Centenary Palacete in Lisbon

There are many beautiful houses in Lisbon. Very few surprise. Centenary Palacete is one that does. From the street, little prepares the visitor for what lies beyond the entrance door. The house reveals itself gradually through a sequence of spaces that culminates in something increasingly rare within central Lisbon: a private garden and swimming pool.

THE HOUSE
The restoration has been guided by a simple principle: to preserve the architectural integrity of the house whilst allowing it to function effortlessly as a contemporary home. Original plasterwork, stone detailing, joinery and period features have been retained wherever possible, while modern services and comforts have been introduced with discretion ratherthan display.

The result is a house that has lost none of its character. Instead, it offers the increasingly rare combination of historic authenticity and modern liveability, creating spaces that feel both timeless and entirely suited to twenty-first century life.

Constructed at the beginning of the twentieth century, Centenary Palacete belongs to a period when Lisbon’s finest townhouses were built with confidence, craftsmanship and permanence in mind.

A carefully curated palette of Farrow & Ball colours complements the original architectural features, creating interiors that feel timeless, elegant and entirely at home within the house.

From formal entertaining to relaxed family living, the principal floor combines generous proportions with an effortless sense of flow.

THE GARDEN
Private gardens are rare in Lisbon. At Centenary Palacete, the garden is not merely an amenity but an integral part of the experience of the house.Beyond the principal reception rooms, Centenary Palacete reveals a quieter side of its character. Arranged across the principal and upper floors are five bedrooms and five bathrooms, four of them en suite. Generously proportioned and filled with natural light, these rooms offer far more than comfortable places to sleep. Some overlook the garden, others the surrounding city. Together they provide a choice of spaces for reading, working, relaxing, or simply enjoying the peace and privacy that is such a rare luxury in the centre of Lisbon. Their generous proportions allow each room to become a destination in its own right, balancing privacy with comfort and complementing the more sociable rooms elsewhere in the house.

Three independent entrances allow different parts of the property to function together or independently, creating a level of flexibility rarely found in a historic Lisbon residence.

Whether used as a private family home, a residence with guest accommodation, or a combination of living and professional space, the layout adapts with ease while preserving the integrity and elegance of the house. This is a home designed not simply for the way life is lived today, but one capable of evolving with changing circumstances for many years to come.

The neighbourhood surrounding Centenary Palacete is quietly emerging as one of Lisbon’s most interesting and characterful districts.

The careful restoration of the Desterro complex, the acclaimed 1908 Hotel, the Italian Embassy and the arrival of Soho House reflect growing confidence in an area that successfully combines historic architecture with contemporary cultural life.

While retaining its authentic Lisbon character, the neighbourhood continues to evolve, offering residents an increasingly rare balance of tranquillity, architectural heritage and access to the very best the city has to offer.