GRâNDOLA

Portugal

In the heart of Melides, on Portugal's Alentejo Coast, a former theatre has been given a new lease of life through an architectural renovation that preserves the building's distinctive character while transforming it into a loft full of identity, light and personality.

The property currently offers approximately 135 sq m of fully renovated living space, with an additional 55 sq m yet to be restored and benefiting from an approved project. This area can be incorporated into the existing home, bringing the property's total potential area to approximately 190 sq m.

The renovation respects the memory and scale of the former theatre, reinterpreting its original character through a contemporary architectural language. The interiors are defined by sloping white-painted timber ceilings, generous open spaces and glazed partitions with black metal frames, which create distinct areas without compromising natural light or the sense of continuity throughout the home.

The result is a property with a highly individual atmosphere, where traditional Melides architecture meets the clean, open aesthetic of a contemporary loft.

The sleeping area follows the same relaxed and light-filled design approach, combining natural materials, pale woods and a soft colour palette. Glass partitions define different spaces while preserving the openness typical of loft living and highlighting the building's original volumes.
Outside, the white façade with blue detailing retains a distinctly Alentejo character and offers a subtle reference to the history of this unique building.

The additional 55 sq m, with an approved renovation project already in place, provides significant potential to further develop the property according to the future owner's needs, whether by creating additional bedrooms, an independent guest area, an atelier, a home office or an extension of the main living spaces.
More than simply a renovated home in Melides, this is a property with history, architectural character and potential for expansion, ideal for those looking for something genuinely different from the more conventional homes found in the area.
Energy Rating: C
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