luxury houses for sale Vila Viçosa, Portugal

Discover a unique property in the heart of Alto Alentejo, located in Terrugem, in the municipality of Elvas. With an extension of approximately 106 hectares, this estate is a treasure embraced by a holm oak forest with branches and natural protectors.Highlights:- Enchanting Natural Environment: The property is blessed with a natural environment of unrivaled beauty. The holm oak forest creates a serene and captivating landscape, full of biodiversity.- Water Resources: In addition to the lush landscape, the estate has a picturesque pond, two holes and two wells, ensuring a constant supply of water throughout the year.- Accommodation for High Profitability Rural Tourism: The urban part of the property offers two refined accommodation options. A typical Monte Alentejano, carefully restructured for Rural Tourism, has an active license and comprises 7 suites and an apartment with 2 bedrooms. Amenities include a saltwater pool, a bar, sauna, Turkish bath and laundry, providing an experience of luxury and relaxation.- Superior Quality Accommodation: Modern and elegant main house, which has 4 suites, 1 bedroom, a large living room, kitchen, and a guest bathroom, providing a sophisticated and comfortable stay.- Livestock Operation and Energy Sustainability: In addition to its aesthetic charm, the property is also a sustainability hub. It houses a livestock operation with around 70 animals, complemented by cattle parks and 22 gates. The property is almost energy self-sufficient, thanks to the 68 solar panels supported by batteries and solar panels with thermosyphon for heating domestic water.- Strategic Location: The location is convenient, being just 15 km from the historic city of Elvas and 27 km from Badajoz, Spain. Furthermore, the property is around a 2-hour drive from Lisbon, making it easily accessible.If you are looking for an exclusive retreat where luxury blends harmoniously with nature, this property is the perfect choice. For more information or to schedule a visit, do not hesitate to contact us. We are available to answer all your questions and make it possible for you to discover this paradise in Alto Alentejo.

Estate of 6 hectares with 5 bedrooms in Terreno das Neves, Alandroal, with an already approved project for the construction of a tourist development - Rural Hotel with 6 houses and a building with 6 suites - Unique Alentejo Experience. If you're looking for the tranquility of Alentejo, this is the perfect opportunity. Located near Alqueva, this detached 5-bedroom house offers a unique experience of life in the Alentejo countryside. With 2 suites, 3 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms, this spacious house provides the ideal space for your family and guests. With a private gross area of 309 m² and a gross construction area of 391 m², this property is truly generous in space. Built in 2019 and rated Excellent, this house presents a perfect combination of contemporary design and typical Alentejo charm. In the basement, you will find a storage area with 44 m², ideal for keeping your belongings. The ground floor consists of three cozy bedrooms, a functional kitchen, a dining room, and a living room, where you can create memorable family moments. The first floor includes two additional bedrooms, a 30 m² mezzanine, and a full bathroom. The main feature of this property is its Alentejo environment, complemented by a pool and barbecue area, perfect for enjoying the region's long sunny days. Terreno das Neves offers the tranquility of country living but is also conveniently close to essential services, major access roads, schools, and supermarkets, providing the perfect balance between rural and urban. This detached house represents the quintessence of the Alentejo lifestyle. Don't miss this unique opportunity to live or invest in this serene paradise. Schedule your visit now and fall in love with the essence of Alentejo. Please note that we avoid terms like excellent or stunning so that your visit speaks for itself. Sotheby's International Realty has about 300 years of history as a reputable company responsible for transacting luxury real estate. Sotheby's International Realty has been present in Portugal since 2007 with the mission: The art of uniting extraordinary homes with extraordinary lives.

An authentic quinta and grounds of 1.25 hectares planted with olive trees in the Alentejo region, close to the Alqueva lake. An emblematic feature of the rural Alentejo, Quinta da Soneca outlines its immaculate, elegant silhouette against the rolling Alqueva countryside, on the edge of a vibrant village. Since its renovation in 2019, the estate has been devoted to tourist accommodation. Planted with 200 olive trees and numerous fruit trees, the 1.25 hectares of gently sloping grounds are completely enclosed by an ancient perimeter wall reinforced by a wire fence. The villa extends over a floor area of roughly 400 m² and boasts a particularly refined decor, enhanced here and there by traditional paintwork. The residence includes six suites, each with an en suite bathroom and private terrace. The light-filled complex also includes a 60 m² studio flat for the owners. The property is fully air-conditioned, has its own water supply via a borehole and is self-sufficient in electricity thanks to solar panels. Enjoyable all year round, the covered terrace and large swimming pool promise unforgettable evenings in the warmth of the setting sun.

