Villa Alba
Discover your dream home between Sintra and Lisbon.
Forty beautifully designed townhouses that redefine modern living. Pre-sale now open.
You know you are home the moment you stop wanting to be anywhere else.
Sabemos que chegámos a casa no momento em que deixamos de querer estar noutro lugar.
The village
The condominium, reimagined. Forty design homes, one peaceful village.
Forty homes along one quiet lane, each with its own garden and plunge pool, sharing cork oaks, stone pines and peace.
Pick lemons and oranges in the shared orchard. Let the kids walk to the playground and to their friends without ever crossing a road. Cars stay at the top under the pergolas; below them, only paths, gardens and shade.
Developed by ARO, Lisbon. Licensing under way; pre-sale open.
Site plan simplified for this page. Plot sizes and positions are indicative until licensing is complete.
The homes
Simple yet timeless design meets efficient use of space.
Warm plaster, beautiful terraces with plunge pools.
Casa Horizonte
1-Story + Attic- Living room and both bedrooms on one level
- 95 m² ground floor plus an attic studio
- Entrance patio, rear terrace and plunge pool
Casa Miradouro
2-Story + Attic- Living downstairs, two bedrooms upstairs, attic studio on top
- 105 m² over three levels on a smaller footprint
- Larger garden, rear terrace and plunge pool
Already have a favourite? Tell us which one. Your answer shapes which design we build.
Request informationThe location
Between Sintra and Lisbon, twenty minutes from both.
Villa Alba sits in Venda Seca, on the green edge of Belas, where the Sintra municipality meets Lisbon. The Serra da Carregueira forest and the Belas golf course are next door, the A16 and IC19 are five minutes away and the Sintra-line train leaves from Queluz-Belas. Twenty minutes to Lisbon, twenty to Sintra, half an hour to the beaches of Cascais and Guincho. Schools, supermarkets and a hospital are all within fifteen minutes.
- Queluz · palace and train station5 km · 10 min
- Sintra14 km · 20 min
- Lisbon18 km · 20 min
- Lisbon Airport20 km · 25 min
- Cascais · Carcavelos beach22 km · 25 min
- Praia do Guincho27 km · 30 min
Driving times outside rush hour. Rua do Lagar, Venda Seca, 2605 Belas (Sintra).
The process
From first call to front door.
Request information
Tell us which home you would pick and where to send the brochure, the plans and the pricing. We follow up with a 20-minute video call and, if it fits, a visit to the site.
Reserve your home
Choose your plot and your design. A €5,000 reservation fee holds it for 30 days while your lawyer reviews the contract. It is fully refundable until you sign.
Sign and follow the build
You sign the promissory contract (CPCV) with a 15 % down payment. Payments follow the construction stages, and you get a monthly update with photos from the site.
Collect your keys
Hand-over is planned for late 2028. We walk you through your finished home, hand over the keys and the documentation, and you move in.
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
When will the homes be ready?
Licensing is under way. Construction is planned to start in 2027, with hand-over of the first homes in late 2028. From the day you sign you receive a monthly construction update.
How many homes are there, and how close are the neighbours?
Forty townhouses on about 15 hectares, grouped in clusters of four to five. Each house has its own garden and plunge pool, and the pine forest between the clusters stays as it is.
Do I own the land?
Yes. You buy the house and its plot outright, registered in your name, and co-own the shared gardens, the lane and the tank with the other 39 owners.
What is the difference between the two designs?
Casa Horizonte (1-Story + Attic) puts the living room and both bedrooms on one level, with a studio in the attic. Casa Miradouro (2-Story + Attic) stacks the same rooms over two floors plus the attic on a smaller footprint, which leaves a larger garden. Both have two bedrooms, an attic studio, a terrace and a plunge pool. We are asking future buyers which they prefer before we finalise the plans.
What are the condominium fees, and what do they cover?
The monthly fee is set by the owners' assembly and covers the lane and its lighting, the shared garden, playground, orchard and tank, the forest trail, insurance of the common parts and the condominium manager. Our estimate is included in the brochure.
Who manages the condominium?
A professional condominium manager, appointed by ARO for the first two years so that everything runs from day one. After that the owners' assembly decides who manages it.
What about parking?
Two spaces per home under the pergolas at the top of the lane, with an EV charger, plus visitor spaces at the entrance. Below the pergolas the lane is car-free.
Are pets welcome?
Yes. It is your home and your garden. The condominium rules only ask that dogs stay on a lead on the shared paths.
How energy efficient are the houses?
Heat pump, underfloor heating, high-performance insulation and glazing, external shading and pre-wiring for solar panels. The homes are designed for an A energy certificate.
Can I get a mortgage?
Yes. Portuguese banks finance new homes for residents and non-residents, usually with a lower loan-to-value for non-residents. We can introduce you to independent mortgage brokers who work in English.
Can I buy if I don't live in Portugal?
Yes. Non-residents buy on the same terms. You need a Portuguese tax number (NIF) and a Portuguese bank account; a lawyer can arrange both remotely, and we can introduce you to firms our buyers have worked with.
What costs come on top of the price?
Budget roughly 6 to 8 % for transfer tax (IMT), stamp duty and notary and registration fees. Your lawyer will give you an exact figure for your situation.
Is the reservation refundable?
Yes. The €5,000 reservation fee is fully refundable until you sign the promissory contract, and it is deducted from the price when you buy.
What warranty do I get?
The statutory five-year construction warranty on the building, plus two years on finishes and equipment, backed by ARO and the construction company.
Can I change the finishes?
The architecture and the plaster colour are fixed. Inside, you choose from a set of kitchens, floors and bathroom finishes together with the architects after signing.
Ready?
Find your home in the hills.
Forty homes, two designs, one quiet lane. Request information and we will send you the brochure, the plans and the pricing as soon as they are released.