Matos Essence Villa
Folio II · The House

A house of wood, light
& long horizons.

Six bedrooms. Seven baths. 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 twelve, comfortably; designed for a single party of friends, family, or both.

§ 01 In passing — a gallery
The vaulted living room opens to the garden.Plate 01 · Living room, looking south
The indoor heated pool, with line-drawing mural.Plate 02 · Indoor pool
Cobblestone drive, garden, the orange façade.Plate 03 · The driveway
Dining hall and chef's kitchen.Plate 04 · Kitchen & dining
A master bedroom in soft greys and linens.Plate 05 · South suite
The lawn and views west over Braga.Plate 06 · The lawn & view
§ 02 The Rooms

Six bedrooms, each with its own light.

I.

The South Suite

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

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South Suite — king bed, sheer linen curtains, garden beyond.South Suite
II.

The Garden Suite

A second master, opening through floor-to-ceiling glass onto the lawn. King bed, ensuite with rain panel, smart TV on a pivoting arm. The quietest room in the house; best for sleepers.

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Garden Suite — king bed with wood-panel headboard, TV on pivot.Garden Suite
III.

The North Suite

On the cool side of the house, with views into the courtyard. King bed, classical ensuite, and a small desk by the window — for the morning correspondence and the slow coffee.

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North Suite — curved grey-boucle headboard, soft linens, full-height window.North Suite
IV.

The Cherry Room

A queen bed against a wall of warm cherry panelling, with a curved boucle headboard and a generous wardrobe. Set on the quiet wing of the house — for the writer, the romantic, the late riser.

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Cherry Room — queen bed against cherry-wood panelling, soft floor.Cherry Room
V.

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.

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Twin Room — two single beds and warm wood cabinetry.Twin Room
VI.

The Twin Guest Room

A second twin, with a long upholstered headboard spanning both beds. Generous storage, ensuite, sheer linen at the window. A good room for two adults or two older children sharing.

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Twin Guest Room — two singles with long upholstered headboard.Twin Guest Room
§ 03 The Wellness Wing

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

Indoor heated pool, line-drawing mural and warm pine bench.Plate · The pool
Indoor · heated · 12 m

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.Plate · 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.Plate · 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 Pool12 m, swimmable 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.
PlayXbox + Board GamesIn 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.Plate · The west façade
Address
Rua dos Matos 21, Braga
Parish
São Pedro de Este
Type
Contemporary detached villa
Grounds
1.4 hectares, walled & gated
Sleeps
12 (6 BR / 7 BA)
Indoor pool
12 m, heated, year-round
Children
Welcome, all ages
Pets
On request
Smoking
Outdoor only

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