Casa do Monte do Moledo

Floor-to-ceiling patio windows line the entire width of the sleek façade of this contemporary home to perfectly capture the absorbing panorama that spreads out before it. Providing a bird’s eye view across the terracotta rooftops of the chic coastal village of Moledo do Minho, they look out towards the shimmering waters of the nearby sea, which stretch out ahead to meet the horizon and form the stunning picture-postcard vista that can be enjoyed from almost every part of this attractive coastal residence.

Nestling against a backdrop of woodland on the hillside at the back of the village, at the top of a sloping driveway, it will come as no surprise that Casa do Monte do Moledo occupies one of the most sought after locations along this wonderfully unspoilt coastline. A walk of just over 2km downhill along the charming cobbled lanes that snake their way through the village’s higgledy-piggledy homes brings you to the sweeping beach of fine golden sand, which is backed by dunes and a selection of cafes and restaurants.

For those seeking more seclusion, a range of picturesque rural beaches line the shores both to the north and south, whilst the other charming waterfront villages of Vila Praia de Ancora, Afife and Caminha are all within a short drive.

Inside the house, a neat and up-to-the-minute décor of polished wooden floors and ceilings, pastel coloured walls and smart furnishings combine to create a comfortable and welcoming ambience in rooms that are bathed in light and look out towards the sea. With the living room, kitchen and every bedroom opening out onto the wood decked terrace that spans the property’s ocean facing façade, access to the pretty garden that encircles the house is easy. Its well kept lawns, shaded in places by mature foliage, slope gently down towards the swimming pool, which sits within a wood decked terrace and enjoys glorious views towards the water.