Leiria, Óbidos, Portugal
£727,430
€850,000
- PROPERTY TYPE
Villa
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
2,207 sq ft
205 sq m
Key features
- Near the beach
- Near green areas
- Bedrooms: 3
Description
A Manuel Graça Dias Villa with Rooftop Pool and 360° Lagoon and Golf Views. Round Outside, Square Within: An Architectural Landmark at Bom Sucesso · A Collectible Piece of Portuguese Architecture Offered fully furnished, including artworks
Set within the exclusive 160-hectare Bom Sucesso Resort in Óbidos a development whose masterplan carries the signatures of 23 internationally recognised architects, among them Pritzker laureates Eduardo Souto de Moura and Álvaro Siza Vieira this three-bedroom villa is the work of the late Manuel Graça Dias, one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Portuguese architecture.
Its defining gesture is a quiet piece of sleight of hand. From the outside, the house reads as a graceful circular form, sculptural and self-contained. Step through the door and every interior space resolves into a perfect square a conceit that preserves the poetry of the exterior while giving the living areas a calm, entirely usable geometry. It is the kind of detail you notice on the first morning and appreciate for years.
Homes of this pedigree rarely come to market here. Fewer still arrive in this condition.
Inside
The villa is arranged over a single storey, with fluid transitions between inside and out and a restrained material palette throughout.
At its heart sits a generous living room built around a double-sided fireplace, opening onto a landscaped garden and a covered terrace with barbecue an outdoor room in its own right, and one that earns its keep from spring through autumn. The fully equipped kitchen draws light from an interior courtyard and connects visually to the living space through a striking glass panel.
There are three refined bedrooms: a generous master suite, plus two further bedrooms sharing a bathroom with double washbasin and separate shower and WC areas. Built-in wardrobes, wooden flooring and reversible air conditioning throughout complete a home that is as comfortable as it is considered.
Interiors are by the acclaimed studio Matos e Guimarães, with bespoke joinery, curated furnishings and selected artworks measured elegance rather than statement decorating. All furniture, fittings and artworks are included in the sale. Arrive with a suitcase.
The rooftop
The showstopper is upstairs. A private rooftop terrace, decked in premium Brazilian tropical hardwood, holds a heated saltwater swimming pool with an electric cover a genuine year-round proposition rather than a summer one.
From here the view opens out to a full 360 degrees: the manicured fairways of the Donald Steel-designed 18-hole championship course below, the Óbidos Lagoon beyond, and the rolling Silver Coast countryside behind. Sunrise over the lagoon and sunset towards the Atlantic, from the same deck.
Condition and provenance
Construction was authorised by the Câmara Municipal de Óbidos in May 2010, with Manuel Graça Dias as project architect, and the villa was entered on the matriz in 2015. It was acquired by the current owner in 2021, who commissioned a meticulous twelve-month technical and aesthetic upgrade to international standard. Works included:
Full roof reconstruction and re-waterproofing, with a five-year CAPEX warranty
Complete pool rebuild with new machinery, heat pump for year-round use, and a modern saltwater system
New pool tubing, electric pool cover and upgraded systems throughout
New rooftop deck in premium Brazilian tropical hardwood
Redesigned, lush landscaping
Because the owners' professional commitments keep them abroad, the house has been only lightly used since and remains in exceptional, almost-new condition. It has never been placed into the resort's rental pool or operated for tourist letting.
The result is reflected in the energy certificate: class B, at 93% of the reference standard, with 65% of the property's energy consumption drawn from renewable sources and estimated CO emissions of just 1.61 tonnes per year. Space heating performs 53% better than the reference building. For a house of this age and character, that is an unusually strong result.
Resort lifestyle
Bom Sucesso Resort spans 160 hectares and offers 24-hour security alongside a full suite of amenities: 18-hole championship golf course and Golf Academy, spa, gym, Kids Club and babysitting, clubhouse with restaurant and bar, four tennis courts, two padel courts, football and paintball fields, multi-sport court, playground, event room, laundry service, grocery store and delivery, electric vehicle charging, and helipad, together with owners' management services. A five-star hotel is also planned within the development.
The location
The setting is difficult to better. The beaches of Rei Cortiço and Bom Sucesso and the shores of the Óbidos Lagoon Portugal's largest saltwater lagoon, and a haven for kitesurfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing and birdwatching are five minutes away.
Golfers have four world-class courses within easy reach: Bom Sucesso itself, plus Praia D'El Rey, Royal Óbidos and West Cliffs, with the Evolutee Hotel and its spa nearby. Surfers have Baleal roughly 10 km away, one of the most reliable breaks on this coast and Surfers Cove, Portugal's first Wavegarden wave pool, is coming to Óbidos, adding further year-round appeal.
Local schools in amoreira Obidos and caldas da rainha, plus Torres Vedras International School is easily accessible. The medieval walled town of Óbidos is around fifteen minutes, Caldas da Rainha twenty, and Lisbon and its international airport approximately one hour by car.
Property details
Key features: Detached single-storey villa - Circular architecture, square interiors - Private heated saltwater rooftop pool with electric cover - 360° views over golf course and Óbidos Lagoon - Double-sided fireplace - Covered terrace and barbecue - Landscaped garden - Reversible air conditioning throughout - Built-in wardrobes - Storage room - Wooden flooring - Garage space - Offered fully furnished and equipped, including artworks - Bom Sucesso Resort with 18-hole championship golf, spa, clubhouse and 24-hour security - Five minutes from the Óbidos Lagoon and Rei Cortiço beach - One hour from Lisbon
Offered fully furnished and equipped, including its curated artworks, this is a genuinely turnkey opportunity to acquire a collectible piece of Portuguese architecture impeccably restored, beautifully curated, and ready for immediate occupation.
