Setúbal Peninsula, Portugal - A Place in the Sun

2023 / Setúbal Peninsula, Portugal, Danni Menzies on 7 September 2023

Setúbal Peninsula, Portugal, Danni Menzies

Danni Menzies jets off to Portugal’s Setúbal Peninsula to help house hunters Tony and Hendrik from York find their dream holiday home. The couple, who have been married for three years and have two daughters, are looking for somewhere they can all enjoy as a family. Danni shows them five fantastic properties within their maximum budget £330,000 but will any of them result in an offer

About the area

Setúbal is a city and region on the Western Coast of Portugal, under an hour’s drive south from Lisbon airport to which direct flights from the UK take under three hours. In the early 20thcentury Setubal was Portugal’s most important fishing area and though that industry has since been replaced with tourism, links toits past can still be seen on its coastline and marinas. Backed by the Arrabida Hills natural park, there’s lovely green countryside to explore nearby as well as a large selection of golden sandy beaches perfect for sunbathing or a spot of water sports. Bursting with history, Setubal’s streets are narrow and colourful and dotted with churches and there’s a 16thCentury fortress. With all this plus peak summer temperatures of 30 degrees, it’s easy to see to see the appeal of the place.

Property 1

Two Bedroom Apartment With Terrace and Sea Views Between Arrábida Mountains in Sesimbra

As well as that lovely communal pool and those fab facilities, this unfurnished apartment has a large living dining room which leads out onto a balcony with fantastic sea views. There’s an open plan kitchen, one double bedroom which has doors to another balcony, another double bedroom, and a bathroom.

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Valued at £333,333 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Apartment in Sesimbra

At the front of the apartment is a balcony with sea and rooftop views, inside is unfurnished with an open plan living dining room, and a separate kitchen. Both bedrooms have doors to the balcony and are good sized doubles.

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Valued at £337,607 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Two Bedroom House in Setúbal

On the first floor of the property is a great terrace with city views and there’s also a covered terrace downstairs leading from the kitchen, which is stylistically modern with an open-plan dining table and a utility room. There’s also a downstairs bedroom with a shower room. Upstairs is the main bedroom with an en suite shower room, and there’s a large living room leading to the terrace.

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Valued at £319,231 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Three Bedroom House in Palmela

There’s a garden to the front of the house as well as a great back garden with an outside kitchen and dining area. Inside is a quirky dining room open plan with the lounge. There’s a separate kitchen with diner and storage room. There’s also a downstairs toilet. On the first floor is an office space and a double bedroom with small balcony. There are two more double bedrooms on this level as well as a bathroom. On the top floor is a double bedroom with en suite bathroom.

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Valued at £254,700 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Three Bedroom Villa With Swimming Pool in Palmela Village

As well as that great private pool there’s a wraparound garden with outdoor kitchen and an upstairs circular balcony, as well as a garage. Inside is modern with an open plan living dining room and kitchen. There’s a downstairs study and a shower room. Upstairs the main bedroom has doors to the balcony and an en suite bathroom. There are two more bedrooms and a family bathroom.

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Valued at £337,607 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Five Bedroom Villa With Pool in Corroios

This is one of the most luxurious properties on the market in this part of Portugal. This five-bedroom villa is on the market for almost a million pounds. Inside is tastefully styled and the gardens are filled with tropical plants creating a lovely little oasis. It’s even got its own pool house complete with living room, kitchen, and bedroom.

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Valued at £916,666 at the time of filming.