Benfica, Lisbon 1500

Fantastic house resulting from the renovation of a 19th and 18th century building, located in the picturesque area known as the 'last village' of Lisbon. The property is in excellent condition and stands out for combining traditional architecture with updates aimed at comfort and modern efficiency. Its urban scale and flexible plan allow easy adaptation to different family dynamics. The house has a generous area consisting of 15 rooms in total, functionally distributed over three floors and an attic. This organization provides enormous versatility of use, as five of these rooms can be easily converted into bedrooms, offices or living rooms, as needed. In addition to this flexibility, the property benefits from excellent sun exposure throughout the day and has a very effective acoustic insulation system, ensuring a peaceful environment inside. From a construction point of view, the house preserves its historical identity intact through the maintenance of several original elements. Highlights include the solid anti-seismic structure in a Pombaline cage, the presence of old tiles from the 17th century. Xviii and the use of traditional wood, complemented on the exterior by well-preserved rustic details, such as a well and a traditional oven. Without leaving aside this architectural past, the house was updated to meet current comfort standards, integrating modern energy efficiency and autonomy solutions, namely through the installation of solar panels. It is important to highlight that, despite its historical context, the building is not classified as a protected heritage site. This particularity is a significant added value, as it exempts the property from the usual bureaucracy and restrictions, leaving open the possibility of future adaptations or physical restructuring of the space. Finally, with regard to access, the house does not have a closed garage, but it has the convenience of free parking right outside the door, with capacity for at least two vehicles. Calhariz de Benfica is a residential area that stands out for offering a very particular balance between the tranquility of a traditional neighborhood and the convenience of urban life. Characterized by a calm environment, it still preserves some traces of its history and consolidated neighborhood experience, which is reflected in a family atmosphere, supported by a good network of local commerce, proximity services, pharmacies and school infrastructure. One of the biggest areas of appreciation for this location is its immediate proximity to the Monsanto Forest Park. Being literally two steps away from Lisbon's largest green lung, the area allows quick and direct access to a vast natural area. This privileged neighborhood offers residents the possibility of enjoying outdoor spaces for sports, walking or leisure, functioning as a natural and green extension of the residential environment itself. Energy Rating: C ref:RG2068