Description Porto Rose: Porto

We'll start with the location of this studio-style home. It's a short walk from Rua de Santa Catarina, with its many boutiques, so it's sure to appeal to shoppers. Plenty of restaurants are nearby, too, which is convenient as this home's compact kitchen has no oven. It does have a microwave, though, so it's okay for cooking light meals. Thanks to two large windows, the apartment is light and bright. We should mention that these open onto the street, so be prepared to say hello to passers-by.

Home truths:
*You won't find an oven at this studio-style home – though there is a hob. We think the kitchen is better suited to prepping lighter bites than large meals.
*The bedroom has no windows, but it borrows light from the three-quarter-height walls and corridor.
*The windows open out onto the street, so you may hear some noise here.
*This home overlooks other houses and garages, so the views aren't the most inspiring.