Description
If you are looking for a new home or a real estate investment, this 2-bedroom apartment in Vila Real de Santo António could be the perfect opportunity for you. With a privileged location in a quiet area of the city and just 200 meters from the river, this property offers an ideal combination of comfort and convenience. With a gross area of 98m2, the apartment has two bedrooms, one of which is en suite, providing additional privacy and comfort.
The apartment is on the first floor with a lift, which makes it easier and more accessible. It also includes a covered terrace and a balcony, where you can enjoy leisure time. The state of conservation is excellent, which means you won´t have to worry about urgent renovations or repairs.
Another highlight is that the apartment is sold fully furnished and equipped, ready for you to move into immediately. This is a significant benefit, saving you time and money on buying furniture and household items. Don´t miss out on this unique opportunity to acquire a quality property in Vila Real de Santo António, a charming city with a lot to offer.
Vila Real de Santo António is undoubtedly a fascinating example of 18th-century urban planning, marked by the vision and ingenuity of the Marquis of Pombal. After the devastating earthquake of 1755, which nearly obliterated the town, the Marquis of Pombal saw an opportunity to implement his Enlightenment ideas for reconstruction. Inspired by the reconstruction of the Baixa Pombalina in Lisbon, he ordered Vila Real de Santo António to be redesigned in the anti-seismic neoclassical style, making it a model of modernity and functionality for the time.
The heart of the town is its main square, a large and harmonious space where the town hall and the main church are located. This space is decorated with the distinctive Portuguese pavement, whose geometric patterns reflect the influence of Pombaline urbanism. The streets radiate from this square in an orthogonal layout, typical of the grid style that characterized the planned cities of the period. This type of design not only promoted organization and efficiency, but also facilitated rapid reconstruction and resilience to future natural disasters.
To this day, Vila Real de Santo António retains its 18th-century charm and elegance, with some 190 original buildings featuring wrought-iron balconies and sober, balanced facades. This architectural consistency is not only aesthetic, but also a manifestation of Enlightenment ideas of order and rationality. As such, the town is not only a testament to the capacity for recovery after a disaster, but also an extension of the humanist and progressive spirit that shaped Portugal during the reign of the Marquis of Pombal.
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Escola Secundária de Vila Real de Santo António
6 Minutes
Escola de Hotelaria e Turismo de Vila Real de Santo António
3 Minutes
Escola Básica do 2° e 3° Ciclo Dom José I
12 Minutes
Consultório Doutor Serge Conceição
6 Minutes
Vila Real de Santo António
12 Minutes
Estação Ferroviária de Vila Real de Santo António
12 Minutes
Snack Bar Cantinho da Jeh
9 Minutes
Bombeiros Voluntários de Vila Real de Santo António
12 Minutes
Centro Cultural António Aleixo
9 Minutes