Historic Two-House Estate with Ocean Views in Capelas, Azores

In Capelas, in Portugal’s Azores, Quinta da Cruz de Pedra brings together two restored houses on 5,500 m² of private land, with ocean and mountain views. The eight-bedroom, nine-bathroom property is shaped around an early-19th-century legacy and the 1823 Stone Cross that gives the quinta its name.

The cross is presented as a local symbol of faith and protection, connecting the estate to Capelas’ maritime and religious heritage. This is a place with a distinctly Azorean material character: basalt stone patios extend the living spaces outdoors, while gardens and fruit trees lend the grounds a cultivated, private setting.

The main house has been fully renovated and includes generous living areas with fireplaces, a kitchen fitted with American-designed cabinetry, and a glass-enclosed conservatory facing the ocean. Smart climate control provides Wi-Fi-enabled air conditioning and heating; heat pumps supply instant hot water, and three new septic tanks have been installed. Decorative details include Steinbeck Crystal chandeliers, Restoration Hardware fixtures and a Murano crystal chandelier in the dining area.

A second restored house is licensed for short-term rentals, while the property is also described as licensed for events. Across the grounds, a heated saltwater pool, an outdoor smart kitchen, a fire pit and a two-car garage with its own bathroom and loft support both everyday use and larger gatherings. The land is said to include a further 1,800 m² of buildable area, opening a conversation around future development subject to the applicable approvals.

Capelas retains the maritime identity of its whaling past, set within an Azorean landscape of Atlantic coastline and volcanic terrain. Within this setting, Quinta da Cruz de Pedra pairs its documented historic marker with a two-house arrangement suited to private life and licensed hospitality use.