Premium heritage house with garden – city centre
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Enjoy the beautiful volumes of this 19th century townhouse (270 sqm - 2900 sq ft - of living space on three floors), entirely renovated, with 4 bedrooms, verandas and enclosed garden, in the center of Porto. An entire house just for you! The space Built in 1880 and fully renovated, the house is a typical example of Porto architecture: a tall, narrow street façade covered in azulejos (ceramic tiles), an elevated ground floor, large rooms with high ceilings (4 m - 13 ft high), a magnificent central wooden staircase featuring a claraboia (skylight) and an enclosed back garden. All the original features of the house have been kept: azulejos, parquet floors, carvings, woodwork, wooden shutters, interior granite walls… The garden facade has been modified to provide more access to the exterior. Ground floor: hallway and staircase, living room, dining room, kitchen, toilets and a veranda overlooking the garden. Kitchen fully equipped: fridge, freezer, dishwasher, oven, induction hob, kettle, Nespresso coffee maker, toaster… The house features 2 large bedrooms overlooking the garden, each with its private bathroom and veranda, and 2 bedrooms streetside. The bathrooms have been renovated using marmorite, a traditional Portuguese material made of small marble fragments. First floor: 40 sqm (430 sq ft) room, overlooking the garden, with queen size bed (160 × 200 cm), private bathroom (with shower and toilets) and veranda. 26 sqm (280 sq ft) streetside room, with queen size bed (160 × 200 cm) and a small balcony. Second floor: 32 sqm (344 sq ft) room, overlooking the garden, with queen size bed (160 × 200 cm), private bathroom (with shower and toilets), veranda and balcony. 23 sqm (248 sq ft) streetside room, divided in 2 separate areas, each one with a single bed (90 × 200 cm). Please keep in mind that the 2 bathrooms are only accessible through one of these bedrooms: so best for groups that are family or comfortable together sharing access. Upon arrival, the beds will be made and bath towels provided. The beds are high quality brands and the bedding comes from Sampedro, the renowned Portuguese textile company. Garden (approximately 90 sqm - 970 sq ft) accessible via the external staircase located on the ground floor terrace. It features a lawn where you can enjoy a rest (table, chairs and loungers are provided) in the shade of the Medlar tree or the Camelia tree. The house is located in the centre of Porto. It is a 3-minute walk from Bolhão Metro station, and is close to all the amenities (supermarkets, bakeries, greengrocers, restaurants, cafés…). From the house, you can visit the whole of Porto on foot: Rua Santa Catarina, Porto’s main pedestrian street, is a 2-minute walk, Praça da Liberdade is a 10-minute walk and Torre dos Clérigos is a 15-minute walk. Other things to note Additional bed (child) available on request. Heating : end of October until mid-April. Tourist tax: 3 €/traveller/night. Registration Details 96841/AL
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