Between the Mountains and the Sea — A Home in Penedo

Tucked into the hills of Penedo, between Sintra’s forests and the Atlantic coastline, this beautifully renovated two-bedroom villa offers a rather enviable way of life. Reimagined in 2022 with contemporary architecture, the 210 m² residence has been designed to make the most of its extraordinary setting, with frontal sea views from every room and sunlight that follows you through the house.

Mornings might begin in the generous kitchen, coffee in hand, watching the ocean before the day gets underway. The adjoining living room opens, along with the kitchen, onto a spacious terrace where lunch has a habit of becoming a long afternoon, and dinner is best enjoyed as the sun begins its descent toward the Atlantic.

Upstairs, two bedrooms share the same remarkable views, opening onto a balcony that could become a sheltered winter garden — a lovely place to enjoy the scenery even when the weather encourages you to stay indoors. The bathroom offers its own little indulgence: a hammam with light therapy, bringing a touch of spa living into the everyday.

And because life occasionally requires more than sea views and leisurely lunches, the lower level provides a wonderfully versatile space with natural light and its own independent entrance. Whether you imagine a home office, private cinema, gym or guest bedroom, there’s room to make it your own. A closed garage, additional bathroom, laundry and storage complete the practical side of the house. And when winter settles over the Sintra hills, there’s a quiet luxury waiting beneath your feet: underfloor heating throughout the entire home. Even the chilliest mornings become something to look forward to.

Beyond the front door, the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park invites you to exchange your shoes for hiking boots and explore the trails winding through the surrounding hills. The beaches are approximately ten minutes away, while the historic centres of Sintra and Cascais are around twenty minutes from home. Even Lisbon Airport is only about forty minutes away — although once you’ve settled in, you may find yourself considerably less interested in leaving.

This is a home for someone who loves contemporary comfort but doesn’t want to surrender the pleasures of nature, fresh air and a slower rhythm of life. Somewhere between the mountains and the sea, with the Atlantic as your constant companion, Penedo offers a different kind of everyday luxury.

And perhaps the greatest luxury of all is that this doesn’t have to be your holiday. It can simply be home.