Prédio para Venda em Santa Maria Maior e Monserrate e Meadela

In the heart of Viana do Castelo, set within one of the city's most emblematic squares and surrounded by architecture, history and tradition, stands this distinctive character property a rare opportunity to acquire and rehabilitate a remarkable building in one of Northern Portugal's most attractive historic centres.

With a commanding presence within the urban streetscape, the property stands out for its architectural composition, generous openings, balconies, stonework and decorative details elements that contribute significantly to its identity and deserve to be preserved and reinterpreted.

More than simply a building, this is a property with genuine character and the potential to accommodate a distinctive residential, hospitality, commercial or mixed-use project.

The Property

The building is arranged over a basement, ground floor, two upper floors and attic, with a footprint of approximately 160 sqm.

It provides approximately 160 sqm of gross floor area below ground level and around 600 sqm above ground level, representing a total gross area of approximately 760 sqm.

The ground floor provides a significant commercial component, benefiting from excellent exposure to the public realm and a location particularly suited to retail, food & beverage, services or integration into a wider hospitality concept.

The upper floors feature a succession of tall windows and balconies connecting the property with its historic surroundings and providing considerable flexibility for different rehabilitation concepts.

The façade is one of the building's defining features. Its stonework, ornamental pilasters, metal balconies, window surrounds and decorative details give the property a distinctive architectural identity and provide an exceptional basis for a refurbishment combining heritage with contemporary design.

The property requires rehabilitation, offering the incoming owner the opportunity to adapt the interior to modern requirements while respecting and enhancing the architectural features that define its character.

A Strategic Location in Northern Portugal

Viana do Castelo benefits from good road and rail connections and is located approximately 60 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport, providing convenient access to major European markets.

Porto is approximately 75 km away by road, while the proximity to Valença and the Spanish border provides convenient access to Galicia and Northwestern Spain.

Viana do Castelo also has a commercial seaport and marina and a longstanding connection with shipbuilding, fishing and maritime industries, complemented today by new industrial and economic activities.

This combination supports not only leisure tourism but also corporate and professional demand.

One Property, Multiple Possibilities

Subject to the necessary planning, technical studies, licensing requirements and approvals by the relevant authorities, the building's size, configuration and location allow several potential development strategies to be considered.

A Boutique Hotel or Heritage Hotel could take advantage of the building's architectural identity and exceptional location to create an intimate hospitality concept with a strong sense of place.

An Aparthotel or Serviced Apartments concept could address both leisure and corporate demand, accommodating short, medium and extended stays in the very heart of the city.

Alternatively, the property could be transformed into a premium residential development, aimed at buyers seeking architectural character, centrality and a genuinely walkable lifestyle.

A mixed-use concept could also combine the commercial potential of the ground floor with residential or hospitality uses on the upper levels, creating complementary uses and income streams within a single asset.