Funchal – Ten Villas on Palheiro Ridge

Ten-view villas on São Gonçalo / Palheiro ridge com panoramic Funchal Bay views

Ten-villa residential development on the sun-exposed São Gonçalo / Palheiro ridge, overlooking Funchal Bay and the Atlantic. The site offers an amphitheatre-like setting with layered plots stepping down towards the view, combining privacy, open panoramas and quick access to the city centre and marina.

The concept focuses on modern villas in the upper-mid to prime segment, with clean architecture, generous glazing, deep terraces and optional infinity pools. Internal access road, on-plot parking and curated landscaping make the enclave function as a private “villas-only” neighbourhood within minutes of Funchal’s main urban amenities.

Deal at a glance
CAPEX (pre-financing] € 12.45M
EBITDA (one-off] € 7.80M
GDV (revenue] € 20.25M
EBITDA margin on GDV ≈ 38.5%
ROI on CAPEX ≈ 62.7%
Sala de estar de luxo com grande sofá modular, lustre de cristal e plantas internas ao lado de janelas de altura total
Cozinha minimalista de mármore branco com ilha, balcão de bar e três bancos de bar azul-petróleo
Sala de estar espaçosa com sofá modular, lustres redondos e vista para a cidade através de janelas do chão ao teto
Banheiro de mármore com banheira independente, picheira montada na parede e mural macio de folha de palmeira
Banheiro com azulejos de terrazzo, parede de chuveiro azul e banheira embutida com iluminação LED sob iluminação
Canto de leitura com cadeira estofada curva, espelho de piso e piso de mármore ao lado da janela de altura total
Área de jantar com mesa redonda de madeira, cadeiras estofadas e lustre escultórico em frente a janelas altas
Gráfico de componentes CAPEX mostrando a estrutura de custos para projeto de desenvolvimento de vivendas

Projeto overview

The project envisions ten detached villas positioned along an internal road on the hillside, all oriented towards Funchal Bay. Each villa offers private garden space, optional pool, open-plan living areas and large glazed facades capturing the view.

The product is designed for international and local buyers in the upper segment: families relocating to Madeira, second-home buyers and investors seeking a liquid, high-demand asset in a limited-supply location. Layouts and plot sizes can be tuned to mix 3–5 bedroom villas with flexible basement and garage options.

Highlights

  • South-facing ridge com panoramic views over Funchal Bay e the Atlantic.
  • Ten modern villas com optional infinity pools e generous terraces.
  • Private internal road e on-plot parking, ready para EV charging setup.
  • Upper-mid a prime segment com strong owner-occupier e second-home demand.
  • Short drive a Palheiro Golf, Funchal old town e the marina.

Location e positioning

The São Gonçalo / Palheiro ridge is one of Funchal’s most attractive residential view corridors, combining altitude, sun exposure and quick access to the city. Most of the surrounding stock is fragmented and built out, which increases the value of a coherent ten-villa masterplan on a single plot.

  • Gross plot area: 8 405.27 m².
  • GFA (built]: 3 000 m².
  • NSA (sellable]: 2 700 m² (efficiency ≈ 90%].
  • Average pricing assumption: € 7 500 /m² (NSA].
  • Land price: € 2 600 000 (≈ € 309/m² gross land].
Vista panorâmica ao pôr do sol sobre a Baía de Funchal e o Oceano Atlântico a partir de uma estrada na encosta na Madeira