Casa da Cuquinha – a stunning luxury villa near Ponte de Lima
Casa da Cuquinha is a beautiful and traditional Portuguese country house which has recently undergone renovation. The only stones that have been left unturned in this fine house are those in the traditional walls, which have been left exposed with most agreeable effects. Close to the stunning town of Ponte de Lima, this three bedroom house is situated in a great location in Northern Portugal.
Casa da Cuquinha a fabulous blend of the old and the new and the thoughtful, talented designers must be swelling with pride over their efforts. The house is discretely attached to its sister house, Casa da Cuca but the owners have certainly gone for a completely different look. Both houses are undeniably lovely but the differing themes between the two demonstrate what an arsenal of creative talent the owners possess.
The three bedrooms are very much what you would expect to find in an upmarket hotel. The beige, white and cream colour schemes are well-chosen, as are the lighting and fixtures. All three bedrooms contain en-suite facilities. One of the double bedrooms and the twin have direct access to the garden and swimming pool. The quaint stone walls are present in the bedrooms, as they are in many other areas of Casa da Cuquinha. This house is extremely well-balanced and blended to perfection.
With its spaciousness and being equipped with all the appliances you’ll need to cook and clean up, the open-plan kitchen has a wonderful bistro feeling to it. For those who like to relax rather than wash up after your meal, there is even a television in the comprehensive kitchen.
Though it is Casa da Cuquinha’s lounge which really shows off the blend of old and new the house adheres to. Chic settees and a modern wood burning stove contrast beautifully with the original stone walls and polished wooden ceiling. The TV is modern but the fifties radio sits proudly on a shelf continuing the old/new amalgamation.
A door from the lounge takes you onto a covered terrace. Outside of the house you can see mountains, trees and kilometre upon kilometre of vibrant green countryside. You can take your pick as to where you will view the scene. The galleried external landing with its majestic pillars would provide a good “mirador”, as would the lawns and garden room. This fabulous external space overlooks the pool and is perfect for barbecuing on those hot summer nights.
Just five kilometres from Casa da Cuquinha is the town of Ponte de Lima, where you’ll find a number of great restaurants. The town is one of the oldest in Portugal. The old Roman bridge, although rebuilt in the Middle Ages, is a really fantastic sight, especially after dark when it is lit up against the starry night sky.
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