Lapa old town apartment — Property 2520

Lovely restored apartment in Lisbons favourite old town quarter
Our beautiful apartment is located in the old district of Lisbon close to the Royal Palace. The completely renovated residence is situated on the 3rd floor in a little old town house of the 18th century. A small, steep staircase leads to the apartment. The complete living space amounts to 55 sq. m and extends to two levels. From the tiled living-room kitchen you reach the bathroom with a bathtub and a window from which you have a view of a green interior court. By an iron spiral staircase you get to the romantic bedroom situated on the 2nd floor in an attic (15 sq. m, height: 1.60 m) with two dormer windows. A big orthopaedic mattress (1.40 x 2.00 m) lies on a fine polished wooden floor. Furthermore two persons can sleep on a sofa bed. From the living-room you get to the tiled and furnished balcony. Here you can enjoy an interesting view of the street Rua das Trinas and of the river Tejo.

Lisbon
The city district Lapa is a famous residence area of Lisbon. Once founded as a summer site of the British aristocracy, the quarter has still today a very special atmosphere with its embassies, galleries and museums. In close neighbourhood of our apartment are a wine shop, some bakeries, two supermarkets and a lot of small cafes and restaurants. North of our apartment is located the very famous Baroque Basilica da Estrela. And directly to this cultural historical highlight a botanical garden is adjoining. In the south of our place of residence the large museum Arte Antiga invites for a visit. From this museum you have a splendid view on the port with its Docas, the favourite Lisbon district for an evening walk. In the area you can discover a lot of interesting attractions, old aristocratic palaces, small stores supplied with the original antique furniture. Taking the famous tram Nr.28 you can start from the Basilica da Estrela to an exciting city tour.

Lisbon have in about 20km driving distance very nice golf courts with different levels.

How to get there
The Lisbon international airport is 10 km from our apartment situated. You can take the bus until the Rossio square and then please take the tram No.28. Please leave the tram at the station Parlament or Estrela church. We recommend you to take the taxi from the airport as well. The price is about 10 EUR to our apartment in Lapa

Further details indoor
You receive the apartment key from our housekeeper Dona Emilia directly at the place of residence. Dona Emilia lives in the 1st floor of our house. She is very kindly. In the winter month from 1999 - 2004 we were privileged to live with our little daughter in this beautiful apartment. We always loved to see the morning light over the Tejo bay from our balcony.

Further details outdoor
The apartment is provided with city gas. There are two electric radiators installed and in the bathroom is a heater fixed. You also find a standing ventilator and a baby bed in the apartment. All electric appliances are provided with a children-safety. In the district everything is on disposal: taxis, a bus stop, all kind of shopping possibilities are easily accessible by feet.