Oporto, Oporto, Portugal

Some properties stand out for their location, others for their architecture. This one combines both attributes. Located on Rua da Alegria, in the heart of downtown Porto, this three-bedroom apartment occupies the first floor of an architect-designed building by Cassiano Barbosa, a leading figure in the Modern Movement in Portugal. In partnership with Arménio Losa, the architect decisively marked the renewal of Porto's architecture, creating a language of refined lines, exemplary functionality, and timeless aesthetics that continue to be an unmissable reference. The building, consisting of only three apartments — one per floor — and served by an elevator, offers a rare level of privacy in such a central location. Its construction was undertaken by Joaquim Ferreira dos Santos, one of the most prestigious builders in Porto in the 1940s and 1950s, who played a key role in the city's urban transformation during this period. With 149 sqm of gross private area, the apartment reveals a balanced spatial organization, characteristic of modern architecture. In the basement, an independent studio of 39 sqm with natural lighting adds an unusual dimension to the property, potentially serving as a creative studio, office, library, music room, or multifunctional space. Between 2020 and 2023, the building underwent a profound rehabilitation that reconciled the preservation of its architectural identity with the introduction of high standards of comfort and technical performance. The intervention included the complete renovation of the roof, water, sewerage and electrical networks, installation of an elevator and video intercom, reinforcement of thermal and acoustic insulation of the facades, as well as the complete renovation of common areas. Just minutes away on foot are Mercado do Bolhão, Rua de Santa Catarina, Coliseu Porto Ageas, Capela das Almas, Jardim e Praça do Marquês, Campo 24 de Agosto, and the Bolhão and Marquês Metro stations, benefiting from an unparalleled offer of commerce, culture, services, and transport. More than an apartment, this is an opportunity to acquire a work of architecture that spans generations, where heritage, authenticity, and contemporary comfort converge in one of Porto's most iconic locations.