House for sale in Colares, Portugal

7-bedroom villa with 276 sqm of gross construction area and an independent 1-bedroom apartment, for renovation, with frontal sea and mountain views, garden, swimming pool, tennis court, and garage, set on a 5120 sqm plot, located in a privileged area of Praia Grande, Colares, Sintra. The villa is thoughtfully designed across two levels. The ground floor welcomes you with an entrance hall, with a wooden staircase leading to the upper level. This floor also boasts a inviting living room with a fireplace and seamless access to the garden and pool area. Additionally, you'll find a dining room, a complete bathroom, a fully-equipped kitchen complemented by a pantry, a convenient laundry room, and a separate service suite. Also on this floor, there is internal access to the garage for one car, which is currently being used as a games room. From the garage, we have access to an independent 1-bedroom apartment, consisting of a living room, kitchen, 1 bedroom, and a full bathroom. This independent apartment also has external access. Ascending to the upper level, you'll discover a luxurious master suite boasting dual balconies - one offering sea views, while the other provides a panoramic view of the Sintra mountains, showcasing the iconic Moorish Castle and Pena Palace. This floor also features two additional bedrooms, each with its own balcony and unobstructed views of the sea. A fourth bedroom on this level treats occupants to serene mountain scenery. The sleeping quarters are serviced by two well-appointed bathrooms - a full bathroom and a convenient guest bathroom, ensuring comfort and privacy for all occupants and visitors. The attic can be utilized, as the ceiling height allows for it; currently, access is through a service ladder via a trapdoor. The property has a borehole for garden irrigation and the pool. The extensive garden features some fruit trees, formerly a vegetable garden area. Total privacy. Late 1960s architecture, designed by renowned architects Victor Palla and Joaquim Bento d'Almeida, with very distinctive features such as the association of different hexagonal floor plan modules, allowing for curious communication between various compartments, with level differences of just a few steps between them, and large window openings that provide lots of light. Materials used in the cladding and finishes such as wood, stone, terracotta tiles, and ceramic tiles also give it very distinctive characteristics that have accompanied the evolution of time while maintaining an air of modernity in its style. Located at the top of the Praia Grande escarpment, a 5-minute walk from the beach, a 5-minute drive from Colares, Praia das Maçãs, 10 minutes from Azenhas do Mar, 20 minutes from international schools St. Julian's, TASIS Portugal International School, Carlucci American International School of Lisbon. 25 minutes from Amor de Deus and Salesianos do Estoril schools. 15 minutes from Sintra, 25 minutes from Cascais, and a 40-minute drive from Lisbon city center and Humberto Delgado Airport.