A Stunning Newly Built Villa by the Sea in Portugal
Tucked at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac in Lagoa Formosa, Casa Sagara feels quietly removed from the world, yet deeply connected to its surroundings.
Positioned between the rolling sands of the Carvalhal dunes and the wide shoreline of Praia do Pego, and shaped by daily life around Quinta do Pisão, this 2025-completed residence is as much about atmosphere as architecture.
The location sets the tone immediately. Lagoa Formosa is an established residential enclave, shaped by thoughtful contemporary architecture and defined by its proximity to protected dunes and open coastline.
Here, nature isn’t ornamental; it’s part of everyday rhythm. Paths lead toward the beach, sea breezes filter through the neighborhood, and the surrounding landscape feels both preserved and evolving.
Completed in 2025, the home was conceived as a fully integrated architectural and interior project. The design follows a clear spatial logic: social areas and private quarters are distinctly organized, yet visually connected through carefully aligned sightlines.
Natural light enters from multiple orientations, shifting gently throughout the day. Ceiling heights amplify the sense of space, giving the interiors a volume that feels larger than the home’s footprint suggests.
Rather than relying on dramatic gestures, the architecture creates openness through proportion and flow.
Bespoke joinery provides generous storage without interrupting clean lines. Lighting is fully dimmable, allowing the mood to shift from bright morning clarity to softer evening ambiance. Underfloor heating and cooling work alongside air conditioning to ensure year-round comfort without visual clutter.
The kitchen is conceived as part of the house’s social heart, fully equipped with Miele appliances, a Smeg oven, and a Bora induction system with integrated extraction. It’s a space designed equally for everyday living and relaxed entertaining.
The main living areas dissolve into the garden through fully retractable glazing. When open, boundaries disappear, conversations drift outside, sunlight moves freely across surfaces, and the garden becomes a continuation of the living room.
All three bedrooms are en suite, offering privacy and comfort without a sense of hierarchy, an approach that supports both family life and hosting guests. Each room feels balanced, with natural light and calm material choices reinforcing the home’s cohesive identity.
Outside, the pool is proportioned thoughtfully to the plot and integrated into a sequence of outdoor living areas. Terraces and balconies extend the interior landscape upward and outward, while subtle sea views emerge from the garden and first floor.
photography by Lourenço Teixeira de Abreu for Fantastic Frank Lisbon.