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£2m to £2.99M
Alteration to existing property, New Build, Sited in AONB, Sited in Greenbelt land
The Maltings , East Tyndall Street , Cardiff , South Glamorgan, Wales , CF24 5EA , United Kingdom
House of Luz is a timeless, minimalist home nestled amidst a lemon grove in southern Portugal, where warm inland air meets the cool ocean breeze. Designed with awareness of its microclimate, the residence is wrapped in a white sculptural wall creating a shaded sanctuary, offering tranquillity, comfort, and privacy. A south-facing terrace opens to a lap pool within a reflecting pool, while a bridge stretches over untamed grass to a suspended meditation deck, allowing moments of stillness and a profound connection to nature. Sculptural symmetry is reduced to soft minimalism, where design and landscape converge, celebrating the balance between shelter, climate, and the ritual of retreat.