Pombaline Dream

In the heart of Lisbon’s historic centre, this apartment is a five-minute walk to the waterside Praça do Comércio lined with shops and restaurants on the River Tagus. Winding, cobbled streets packed with bars and restaurants lead from the apartment to Castelo de S. Jorge on the hilltop, a ten-minute walk away. True to its historic surroundings, this home retains some original features of the traditional Pombaline building it’s housed in. A wooden frame from the post-earthquake reconstruction of 1755 juts out into the living room. Bold black and gold artwork has been hand-picked to complement the wooden structure. Waking up in the master bedroom is a real treat as sunlight streams through French windows, which can be opened up to create a Juliet balcony.

Home truths:
*The apartment is on quite a busy street in the heart of the city, so you may hear some buzz from the street with the windows open
*This is one of several similar apartments in the building, but has plenty of character
*There is an elevator in the building but you'll still need to climb a few steps to reach this apartment
*The master bedroom has two singles pushed together to make a queen bed
*There is no free parking with this apartment, but paid public parking is available 300 metres away for around 20 euros a day
*This is a serviced apartment with a concierge in the building