Penedo Hilltop Residence
Colares, Sintra, 6 hectares
Property Overview
Set within the Serra de Sintra, this six-hectare estate occupies one of the highest points on Penedo mountain, directly bordering the Convento dos Capuchos. The setting is defined by scale, altitude, and continuity of landscape, with long views extending from Cabo da Roca to Ericeira, and across to Palácio da Pena.
- Details:
- Ocean views
- Hilltop location
- Renovation opportunity

The land is a mix of cultivated gardens and forest, populated with mature fruit and nut trees and supported by a private well and established irrigation system. Four gated entrances provide access across the grounds, allowing the estate to function as a single residence or be organised into distinct zones. Light conditions shift naturally across the day, balancing open exposure with the shelter of the surrounding woodland.
Built structures are distributed across the site rather than concentrated. The main house offers 199 m² of legal built area and is suited to a bungalow-style renovation. A separate guest cottage of 119 m² sits alongside a renovated 150 m² cottage, with an additional 60 m² storage building. A former garage has been converted into a 75 m² gym and office space, positioned to take in garden and sea views.
Despite its sense of isolation, the property remains well connected, with access routes toward Cascais via Guincho or Malveira da Serra, and Lisbon within a 40-minute drive. The scale, zoning, and existing buildings allow for a range of uses, from a private family estate to a retreat or long-term land-based project, shaped gradually within a protected and historically significant landscape.