Silver Coast, Portugal - A Place in the Sun

Central Silver Coast, Portugal, Ben Hillman

Suzanne and  David are looking for a permanent home on the Central Silver Coast in Portugal for a budget of £190,000 with the help of Ben Hillman. With their UK home already on the market the pressure is on for Ben to find their future dream home. 

About the area

Western Portugal lies north of the capital city Lisbon and takes around two and a half hours to fly to from the UK. The Silver Coast, which gets its name from the colour of the Atlantic Ocean when the sun catches it at certain times, runs for nearly 100 miles along Portugal's west coast. It's popular with holiday makers and water sports enthusiasts in particular, and away from the sun, sea, and sand, this area is known for growing some great food and making some fine wine as well. And it's also a pretty tasty place to buy property.

Despite a slowdown in many European holiday destinations, the property market on Portugal's Silver Coast is thriving. You can buy a three-bed detached property in good condition, with lots of land and close to the beach, for around £300,000. But drive just 20 minutes inland and you can expect to pay about 25% less for a similar property.

Property 1

3 Bedroom House in Alcobaça

This house has plenty of parking out front and a big back garden with a lovely covered dining area. Inside, which is all on one level, there's a light and bright living room, a separate kitchen diner, the main bedroom which has an ensuite shower room, a second bedroom, plus a third one currently used as a dressing room, and a family bathroom. It also comes with a handy bonus of the garage, which has two big rooms along with its own shower room.

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Valued at £213,675 at the time of filming. 

Property 2

3 Bedroom Villa in Ataija de Baixo

This house has a courtyard garden out back with an above-ground pool, an outdoor cooking area, an alfresco covered living and dining space, a shed currently used for storage, and plenty of room for parking at one side. Inside, there's a light and bright living and dining room, a separate kitchen, plus one bedroom and a shower room on the ground floor. Upstairs, there are two more good-sized bedrooms and a bathroom.

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Valued at £239,274 at the time of filming. 

Property 3

5 Bedroom Villa in Aldeia do Salgueiro 

This villa comes with a big plot of land, which could do with some green-fingered inspiration, plus a balcony out front. The ground floor consists of a large living and dining room, a kitchen, and a garage party room. Upstairs, there's another living and dining room, that second and very spacious kitchen, along with four bedrooms of various shapes and sizes to rest in after all that partying. There's also a bathroom and a shower room.

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Valued at £226,496 at the time of filming. 

Property 4

5 Bedroom Village House in Obidos

This house has a garden on a slope, plus a covered balcony. Inside, on the ground floor, there's a light and airy living and dining room, as well as a separate kitchen diner. Upstairs, there are no less than four bedrooms, all a good size, and two of which have access to the balcony, along with a bathroom and a shower room. On the top attic floor, there are another two rooms, plus there's a large garage.

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Valued at £204, 273 at the time of filming.

Property 5

4 Bedroom Villa in Sero Ventoso

At this property there's quarter of an acre plot, plus a courtyard dining area and a very roomy garage. Inside, there's a light and airy living and dining room, a separate kitchen diner, a utility room, plus one bedroom and toilet downstairs. Upstairs, there are three more bedrooms, all of which are good sizes, along with a family bathroom and a shower room.

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Valued at £221,367 at the time of filming. 

Hot Property

4 Bedroom Luxury Villa in Boa Vista

This 4 bedroom luxury villa has panoramic views to the Atlantic Ocean and the Berlengas Islands. It is located in the Boa Vista area which is just 10 min drive (3.9mi) from Sao Martinho do Porto, the stunning bay of the area. 

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Valued at £2,132,478 at the time of filming.