Braga Essence Villa
Folio II · The House

A house of wood, light
& long horizons.

Six bedrooms. Five bathrooms. A heated indoor pool, a steam room, a private gym. A vaulted living room that opens to the garden, a kitchen built for long meals. Sleeps ten, comfortably; designed for a single party of friends, family, or both.

§ 01 In passing — a gallery
The vaulted living room opens to the garden.Living room, looking south
The indoor heated pool, with line-drawing mural.Indoor pool
Cobblestone drive, garden, the orange façade.The driveway
Dining hall and chef's kitchen.Kitchen & dining
A master bedroom in soft greys and linens.Garden suite
The lawn and views west over Braga.The lawn & view
A living room opening through full-height glass onto the courtyard.Living room & courtyard
A stone-tiled bathroom with a freestanding vanity and walk-in shower.The stone bathroom
The covered terrace — timber ceiling, seating, looking out to the garden.The covered terrace
§ 02 The Rooms

Six bedrooms, each with its own light.

I.

The Garden Suite

The largest master suite — king bed in soft boucle, two walls of sheer linen onto the garden, walk-in dressing, and an ensuite with rain shower and double basin. The room where the sun arrives first.

King bedEnsuiteGarden doorsWalk-in
Garden Suite — king bed in soft bouclé, sheer linen, light pine floor. Garden Suite — bedroom with air-conditioning and a free-standing television. Garden Suite — the bedroom and sitting area in afternoon light. Garden Suite — walk-in dressing room with open wardrobe and safe. Garden Suite — ensuite with a bathtub and basin in dark mosaic stone. Garden Suite — ensuite rain shower in dark stone behind a frosted sliding door.
Garden Suite
II.

The Quiet Suite

A second master, calm and cocooning — a wall of warm cherry panelling behind the bed, full-height sheer curtains, and an ensuite with a multi-jet shower column. The quietest room in the house; best for sleepers.

King bedEnsuiteCherry panelling
Quiet Suite — king bed, wall-mounted television, tall sheer-curtained window. Quiet Suite — bed against a warm cherry-wood panelled wall. Quiet Suite — ensuite with a multi-jet shower column behind frosted glass.
Quiet Suite
III.

The Courtyard Room

Wrapped in sheer linen on two sides, with a cherry-wood dressing wall and the calm of the inner courtyard. King bed and a classical ensuite — for the slow morning and the late coffee.

King bedEnsuiteCherry dressing wall
Courtyard Room — king bed wrapped by two walls of sheer linen. Courtyard Room — cherry-wood wardrobe partition beside the bed. Courtyard Room — bed and dressing area in soft morning light.
Courtyard Room
IV.

The Twin Room

Two single beds (joinable into a super-king), generous wood wardrobes, ensuite shower. Set on the garden floor near the gym and steam room — best for friends, siblings, or older children.

2 × singleor super-kingEnsuiteGarden floor
Twin Room — two single beds joinable into a super-king, soft grey headboard. Twin Room — twin beds with wood wardrobes alongside.
Twin Room
V.

The Pool Suite

On the garden floor, with its own doors onto the covered porch and the indoor pool just beyond. The bedroom opens to a private lounge — a deep sofa, a large screen and Sonos — the house's own small cinema. For the couple who want the water at their doorstep, or the family film night that runs late.

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Pool Suite — garden-level bedroom with clerestory light. Pool Suite — the private cinema lounge, deep sofa and screen. Pool Suite — dressing corridor between the bedroom and ensuite. Pool Suite — ensuite with walk-in shower.
The Pool Suite
VI.
A separate annex

The Guest House

A self-contained guest house in the garden, with its own front door. A full kitchen with a wood-fired grill, a bathroom, and a glass-walled living room that opens onto a deep covered terrace — the valley laid out beyond. The sofa opens to a double bed. For staff, grandparents, or guests who like their own key.

Private entranceFull kitchenBathroomLiving roomCovered terraceSleeps 2
The Guest House — a glass pavilion in the garden, the valley beyond. The Guest House — living room with television, opening to the terrace. The Guest House — kitchen with a wood-fired grill and granite island. The Guest House — bathroom in black glass, opening to the deck. The Guest House — covered terrace with a long table and the valley view.
The Guest House
§ 03 The Wellness Wing

Pool, steam, gym — all under one quiet roof.

Indoor heated pool, line-drawing mural and warm pine bench.The pool
Indoor · heated

The pool.

A heated indoor pool, daylight ceiling, with two loungers, a deep bench and a small wading area. Swimmable any month of the year.

Steam room with blue mosaic tile.Steam
Steam · mosaic

The steam room.

Hand-laid mosaic. Eucalyptus reservoir below the bench. Rain shower opposite, for between sessions.

Private gym — treadmill, bike and weight machine.Gym
Gym · cardio + cables

The gym.

Treadmill, upright bike, cable machine, free weights. A wall-mounted screen and Sonos zone for the morning routine.

§ 04 Amenities — the full list

Everything is here. Nothing is in the way.

WaterHeated Indoor PoolSwimmable year-round.
WellnessSteam RoomMosaic-tiled, eucalyptus on tap.
WellnessPrivate GymTreadmill, bike, cables, free weights.
KitchenFull Chef's KitchenGas+induction, double oven, Sub-Zero, marble island.
SoundSonos, House-wideIndependent zones, gardens included.
ScreenSmart TVs in Every RoomSign in to your own Netflix, Apple TV+, Prime.
PlayXboxIn the playroom, behind the living wall.
Network1 Gbit Fibre Wi-FiMesh, full coverage incl. gardens.
ClimateA/C & HeatingDaikin splits, hydronic underfloor.
ServiceTwo iRobotsRun nightly, quietly.
ServicePool RobotDaily cycle, dawn.
OutdoorGarden & Lawn1.4 ha, BBQ, citrus trees, cobblestone drive.
MobilityEV ChargerAt the gate; Type 2 + Tesla adaptor.
MobilityOff-street Parking ×4Within the gated grounds.
FamilyCribs & HighchairsOn request, no charge.
SecurityGated, Cameras at EntryNo interior surveillance.
§ 05 Specifications
A rear corner of the villa, the orange wood cladding under late sun.The west façade
Address
Rua dos Matos 21
Parish
Tenões
Type
Contemporary detached villa
Grounds
2,000 m², walled & gated
Sleeps
10 (6 BR / 5 BA)
Indoor pool
heated, year-round
Children
Welcome, all ages
Pets
Not allowed
Smoking
Outdoor only

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