Land in Benavente with virtual tour

Santo Estêvão: A Contemporary Reinterpretation of the Courtyard House

2,001 sqm Plot | Approved Project by Extrastudio | Frontline Golf

This plot in Vila Nova de Santo Estêvão offers a rare asset in today's market: time. With a fully approved architectural and technical project by the renowned Extrastudio, and all associated taxes paid, construction is ready to begin immediately. This is an invitation to secure a signature home in one of Greater Lisbon's most peaceful locations, bypassing the uncertainty of licensing timelines.

The Concept: Introspection and Dialogue

Inspired by Roman villas and the manor houses of Southern Portugal, the home is organized around a large central courtyard. This element serves as an environmental device, optimizing ventilation, solar exposure, and creating an intimate bond between interior and exterior spaces.

• Single-Story Architecture: By occupying the site’s limits on a single ground floor, the design prioritizes horizontality and a direct connection to the flat landscape.

• Interior Dynamics: To offset the landscape's uniformity, the project introduces varying floor levels (altimetry), creating a rich interior universe where social and private areas flow informally.

• Social Spaces: The living room, set at a lower level, and the dining room with direct golf views, extend into vast shaded outdoor areas designed for low energy consumption through passive environmental strategies.

Program and Sustainable Landscaping

This 3-bedroom plus office villa includes exclusive features such as a sauna accessed via the courtyard, a home office, and a master suite with a walk-in closet.

The landscaping project was designed in harmony with the local "montado" ecosystem, preserving existing cork oaks and native flora:

• East: The swimming pool, framed by a naturalized area and shaded by established trees.

• South/Southwest: A dedicated garden/orchard space for herbs and flowers, strengthening the connection to the land.

• Logistics: An enclosed garage and internal parking for four vehicles, with perfectly integrated pedestrian and car access.

About Extrastudio: Known for turning the essential into the extraordinary, the studio delivers a "living process" here. The architecture utilizes structural pi slabs to create large spans and long views, ensuring the outdoors feels like a natural extension of every room.

Technical Details:

• Land Area: 2,001 sqm | Gross Building Area: 300 sqm (expandable up to 500 sqm)

• Gross Living Area: 243 sqm (excl. garage and covered outdoor areas)

• Infrastructure: Electricity, water, and sewage connections already in place.

Context and Infrastructure

Set within a 450-hectare estate, the plot benefits from a well-established infrastructure that allows for a refined country lifestyle.

• Leisure: Direct frontage to the 18-hole golf course, proximity to the 14-hectare lake and 12 km of nature trails.

• Security and Logistics: Gated community with 24-hour security. The local municipality provides dedicated school transport directly from the estate to schools in Benavente (10 min).

• Connectivity: Strategically located 30 minutes from Lisbon (via A10/A13) and 20 minutes from the future airport.