luxury house with pool for sale Santo António dos Olivais, Portugal

Majestic Quinta de Grandeza and much more.... Located in the district of Coimbra, and close to the beautiful city of Penacova. This stunning Quinta is located in an elevated position within a large country estate. The property benefits from stunning views of the olive groves, the attractive landscape and the majestic peaks of Serra da Estrela in the distance. Built in 1911, the Quinta features 9 bedrooms, a separate 3 bedroom cottage, a further 3 bedrooms in a stone annex, porters' house, a huge pool area, yoga studio, workshop and more. Nowadays, the property is established as a wonderful retreat destination or can be the ultimate family home. It's up to you. If you're looking for a property with character, you won't see anything better than this. With impressive features such as high ceilings, hardwood floors, interior shutters, and exotic Brazilian wood throughout the property. You approach the imposing Quinta through a driveway with arched stone walls. After passing the porter's cottage, in front of you is the grand stone staircase to the property. Enter through the imposing double doors.... And the grandeur of the property takes your breath away. The Quinta's accommodation is composed as follows: 1st FloorAt the top of the stone staircase there is a wonderful south facing terrace, to the left there is a solarium/balcony (3.6m x 2.1m).You enter the Quinta through two large wooden double doors to an inspiring entrance hall with high wooden ceilings and original panelled walls. All this contributes to the greatness of this farm. From the entrance hall there are two front wings to the property. Front Left WingOffice (4.2m x 2.6m) - with two sets of large wooden doors.Bedroom 1 (4.3m x 4.3m)Family bathroom (3.1m x 2.6m)Bedroom 2 (4.4m x 3m)Bedroom 3 (3.6m x 2.7m) Front Right WingLiving room (5.8m x 4.1m) - with wood burning stove. Impressive 3.7m high ceilings.Sun room (3.5m x 2.2m) - connected to the living room overlooking the front of the house.Formal dining room (4.8m x 4.3m) - with wood panelled walls giving access to the kitchen at the rear of the property. Rear of the propertyHuge L-shaped breakfast kitchen (8.3m x 3.5m + 3.4m x 3m) - with wood burning stove, utility room and access to the rear gardens. 2nd FloorA large arrivals area awaits on the 2nd floor. Double doors give access to a hidden terrace at the rear of 25m2 overlooking the rear of the property and its grounds. Opposite, at the front of the house, is the really special balcony terrace, where the views open up again in front of you.Bedroom 4 (4.5m x 4.2m) - with an en-suite bathroom (2.2m x 2m)Bedroom 5 (4.3m x 2.6m) - with dressing room (3.6m x 2.6m) and en-suite bathroom (3.6m x 2m)Bedroom 6 (3.6m x 3.2m)Family bathroom (2.6m x 1.9m) - with roller bath and shower.Bedroom 7 (4.5m x 2.7m) - with a dressing room (3m x 2.8m) Ground floorIt can be accessed externally from the front yard or internally via stairs. A large self-contained apartment. Open plan kitchen/dining/living room (9.9m x 6.2m) - with a wood burning stove.Entrance hall (3m x 2.9m) - the ground floor can be accessed by two sets of double doors.Bedroom 8 (3.6m x 3.1m) - double aspect.Family bathroom (3.2 m x 2.1 m)Bathroom 9 (5.4m x 3.5m)Storage area (4m x 1.3m) From the kitchen, you can access a beautiful walled garden and the stone-arched exterior hallway that connects to other accommodations and outdoor spaces. Yoga Studio (7.2m x 3.4m) - with panoramic views of the village and surrounding mountains. Directly above the stunning pool area. Cottage (one level) Open plan kitchen/dining/living room (7.6m x 5.9m) - with wood burning stove and glass doors opening onto a pretty cobbled square with mature olive trees.Bedroom 1 (3.7m x 3m) - with fitted wardrobes.Bedroom 2 (3.7m x 2.6m) - with a small mezzanine.Family bathroom (2.8m x 2.4m) - with bath and shower.Bedroom 3 (2.5m x 1.9m)Separate toilet (2.2m x 1.3m) To the right of the square is a stone annex consisting of 3 more bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. Stone annexBedroom 1 (93.5m x 2.9m)Bedroom 2 (2.8m x 2m)Bedroom 3 (3.5m x 2.9m) The main feature of this area is the lovely covered outdoor terrace for kitchen/dining. A total of 40m2 with spectacular views of the pool and the countryside. Spectacular is one word to describe the pool area. The huge pool is surrounded by shaded cabanas and a large covered dining area. This area also has a poolside bar (7.3m x 4m) and a bathroom. The expansive views of the countryside and mountains add to the magic of this space. Stone steps lead from the pool area to the gardens, which are filled with olive trees, fruit trees, many native plants and a large vegetable garden. There is a separate entrance at the rear of the property and near this there is an independent workshop. The workshop is 11.3m x 3.9m with all amenities, a wood burning stove and its own large front terrace. The porters' cottage at the front of the property is 5.3m x 3.8m with a toilet and a sink. Around the property are a number of outbuildings, previously used for animals and storage. In total, the Quinta has more than 2 hectares of land. Enjoy beautiful views of the olive groves, the pretty village and the stunning peaks of the Sierra de Estrella. The Quinta and cottage benefit separately from fuel central heating. This is a really unique magical place and not to be missed. Words cannot describe the grandeur and feeling of this magnificent Quinta. For more information, please do not hesitate.ref: 114747

Located near the city of Anadia, the Graciosa Palace is a magnificent Portuguese Baroque building, built in the last third of the eighteenth century, integrated in Quinta da Graciosa, with a total area of 24,547ha.It has an extensive façade arranged on two floors (at the front, the attic is not perceptible), divided in the classic manner of the piano nobile, in which the main rooms are on the upper floor, accessible from a remarkable example of a staircase.The main elevation is divided by pilasters, topped off the roof by vigorous fires, forming three panels. The central one stands out, corresponding to the development of the staircase, which includes a profusion of typically Baroque elements: balustrades, stoves, mouldings. The openings, arranged in a rhythmic way, enliven the façade, highlighting the wide baroque frames, in particular those of the noble floor. In the center, and highlighted, is the scalloped frame window, surmounted by the family coat of arms.Implanted in a vast farm, the Palace is completed by a multiplicity of support structures that served the functional logic of a large manor house. Contiguous are the chapel, the large hall and kitchens, the wine cellar; In the nearby distance, there is the wing that housed the stables and horse carts, the riding arena and several warehouses.Other structures were also designed for housing, at various points, as well as a spacious ballroom fully prepared for any type of event.The Garden and the vegetation is another of the inseparable components of the overall vision that the Baroque always seeks to convey.In addition to this patrimonial set, this property also includes 4 other rustic properties, with areas of, respectively, 11,459ha, 5.7ha, 8.7ha and 7ha.