Alcântara is a neighbourhood where you can enjoy delightful contrasts. Take a morning to visit the 16th-century Torre de Belém, just a ten-minute drive from this duplex apartment. Or nine minutes away, spend the afternoon at the hip LX Factory – a former fabric warehouse now brimming with independent shops, cafés, and street art. And with the Monsanto Hills to the north, nature is yet another facet of this exciting area. After a diverse day out, head back to the duplex, housed in a protected building which was renovated in 2018. But if you’d lived here a while back, you’d have some rather well-known neighbours – you're right next to the former Royal Palace. As for the interiors, history is also on the cards. The owner's choice of decor is inspired in honour of his ancestor – 19th-century Portuguese explorer Roberto Ivens. With this in mind, you’ll find old maps, leather suitcases, and a fantastic array of books to bring this imaginative theme to life. Mid-century furnishings are the order of the day in the lounge, with its centrepiece being a grand Chesterfield sofa. While you get comfortable here with a glass of douro, the little ones can follow in the adventurer’s footsteps. Games, toys, a console, and a reading nook will keep active minds busy.

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