Spacious villa with swimming pool, fruit orchard, koi pond and separate annex
Spacious villa with pool and large garden in Ribeira de Sintra
This spacious villa is located in Ribeira de Sintra, a quiet residential area within easy reach of Sintra, the coast and Lisbon. The property offers plenty of space both indoors and outdoors, with a flexible layout that can be adapted to different needs.
The house has a gross built area of 538 m² and sits on a 1,675 m² plot. It is arranged over three floors and includes seven generously sized rooms, two fully equipped kitchens, several bathrooms and a number of living and social areas.
There are two separate entrances, one from the courtyard and another from the first floor. This makes it possible to use different parts of the house more independently, which could be useful for a larger family or multi-generational living.
The basement is currently used as a garage and storage area. There is plenty of space here, with the possibility of using part of it as a home gym, office, hobby room or guest accommodation.
There is also a separate annex in the garden with its own kitchen and bathroom. It works well as guest accommodation, a home office or as a more private space for a family member.
Garden and pool
The garden is large, green and well established, with plenty of space around the house. There is a private swimming pool as well as several areas for sitting and spending time outdoors.
The garden has a variety of fruit trees, including lemon, apple, orange, olive, pomegranate and mandarin. These give the garden plenty of greenery and variety throughout the year.
The property also has its own groundwater well, which contributes to the water supply for the swimming pool.
Next to the house is a paved courtyard and a covered outdoor area with space for dining and seating. It is conveniently positioned close to both the pool and the garden and can be used for much of the year.
The house
Heating is provided by water-filled radiators connected to a central heating system powered by gas oil. Both kitchens have gas cookers.
The house has REHAN windows with solar-reflective properties, helping to reduce direct heat from the sun. There are also electric shutters, making it easy to control both light and privacy.
The house can be used as it is today, while still offering plenty of scope to update or change certain areas over time.
One possibility would be to extend the kitchen on the ground floor and open it up towards the living room. Larger glass doors facing the terrace could bring in more natural light and create a more direct connection between the living areas, garden and pool.
Location
Central Sintra is around a 10-minute drive away, with restaurants, cafés, shops and other everyday services.
The Atlantic coast is also close by. Praia das Maçãs, Praia Grande and Azenhas do Mar can all be reached in around 10 minutes by car, while Cascais and Ericeira are approximately 30 minutes away.
The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is nearby and offers plenty of opportunities for walking, hiking and cycling.
For families, several international schools are within reasonable travelling distance, including CAISL, HYPHA International School and TASIS Portugal. Sintra railway station provides connections to Lisbon, with the journey taking under 40 minutes.
Overall, this is a large and flexible property with plenty of indoor and outdoor space, a swimming pool, an established garden and a separate annex. The setting is quiet and green, while still providing convenient access to Sintra, the coast and Lisbon.
