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Urban Plot, Porto Alto – Samora Correia

Approved Project | High Construction Potential |
Strategic Location at the Gateway to Lisbon

With a total area of ​​5,350 m², this exclusive urban plot in Porto Alto, Samora Correia, represents a rare investment opportunity in one of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area's zones with the highest appreciation potential. Fully walled and zoned as "Urban Land – Type 1 Residential" under the Benavente Municipality's Master Plan (PDM), the property combines a prime location, significant building capacity, and a unique natural setting, featuring an unobstructed frontal view of the *Lezírias do Ribatejo* (Ribatejo wetlands).

The property already has an approved project and construction underway for a contemporary 5-bedroom (T5) villa with a gross construction area of ​​340 m², allowing the future owner to quickly proceed with completing the build or to pursue a new, larger-scale project.

Location Highlights:

• Just 18 km from the future site of the new Lisbon Airport—a factor with a major impact on local real estate appreciation.

• Excellent access to the A1 motorway (Lisbon-Porto), offering a quick connection to Lisbon in approximately 20 minutes.

• Close to key road arteries (N10, N118, and IC3), ensuring rapid access to Carregado, Vila Franca de Xira, the Vasco da Gama Bridge, and Parque das Nações.

• A quiet residential area with immediate access to supermarkets, schools, banks, restaurants, a health center, and public transport.

• Strategically located between the Ribatejo logistics hub and the residential expansion of Greater Lisbon. Development Potential and Investment:

According to the Certificate of Information issued by the
Benavente City Council, the plot offers extremely attractive
urban planning parameters:

• Floor Area Ratio (FAR): 0.80

→ Allows for a gross construction area of ​​up to 4,280 m².

• Building Footprint Ratio: 0.40

→ Maximum building footprint of 2,140 m².

• Authorized building height: 2 stories.

• Residential density: 35 units/hectare

→ Theoretical capacity for up to 18 residential units. 

These features make the property ideal for:

• A private luxury villa complex

• Townhouses

• A senior living residence

• A premium tourism or residential project

• A medium-to-large-scale investment with strong appreciation potential



Infrastructure Already in Place:

• Licensed water borehole

• Electrical infrastructure ready for immediate connection

• Sewerage system already installed

• Partially completed reinforced concrete structure





The existing structure is a detached 5-bedroom (T5) villa featuring contemporary architecture, with:

• Ground Floor: 193.90 m²

• First Floor: 146.30 m²



The building permit has currently expired; however, it can be reactivated through the Benavente City Council via the renewal process for unfinished construction projects.



A distinctive property with immense development potential, a strategic location, and a unique natural setting—ideal for investors, developers, or anyone looking to create an exclusive residential project right on the doorstep of Lisbon.