Private viewings by appointment. To arrange yours, contact Steve and Louise at BSPM Real Estate bomsucessopm.com
Energy Rating: B-
#ref:BSPM_528
Set within the exclusive 160-hectare Bom Sucesso Resort in Óbidos a development whose masterplan carries the signatures of 23 internationally recognised architects, among them Pritzker laureates Eduardo Souto de Moura and Álvaro Siza Vieira this three-bedroom villa is the work of the late Manuel Graça Dias, one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Portuguese architecture.
Its defining gesture is a quiet piece of sleight of hand. From the outside, the house reads as a graceful circular form, sculptural and self-contained. Step through the door and every interior space resolves into a perfect square a conceit that preserves the poetry of the exterior while giving the living areas a calm, entirely usable geometry. It is the kind of detail you notice on the first morning and appreciate for years.
Homes of this pedigree rarely come to market here. Fewer still arrive in this condition.
Inside
The villa is arranged over a single storey, with fluid transitions between inside and out and a restrained material palette throughout.
At its heart sits a generous living room built around a double-sided fireplace, opening onto a landscaped garden and a covered terrace with barbecue an outdoor room in its own right, and one that earns its keep from spring through autumn. The fully equipped kitchen draws light from an interior courtyard and connects visually to the living space through a striking glass panel.
There are three refined bedrooms: a generous master suite, plus two further bedrooms sharing a bathroom with double washbasin and separate shower and WC areas. Built-in wardrobes, wooden flooring and reversible air conditioning throughout complete a home that is as comfortable as it is considered.
Interiors are by the acclaimed studio Matos e Guimarães, with bespoke joinery, curated furnishings and selected artworks measured elegance rather than statement decorating. All furniture, fittings and artworks are included in the sale. Arrive with a suitcase.
The rooftop
The showstopper is upstairs. A private rooftop terrace, decked in premium Brazilian tropical hardwood, holds a heated saltwater swimming pool with an electric cover a genuine year-round proposition rather than a summer one.
From here the view opens out to a full 360 degrees: the manicured fairways of the Donald Steel-designed 18-hole championship course below, the Óbidos Lagoon beyond, and the rolling Silver Coast countryside behind. Sunrise over the lagoon and sunset towards the Atlantic, from the same deck.
Condition and provenance
Construction was authorised by the Câmara Municipal de Óbidos in May 2010, with Manuel Graça Dias as project architect, and the villa was entered on the matriz in 2015. It was acquired by the current owner in 2021, who commissioned a meticulous twelve-month technical and aesthetic upgrade to international standard. Works included:
Full roof reconstruction and re-waterproofing, with a five-year CAPEX warranty
Complete pool rebuild with new machinery, heat pump for year-round use, and a modern saltwater system
New pool tubing, electric pool cover and upgraded systems throughout
New rooftop deck in premium Brazilian tropical hardwood
Redesigned, lush landscaping
Because the owners' professional commitments keep them abroad, the house has been only lightly used since and remains in exceptional, almost-new condition. It has never been placed into the resort's rental pool or operated for tourist letting.
The result is reflected in the energy certificate: class B, at 93% of the reference standard, with 65% of the property's energy consumption drawn from renewable sources and estimated CO emissions of just 1.61 tonnes per year. Space heating performs 53% better than the reference building. For a house of this age and character, that is an unusually strong result.
Resort lifestyle
Bom Sucesso Resort spans 160 hectares and offers 24-hour security alongside a full suite of amenities: 18-hole championship golf course and Golf Academy, spa, gym, Kids Club and babysitting, clubhouse with restaurant and bar, four tennis courts, two padel courts, football and paintball fields, multi-sport court, playground, event room, laundry service, grocery store and delivery, electric vehicle charging, and helipad, together with owners' management services. A five-star hotel is also planned within the development.
The location
The setting is difficult to better. The beaches of Rei Cortiço and Bom Sucesso and the shores of the Óbidos Lagoon Portugal's largest saltwater lagoon, and a haven for kitesurfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing and birdwatching are five minutes away.
Golfers have four world-class courses within easy reach: Bom Sucesso itself, plus Praia D'El Rey, Royal Óbidos and West Cliffs, with the Evolutee Hotel and its spa nearby. Surfers have Baleal roughly 10 km away, one of the most reliable breaks on this coast and Surfers Cove, Portugal's first Wavegarden wave pool, is coming to Óbidos, adding further year-round appeal.
Local schools in amoreira Obidos and caldas da rainha, plus Torres Vedras International School is easily accessible. The medieval walled town of Óbidos is around fifteen minutes, Caldas da Rainha twenty, and Lisbon and its international airport approximately one hour by car.
Property details
Key features: Detached single-storey villa - Circular architecture, square interiors - Private heated saltwater rooftop pool with electric cover - 360° views over golf course and Óbidos Lagoon - Double-sided fireplace - Covered terrace and barbecue - Landscaped garden - Reversible air conditioning throughout - Built-in wardrobes - Storage room - Wooden flooring - Garage space - Offered fully furnished and equipped, including artworks - Bom Sucesso Resort with 18-hole championship golf, spa, clubhouse and 24-hour security - Five minutes from the Óbidos Lagoon and Rei Cortiço beach - One hour from Lisbon
Offered fully furnished and equipped, including its curated artworks, this is a genuinely turnkey opportunity to acquire a collectible piece of Portuguese architecture impeccably restored, beautifully curated, and ready for immediate occupation.
Private viewings by appointment. To arrange yours, contact Steve and Louise at BSPM Real Estate bomsucessopm.com
Energy Rating: B-
#ref:BSPM_528
Leiria, Óbidos, Portugal
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