Oporto, Oporto, Portugal

This villa in Amial belongs to the category of houses thought out with time, designed with care and executed with passion. Here, every detail reflects a conscious choice: comfort, elegance and authenticity.

As soon as you arrive, you realize the quietness of a cul-de-sac, where the predominant sound is that of leaves swaying in the wind and birds chirping. The façade, discreet and solid, reveals the attention to security and efficiency: Fichet security door, motorized Fénix RAL 7016 sectional gate and Capotto thermal insulation system with mineral wool that keeps the interior quiet and balanced.

Upon entering, the eye is immediately drawn to the noble Riga wood: wide, beveled planks with a natural texture that warms the room and gives off the subtle scent of real wood. Underfoot, you can feel the quality that runs throughout the house. The American pine stairs continue the feeling of comfort, with honey tones and vivid veins, creating a smooth path between the floors.

The main living room, with light coming through the Sosoares windows in matt RAL 7016 aluminum and laminated double glazing, is the heart of the house. The sun draws patterns on the white walls, while the texture of the wood reflects the warmth of winter afternoons. The kitchen stands out for its functional simplicity: straight lines, generous storage and a touch of sophistication from the Grohe Minta mixer, in "Supersteel" brushed steel, with rotating spout and pull-out mousseur. Every gesture here is light: the water flows with precision and silence, revealing German engineering in every detail.

On the upper floor, the continuous Riga floor reinforces the harmony. The three bedrooms are large and bright, with swinging window frames and motorized thermal blinds (controlled by mobile phone). The suite is a haven of serenity, with a bathroom clad in Cimentart ICEM Quartz microcement, in the shade Platinum: a continuous surface, smooth to the touch, without joints, which reflects diffused light and creates a spa-like atmosphere.

The Sanitana Be You sanitary ware adds lightness to the ensemble: compact toilets with an ecological dual flush system and a soft close lid, combined with chrome Selekt mixers with a minimalist design. The Grohe Tempesta Cube shower system, with a 250 mm ceiling shower, turns bathing into a sensory experience: fine drops, precise temperature, absolute silence.

On a technical level, this house is an example of a balance between comfort and efficiency: 500L Daikin ECH20 heat pump, guaranteeing hot water with low consumption, Velux skylights that flood the bathrooms with natural light, thermal and acoustic efficiency reinforced by interior mineral wool and double glazing.

At the top, there's a terrace accessible by a spiral staircase with a light design, where the weather slows down. It's the ideal place to have breakfast in the sun, tend aromatic herbs or simply watch the sun set over the neighborhood's orange tile roofs.

Just a few minutes from Colégio Luso-Francês, the University Pole and with quick access to the VCI and Circunvalação, this villa combines the tranquillity of an urban refuge with the convenience of the city.