A Contemporary Estate in Lagoa, São Miguel

High above Lagoa, where the landscape opens towards the Atlantic, this contemporary residence occupies an extraordinary 22,317 m² private estate with commanding views across the ocean and the town below.

Its elevated position gives the house both privacy and an exceptional sense of openness. Surrounded by more than two hectares of land and benefiting from excellent sun exposure, the property has been designed to make the landscape a constant presence within the home.

Architecturally, the villa is defined by clean, minimalist lines and high-quality finishes, with an interior layout that introduces warmth and natural light through a central winter garden.

This glazed garden forms an unexpected focal point between the principal social spaces, visually connecting the dining room, kitchen and informal everyday dining area. Rather than separating these rooms, it creates a natural transition between them and brings greenery into the centre of the architecture.

The kitchen is complemented by a separate laundry and utility area, keeping the practical workings of the house discreetly removed from its principal living spaces.

The bedroom wing comprises a generous principal suite with walk-in wardrobe, together with two additional bedrooms and a shared bathroom.

Upstairs, the architecture turns deliberately towards the view.

A substantial first-floor living room occupies the elevated level of the house, creating a private vantage point above the surrounding landscape. From here, the outlook stretches across Lagoa and towards the Atlantic, giving the room a remarkable sense of space and perspective.

The residence is equipped for comfortable year-round living, with air conditioning, an alarm system and video surveillance, while a substantial garage accommodates three vehicles.

Yet the defining characteristic of the property is its relationship with the land.

With 22,317 m² of private grounds, generous sunlight and an elevated position overlooking both town and ocean, the house enjoys a scale and degree of separation increasingly difficult to find close to one of São Miguel’s established coastal communities.

A contemporary Azorean residence where the architecture has been designed around what was already here: land, light and an uninterrupted horizon.

Features

• Air conditioning
• Garden
• Heating
• Terrace/Balcony
• Covered dining area
• BBQ
• Laundry room
• Storage room
• Spacious
• Sea view
• Near the beach