INTEREST • Pingo Doce supermarket on Rua da Boavista about 220 m away • Carolina Michaëlis Secondary School about 500 m away • Lusíadas Porto Hospital about 700 m away • Casa da Música about 1 km away • Mercado do Bom Sucesso about 1.2 km away • Palácio de Cristal Gardens about 1.9 km away