A renovated village house with swimming pool and orchard in the Alentejo region, 2 hours from Lisbon. A medieval town close to the ancient Spanish border, Alendroal forms a maze of picturesque alleyways, with whitewashed houses beneath the venerable walls of a castelo. The residence, one of the oldest in the village, is located near the central square. Painstakingly renovated in 2007, it has since undergone a number of additional improvements to make it even more comfortable. With a floor area of almost 280 m², the house includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The interior is sober, warm and rustic, with a striking slate and local stone floor. Outdoors, a large garden of almost 900 m² with fruit trees adjoins a second property included in the sale, comprising an orchard and a house now in ruins. The property is self-sufficient both in water, thanks to a borehole, and in electricity, powered by solar panels. During the hottest hours of the Portuguese summer, future inhabitants will be able to enjoy the pleasant swimming pool and the delightful beaches of the Alqueva, Europe's largest man-made lake, just a few kilometres away.

The farmhouse is in the Alentejo countryside, surrounded by holm oaks and olive groves with more than 10 hectares. A main house, with an area of over 360 square meters, is air conditioned and heated, all five bedrooms have private en-suite bathrooms, it also has an entry hall, a reception area for guests, a spacious dining area with a fireplace, a living room also with fireplace and a spacious game room with a pool table and a bathroom. The kitchen is fully equipped. The Garden has a pool with 57 square meters, with fabulous views of the countryside. The pool area has a separate building which houses several bathrooms – 3 for ladies plus 3 for men both with showers and 1 for the physical impaired also with shower and an adjacent laundry room. The side patio with outstanding views has a bathroom, a built-in barbecue, a built-in brick stone oven as well as an area with a storage room which can later be converted to an outdoor kitchen as it is already equipped with the needed electricity wiring, water and drainage and air conditioning system. The farm has a Portuguese Tourism business license in the Rural Farm Houses category since 2008, and pre-approved project by the local authorities for an expansion of an additional construction of 10 rooms and suites with private balconies with more than 447 square meters, technical area with more than 35 square meters and a restaurant, bar and game room with almost 283 square meters. On the property there is also a historic shale ruin which can be rebuilt. The property has a vast opportunity to cultivate its existing olive, cork, holms and quince trees, it´s organic vegetable garden with orange trees, and access to a natural creek with running water thru the property. The property has running tap water as well as several wells, has excellent privacy, is fenced and has an automated video intercom gate system for its iron gates at the entrance. Lastly, according to the information provided by the local authorities, there is still an option for further construction on this property for another 1.000 square meters. The farm is 9 km of Redondo, 17 km of Reguengos de Monsaraz, 50 km of the city of Évora and 70 km from Spain border. This unique turn-key business opportunity that is not to be missed, besides the great potential for expansion within the Tourism area taking it to a higher category – Rural Hotel - it has the possibility of wine cultivation as well as all other agriculture options.

Country house in Borba with a swimming pool, spacious outdoor area, and olive grove. Strategically located with easy access to other cities in Alentejo and major urban centers, this property is one and a half kilometers from the highway exit and an hour and a half from Lisbon.

The Herdade da Farizoa e Gaião, with 157.3ha is located in Terrugem, municipality of Elvas.The real estate asset is an agricultural property, whose main object is the production of grapes for the realization of wine, despite having an extensive area of cork oak and holm oak forest.It consists of a winery that is currently in operation, as well as all agricultural / administrative support. On the site there are several residential buildings in a state of ruin and pre-ruin.Its composition is characterized by 59.1ha of vineyard, 2,946m² for housing, winery and warehouse with 6,436m², a pond and a dam with 9,382m².The Herdade was founded in the 50's, consisting essentially of two types of soils Red Mediterranean and Litosols, derived from shales, with a unique climate and with a precipitation slightly above that verified in the rest of Alentejo in the winter months.The vineyard has drip irrigation and includes several traditional grape varieties, namely Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Aragonês, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira, Tinta Caiada, Alfrocheiro and Touriga Franca.The Herdade is located in the parish of Terrugem, municipality of Elvas, close to the A6 motorway.Book your visit now and do not miss this opportunity!

