Photography: Carlos Cezanne
16 / 10 / 2020
Centuries-old stories belonging to several generations are inscribed on the walls of this house. The cumulative patina conceals experiences from past times and the complexity of the home's architectural composition evoke its rich past.
In what was once the residence of the Order of Santiago's nuns, and was eventually rebuilt from the ruins after the 1755 earthquake by Father Bonifácio Gomes de Carvalho, we now discover an extraordinary family home, a legacy that the brothers Jos. Duarte and Francisco Lobo de Vasconcellos were keen to preserve, remaining true to what this space represents: "an open house for family and friends."
It is more than a guesthouse; since 2018 it has been possible to explore the historical past of Casa de Santiago. The impressive structure – consisting of multiple common areas and seven distinctive bedrooms – surprises us at every turn through classic details like the stone floors or the floorboards.
It is more than a guesthouse; since 2018 it has been possible to explore the historical past of Casa de Santiago. The impressive structure – consisting of multiple common areas and seven distinctive bedrooms – surprises us at every turn through classic details like the stone floors or the floorboards.
This ancestral language has been carefully preserved by the owner and architect Francisco Lobo de Vasconcellos himself, who was responsible for the renovation of the bathrooms, some of the bedrooms and the outdoor spaces, adding a swimming pool and an independent apartment.
For more information, visit Casa de Santiago website.
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