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The Flores 77 Residence grows out of a manor in downtown Porto
10 July 2017
Considered one of the most important architectural works on Rua das Flores, the old Sousa e Silva House will be rehabilitated and transformed into a luxury residential building.
The building was the residence of the noble Porto family, the Sousa e Silva’s, built in the 16th century, now being converted into the Flores 77 building. In the heart of the historic center of Porto, Rua das Flores, one of the most emblematic streets in the city, the architectural project was designed by the AnarchLab architectural firm.
The historic building is being restored, giving rise to 13 unique dwellings, all unique, with duplex studios and one-bedroom apartments. Predibisa, a specialized real estate consultant in the north of Portugal, is responsible for sales and marketing, with sales prices ranging between 260 thousand and 650 thousand euros.
The Flores 77 building preserves characteristics of the historic building, such as the baroque coat of arms of the Sousa e Silva family, large granite internal arches, little stone statuettes by the windows, the parietal paintings in trompe l’oeil, lush, stuccoed or coffered ceilings, wainscoting, crafted wood doors and shutters and typical wrought-iron balconies set in stone corbels.
“The Flores 77 building stands out for its uniqueness. It is a restoration project, in the heart of Porto, which combines respect for the historical heritage of the property with a contemporary residential offering. In addition to the powerful symbolism of the building, this is an excellent example of successful urban rehabilitation that adds value to the downtown urban landscape. Flores 77 is undoubtedly the ideal address to attract new residents who appreciate the cosmopolitan and pedestrian life that Baixa offers and for the investor who wants profitability. We have no doubt that marketing this new building will be a success “, reveals Joana Lima, head of Predibisa for the business.
Original Story: Diário Imobiliário
Translation: Richard Turner