House of the week - 28th June 2019

Portugal is a country full of hidden wonders, and the largely unknown north of the country is a treasure trove for expats in search of an authentic Portuguese experience. Our house of the week is a luxury, modern villa built right on the shore of the Cávado River on the southern edge of the Peneda-Gerês National Park, deep in the Portuguese countryside not far from the Spanish border.

This 3-bedroom detached house is one of the most luxurious and expensive homes for sale in northern Portugal, and is located in a highly exclusive area. Much more than a normal house, it has astounding luxury extras like a private sandy beach, a terrace suspended in the air and even a glass whirlpool that looks out through enormous windows over the beautiful landscape but still manages to keep your privacy.

A two-person whirlpool with (one-way) views

The total built surface area of the property is around 350 metres squared, which is about 3,770 square feet, but you’ll feel like your living space is so much more than that thanks to the house’s level of seclusion in Gerês – the whole of the gorgeous Portuguese countryside is your back garden! Surrounded by the calm river on one side and dense forest on the other, this property gives a level of privacy that you can’t find anywhere else.

As well as three excellent bedrooms and two bathrooms, if you buy this luxury property in Portugal you will also get a spacious garage and ample outdoor terrace areas for relaxing in the sun and contemplating the views. Two sides of the house are made almost entirely of floor-to-ceiling windows, so you can enjoy watching nature even in winter from the comfort of your designer couch.

There’s also a swimming pool where you can take a dip, take a boat ride on the river, or play on the inflatable installations that are set up just around the riverbend. At mealtimes, you can eat at the dining table set up on the suspended deck for a 360º view of your surroundings and feel like you’re floating on air. For 1.8 million euros, this is the best way to truly appreciate the very best of outdoor living and nature in Portugal.

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This property has its own private beach

All the interiors have a modern style

There are great views from almost every room in the house

You'll feel like you're eating in mid-air on this very special deck

Two whole sides of the property are made entirely of glass windows