Greenstone, the most recent luxury development from Bondstone, a Private Equity Real Estate firm, is a reference residential project located in the exclusive Nevogilde area (Foz, in Porto, with more than 30% of the units already sold and with the project representing a total investment of over €28 million.
ACA – Engenharia & Construção, the master contractor for this project, broke ground this week on the project, which is expected to be completed by year-end 2023.
The Greenstone project will be developed across seven distinct blocks, each with three floors, totaling 36 townhouses, all of them with wide open views and typologies ranging from 2-bedroom units all the way to 4-bedroom duplexes, including “Garden Villas” and “Town Houses”, benefiting from private gardens and the “Sky Villa” Penthouses which include private terraces and, in some cases, private pools. In line with the exclusive nature of this product, most residents will enjoy private elevators for exclusive access directly to their homes. The project, developed around an ample exterior space is defined by a manicured green ambiance, complete with dense vegetation of spontaneous growth which evolves into natural pedestrian paths that connect between each unit’s independent access, and the exclusive amenities of the gated community, such as the swimming pool and adjacent pool house, and the southern entrance facing Nevogilde lane.
The exquisite architectural design of the project was curated by the renowned atelier of José Carlos Cruz, presenting a perfect symbiosis between two realities – the historical aspect of that unique urban location, and the accentuated presence from nature. The architectural choices skewed towards stone materials to cover the facades, balanced with translucent glazing, granting Greenstone a luxurious yet sustainably responsible feel reminiscent of the nearby exclusive coastal location.
Paulo Loureiro, founder and CEO of the Bondstone group, emphasized that Greenstone is an integral part of the group’s nationwide expansion strategy and added that “we are excited to develop an architecturally distinctive high-end residential project in the most exclusive residential neighborhood of Porto, a vibrant city presenting strong market fundamentals, with robust demand and low supply of new residential units, especially designed for today’s structural trends and behavioral transformations triggered by the recent pandemic..”
Rui Branco, CEO of Predibisa, a renown real estate brokerage firm, points out that “(…) this development stood out from the start due to its areas, numerous green spaces which function as an “extension of the lung” of the city of Porto, while still preserving the proximity to the urban context inherent to the nearby Avenida da Boavista. We therefore believe that this location will always be very attractive, not only due to the scarcity of supply, but also due to the great demand for product in this area of the city, which has preserved the serenity, security and exclusivity, so characteristic of the Nevogilde area, in Foz.”
For Pedro Pinheiro, director of the Sotheby’s Porto office stated that “the Greenstone project is exclusive and differentiating, bearing the seal of its developer, the Bondstone group, of the atelier of architect José Carlos Cruz and of the construction company ACA. Sotheby’s Portugal is very confident with this project, as it knows that customers are looking forward to seeing the Greenstone project take shape in perfect harmony between nature and architecture, allowing for a unique experience.”
Patrícia Barão, head of residential at JLL, highlights “the importance of starting the construction on Greenstone, which will greatly enhance the entire Nevogilde area, in Foz. These are high-end villas, with independent access, large outdoor areas and open views. All this in the atmosphere of a city like Porto. Moving forward with construction will be an additional factor in demand for this condominium that generated so much interest in the design phase, as can be proven by the sales already made”.
According to Patrícia Clímaco, partner at Castelhana, also a renowned brokerage firm, “it is with great expectation and satisfaction that we witness the beginning of the construction works at Greenstone, a high standard real estate product, offering distinct housing solutions, all of which with large outdoor spaces, within an exclusive gated community, in one of the best locations in Porto. This is a unique opportunity to live in one of the most exclusive areas of Foz.” The CEO of Castelhana also adds that “this project is designed for families who want to live in Foz and wish to enjoy outdoor spaces, close to the best schools and with a great transpiration network and services at their door. A product designed for the most demanding customers.”
Please access the project’s site – www.greenstone.pt – for detailed information about this development and the units still available.