Herdade da Farizoa e Gaião is an agricultural property located in the area of Terrugem, located in the municipality of Elvas, near the city of Elvas and Badajoz. With a total extension of 157,315 hectares, it is a prominent property in the Alentejo region of Portugal.The estate is composed of different crops, including vineyard, olive grove and montado. The main activity is the production of wine, with a cellar properly equipped for this purpose. The vineyard occupies an area of 59.1 hectares, fully wired and in good condition of production, being used the technique of irrigation drop by drop. The harvest is carried out mechanically, and the production is certified by the CVRA (Alentejo Regional Wine Commission).Herdade da Farizoa is located in the regional wine and controlled appellation wine (DOC) region of Alentejo, more specifically in the sub-region of Borba, which is part of the Alentejo Demarcated Region. The region has a climate characterized by extremely hot and dry springs and summers, with low annual precipitation concentrated in the winter months. The abundant insolation, especially in the period before the harvest, contributes to the perfect maturation of the grapes and the quality of the wines produced.This is home to some of the most emblematic grape varieties of the Alentejo region, such as Aragonez, a high-quality variety, rich in tannins, which produces fruity wines with notes of cherry, blackberry and intense aromas. The Trincadeira variety, one of the oldest and most used in the Alentejo, flourishes in the arid conditions, resulting in powerful red wines, with red fruits, floral notes and green herbs. The combination of these grape varieties, along with other Alentejo varieties, results in wines of exceptional quality, ideal to accompany meat and cheese dishes.In addition to the vineyard, the property has 4 hectares of olive groves and an extensive area of cork oak and holm oak forest, covering 94,225 hectares. The cork oak forest contributes financially every nine years, with the drawing of cork, being an additional source of revenue.With regard to the facilities, the property has a fully equipped cellar with 3,150m², a warehouse to support the winery with 3,080m², a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and two ruined mounds of 240m² and 2,700m², respectively. In addition, there is a dam with a capacity of 26,915m³, a pond with a capacity of 1,000m³ and two artesian holes in activity.Herdade da Farizoa also has potential for wine tourism projects, through the requalification of existing facilities. Visitors would have the opportunity to get to know the property, taste high quality wines and enjoy the beauty of the region.The history of the estate dates back to the eighteenth century, when it belonged to one of the religious orders that were extinct in 1854. The property has a set of old buildings, including a convent that references the wine tradition of the past. One of the cellars of the convent houses a wine cellar, and it is still possible to see an exterior support used for the famous 'Talhas', which date back to the winemaking process of the nineteenth century.

Great 69 ha homestead in the heart of Alentejo, in Évora district, close to the Alqueva Dam, located about 30 km from the historic Vila Viçosa and the medieval village of Monsaraz. Accessible by National Highway 255; is located about 28 km from the Lisbon-Madrid Highway, just 2 hours from Lisbon and 1 hour from Badajoz. Its composed of culture with holm and good pastures, some cork oak, citrus and 3 olive groves with classified olive trees. Currently operating as a rural tourism unit, it has a construction area of about 900m2, constituted by the main house with 2 floors and more 3 houses with one floor.The main villa comprises 4 bedrooms (2 suites), 4 WC, a spacious lounge with a cozy fireplace, a dining room, 2 other rooms / office, kitchen, laundry room, wine cellar, old stables transformed into recreation area / lounge of parties with fireplace, a spacious porch of 98m2 with barbecue and access to the pool and garden with a beautiful view over the Alentejo plain.One of the other houses has 2 apartments, one with 3 bedrooms (1 suite), 2 WC, living room with fireplace and kitchen and another one with 2 bedrooms, WC, living room with fireplace, American kitchen and a terrace over a landscape to lose sight of. The second house consists of 1 bedroom (suite), WC, a large living room with fireplace and kitchen. The third house is consisted by 2 bedrooms, WC, living room with fireplace and kitchen.The property is entirely fenced, having a brook at one end and a bayou with about 2 ha. It also includes 3 water wells, a water hole and a water reservoir, and a private transformer post.With a stunning surrounding landscape, this property has an enormous investment potential, in terms of tourism, agriculture, cattle breeding, horse riding, mountain biking and all terrain activities, hiking, among others. See more in the video: https://youtu.be/ZpdHFRsOukA

