Immersed in the charm of Foz do Douro, Casal de Passos
is an exclusive condominium designed by the renowned architect José Carlos
Cruz. Located on the Travessa de Passos, in Nevogilde, this condominium is
composed of a housing block with just ten two- to four-bedroom units and two
four- and five-bedroom houses, respectively, with a private swimming pool and
patio, built and marketed by the Arliz Group.
The fine quality of the materials used in this
development is clear to behold, inside and out, from the carpentry of Portuguese
origin to the handmade mosaics and marbles that have been installed as if true
works of art, not forgetting the ceramics and stones imported from Italy, such
as the green Marazzi Crogiolo tiles and the bronze Armani marble.
Embraced by nature, this is the purest blend of modern
and historic. Indeed, one of the villas is the result of the refurbishment of a
stately residence, the layout of which, with its chateau styling, has been
carefully preserved. The top floor of this villa comprises three suites and a
master suite with walk-in wardrobe. The middle floor is home to a social area
with a living room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom. Heading down to the
lower floor, there is an elegant curved staircase and a lift, each connecting
the three floors. There is also a garage, a laundry room, a sixth bathroom and
various storage spaces, which could easily be converted. On the outside, the
impressive façade with its granite details stands out, contrasting with the
fresh feel of the private patio, where a delightful swimming pool can be found.
The second villa, on the other hand, is a property
built from scratch, with almost the same layout as the first villa but with a
different aesthetic, starting with the high, sloping ceilings. Here, the white clinker
bricks are particularly noteworthy, contributing to a completely neutral façade
that contrasts with the liveliness of the patio. This features a swimming pool
lined with green hydraulic mosaic tiles, which blend in perfectly with the
colours of the surrounding vegetation.
