Issue 27, July 2017
A beautiful manor house estate of substantial proportions and immense character
Set in the peace and quiet of the Algarve countryside just outside Silves, this ancient manor house for sale in Portugal dates back centuries and captures the traditions and charm of an age of grace and civility.
Radiating with timeless authenticity and classic beauty, the attractive 2,000m² estate represents a rare opportunity to acquire a historic property that includes a manor house, numerous outbuildings and sprawling grounds.
Brimming with traditional charm, period appeal and a sense of history, the main villa’s impressive facade sets the tone of good taste and everlasting beauty. Instilled with unique and distinctive decorative qualities, the interior conveys a quiet elegance enhanced by gracious original details.
With generous dimensions throughout, several family living areas and an abundance of bedrooms, potential buyers have every reason to love this unique property. The expansive accommodation provides a sweeping yet atmospheric living space, affording plenty of scope for transforming it to cater to the lifestyle preferences of its residents.
With vast expanses of land, the heritage property enjoys absolute privacy, and is a real haven of peace and tranquillity.
Algarve is a picture of beauty, with lush green meadows, blue skies and turquoise waters. The mild climate, excellent quality of life, an abundance of flights and proximity to the main European cities, an established community of expat residents, plus the welcoming locals and calm lifestyle combine to make Algarve property an increasingly sought-after destination amongst both foreign and Portuguese property buyers.
Sure to please demanding buyers with its high degree of desirability and traditional authenticity, this impressive manor house for sale in Portugal is a special home with historic integrity and allure. Homes like this are constantly in demand but rarely found in Algarve.
Brimming with traditional charm, period appeal and a sense of history, the main villa’s impressive facade sets the tone of good taste and everlasting beauty
The warm, unpretentious welcoming nature and genuine character of the house, with its plethora of period features, make it both aesthetically pleasing and delightfully liveable. Its Old World feel never fails to lend a distinctive allure and charisma. Charmingly characterful and timelessly welcoming, the series of amazing indoor and outdoor spaces are equally suited to relaxed family living and fine entertaining.
It captures the elements of authenticity and classic grace of a traditional Portuguese historic property – with historic tile murals, original wooden floors and artistically designed ceilings – which combine to create a warm and inviting ambience. The soaring ceilings, married with elegant proportions, offer a noble feel to the rooms and a liberating sense of quiet grandeur.
With 10 bedrooms, the enchanting property provides versatile family living, with space in abundance. It showcases a host of wonderful entertaining, relaxing and lounging areas, both indoors and outdoors.
The main building, dating from the 19th century, consists of two floors and an attic. It features an imposing entrance hallway, a grand salon, three multi-purpose rooms, two additional rooms, a kitchen and 10 bedrooms. The original 16th-century portion of the house comes with a large fireplace and storage. In the middle of the quinta there is an open patio, with a bread oven and smoke room.
The other buildings on the estate – dating from the 16th century – include a stable, theatre room, barn and several independent buildings that lend themselves to any number of uses and which have been converted to two apartments. One has a single bedroom with its own entrance, kitchen and two baths. The other is a 2-bedroom unit with kitchen-living room, a separate entrance and bath.
The stables retain their original stone horse troughs and cobbled floors. The winery was restored to its original configuration and is used as a theatre. The last major structure is a 12-by-25-metre barn that is decorated with large Scots pine wood beams.
The wonderfully traditional estate occupies nearly 23,773m² of sprawling rustic land with expansive outdoor areas, all in a blissfully tranquil setting. The delightful grounds come with pretty countryside views and a variety of fruit trees.
The fine estate boasts the perfect location to get away from the bustle of the coast to allow the owners to enjoy the peacefulness that country living offers, yet close enough to enjoy all the amenities. It is only 10 minutes to the town centre, shopping and restaurants, 20 minutes to the beach and golf courses. The international airport is just 40 minutes away.
The historic farmhouse property invites an entire array of possibilities, from updating decor to partial remodelling or full redevelopment. With a touch of nobility, this luxury Algarve manor house for sale in Portugal radiates grace, beauty and calmness.
Price: €1.59 million.
