An Amazing Home Surrounded by Farmland with a Natural Landscape
By Magaly • Jan 2, 2018
This private residence was designed by the Portuguese architectural firm Filipe Saraiva in 2016. The home covers a total ground area of over 400 square meters, and is located in Ourém, Portugal. The home is perched atop a hill with a descending slope to the south of the property, which causes the height difference between the highest and lowest points to be approximately 4.50 meters. The land that surrounds the house is farmland with a natural landscape, and the structure overlooks the Castle of Ourém.



The building is constructed using simple lines, which are meant to evoke the typical homes we draw as children. Such a deconstruction is meant to break down the overcomplications of design to reach the core of what a home means – a safe place in the world for us and our loved ones.

The home has a gorgeous wooden terrace that overlooks the garden under the safety of a high roof. A clear glass wall separates this terrace from the interior, allowing an easy rapport between the two spaces. The interior is spacious and open, done mostly in white, with accents in rich wood and deep black which serve to add interesting bits of contrast throughout.




























- Wonderful aerial view
- Aerial view of the surroundings of the house
- Decorated gardens creating charming corners
- Garden with circular path
- Imposing terrace with wooden slat walls
- Modern entrance with lining
- Elegant and modern entrance
- Terrace with high ceilings and glass walls
- Terrace with high ceilings made of wood
- Interior of the garage with space for 3 cars
- Internal view through the glass walls
- Modern and elegant living room with beige sofa and TV area
- Modern living room with glass walls and exterior views
- Elegant relaxation area overlooking the garage area
- Elegant and modern living-dining and kitchen area
- Modern wooden kitchen with white marble countertop
- Modern wooden kitchen with spacious storage
- Small cellar with glass walls
- View of the large space where social areas converge
- Modern round table dining room in Wood and chairs in black
- / White stairs lead to the next level
- Stairs side wall with storage area
- Modern bedroom in white with studio space and library
- Bedroom with interior terrace
- Modern bathroom with views toward the interior terrace
- Office area with modern furniture
- / Night view of illuminated entrance
- Night view of closed parking
- Spectacular night view of the terrace
- Night view of the terrace and the gardens that surround it
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