Property in Lisbon reflects centuries of architectural change. Pombaline buildings reconstructed after the 1755 earthquake sit alongside tiled townhouses, converted industrial structures and contemporary architect-led renovations. Across the city, recent restorations tend to preserve historic materials — azulejo tiles, frescoed ceilings, timber shutters — while introducing restrained modern interventions. The homes below span districts including Penha de França, Anjos, Sé, Lapa and Alcântara, as well as the rural edge north of town. They offer a cross-section of Lisbon’s architecture, from carefully restored interiors to spaces shaped by contemporary practice.
A tiled interior shapes this apartment in Anjos
This two-bedroom apartment in Anjos, designed by AB+AC, is organised through a series of built elements that sit between furniture and structure. Called Aether, the 100sqm residence is currently under renovation, with completion scheduled for later this year. Tiled surfaces and reflective finishes appear throughout, while variations in ceiling height adjust the scale of each space. A secondary room, positioned alongside the two bedrooms, can function as a study. The rear opens to a 15sqm patio.
This apartment is anchored by exposed concrete
At the centre of this 124sqm apartment by MAM Studio, a structural concrete column has been left exposed, organising the plan around it. The project reworks a former artist’s residence into a pared-back home that follows the logic of the existing architecture. A triangular layout directs movement through the space, while 3.3m ceilings extend the volume. Beige epoxy flooring runs throughout, with plywood joinery forming the kitchen and storage. Two bedrooms sit toward the rear, separated by a mirrored partition. A 12sqm terrace extends the apartment outward.
Near the Sé, this apartment is awash in old frescoes
On Rua São João da Praça, this 104sqm apartment occupies the first floor of a restored building close to Lisbon’s Sé Cathedral. Rooms retain pastel-toned frescoes and original tilework, reinstated during renovation alongside timber shutters and moulded ceilings. The main living space sits centrally within the plan, with both bedrooms opening onto a south-facing balcony. Oak flooring runs throughout, paired with Lioz limestone and glazed tiles in the bathrooms.
A José Adrião duplex is on the market in Lapa
This 205sqm duplex has been reworked by architect José Adrião, who centred the interior around a kitchen wrapped entirely in blue-and-white azulejo tiles. Timber floors and pale cabinetry sit alongside the tiled surfaces, allowing the pattern to carry through the space without interruption. Two en-suite bedrooms occupy the main level, while a 35sqm attic introduces an additional room and bathroom.
Renovate this 16th-century estate north of town
Quinta Nova sits on 12.3 hectares outside Torres Vedras, 45 minutes north of Lisbon. The estate centres on a courtyard framed by stone buildings, including a 525sqm main house and 150sqm guest house. Agricultural structures — a wine press, cellar and stables — bring the built area to over 1,000sqm. An approved planning request allows expansion to approximately 1,719sqm, enabling conversion into a rural hotel or multiple residences.
Exposed beams define a live-work loft in Alcântara
Set within a converted industrial building in Alcântara, this 262sqm loft has been adapted as a live-work space. Timber beams remain exposed across the ceiling, while steel-framed glazing introduces enclosed rooms within the open plan. Skylights draw light into the interior, falling across polished-concrete floors with integrated heating. Herringbone oak appears in parts of the apartment, creating contrast with the more industrial surfaces. The layout includes two bedrooms, multiple living areas and a private terrace.
Buy a multi-unit heritage block in Alfama
Barão Residence spans nearly 1,000sqm across four levels on Rua do Barão in Alfama. The Pombaline structure is arranged as seven independent units, with approval in place for horizontal property division. Azulejo panels, mirrored surfaces and terraces facing the Tagus remain throughout. Outdoor space totals around 52sqm, including balconies and a small garden. The ground floor includes a loft-like space alongside a separate heritage interior with scope for adaptation.
