Architecture Wednesday: Fairytale Chalet Near Lisbon

The renovation of the Chalet in the center of São Pedro de Penaferrim, former civil parish in the municipality of Sintra, Lisbon District, Portugal was meticulously carried out using the best materials and finishes. The property, which belonged to the father of architect Raul Lino, consists of a main house with three floors with three social areas and four bedrooms and a guest house with two bedrooms. The garden is divided into large flowerbeds, with large fruit and olive trees, a fountain and was designed by a landscape architect.

In the main house there is a large hall that gives access to the main living room with large glass doors to the garden with views of the Pena Palace. The walls and ceilings were all restored according to their original design, with high-relief branches in plaster and painted metal. The floor is in the original wood in a herringbone pattern.

On the lower floor there is a charming living room created in part of the old kitchen of the house, with tiled walls and an new open-plan kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is lined with wooden cabinets with straw shutters and pantry. The first floor features the primary suite with French doors that open to the greenery of the mountains, a large bathroom, and a bedroom that can be used as a sitting room, as a large primary closet or an office. On the second floor there is a bedroom, bathroom and large living room where two more bedrooms could be built. The guest house is divided into two floors, with an open-plan living room and kitchen, a guest bathroom, storage room and wine cellar, with the two bedrooms on the upper floor served by a bathroom.

The renovation work was completed with externally insulated walls and a new roof. All bathrooms have underfloor heating and some have a shower and bathtub. Both houses were decorated by interior architect Arnaud Cabri-Wiltzer in the original style of the home. In total there are seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms in the home making it a perfect B&B for the discerning buyer who has a little over $6M USD.

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