Sal, Cape Verde

This is a stunning and private penthouse facing the ocean, on what is commonly referred to as Sal's Millionaire's Row: the first residential street at Praia Antonio Sousa. With the sound of the waves, 180 degree ocean views and under 10 minutes' walk into the centre of Santa Maria, it is small wonder that this is amongst the most sought-after real estate on Cabo Verde's main tourist island.
Superbly decorated and extremely well maintained, this is a spacious apartment which can easily sleep six, so suitable for families, for group vacations and for year-round living. It has been run as a very successful Airbnb, and private rentals are very much allowed, with the appropriate licence.
With Italian architecture and design, Beachside is of high-quality construction and the building is secure and well run. The 10 apartments within are all privately owned, and most are used as holiday flats or second homes. It is a quiet and exclusive small development, with large white hallways and stairwells, always kept clean, and Beachside is thus a real haven away from the hustle and bustle of larger apartment buildings and the town of Santa Maria. All the restaurants, bars, shops and nightlife are a short beach-side walk away, and yet you can retreat for a good and secure night's sleep. This is also enhanced by the fact there are no neighbours above.
Casa Verde Homes is delighted to have both penthouses on this top floor for sale, which could allow for an extraordinarily large, deluxe apartment of 4-5 bedrooms. A keen investor may also choose to buy one to live, and one to rent out.
This fully-furnished penthouse has been lovingly furnished in a French style, and includes over 130 square metres of living space:
Secure entry and street parking
Steps from the sand
Large entrance hall including solid European furniture
Two large double bedrooms, one ensuite with its own east-facing balcony for morning sun
Fully tiled family bathroom
Large lounge area with L-shaped sofa and entrance out onto a spectacular furnished balcony
Vaulted exposed beam ceilings
Shutters and window grilles
Fully fitted kitchen
Open wooden stairs to a versatile mezzanine, complete with built-in storage
There is construction taking place between Millionaire's Row and the sea at present, scheduled for completion in 2026. There will be a mixture of restaurants, a surf school and apartments, no higher than 2 storeys. This will, on completion, likely enhance the value of this Beachside penthouse, giving more local dining options. The view of the ocean will remain. As a comparison, the new build apartments that face the ocean along this row are priced at 550,000 Euros.