THE ADDRESS Magazine No.20 | Page 35

All of this is wrapped in a pleasing climate and magnificent beaches. This European gem attracts not just holiday homebuyers, but those seeking permanent residences and property investments. The city’s all-encompassing lifestyle proposition is further enhanced by the fact that Portugal has one of the most taxattractive environments in the world, and one of the most favourable investor immigration programmes available. No wonder it is attracting such interest from highend real estate investors. Portugal is drawing international interest as a result of two government programmes. First, the Non-Habitual Residents regime is primarily luring buyers from other EU countries through reduced tax rates or tax exemptions for certain income types. Second, the Golden Residence Permit allows non-EU buyers to obtain a residency permit that gives them access to the EU Schengen area (26 nations in Europe). It has been attracting buyers www.theaddressmagazine.com mainly from China, Brazil, Russia and Angola. This luxurious property houses an exclusive collection of 30 apartments, each a fitting tribute to spaciousness and architectural refinement, some with awe-inspiring views over the city and the charming Castle of São Jorge. Beautifully crafted, the building consists of two renovated 19th-century buildings and a modern one. Each splendid apartment is defined by its contemporary style, great comfort and balance between elegance and discreet luxury. The property offers a choice of accommodation, ranging from 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom apartments, each completed to high standards of design and taste. The unique property is filled with timeless allure, conveying effortless sophistication with a focus on quality and versatility. The elegantly cosmopolitan apartments showcase up to 154m2 of stylish aesthetics, with a superb interplay of light and space. The intelligent 41