Apartment for sale in Santa Maria Maior, Lisbon, Portugal

This excellent apartment is situated in a Pombaline-style building and was refurbished in 2007 with many of the original features from the 18th Century, such as ornate and crafted high ceilings, 'boiserie' panelling, Victorian-style fireplaces, parquet flooring and wooden and glass doors.

The property is located in the historic centre of Lisbon, close to many of the capital's main tourist attractions and viewpoints, as well as an extensive range of shops, services, public transport links, and excellent access to the riverfront. Interestingly, the famous poet Fernando Pessoa wrote a good part of his iconic literary work in this apartment, the 'Book of Disquiet'.

The apartment offers 202 sq m of living space and occupies the entire first floor of the building, which has no lift. It comprises an impressive entrance area with a large iron gate and private staircase, with access to a cosy terrace. A living room with an adjoining dining room, a fully-fitted kitchen, a bedroom that can function as a second living room or dining room, two bedrooms, one with a mezzanine, two fully-fitted bathrooms, one of them with access to a lightwell, three storage rooms, one of them turned into a laundry and corridor areas and halls for shared social, and the private regions complete this excellent home.

Santa Maria Maior covers the neighbourhoods of Lisbon's historic centre, such as Alfama, Bairro Alto, Baixa, Chiado and Rossio.

Known for some of the city's main tourist attractions such as Terreiro do Paço, Praça do Comércio, the Arch on Rua Augusta, Praça do Município, the Cathedral, São Jorge Castle, the Fado Museum, Santa Justa Lift and Pombaline downtown Lisbon, inviting shopping and strolls.

Some of Lisbon's best loved belvederes are found here, like Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, Miradouro do Castelo de São Jorge, Miradouro das Portas do Sol, Miradouro de Santa Luzia and Miradouro do Adamastor.

An enormous diversity of shops, services and transport network. Excellent access to Humberto Delgado International Airport and 25 minutes from Cascais train line.

Please note all distances and measurements are approximate and, for security reasons, are not representative of the exact location of the property. For more information on the precise location of the property and its surrounding area, please contact the listed Property Adviser.