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Home in Guimarães — €871,000.
Situated on a 464 sqm plot, this house combines contemporary lines with traditional elements and is distributed as follows: on the ground floor, a living room with direct access to an exterior patio with a water tank, an upper balcony with city views, laundry room, and a guest bathroom. It also features an equipped kitchen - including a vintage wrought iron wood stove - with dining area, a social bathroom, and a pantry.On the first floor, there is a winter garden, entrance hall, three bedrooms supported by two bathrooms, and a mezzanine that can be used as an office, library, or additional bedroom.In terms of comfort and efficiency, it has climate control through radiant flooring (hot and cold) throughout the house, except in the mezzanine which has a fan coil unit, mechanical ventilation for air renewal in all rooms, photovoltaic panels, alarm system, and water heating through a heat pump.Internationally recognized, this house was nominated for the "Building of the Year 2022" award in the "Houses" category by the renowned architecture website ArchDaily.The house is located in a special protection zone, on the edge of Guimarães city center, classified since 2001 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.It is located 45 minutes driving distance from Porto, 34 minutes from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport, and 3 hours and 30 minutes from Lisbon.
Why This Opportunity
Located in Guimarães, Braga, Portugal — a sought-after part of the market.
On the market at €871,000.
Layout up to 258 m².
Includes garden, terrace, balcony, solar panels, storage room.
The Area
Getting around
Estação de Guimarães (Linha de Guimarães)
CP terminus of the Guimarães Line, with Urban and regional trains to Porto via Vizela and Trofa. [In the city]
A7 / A11 Motorways
The A7 and A11 ring the city, linking to Braga, Porto (A3) and Penafiel/A4. [Junctions around the city]
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), Porto
Porto's international airport, about 50 min via the A7/A11; direct GetBus shuttle available. [About 55 km / 50 min drive]
Nearby
Castelo de Guimarães
10th-century medieval castle, birthplace-symbol of Portugal and a national monument. [In the historic core]
Paço dos Duques de Bragança
15th-century ducal palace and museum beside the castle. [In the historic core]
Centro Histórico de Guimarães (UNESCO)
UNESCO World Heritage medieval old town of squares, arcades and Largo da Oliveira. [City centre]
Santuário e Montanha da Penha (Teleférico)
Hilltop sanctuary and park at 617 m, reached by Portugal's pioneering cable car. [About 10 min / cable car from the city]
Schools
Universidade do Minho – Campus de Azurém
Major public university campus (engineering, architecture, design) beside the historic centre. [In the city]
Conservatório de Guimarães (Sociedade Musical de Guimarães)
Specialised music conservatory with ministry-recognised courses. [In the city]
Escola Secundária Francisco de Holanda
Historic public secondary school in the city. [In Guimarães]
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