Santo António, Madeira

Located in one of the most central and prime area of Lisbon, in the heart of Marqus de Pombal and Avenida da Liberdade N.266, in one of the most iconic and historical buildings, winner in 1940 of the most prestigious Architectural Prize Valmor and designed by the Architect Porfirio Pardal Monteiro, considered material, architectural and artistic heritage of public interest and contemporary landmark of the XX Century.Building which harboured during more than 75 years the headquarters of the journal Diario de Notcias until November 2016, after which one of the most complex and iconic process of rehabilitation took place in Lisbon in the last years, due to the need to keep and preserve a major part of the building. Requalification, restauration, and compartmentalization of the interior rather than a rehabilitation which transformed the space into a 34-luxury apartment condominium, a commercial unit on the ground floor and bringing to life the Liberdade 266 condominium, turned to Avenida da Liberdade in its main entrance and to Rua Rodrigues Sampaio.Requalification which kept the characteristics in which it was a pioneer since former times and renowned for its sound isolation and anti-vibration construction, characterised by its 9 floors which reflect 6 floors of luxury apartments with renovated and contemporary interiors, 47 parking spaces in 2 floors below the ground and a commercial store in the ground floor where its walls exhibit the unparalleled murals of one of the most respected and prestigious modern Portuguese artists.The rehabilitation of the building kept its heritage and historical, architectural and cultural framework in line with the authors project through the preservation of then facades majorly built in dressed stone and the elements of historical relevance such as the tower topped by a lighthouse, the majestic entry hall with its revolving door, the 3 murals in the lobby designed by the prestigious Almada Negreiros, space torn by the large shop windows turned to Avenida da Liberdade, lettering, graphic elements of the building and the elevator of the time. All these factors accompanied by the exceptional remodelling and interior adaptation with materials of the highest quality give this space a timelessness to be enjoyed.Within this historical, architectural and artistic setting we find this luxurious 2 bedroom apartment located in the 3rd floor, completely furnished by a prestigious internal designer and sold furnished in its current state and with its interiors completely rehabilitated and renovated in order to combine the tradition and historical background together with the necessary comfort, elegance and contemporary basis.This setting reflects a one-of-a-kind luxury apartment with the following characteristics: -Two bedrooms apartment with a total construction area of 191 sqm, of which 150 sqm of private gross area which reflect a generous divisional setting and a height of 3 sqm.-Completely furnished by a prestigious and renowned internal designer and with materials of the highest quality while having a strong natural luminosity-Living room with thirty-seven sqm with a kitchenette in an open space setting-Master suite with thirty-two sqm and including a walk-in closet.-Three bathrooms for the two suites and supporting the social area.-Parking in the interior garage with capacity for two vehicles, storage area and capacity for two bicyclesThe combination of location on the top of Avenida da Liberdade near Marqus de Pombal, by itself shouts for luxury housing, together with the rehabilitation of such a historical and emblematic building with the timeless attention to detail and quality applied turns this space and this luxurious apartment in specific an opportunity of a lifetime to be part of a something that transcends any normality.Book your visit and experience a return to the past with a rapid turnaround into a modern and comfortable setting which reflects an excel