FOR SALE: Historic Townhouse on Praça da República with palace views, 2 entrances & courtyard – Azeitão

• RARE HERITAGE RESTORATION OPPORTUNITY
• ADJOINING HISTORIC PALACE IN AZEITÃO (soon to be luxury boutique hotel)
• € 650,000
• courtyard
• 2 independent entrances
• Balcony
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Morpho Real Estate is delighted to present a rare heritage restoration opportunity in the aristocratic center of Vila Nogueira de Azeitão: an authentic pre-1951 two-storey townhouse shell of 173.46 m² ABP, complete with a private 24 m² walled courtyard and a first-floor balcony directly overlooking the gardens of the historic Palácio dos Duques de Aveiro. Full renovation required.

Located directly on the iconic Praça da República and directly adjoining the grounds of the Palácio dos Duques de Aveiro, this property occupies one of the village’s most protected and coveted positions. The 16th-century ducal palace has recently been sold and will be transformed into a luxury 5-star boutique hotel and restored botanical gardens by developer Reformosa (Contacto Atlântico master scheme). This transformative neighbor provides permanently protected rear vistas, 5-star street aesthetics, security, and exceptional long-term capital appreciation.

PRIME DUAL-ASPECT SETTING

• Front Elevation: Opens directly onto the social life, open-air cafés, and historic facades of Praça da República.
• Rear Elevation: First-floor balcony directly overlooks the private grounds of the 16th-century Palácio dos Duques de Aveiro, which will be converted into a luxury boutique hotel and restored gardens by developer Reformosa.

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PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS & ARCHITECTURAL POTENTIAL

• Gross Construction Area (ABP): 173.46 m² across two levels
• Private Ground-Floor Patio / Courtyard (Logradouro): 24.00 m² (ideal for an al-fresco dining lounge, summer kitchen, or private plunge pool)
• First-Floor Balcony: 5.80 m² offering a direct front-row panoramic vista across the Aveiro Palace heritage gardens

TWO INDEPENDENT STREET ENTRANCES (DUAL HOUSE NUMBERS)

• An exceptional legal and architectural feature: the building possesses two separate exterior entrance doors directly on Praça da República, each with its own official house number.
• This configuration allows total versatility in the architectural project – enabling a seamless division into two independent functional living zones, a self-contained guest or rental suite, or a private ground-floor studio/office with its own dedicated public access separate from the primary residence.

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LEGAL TITLE & EXCEPTIONAL FISCAL ADVANTAGES

• Certified Pre-1951 Construction: Official municipal certificate issued by Câmara Municipal de Setúbal confirms construction prior to the 1951 RGEU regime, exempting the property from standard habitability licensing delays and allowing architectural works to commence immediately.
• ARU Zone (6% Reduced Renovation VAT): Situated within the designated Urban Rehabilitation Area (ARU) of Azeitão, qualifying all qualified contractor invoices for 6% construction VAT instead of the standard 23% – delivering tens of thousands of euros in direct renovation capital savings.
• Municipal Tax Relief: Eligible for municipal IMT (property transfer tax) rebate and multi-year IMI (annual municipal property tax) exemption upon certified rehabilitation.
• 0% Inheritance Tax: Portugal levies 0% stamp duty on real estate transfers between direct family members (spouses, children, and parents).

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THE LOCATION: UN “BEST TOURISM VILLAGE” & UNESCO BIOSPHERE RESERVE

• Award-Winning Village Living: Officially distinguished by UN Tourism with the “Best Tourism Villages” seal. Step out your door directly onto Praça da República. Enjoy wine bars, artisanal bakeries (famous for authentic Tortas de Azeitão – deliciously paired with the local Moscatel dessert wine), markets, open-air cafés, and local delis serving world-renowned artisanal Queijo de Azeitão (PDO). 
• Historic Wine Estates: Walking distance to the legendary cellars of José Maria da Fonseca (founded 1834) and the art-filled estate of Quinta e Palácio da Bacalhôa.
• UNESCO Hiking at Your Doorstep: Nestled directly at the foothills of the Serra da Arrábida – classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve – with panoramic hiking, mountain biking, and walking trails leading straight from the edge of the village into the protected limestone ridges.
• Championship Golf: 10 minutes to the prestigious Quinta do Peru Golf & Country Club (18-hole championship course), with Aroeira, Montado, and Tróia Golf all within easy reach. 
• International Schooling: 25 minutes to St. Peter’s International School – one of Portugal’s top-ranked international schools (offering Cambridge curriculum and the IB Diploma Programme).
• Healthcare Hubs: 12 minutes to the new private Hospital CUF Barreiro (Coina), opening 2028, and 15 minutes to the private Hospital da Luz Setúbal.
• Europe’s Best Beaches & Wild Dolphins: 15 minutes through the natural park to the crystal-clear turquoise waters of Portinho da Arrábida, Praia dos Galapinhos, and Figueirinha, framing the Sado Estuary marine sanctuary – home to Europe’s celebrated resident pod of wild bottlenose dolphins.
• Fresh Atlantic Seafood & World-Class Markets: 20 minutes to Setúbal’s historic Mercado do Livramento (widely recognized as one of the world’s finest fresh fish and produce markets) and 20 minutes to the coastal fishing town of Sesimbra, celebrated for its daily ocean catches, harborfront dining, and pristine seafood restaurants. 
• Comporta & Tróia Gateway: 20 minutes to the Setúbal ferry terminal with rapid catamaran connections across the Sado estuary.
• Lisbon Connectivity: 35 minutes across the 25 de Abril or Vasco da Gama bridges to central Lisbon; 40 minutes to Lisbon International Airport.
• Train Connectivity to Central Lisbon: 12 minutes to Coina station, offering a direct 30-minute rail commute straight into Lisbon’s financial and historic center, completely bypassing bridge traffic. 

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Whether designed as an elegant primary residence, an aristocratic weekend retreat, or a high-value boutique rental asset, this property represents one of the final remaining authentic character shells on Azeitão’s noble square.

Exclusively marketed by Morpho Real Estate (AMI 20963).
Contact our team today to schedule a private viewing.

Legal Disclaimer: The information provided, while accurate and gathered in good faith, does not dispense with independent verification by prospective buyers or their legal counsel, nor can it be considered legally binding.