Building built in 1994, with enormous potential for residential, hotel, local accommodation, or others!, consisting of 3 floors with a total construction area of 1,128m2.Outdoor parking, with cover for about 20 cars. Surrounding area landscaped and paved, with about 8000m2. Near the access node to the A6, which connects Lisbon to Spain (Badajoz) and five minutes from the city center of Elvas. Description urban building:GROUND FLOOR1 division 1 kitchen 1 bathroom 1 storage room 1 annex with 200m2.1st FLOOR 12 Bedrooms 1 kitchen8 bathrooms 4 corridors 1 storage room 1 balcony.2nd FLOOR 11 Bedrooms 9 bathrooms 1 vestibule 1 hallway 2 balconies.The historic center of Elvas was, on June 30, 2012, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, given the grandiose set of fortifications of the bastion type, with the perimeter of 10 kilometers and the area of 300 hectares, is considered the largest in the world. Elvas is a city of strongly touristic character, being visited annually by many thousands of people, in it we can find a large number of shops, distributed by the various streets of this city, as well as bars, restaurants and various services.Invest in a multifaceted Diamond called Elvas! Why invest and live in Portugal?Third. Safest country in the world Global Peace Index 2019; One of the best motorway networks in the world; 2017, 2018 and 2019 considered the best tourist destination in the world (WTA); Lisbon the best City Break in the World in 2018 and 2019 (WTA); Madeira Island the best island destination in the World in 2019 (WTA); Algarve elected the best golf destination in the world for 2020 (IAGTO Awards); Porto elected as the best European tourist destination and 2nd. World Culture Trip; Average temperature at 12 noon, in summer: 25º C and in winter: 16º C; Health system in 13th. Place at European level in 2018 (EHCI); Considered the 3rd. Best country in the world for quality of life 2019 (InterNations); Mediterranean Diet, classified as a World Heritage Site by Unesco; The best fish in the world, according to Ferran Adriá, Chef El Bulli; It has 5 of the 15 most beautiful beaches in the World (Architectural Digest, 2019); It has 3 Portuguese wines among the 12 best in the World in 2019 (Forbes); Hospitality of the people Portuguese considered the best in the World 2018 (Internations). Do not miss this opportunity and mark your visit today

Palace located in Elvas, built in 1887, renovated in 1916 and restored in 2010 of French architecture.Total area of 8.5ha.Botanical garden with 50,000 m2, with centuries-old species, designed by landscape architect Jean Claude Forestier, and restored in 2010 by spanish landscape architect Javier Mariategui. Palace consists of 4 living rooms, 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, kitchen, office, basement, cellar, elevator and swimming pool. Equestrian facilities with own house, 30 boxes, harness room, haystacks, warehouse, uncovered riding arena/ obstacle course, covered electric guide, and various padock's.Two independent villas. Located 3km from the centre of Elvas, 20km from Badajoz, and 207 km from Lisbon (~2h).For more information and to schedule a visit please contact us!

Palacete particulier situé à Elvas (Portugal) se dressant sur un terrain de 34.167 m2 et 1.200 m2 de surface habitable : quatre salons, huit chambres, huit salles de bains, cuisine, bureau, sous-sol, cave, ascenseur et piscine. Cette magnifique demeure a été achevée en 1887, rénové en 1916 et restauré en 2010. Son jardin botanique a été conçu par le paysagiste français Jean Claude Forestier et de nombreux spécimens centenaires y sont répandus. Elvas est l'une des plus belles villes du Portugal. Elle est l'une des attractions majeures de la région de l'Alentejo, à quelques kilomètres de la frontière espagnole. Venez découvrir cette demeure d'exception située dans la plus grande ville fortifiée d'Europe, reconnue par l'UNESCO comme patrimoine mondial.

The Estate of Noble Castes is an exclusive property with unique characteristics, where wine production and agrotourism are explored. It is located at the gates of the typical Alentejo village of Redondo, in the Évora district. The property is divided into two distinct areas: the urban part, where a beautiful mansion stands out, featuring a chapel built with stones from Brazil, hand-painted tiles from Greece, and stained glass windows with Brazilian motifs. The agricultural part comprises 30 hectares of vineyards planted with different grape varieties. In the urban area, you'll find the main house, nearly 700 square meters in size, organized into a living room, dining room, social bathroom, kitchen, and four suites, with the master suite featuring a jacuzzi. This house also includes a heated indoor pool and a jacuzzi. Part of this building has a garage for six cars, and outside you'll find a large lake, a barbecue area, and the garden. The secondary house is divided into two T2 apartments, with each having a capacity for 6 people. Vila Aragonês, with 90 square meters, two bedrooms, dining and living room, bathroom, and fully equipped kitchen. Vila Castelão, with 80 square meters, two bedrooms, dining and living room, bathroom, and fully equipped kitchen. There's also a common dining area for both houses. Two pavilions with a total area of 1000 square meters, one for agricultural support and the other for multipurpose use. The property has solar panels for water heating. In the agricultural area, there's a beautiful 30-hectare vineyard planted with Aragonês, Castelão, and Alicante Bouschet grape varieties. Irrigation of the property is carried out through six artesian wells with the capacity to irrigate the entire vineyard area. There's a reservoir for storing water from all the wells and a pond about 100 meters by 50 meters in size. Located 5 minutes from the village of Redondo and 30 minutes from Évora, easy access to the A6 allows you to be 1 hour and 30 minutes from Lisbon and 45 minutes from Badajoz, Spain.

