Sé Loft, Alfama

Opposite the oldest church in the city, on a pretty street lined with orange trees, we find the Sé Lofta one-of-a-kind pied-a-terre created by a world-renowned artistic duo who were drawn to the property as their perfect city-base marrying historic charm, modern comfort and playful flair.

The Sé Loft provides the dramatic wow factor with an open plan triplex filled with art and flooded in sunlight. A rare find in this area, the apartment offers views of the Tejo River and comes with a private garage and storage room, ensuring a comfortable living experience in Lisbons historic old town.

We travelled the world looking for our home, searching for a place that has soul, style, community, and culture, notes the owner. Spread over four levels, the apartment sits in a prestigious building from the early 20th century, crowned one of the top ten most beautiful tile façades in Lisbon. Designed and completely renovated by architect Gonçalo Teixeira in 2019, the building maintains its original features lending grandeur with tall columns, stone facings, traditional arches, and hand-painted frescoes preserved on the exterior and throughout the interiors.

The lofts interior is filled with light coming through tall windows and enhanced by impressive glass staircases that bring a unique modern twist to the house's historic setting. The windows extend from the top floor down to the bedroom on the bottom, overlooking the Tejo River, Campo das Cebolas, and Cristo Rei, infusing the interior with Alfamas charm. The loft features two bedrooms, an open mezzanine layout, and a dramatic double-height dining rooman impressive space to host gatherings and dinner parties.

The Master Suite caters to romantic souls with charming Portuguese Namoradeiras or Flirting seats - a common architectural feature in period properties featuring stone benches built into the nook of a window to allow lovers to court through the window.

The apartment is located on a private road and faces the south side of the building, enjoying afternoon light, peace, and quieta tranquil retreat in the middle of the historic city. Walking distance to the riverfront or downtown Baixa-Chiado and with the romantic cobbled streets of Alfama on your doorstep this apartment is perfect for those who dream of loft-style living in the very heart of historic Lisbon