Iconic Shopping Santa Cruz | Two Upper Floors + Rooftop Views in Braga
Two top floors in the iconic Shopping Santa Cruz building, with ~1,200 sqm to redevelop. Ideal for apartments or creative offices.
The investment opportunities were not so tempting before. Today, we bring you a rare and exciting asset in one of Portugal’s fastest-growing cities: Braga.
This listing includes 13 independent units, spanning 889 sqm of indoor space and 311 sqm of exclusive-use terraces. That’s nearly 1,200 sqm of total usable area. The 4th floor is fully owned; the 5th floor is partially shared with only three other units.
!!!! FLOORS CAN BE SOLD SEPARATELY !!!!
The configuration supports various use cases: Residential apartments or co-living model; Creative or tech offices; Boutique lofts or commercial spaces; Mixed-use strategy with income diversification. Nearly all units benefit from natural light and private bathrooms.
*** The property sits between Theatro Circo and the future Media Arts District, within the emerging Arts Quarter — an urban regeneration zone filled with cultural energy, creativity, and upward momentum.
*** Covered by Portugal’s streamlined planning policies (Simplex Urbanístico).
📍 The Location: Largo Carlos Amarante, Braga
Braga is fast becoming one of Portugal’s most attractive secondary cities — and not just for tourism.
Known as the "Silicon Valley of Portugal," Braga is a hub of innovation, home to major universities, tech companies, and a growing international population.
*** 40 min from Porto
*** Fast rail and road connections
*** HQs of major companies like Bosch, Fujitsu, and Continental
*** Vibrant student population (University of Minho)
*** Strong demand for urban rentals and flexible commercial spaces
*** Among the top cities for quality of life in Portugal
*** Selected as a UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts
💰 The Investment:
*** Competitively priced for the size, location, and potential
*** Capital appreciation prospects in a growing market
*** Multi-exit strategy options (resale, rental income, repositioning)
*** Off-market character — an opportunity not widely circulated
Schedule a private tour and discover how to transform this asset into Braga’s next landmark.
Property Features
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Energetic certification: B-
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