Monte das Nogueiras is a 103 hectare Agricultural Estate with a traditional Alentejo farmhouse in ruins, located near the village of Freixo in Redondo, Alentejo. Just 10km from the town of Redondo, 30km from Évora and Estremoz, and 90 minutes from Lisbon, the estate is easily accessible via the EN254 and the Freixo Road. One of the most important features of the Estate, apart from its breathtaking landscape and existing ruins, is its abundant water supply. The property is equipped with three boor holes and has the capacity for a fourth. Monte das Nogueiras is nestled in an idyllic, gently undulating and harmonious landscape, offering beautiful 360-degree views from its highest point. The old farmhouse, now in ruins, situated at the highest point, provides panoramic views of Serra d'Ossa and Evoramonte. The farmhouse ruins cover a surface area of 501m2 with 369m2 of gross private area and 132m2 of gross dependent area. It is possible to build new structures with the same surface area or to increase the construction area beyond the current built area (subject to consulting the Municipality). Additional outdoor leisure areas such as porches, pergolas, etc., are also viable. The vegetation on the estate is typical of the region: olive groves, cork oak groves and dry meadow areas. However, there is one feature that is very rare in this area: a magnificent walnut tree grove! The olive grove occupies 22 hectares and 13 hectares are devoted to the walnut grove whereas 68 hectares are clean arable farmland. The estate practices organic farming and has well-maintained and fully-functional buildings that support its farming activities. The estate is equipped with a variety of equipment and infrastructures to support its farming activities, including a tractor, a shed, an office with a video-cam & alarm, a pond with 5000m3 capacity, a reservoir with 300m3 capacity, an automatic drip irrigation system, machinery that peels and washes walnuts, among others. The estate is completely fenced in. Given the existing electricity and water supply infrastructures, conducting construction on the estate will be much easier than is typical on this type of property in this region. We have various in-depth evaluations of the estate that provide an analysis of groundwater availability, water extraction capacity, annual yields, etc. Potential: Agricultural, Tourism, Residential or Mixed Use. A rare opportunity to acquire a truly unique and exceptional estate.

Estate with a 8.6 hectares plot of land, including a mansion, a botanical garden, and equestrian facilities, in Portalegre, Elvas.The French-style mansion, with 1915 sqm of gross construction area, was built in 1887 and underwent a deep and meticulous restoration faithful to the original building in 2010. It features four living rooms, eight bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a kitchen, a pantry, an attic, a wine cellar, a lift, and a swimming pool.The extensive 34,000 sqm botanical garden surrounding the house was designed by French landscaper Jean Claude Forestier and includes many century-old trees and plants. The estate has abundant water resources, ensuring irrigation without issues for the 20,000 sqm lawn adjacent to the mansion.The equestrian facilities of the estate, covering an area of 4.6 hectares, include a horse training arena with silica sand, thirty stables, a riding arena, a truck garage, paddocks, an independent house, and two staff houses.The estate is located in Elvas, 25 minutes from Badajoz and 2 hours from Lisbon. Elvas is a UNESCO World Heritage site, situated in the eastern region of Portugal, in the Portalegre district, and is a border city with Spain, just a few kilometers from Badajoz and Olivenza. The airport is 30 km away.Elvas is home to the largest collection of bulwark fortifications in the world, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Energy Rating: D #ref:79187

Good cattle ranching property consisting of 791 hectares of clean land, some montado. It has ponds and dam. Parked,600 cows. Holes.Mount

Farm of 6.2 ha (with two rustic land registers), with 6-room house, namely: On the ground floor: Entrance hall, living room with fireplace and fireplace, kitchen with wood burning stove, very large fully equipped, 4 suites, guest bathroom, laundry, pantry, porch and balcony; In the basement: Living and games room with kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom, indoor pool and garage for 6 cars. Outside: Large surrounding area in Portuguese cobblestone, car park, swimming pool with salt water (8 x 14), several annexes, boxes for horses, fully fenced and walled, gate with automation, excellent panoramic view, pre-defined area quite wooded with fast-growing adult trees (type of wood that 'does not burn'). For views, just bookmark, it can be any day, including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Energy Rating: D Energy Rating: D