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1004-822900-Garden Hills ENG HISTORY & LUXURE IN THE CITY OF LISBON LISBON’S VIEW TO TAGUS RIVER TRIUMPH ARCH Located between Europe and the Atlantic, the Portuguese city of Lisbon is an exam- ple of a perfect balance between the tradi- tional and the trendy, the quaint and the modern. It is known for its seven hills, for its proximity to the river Tagus, for its pleasant, sunny weather throughout most of the year and for its safety. From exploring the typical streets of Alfama to wandering round the luxury stores of Avenida da Liberdade or enjoying a cocktail on a rooftop with a panoramic view, life in Lisbon will never stop surprising you. +351 000 000 000 [email protected] R. João Hogan, 1500-359 Lisboa, portugal All images are merely illustrative. Garden Hills is located in Benfica, to the North of Lisbon, a neighbourhood with a landscape AEROPORTO made up of gardens and parks and headed by the impressive soccer stadium - Estádio da Luz, and the Centro Comercial Colombo, one of the few shopping centres with a section 2ª Circular dedicated to luxury stores. CAMPO GRANDE Avenida da Liberdade and Chiado can be Eixo Norte Sul CIDADE UNIVERSITÁRIA reached directly through the metro. Should BENFICA your destination be the beach, the coun- tryside or the airport, access roads like 2ª Circular and Eixo Norte-Sul are only three minutes away. MONSANTO PARK DISTANCES 2ª Circular 3 min Eixo Norte-Sul 3 min MARQUÊS DE POMBAL Cidade Universitária 6 min Lisbon’s Airport 7 min AVENIDA DA LIBERDADE Campo Grande 8 min Benfica 8 min Monsanto 10 min PORTUGAL Marquês de Pombal 11 min PRAA R Praça do Comércio 12 min PORTO ATLANTIC OCEAN L RIO TEJO SPAIN LISBON N ALGARVE +351 000 000 000 [email protected] R. João Hogan, 1500-359 Lisboa, portugal Scale not real All images are merely illustrative. A modern location absorbed by the nature Let yourself be taken with this location, where Jardim Bensaúde and Monsanto Forest Park are an integral part of the landscape. RUA JOÃO HOGAN A quiet neighbourhood where you can safely walk to discover a coffee shop or to do your shopping in a local grocery. Here you will also find some of the best hospitals, schools and universities in the country. Living in Garden Hills provides a city lifestyle perfectly integrated with nature. +351 000 000 000 [email protected] R. João Hogan, 1500-359 Lisboa, portugal All images are merely illustrative. PARKS 1 Bensaúde 18 2 Monsanto Forest 3 University Stadium 30 4 Campo Grande ATTRACTIONS 31 5 Benfica Stadium 32 6 Colombo Shopping 7 Music Museum 8 Lisbon ZOO 9 Aula Magna (Concert Hall) SCHOOLS 15 TELHEIRAS 10 Army Institute 11 Prof. Delfim Santos 12 Military School 2ª CIRCULAR 19 12 13 Maristas 20 UNIVERSITIES BENFICA 29 CAMPO GRANDE 26 14 Education Institute 15 European University 3 4 16 Catholic University 6 17 Nursing School 5 CIDADE UNIVERSITÁRIA 18 Science and education institute 21 19 Lusófona 9 22 20 Science School 21 Lisbon university 1 17 22 Psychology School 23 23 Pharmacy School 11 7 27 24 24 Law School 16 25 25 ISCTE 28 10 13 ENTRECAMPOS HOSPITALS 33 26 Luz Hospital - Central Hospital 27 Hospital Lusíadas 14 28 Red Cross Hospital 29 Luz Hospital - Lisbon Towers 30 Army Hospital 31 Dr. Ricardo Jorge Institute 8 SETE RIOS 32 Polido Valente 2 33 Santa Maria Hospital EIXO NORTE-SUL 34 Oncology Instititute 34 METRO SUPERMARKET N +351 000 000 000 [email protected] R. João Hogan, 1500-359 Lisboa, portugal Scale not real All images are merely illustrative. NATURE & SOPHISTICATION 62 2 48 12 AT HOME Unities Four bedroom Two bedroom One bedroom GARDEN HILLS’ MAIN FAÇADE +351 000 000 000 [email protected] R. João Hogan, 1500-359 Lisboa, portugal All images are merely illustrative. Garden Hills Masterplan N R. JOÃO HOGAN PLOT 8000m2 GARDEN AREA xxxm2 PRIVATE PARKING 100 +351 000 000 000 [email protected] R. João Hogan, 1500-359 Lisboa, portugal Scale not real All images are merely illustrative. Living healthy at Lisbon With an area over 8000 m2, Garden Hills means luxury and sophistication. It is a well-balanced place that allows you to GARDEN HILLS’ enjoy nature both inside and outside. The 5 MAIN FAÇADE floors consist of 62 one-, three- and four-be- droom apartments (T1, T3 and T4 typologies, respectively) with a minimalist design using high-quality, natural materials. The parking is private and offers over 100 spaces in two underground floors. From the landscaped terraces and balconies to the communal gardens of the building, Garden Hills offers a life of peace and quiet in the Portuguese capital. CORRIDOR +351 000 000 000 [email protected] R. João Hogan, 1500-359 Lisboa, portugal All images are merely illustrative. Garden Hills it’s the place where you can find nature without even leaving your house. You can breath pure air on your balcony or in the gardens without any concerns. This guarantees you a healthy and sophisficated life in Lisbon. In this magical place, you will feel safe, all this environment of peace and serenity around you, will make you feel in constant contact with nature. The whole building is full of nature even inside, this creates the perfect harmony between outside and inside. ENTRY HALL GARDEN HILLS’ NORTH FAÇADE ENTRY HALL +351 000 000 000 [email protected] R. João Hogan, 1500-359 Lisboa, portugal All images are merely illustrative. Garden Hills guarantees plentiful light T2 BEDROOM thanks to its wide windows, providing a view that embraces the horizon. The landscaped terraces and balconies welco- me the fresh air, the nature and the pleasant weather of Lisbon, creating a perfect symbio- T2 LIVING ROOM sis between the minimalism inside and the T2 TOILET greenery outside. Here you will have the privilege of living a safe life. With a double system of entrance, it is possible to isolate the passage between the outside and the inside, thus guaranteeing your safety and privacy every time you go into your home. Living in Garden Hills means absorbing nature and embracing peace and quiet. It is having the leisurely and relaxing lifestyle you have always dreamed of. +351 000 000 000 [email protected] R. João Hogan, 1500-359 Lisboa, portugal All images are merely illustrative. +351 000 000 000 [email protected] R. João Hogan, 1500-359 Lisboa, portugal All images are merely illustrative. Yared Hagos Real Estate Advisor +351 934 083 668 [email protected] Avenida da Liberdade, 129 B , 1250-140 Lisboa Portugal.
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