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✨ Elevated elegance in the hills of Sintra – A unique property to reinvent
Perched on the slopes of Sintra, where morning mist weaves through the treetops, this singular property reveals an extraordinary garden — a timeless botanical sanctuary shaped over decades by a passionate nature lover. Every tree, every bloom, every perspective speaks of patience, vision, and deep harmony with the land.
At dawn, golden sunlight brushes the fiery foliage of Japanese maples, glistens on camellia petals, and surrounds the mirror-like pool in an ethereal glow. It is a daily spectacle — vibrant, living, and ever-changing with the seasons.
This is a rare place where the eye is drawn across wooded hills and the harmonious lines of the house itself, whose cascading rooftops seem to float among the foliage like a Japanese pavilion. Built across multiple levels to embrace the land’s natural slope, the home blends into the landscape as though it were always part of it.
The main entrance, accessed from above via an electric gate, leads to covered parking (one with electric charging). This upper level includes a private bedroom with bathroom and a spacious Owner Suite with dressing room, bathroom, and a vast terrace overlooking the gardens and mountains.
A stone staircase descends to the reception rooms: a majestic entry hall with tall arched windows, a generous light-filled kitchen with separate entrance, a functional pantry, and a discreet back area with bedroom and bathroom — perfect for live-in staff or independent guests.
This level also offers a formal dining room with enclosed service hatch (ideal for entertaining), a serene library-office, a fireplace lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows opening to a sea of greenery, and an elegant summer kitchen opening onto a terrace with panoramic views.
A further hallway leads to an additional bedroom, a bathroom, a suite, and stairs descending to a fully independent garden-level T1 apartment — also accessible from outside.
The garden is a world unto itself, curated with exceptional care: sculpted olive trees, conifers, night-blooming jasmine, tibouchina, solanum, roses, bougainvillea — enhanced by statues, a decorative birdcage, ambient lighting, and a tranquil fountain. The pool, lined with exotic wood decking, offers a peaceful space for sun-drenched swims with a view of the hills.
Below the main house, on the former tennis court, a discreet and fully integrated structure has been created: a wooden building extended by a restored house, now divided into three independent rental units, each with private terrace and enclosed space. Totally invisible from the main residence, they generate income without compromising privacy or peace.
While all bathrooms require full renovation, the structure and soul of this property offer an exceptional canvas for creating a unique home — a blend of architectural presence, dreamlike gardens, and profound harmony with nature.
An idyllic setting, perfectly connected
Located in the unspoilt region of Colares, at the heart of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, this property offers a rare balance between serenity and accessibility. Several renowned international schools (TASIS, IPS, Carlucci American International School) are just 25 to 35 minutes away by car. Lisbon International Airport is reachable in 40 to 45 minutes, as is Lisbon’s city center — ideal for regular commuting or professional travel. Iconic beaches such as Cascais, Praia Grande and Adraga are just 15 minutes away, offering a privileged coastal lifestyle. This location allows you to live immersed in nature while remaining close to all essential amenities.
At dawn, golden sunlight brushes the fiery foliage of Japanese maples, glistens on camellia petals, and surrounds the mirror-like pool in an ethereal glow. It is a daily spectacle — vibrant, living, and ever-changing with the seasons.
This is a rare place where the eye is drawn across wooded hills and the harmonious lines of the house itself, whose cascading rooftops seem to float among the foliage like a Japanese pavilion. Built across multiple levels to embrace the land’s natural slope, the home blends into the landscape as though it were always part of it.
The main entrance, accessed from above via an electric gate, leads to covered parking (one with electric charging). This upper level includes a private bedroom with bathroom and a spacious Owner Suite with dressing room, bathroom, and a vast terrace overlooking the gardens and mountains.
A stone staircase descends to the reception rooms: a majestic entry hall with tall arched windows, a generous light-filled kitchen with separate entrance, a functional pantry, and a discreet back area with bedroom and bathroom — perfect for live-in staff or independent guests.
This level also offers a formal dining room with enclosed service hatch (ideal for entertaining), a serene library-office, a fireplace lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows opening to a sea of greenery, and an elegant summer kitchen opening onto a terrace with panoramic views.
A further hallway leads to an additional bedroom, a bathroom, a suite, and stairs descending to a fully independent garden-level T1 apartment — also accessible from outside.
The garden is a world unto itself, curated with exceptional care: sculpted olive trees, conifers, night-blooming jasmine, tibouchina, solanum, roses, bougainvillea — enhanced by statues, a decorative birdcage, ambient lighting, and a tranquil fountain. The pool, lined with exotic wood decking, offers a peaceful space for sun-drenched swims with a view of the hills.
Below the main house, on the former tennis court, a discreet and fully integrated structure has been created: a wooden building extended by a restored house, now divided into three independent rental units, each with private terrace and enclosed space. Totally invisible from the main residence, they generate income without compromising privacy or peace.
While all bathrooms require full renovation, the structure and soul of this property offer an exceptional canvas for creating a unique home — a blend of architectural presence, dreamlike gardens, and profound harmony with nature.
An idyllic setting, perfectly connected
Located in the unspoilt region of Colares, at the heart of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, this property offers a rare balance between serenity and accessibility. Several renowned international schools (TASIS, IPS, Carlucci American International School) are just 25 to 35 minutes away by car. Lisbon International Airport is reachable in 40 to 45 minutes, as is Lisbon’s city center — ideal for regular commuting or professional travel. Iconic beaches such as Cascais, Praia Grande and Adraga are just 15 minutes away, offering a privileged coastal lifestyle. This location allows you to live immersed in nature while remaining close to all essential amenities.
Property Features
- Washing machine
- Dishwashing machine
- Fitted wardrobes
- Under floor heating
- Fireplace
- Equipped kitchen
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Pool
- Proximity: Airport, Mountain, Beach, Golf course, Shopping, Restaurants, City, Hospital, Pharmacy, Public Transport, Schools
- Garden
- Terrace
- Garage
- Floors: 3
- Laundry
- Wine cellar
- Storage / utility room
- Views: Countryside views, Mountain views, Pool view, Garden view
- Security alarm
- Double glazing
- Electric garage gate
- Automatic irrigation
- Pantry
- Quiet Location
- Closed fireplace
- Irrigation System
- Barbecue
- Domotics
- Security door
- Uninterrupted views
- Energetic certification: In process
- Solar orientation: North, South, East, West
- Mains water