Port in the Garden

Port in the Garden: Porto

This minimalist home is in the heart of Porto, just a fifteen-minute walk from the narrow, bar-filled streets of Ribeira and the grand Avenida dos Aliados. Not many duplexes boast their own private garden in the city centre. This one has a secluded sunny lawn and patio, surrounded by stone walls for the utmost privacy. It’s the perfect spot for a drop of the city’s famed port wine at sunset. Inside, the open-plan kitchen, dining and living room has tall traditional windows letting in tons of natural light. Soft greys and pinks set a cool, calm atmosphere. There’s a separate sitting room with a dedicated remote workspace, should you need to catch up on emails. Bedrooms are housed in thick white stone walls typical of Portuguese design, keeping things cool in summer and cosy in the colder months.

Home truths:
*This home can accommodate up to eight guests, but four will be on double sofa beds in communal spaces which double up as additional bedrooms
*You need to climb some stairs to reach this home, which may not suit those with reduced mobility
*It's an old building so the soundproofing is not the best
*The kitchen is lacking some basic drinkware, such as extra coffee cups